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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1947

Page

9

British control suspends Dortmund paper for biased campaigning

The British Control Commission announced the one month suspension of the West German Communist party newspaper Dortmund’s Volksecho for a campaign of malicious biased and inaccurate criticisms of the British and American military government. The article mentions a Columbus voyage in 1498 on its third trip to the Orinoco.

Berlin British Control Commission Communist Party Dortmund West Deutsches Volksecho South America the Orinoco

Go Go Go Welter Title Bout At Cleveland Arena

Ray Sugar Robinson defends his welter title tonight in Cleveland against Jimmy Doyle of California. Doyle brings bold left jab and mid air deflection skills as the challenger. Gillette Cavalcade of Sports will carry the bout on WINC at 10 PM.

Ray Sugar” Robinson Cleveland Arena Cleveland Ohio Jimmy Doyle Robinson Tommy Bell New York Sugar Doyle Jimmy Tnt Gillette American Broadcasting Co WINC

New Labor Law On Preferential Hiring Sparks Questions

The June 23 laws reshape how unions and nonmembers access jobs. It bans preferential hiring in many cases, curbs union shop rules requiring majority approval, and ends automatic checkoff of dues without written consent. Closed shops may continue only until their contracts expire.

Washington

Veteran Worker Ends Service at Power Company

Harry W. Rainsberger of 513 South Loudoun Street retires after more than 39 years with Northern Virginia Power Co. His last role was operator at the Winchester sub station. He joined when the firm was the Winchester and Washington City Electric Railway Co. Early days saw a two wheeled cart for tools and a line to Berryville built by him. Born in the same house, he plans to devote time to flower gardening.

Harry W. Rainsberger South Loudoun St Northern Virginia Power Co Winchester Rainsberger Winches Ter Washington City Electric Railway Co Berryville

Universal Training Legislation Likely Won’t Pass This Year

Washington June 24 The House armed services committee decided to continue hearings on universal training but most members doubt any bill will be approved this year.

Washington House Armed Services Committee

Evan Slonaker Dies at 80 After Sudden Heart Attack

Evan J. C. Slonaker, 80, died yesterday at his son's home 22 E Gerrard St after a sudden heart attack while walking. A native of Capon Bridge West Virginia, he was a farmer and former Hampshire County teacher. Survived by son Moody F C Slonaker and a granddaughter Sarah Jane Slonaker. Funeral Thursday at 4 p.m. at the residence with Rev S J Goode officiating. Interment Mount Hebron.

Evan J. C. Slonaker E. Gerrard St Mr. Slonaker Capon Bridge W. Va Christopher Sarah Jane Slonaker Hampshire County West Virginia University of Indiana Evangelical Church Winchester Moody F. C. Slonaker E. Garrad Street Sarah Jane Slonaker S. J. Goode Mount Hebron Cemetery

Suffocates Infant He Feared to Lose

Mason Michigan June 24 State Police Captain Lawrence J Meehan says Clifford Mongar 23 admitted suffocating his seven months old daughter Myra because he did not want anyone else to have her. Mongar an estranged husband and father of one was quoted saying I

Mason Mich Lawrence J. Meehan Clifford Mongar Myra Meehan Mongar

Singapore under British rule since 1819

An excerpt notes Singapore has been held by Britain since 1819. The fragment recalls a violent act followed by placing a child in a baby buggy and covering her, indicating a troubling incident amid colonial administration.

Singapore Britain

The PIED PIPERS And Friends Musical Medley

A list of song titles and artists including The PIED PIPERS JOHNNY JOHNSTON JO STAFFORD and JO STAFFORD with selections like Dream Tabby Aren't You Glad You're You Lilly Belle and We'll Be Together Again. Other entries include Oh Make On My Way Out I'll Get Along Somehow and Through A Thousand Dreams Sonata. The group performs a variety of standards and show tunes in a retro musical program.

Dream Tabby the Cat Lilly Belle Ol’ Man River Everybody Loves My Baby

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