Truman Warmth in Canada as Visit Begins
President Truman arrived in Ottawa for a brief state visit with officials and staff, touring the capital and attending a luncheon with Parliament. He planned to return to Washington tonight after a schedule including a Seigni my Club outing and a U S embassy dinner, aiming to press labor and tax cut priorities.
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John N. Sebrell Dies Former ABC Chairman
John N. Sebrell 76 of Norfolk, longtime chairman of the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control board, died after weeks of illness in Richmond. He served on the ABC since January 1939, appointed by Governor James H. Price to succeed McCall Frazier.
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Correct Answers Quiz Questions Printed on 4 May
A clipped snippet notes quiz questions printed on May 4 and mentions a sum of seventy five dollars. The text references Havana Cuba and Manuel as well as a figure of 920000 dollars tied to 1946. Hendricks is cited as well.
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Who were the Silver Grays
The Silver Grays were a conservative minority who supported President Filmore’s conciliatory policies and bolted the Whig state convention in 1850 due to its radical antislavery endorsements. The name came from Francis Granger’s hair.
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Hungarian Reds In Uproar over Terror Charge
In Budapest on June 12 a Freedom Party leader Deszo Smulyok denounced the new Communist government and urged the Small Holders Party to adopt Communist tactics to reach democracy. He called Hungary a police state with no press or assembly freedom. Deputy Speaker Istvan Kossa adjourned parliament, triggering a ruckus as anti Communist members objected to silencing other speakers.
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Bulgars Expel Anti Communist Lawmakers From Assembly
In Sofia on June 12 the Grand National Assembly expelled 23 Petkov Agrarian Party members allied to the opposition against the Fatherland front. The 23 claimed voluntary resignation while insisting they did not resign. A new slate of 23 opposition replacements will take their seats.
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Highest hurricane wind gusts reach 250 mph
Meteorologists estimate that hurricane gusts can reach as high as 250 miles per hour in the most violent storms, representing brief but extreme air movements within the hurricane.
Heifers Bring 170 Each In Clarke County Farm Sale
Twenty Herford heifers sold at the M. D. Adams farm near Wadesville Clarke County yesterday averaging 170 per head, 70 above pre war prices. Largest bidder was Mr Greene Jefferson County with ten head. C L Williams Winchester bought several. A Durham bull sold for 180. Auctioneers Roy Duvall Winchester and son Charles Duvall Brucetown reported a small crowd and spirited bids. The Tiber River length and depth noted as 253 miles and 20 feet respectively.
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Estate Sale Listings for Jonathan Foxwell and Wil Corbin
Auction notices list June 14 at 1 p.m. for the estate of Jonathan Foxwell in Hayfield Virginia offering furniture antiques and personal property. also June 14 at 1 p.m. for Mrs. Wil Corbin at 117 East Gerrard Street Winchester offering furniture and personal property.
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Things Looking Up for Red Sox in Third Place
The Red Sox end a slump and win a third straight over the Indians 3 0 to climb to third place. Mickey Harris returns with seven scoreless innings boosting the pitching for Boston as Detroit and New York shuffle in the pennant race.
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Heat Drives Throng To Berryville Pool
Berryville opens pool for summer under Clarke County Junior Woman's Club supervision. Pool hours are 10 to 12 and 2 to 5 daily, with additional 6 to 8 p m evening hours starting June 16. Reggie Fuller oversees operations. Edith Ritter chairs the committee.
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Guest Speaker Dr DuBose to Preach at Winchester Church
Dr. DuBose who leads the General Assembly training school for lay workers in Richmond will preach at 11 a.m. Sunday at Winchester Presbyterian Church. He will also speak at the Union Summer Vesper on the lawn of the Friend's Meeting House at 7 p.m. Sunday. A native of Spring Hill Tennessee he is a Vanderbilt graduate and studied at Louisville Theological Seminary and Southwestern in Memphis.
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President Seeks To Keep Consumer Credit Control
President Truman urged Congress to pass a bill allowing continued consumer credit controls in peace time or end wartime regulations. The controls set down payment sizes and installment terms on goods like refrigerators and autos. Public opinion in Winchester is split with retailers opposing extension while bankers warn controls aid lending to qualified buyers.
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Corn Prospects Dim As Farmers Hope For Dry Weather
Washington report says 1948 meat supply hinges on Midwest farmers finishing corn planting. Agriculture department notes delayed crop and seeks dry hot conditions to speed progress, impacting livestock feed and market outlook.
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First offense to copy naturalization certificate in 1909 act
The first legislation making it an offense to copy a certificate of naturalization was the Act of March 4, 1909 (35 Stat. 1102).
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