Sugar Shortages Hit Local Grocery Stores Amid High Demand
Merchants report scarce sugar with three of four wholesale firms out since June 12. Valley Fruits and Candy Co expects 25 000 pounds today while Winchester Wholesale says 60 000 pounds arrived in three loads and sold out fast. A P store awaits 40 000 pounds with sugar at 9 to 10 cents. Buyers snap up 100 pound bags. prices under control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thursay
Valley Fruits and Candy Co
Winchester Wholesale Grocery Corp
Roy A. Larrick
Valley Fruit and Candy Co
Activation of Battery B 80th Airborne Division in Winchester
Colonel A S Knight announces activation of Battery B 159th airborne anti aircraft battalion in Winchester under the Virginia military district. Captain Moonan to command a small officer cadre with plans to expand to Class A. Officers include Kuhn Duvall Sargent Hooten Marsland Grubb. Moonan served 30 months in the Central Pacific with 64th coast artillery and 86th AAA battalions.
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159Th Airborne
80Th Airborne Division
Winchester
A. S. Knight
Organized Reserves
Virginia Military District
Vincent M. Noonan
Kuhn
Braxton H. Duvall
Robert M. Sargent
Stephens City
Charles E. Hooten
Richard M. Marsland
Front Royal
William H. Grubb
Purcellville
Moonan
Central Pacific
64Th Coast Artillery
Mandated Islands
Eagles Approve Heritage Program Endorses Community Involvement
Winchester Eagles pass a resolution backing the American heritage program and pledge local aeries participation in community activities. The program, promoted by Attorney General Clark and endorsed by President Truman, aims to raise active citizenship and deepen understanding of the nation’s heritage and government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Eagles
Clark
Truman
Reynolds Metals Chief Flags Boom Hindered by Prophesies
Richmond June 17 Richard Reynolds head of Reynolds Metals Co said his firm has seen a pickup in business but added they would be in a boom now if not for widespread gloom and prophecies.
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Richmond
Richard Reynolds
Reynolds Metals Co
Washington
Princeton University
Local Butchering Holds Meat Prices Down in Town Markets
Local cattleman W. P. Anderson notes a possible cattle market effect from shipping stoppages. Independent butchers report no significant price hikes yet, while chain stores show higher retail prices for Grade A and AA meat with varied local equivalents.
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W. P. Anderson
Anderson
Girl, 3, hurt and abandoned found near Weed
A three year old girl, found in bushes near Weed in Siskiyou County, was treated at Siskiyou General Hospital with severe bruises and swelling. Police sought a man seen leaving a bus with the child and boarding another alone ten hours earlier. The girl remained unnamed and unable to identify herself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yerka
Calif
Siskiyou General Hospital
Dan Bennett
Weed
Oregon
California
French Newsmen In City End Of State Tour
Paris reporters monsieur Charles Sans and Gerard D Orgeville conclude a three month Virginia visit starting in Fredericksburg and Winchester and ending in Warrenton. They toured over twenty places and plan to return to Washington before heading home. Sans recalls mistaking American life, urges readers to learn the real America beyond films.
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Pdarles Sans
Mr. Sons
England
Sans
Hamburg
France
Winchester
Virginia
Charles Sans
la Victoire
Toulouse
D’orgeville
Warrenton
Washington
Virginia Press Assn
New York
Hollywood
America
Three-way Route 50 522 collision injures no drivers
A crash at Routes 50 and 522 near the Lee Jackson service station involved two trucks and a Buick coupe. The 1940 International truck owned by Winchester Wholesale Grocery Co. and a coal laden Ford truck owned by Kenneth McRobie collided with a Buick driven by William H. Kirby. No injuries were reported. police continued investigation into the afternoon incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Jackson
Winchester Wholesale Grocery, Co
Justin C. Kelchner
Clay Sees Slow Progress in Training German Youth
In Berlin on June 17 Lucius D. Clay reported Germany’s youth had absorbed few democratic principles since V E Day. He cited lack of good leadership and the need to realign youth movements toward democratic and peaceful aims, with reforms in schools and economic conditions. He noted 2,299,507 youths ages 10 to 18 in the American Zone, only 890,416 in youth groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Lucius D. Clay
Germany
Clay
Reich
Prepare to Open City Playgrounds
Hunter Maddox summer director said this morning that the city playgrounds are being prepared for opening and the cities summer recreation program will be announced shortly.
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Hunter Maddox
Dougherty Heads Red Cross Work In Clarke County
At the Clarke County Red Cross annual meeting in Berryville the chair was given to Lt. Col. Graham Dougherty replacing the Rev. R. K. McDonald who resign after three years. Walter Wisecarver Jr became vice president Arthur Edmunds treasurer and Mrs Joel D Griffing secretary. Board members J C Dieges White Post and Mrs William B Watkins Berryville were reelected for three years. The by laws were revised shifting the annual meeting to the fourth Monday in June after the national convention. Mrs Graham Dougherty reported on the national meeting in Cleveland and urged blood clinics and renewed first aid certificates to save lives.
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Clarke County
the Red Cross
Berryville Presbyterian
Graham Dougherty
R. K. McDonald
Walter Wisecarver, Jr
Arthur Edmunds
Joel D. Griffing
J. C. Dieges
White Post
William B. Watkins
Berryville
Graham Doucherty
Cleveland
Red Cross
Miller School Pupils Tour Skyline Caverns
Fifth and sixth grade pupils from Miller School Frederick County toured Skyline Caverns near Front Royal before the 1946 47 term end. The group posed in rows with students Billy Brannon Marshall Patterson Glenn Whittaker Donald Stotler Charles Willis Vernon Combs Kirby Teets Jr Phyllis Mason Ruby Kirk John Luttrell Mary Jean Gillespie Nancy Baker Charles Willis Mary Lillis Betty Layman Shirley Gilliam Shirley Silbert John Williams Cecil Wufonz Shirley Lauck Patricia Pingley Shirley Hill Linda Smith Joe Lintz Pat Neel Philip Armel Mary Cornwell Nan cy Dellinger. Guide geologist Carlos Wine led the tour and teacher chaperone Mrs Bessie Renner Winchester stands nearby.
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Miller School
Frederick County
Skyline Caverns
Front Royal
Billy Brannon
Marshall Patterson
Glenn Whittaker
Donald Stotler
Charles Willis
Vernon Combs
Kirby Teets, Jr
Phyllis Mason
Ruby Kirk
John Luttrell
Mary Jean Gillespie
Nancy Baker
Mary Lillis
Betty Layman
Shirley Gilliam
Shirley Silbert
John Williams
Cecil Wufonz
Shirley Lauck
Patricia Pingley
Shirley Hill
Linda Smith
Joe Lintz
Pat Neel
Philip Armel
Mary Cornwell
Nancy Dellinger
Carlos Wine
Mr. Wine
Bessie Renner
Winchester
Truman Urges Universal Training Plan At Princeton
President Truman argued universal training is a military necessity to deter totalitarian pressure as a bipartisan effort to keep free nations secure. He urged training civilians, higher government salaries, and campus programs to prepare future leaders for expanded public service.
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Princeton
N. J
Truman
Congress
Sword Swallower Injured After Neon Tube Breaks
Detroit reporter notes sword swallower Anthony Mareno substitutes a neon tube for his sword during a side show. The tube breaks causing throat cuts. He is taken to Saratoga General Hospital for treatment.
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Detroit
Anthony Mareno
Mareno
Saratoga General Hospital
One of Quadruplets Dies in Montana Birth Week
Miles City Montana report says Donna Mae Randash, the smallest of the Randash quadruplets, died just before midnight June 17, sixty five hours after her birth last Saturday.
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Miles City
Mont
Donna Mae Randash
Randash
House Fails To Override Tax Bill Veto
Washington June 17 The House upheld President Truman's veto of the 4 000 000 000 tax reduction bill signaling no new tax cuts this year The vote 268 to 137 fell two votes short of the required two thirds Republicans shifted two votes to override while Democrats supported the president The action would block the override in the Senate and frames the 1948 campaign with budget and debt retirement implications The president now forecasts a surplus well over 4 000 000 000 limiting debt retirement funds for the coming year
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Washington
House
Truman
Martin
Halleck
Indiana
Carl Anderson
Minnesota
Hull
Wisconsin
American Labor
Mancanion
New York
Senate
Typhoon In Making Near Samar Reported by Navy Bomber
A Navy bomber reported a typhoon in the making 250 miles east of Samar as a gathering storm formed near the central Philippines region. The report notes a developing tropical threat with potential to intensify.
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Manila
Samar
Plumly Attends National Lumbermen Convention Committee Session
P. M. Plumly of North Kent Street attends a committee of 20 discussing phases of the National Lumberman's Association work ahead of its Chicago convention.
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P. M. Plumly
North Kent St
Extension
National Lumberman’s Assny
Chicago
Labor Union Probes Mapped By Two House Committees
Two House committees map investigations of labor unions with focus on Communism and racketeering. Hearings begin June 23 into Communist infiltration of unions including CIO UEW. welfare funds and large union funds come under scrutiny. The probes may shape anti Communist measures and union bargaining power, with witnesses from New York City and Connecticut.
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Washington
House
un-American Activities Committee
J. Parnell Thomas
RNJ
Hartley
Labor Committee
Thomas
Cio-United Electrical Workers Union
Bridegport
Conn
Scheenectady
N. Y
New York City
Cio-Uew
UEW
Rent Control Bill Advances With Voluntary 18 Percent Increase
The House approved a joint committee plan to extend rent controls to February 29, 1948. It includes a controversial 18 percent hike provision if landlords and tenants agree in good faith, and would free building materials from controls except for amusement and recreational construction. The measure heads to the Senate as controls may expire June 30 without action.
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Washington
House
Congressional Committee
House-Senate
Senate
Congress
Monroney
D-Okla
France backs Marshall Plan for Europe aid program
Paris on June 11 President Auriol called the Marshall Plan audacious and wise urging fraternal cooperation with the United States to rebuild Europe. He spoke at a Foreign Press luncheon as British and French diplomats prepared talks on a European recovery program with U S aid. Ern est Bevin arrived for discussions with Foreign Minister Georges ahead of a dinner meeting.
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Paris
le Auriol Vincent
U. Ss
Marshall
Europe
Auriol
France
Foreign Press Assn
Britain
U. S
Ernest Bevin
London
Georges
House Plants Brighten the Home
A government publication explains how to care for house plants and grow them successfully. The booklet titled HOUSE PLANTS offers guidance on what to do and what not to do, available for ten cents postpaid.
Fewer Women Tipplers
In New Haven on June 17, Yale sociologist Prof. E. M. Jelinek notes there are more women drinkers now than in the past but that overall consumption per person has not risen. he says more people are drinking yet average intake remains similar to earlier eras.
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New Haven
Conn
E. M. Jelinek
Yale
Game Warden Sworn In in Clarke County
Harold Washington Glascock of Berryville a former State trooper has qualified in the Clarke county clerk office as a regular game warden for the Commonwealth. He will begin July 1 after posting a 1000 bond with corporate surety.
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Harold Washington Glascock
Berryville
Clarke County
Yard Party at Mt Olive Church Benefit for 4-H Club
Community notice announces a yard party at Mt Olive Church in Hayfield on June 18 at 7 p m to benefit the 4 H Club. Also listed is a cash for a used car offer with contact telephone 4508 after 5 p m.
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Mt. Olive Church
Hayfield
Mt. Olive Church Hayfield
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