Trieste Governor Nomination Clears UN Vote
The UN Security Council approved immediate consideration of Trieste governor selection by a 9 to 1 vote with France abstaining. Russia opposed arguing the matter should wait for ratification of the Italian peace treaty. Britain pressed for agenda inclusion and a closed session was planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Success
United Nations Security Council
Trieste
France
Russia
Andrei A. Gromyko
Alexander Cadogan
Gromyko
Australia
New York
Clarke County Voter Totals Rise by 86 This Year
Clarke county reports 86 more qualified voters than last year based on per capita tax receipts to May 5. By district figures show Greenway 254 white 4 colored, Chapel 313 white 46 colored, Battletown 250 white 38 colored, Longmarsh 305 white 6 colored, Berryville 480 white 13 colored, Boyce 96 white 9 colored.
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Clarke County
Greenway
Chapel
Battletown
Longmarsh
How Virginia Voted on Labor Bill Override
Washington reports Virginia voting today in the House overrode President Truman's veto of the labor management bill. Democrats for overriding: Almond Bland Drewry Gary Hardy Harrison Smith Stanley. Democrats against: Flannagan.
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Washington
Virginia
House
Truman
Almond
Bland
Drewry
Gary
Hardy
Harrison
Smith
Stanley
Flannagan
Car Fatality Case Under Advisement By Justice Rice
Justice Rice hearing on a man slaughter charge against Mrs. Jenny Lind Cather of Greystone Terrace. The May 6 car crash that killed Mrs. Ida Shryock was argued with Mrs. Cather defended by Harry Kern Jr and James P. Reardon for the Commonwealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rice
Jenny Lind Cather
Greystone Terrace
Cather
Ida Shryock
Harry Kern, Jr
James P. Reardon
Commonwealth
Postponed Corbin sale and local notices in brief
Postponed sale at 117 S Gerard St set for Saturday June 21 at 1 pm. Fire company party at South End tonight 8 30. Bakeoven Hamburger shop serves working man plate lunch for 35c. Wanted to rent three bedroom house or apartment, Gene Miller 5998 or 3428. Ridgeway benefit Paynes Chapel Friday June 27. For sale five room house with modern conveniences in residential area. Phone 5172.
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Corbin
S. Gerrard St
South End
Cork
Main
Gene Miller
Ridgeway
Paynes Chapel
Gas stoves turn into fountains in Derby incident
Derby Connecticut residents were startled as several gas stoves sprayed water like fountains after heavy road construction cracked water and gas mains. Local investigation traced the cause to damaged underground utilities.
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Derby
Conn
Barley Harvest Disappointing for Frederick Clarke Farmers
Frederick and Clarke county farmers report the barley crop largely disappointing due to bad weather. I Fred Stine forecasts wheat ready by mid next week with higher yields expected. Oat crop also looks good thanks to recent rains as haymaking continues.
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Frederick
Clarke Counties
Begin Apple Spray June 23 Hough
The fourth cover spray should be applied on all apple trees bearing fruit during the week of June 23 to prevent late first brood worm injury. A fifth cover is advised in late July for second brood protection. Recommended materials per 100 gallons include copper sulfate 2 pounds lime 4 pounds 50 percent DDT powder 2 pounds.
Nurs' 3 A G Dear Byrd Jr Warns Against Socialized Medicine
Memorial hospital school of nursing graduates 500 guests heard Harry F. Byrd Jr. urge reducing medical costs to preserve medical progress and freedom from socialized medicine. He warned that regimentation would stifle incentive and liberty, urging continued innovation and efficiency. The event included an organ prelude, prayers, diplomas, Nightingale pledge, and a reception at Winchester Golf Club.
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Memorial Hospital School of Nursing
Christ Episcopal Church
Harry F. Byrd ,Jr
Leonard Sirbaugh
James B. Roe
Living God
Jay H. Lowden
Hunter H. McGuire
Board of Directors
Mary Jane McCone
R. N
Lowden
Butler to Attend Kiwanis Convention in Chicago
Joseph Butler will represent the Winchester Kiwanis club at Kiwanis International meeting in Chicago beginning June 29. Fred Mathis, president of First National Bank Strasburg, addressed the local club at its weekly meeting.
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Joseph Butler
Winchester Kiwanis Club
Kiwanis International
Chicago
Fred Mathis
First National Bank
Strasburg
Sisters Slain in Cabin Trigger Dragnet for Friend
In Pinecliffe Colorado on June 20 a nationwide search targeted Fred W Lundy a 65 year old ex teacher linked to the murders of Emily Griffith 65 and her sister Florence 67 found shot dead in a mountain cabin. Neighbors reported Lundy’s departure after a visit. a note in his car asked for his body to be shipped to Roscoe Illinois.
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Pinecliffe
Colo
Far West
Emily Griffith
Denver
Florence
Donald Moore
Boulder County
Fred W. Lundy
Lundy
Joseph Holidrake
Quigg Newton
Illinois
Florence Griffith
R. O. Buck
Cleveland
Ohio
Norman Howe
Roscoe
Ill
Cop Feasts Ahead Of Steak Derby
Seattle reports police patrolman Bill Hill attended a steak eating derby. He ate two hamburger steaks four servings of spaghetti five cups of coffee and two ice cream dishes before entering and winning seven steaks and a strawberry sundae. He declined to eat more after others quit.
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Seattle
Bill Hill
Hill
Rent Control Bill Poses Dilemma For President
President Truman faces a choice on rent control as the Senate extends the measure through February 29 1948 with a 15 percent ceiling lift option for some leases. Housing officials warn expanded non essential building could harm the program while supporters argue the law is better than ending controls. If the bill fails the current controls would lapse June 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
Senate
Creedon
Frank R. Creedon
Sparkman
D-Ala
Hope to X ray 800 at Clinic Here Monday
The Winchester Tuberculosis Association aims to X ray 800 people at a public chest clinic Monday at First Baptist church. The National X Ray Surveys Co will supply equipment and staff. hours run 9 am to noon and 1 to 5 pm. A 65 cent charge applies per examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Tuberculosis Assn
General Public
First Baptist Church
National X-Ray Surveys Co
Orange
N. J
Imogene Croachett
Winchester
The
TB Association
Senate Panel Pushes RFC Probe and Extension
Washington June 20 The Senate banking committee voted unanimously for a full and complete $50,000 investigation of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation RFC. The panel also approved a resolution to extend RFC’s life for one year beyond June 39 as stated by Senator Buck R De.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Banking Committee
Reconstruction Corporation
Buck ‘R-De
RFC
Hang War Criminals on Guam in Jungle Graves
June 207 six Japanese, from admirals to private, were hanged for war time atrocities and their bodies interred in unmarked jungle graves.
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Guam
Yard Party and Drive-In Opening in Gainesboro
Gainesboro High School hosts a yard party and a baseball game with entertainment and refreshments to benefit the Agriculture and Home Ec Building on June 21 at 5 PM. The Hershey Drive-In announces curb service opening on June 21 with prompt service from 6 AM to 1 AM.
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Gainesboro High School
Agriculture and Home Ec
Hershey Drive-In
Record Flood Threatens 60 mile Levee
The Mississippi River rose toward record crests threatening the Hannibal Quincy area as flood waters forced evacuations in Iowa Illinois and Missouri. Workers raced to save a 60 mile long levee in Pike County Illinois while Red Cross relief stations aided evacuees from Hull and nearby towns. About 3 000 residents in the levee district were ordered to evacuate and 600 fled from Hull Illinois alone.
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Hannibal
Iowa
Missouri
Hanibal- Quincy
Ill
Illinois
Mississippi
Pike County
Hull
Kinderhook
Red Cross
Sny Levee
Alexandria
Start Resurface Work on Route 7 at Berryville
Work began this morning on resurfacing Route 7 between Berryville and Winchester a seven mile stretch. F M Yellett Virginia highway engineer said project from Berryville western limits to Winchester limits will take about one week to 10 days, weather permitting. Roanoke contractor Sam Finley leads the job using mixed in place bituminous treatment. Traffic may pause briefly but drivers are urged to proceed carefully as tar is applied and covered quickly. A similar treatment was completed on Route 50 west between Winchester and Hogue Creek. Roads in Clarke County and adjacent areas are reported as generally in good condition.
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Berryville
Winchester
F. M. Yellett
Virginia Department of Highways
Berrylyville
Sam Finley
Roanoke
Hogue Creek
Clarke County
Yellott
Old City Hotel Property Bought By Walter Knee
Walter Knee purchased the Old City Hotel property at the corner of Loudoun and Fairfax Streets with an option taken February 1. Possession is not until August and no changes are planned until early 1948. the parcel runs 275 feet back to Indian alley, from Leon Darvin.
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Walter Knee
Valley Ave
Old City
Loudoun and
Fairfax Sts
Knee
Leon Darvin
Indian Alley
Mediation Sought By Governor Over Roanoke Transit Talks
Lodge 1368 of the International Association of Machinists told the governor’s office that the first conference with Safety Motor Transit Corp and Roanoke Railway and Electric Co ended without agreement. Union General Chairman C.C. Cochran said a second general conference is requested for June 29 and the governor may attend or send a representative to mediate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Interational Association of Machinists
AFLS
Roanoke
Safety Motor Transit Corp
Roanoke Railway and Electric Co
C.C. Cochran
Lot Sale Offers Prime South Stewart and Washington Streets
Maurice Pifer Real Estate lists multiple parcels for sale on South Stewart Street South Washington Street and Tennyson Avenue with details in the June 18 2011 issue. The notice marks land availability and broker contact at 6748.
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Stewart St
Washington St
Tennyson Ave
Maurice Pifer Real Estate
Body in Trunk Case Shocks Los Angeles Woman
Mrs Hazel Ford called the homicide bureau reporting a body in a basement trunk. Detectives found the body alive, a 15 year old boy who said he climbed in to nap, unsettled investigators with a trunk death frame.
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Los Angeles
Hazel Ford
Homicide Bureau
Moscow Hears Reds May Share Marshall Plan
A Moscow report says Russia may send a representative to the proposed conference on Secretary of State Marshall's economic aid plan for Europe. Bevin and Bidault invited the Soviet Union to participate, with Molotov possibly attending a later Paris meeting.
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Moscow
Russia
Marshall
Europe
Ernest Bevin
Georges Bidault
Kremlin
Conten Fee Sian
Paris
France Moves to Strengthen Franc Amid Strikes
Paris June 20 The cabinet approved a strict save the franc tax plan to balance the budget as bank and department store strikes bite the economy The franc sagged as Premier Ramadier faced wage and price actions After wage dispute workers marched on the National Assembly and police dispersed arrivals at the Place Du Palais Bourbon and at the Hispano Suiza plant.
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Paris
National Assembly
Place du Palais Bourbon
Hispano Suiza
President Truman Vetoes Taft-Hartley Bill Amid Strife
President Truman vetoed the Taft-Hartley act to curb unions and the House quickly passed it over the veto by 331 to 83. The Senate vote would decide if the bill becomes law, with a late decision anticipated. Truman urged lawmakers to reassess, calling the bill unfair and dangerous to democracy and warning it could aid Communist influence.
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Washington
Truman
House
Senate
Senate near agreement on Tru man labor bill vote time
Senate Democratic and Republican leaders were near an agreement for a vote on President Truman s labor bill at 4 p m Eastern tomorrow. The bulletin from Washington dated June 20 notes the potential timing and party leadership discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Truman
White House Eyes Senate Votes as Truman Pushes Bill
The White House seeks Senate support for a vetoed Taft-Hartley bill. President Truman summons 10 Democratic senators, plus Senator Young of North Dakota and Senator Overton of Louisiana, to a luncheon conference. Senate timing remains uncertain as Democrats consider delaying until Truman's radio address and seek an informal time agreement contingent on absences and a pair for Senator Thomas.
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White House
Senate
Truman
Senator Young
R - ND
Overton
D-La
Senator Barkley
Kentucky
Elbert Thomas
Utah
Geneva
Thomas
House
Scouts Plan Two Day Circus In Winchester
About 1 000 scouts from the Shenandoah area will stage a two day circus in Winchester this fall. Lions clubs from Clarke county Martinsburg Front Royal Luray Charles Town Steph ens City Paw Paw Bezekely Springs Woodstock Bunker Hill Strasburg and Harpers Ferry discuss sponsorship at a George Washington hotel dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Clubs
Shenandoah
George Washington Hotel
Winchester
H. B. McCormac, Jr
Clarke County
Martinsburg
Front Royal Luray
Charles Town
Stephens City
Paw Paw
Bezekely Springs
Woodstock
Bunker Hill
Strasburg
Harpers Ferry
V. K. Sirbaugh
Ray Garrabrandt
Blanton Allen
Tousley Hooker
R. L. Booze
Stuart Pence
McCormac
Suburban home details and real estate ad notes
Continued on page 3 col 2 describes a seven room suburban house with sleeping porch tile bath hot water heat hardwood floors and large lot with possession in 30 days. Also includes an ad for Singer sewing machines offering refurbished models and service and a poultry ad and church fundraiser notices with auction and bake sale items.
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U.N
Clarke
Boyce
Justice Rice
Hough
W. S. Hough
Winchester Research Laboratory
Dear Byrd, Jr
Butler
Kiwanis Convention
Big Illinois
Paul Ramadier
Mr. Truman
White
Taft
Mutual Broadcasting Co
Bulletins
Henry Mardenburg
Herbert Wilkins
William Battaile
Chester Hobert
Williams Lawrence
Curtis Fray
Robert Dechert
Leon Slavin
B. M. Sullivan
Rouss Avenue
Orec
Rhodes’ Drug Store
Wochester
Dial
Preeaoa B & S&s Poultry CO
United Brethren Lot
Alpha Choir
WSCS
Welltown
Welltown Church
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