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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1949

Page

2

Atjeh Defies Dutch Rule In Indonesian Republic Story

The article surveys Atjeh in northern Sumatra where Indonesian govern ment remains active in Koetaradja amid Dutch claims of regained control. It notes long resistance, hidden government rumors, and ongoing guerrilla activity along the Atjeh frontier with trade continuing despite blockades.

Atjeh East Indies Indonesian Republic Koetaradia Netherlands Europe Simon Spoor Sumatra Holland Jogjakarta Republic Batavia Indies Atjen Netherlands Empire East J. B. van Heutz Koetaradja Holand

Sales Directory MAR 5 12 Noon at Court House

Classified sale notices list items and times including farm equipment livestock real estate and furniture. Locations include Frederick and surrounding counties with entries for C R Cath Hershman Lee Helsley and Orpha H Lockhart estate.

C. &R. Cath Frea Co H. Lee Berryville Livestock and Machinery George Helsley

Counties Merge To Form A Single School Division

Gloucester and Mathews counties approve a state proposal to consolidate into one school division with one superintendent. Middlesex and Essex counties may join later, with an Essex vote expected at a Tuesday meeting.

Gloucester Mathews State Board of Education G. Tyler Miller Public Instruction Stanley T. Gray Mathews County Middlesex Miller Essex Counties King and Queen King William Tappihannock George Derieux Jr Essex County School Board Essex Board Deriex

Berlin Excluded From West German State Sparks Mayor Reaction

Berlin's mayor Ernst Reuther condemns the decision by the three Western military governors to exclude Berlin from the forthcoming West German State. He cites that Western Berlin voters favored the West and opposed communism, while France objects to recognizing Allied control arrangements.

Berlin Germany Allied Control Council Bonn Ernst Reuther Reuter

Red Cross budget outline shows multi‑million needs

The Red Cross board outlines annual needs for armed forces and veterans totaling about 37 million, with 8 million for the blood program, 5 million for disaster work, and 5.2 million for health services. Winchester Frederick chapter’s campaign share is 13,622 dollars, 9,300 kept locally, 4,300 sent to national office.

Board of Governors Ald Armed Forces Winchester Red Cross Winchester-Frederick

British form 5000-man German police to guard German Russian border

The British announce creation of a 5000 man force of German police to guard the border between the British and Russian zones in Germany. The move aims to seal Western counter blockade gaps as goods are smuggled into the Russian zone. General Sir Brian Robertson says large shipments cross the frontier.

Berlin Germany Brian Robertson

Meat Prices Show Slow Rise Amid Lent Aid and Stability

Meat prices edged upward this week in many chain stores with sirloin up 2 4 cents and pork loin roasts 2 8 cents while lamb gained a few cents. Boston bucked trend with cheaper sirloin and pork roasts. Vegetables mostly cheaper as supply improves. Legislative focus on margarine tax revival continues amid wholesale food index rise to 5.82.

Associated Press Boston Georgia South Carolina Virginia House Agriculture Committee House Senate Dun & Bradstreet

Chicago Grain Prices Open Lower Amid Broad Slump

Chicago March 3 grains opened lower with futures mostly easing while new crop futures stayed steady. Cash corn receipts rose to 175 cars as the market listed early quotes for Wheat May 2.17 3-4 5-8, July 1.92 3-4, Dec 1.94 3-4. Corn May 1.32-32 1-4, July 1.31-30 1-2, Sep 1.24, Dec 1.11 1-2. Oats May 67, July 58 1-8. Rye May 1.31 1-4-31. Soybeans Mar 2.33 3-4-33. Lard Mar 12.05, Sep 12.40.

Chicago Jly

Consumers urge longer instalment period on auto loans

The board reported January consumer instalment figures showing a $145 million drop overall while auto credit rose 14 million. Total consumer credit stood at 8.051 billion. Senator O Mahoney praised government controls as wise, while Rep Patman urged a 24 month extend of payments and accused the action of arbitrariness. John E Blackburn attributed the move to pressure from big auto makers and said price cuts are the real remedy to reduce payments.

Patman House John E. Blackburn Shenandoah Valley Bank Federal Reserve Board Blackburn

Forrestal to remain in post as defense secretary

Forrestal stated he expected to stay on as secretary of defense after White House talks on the security act. He noted cabinet resignations are traditional but did not expect Truman to accept his routine departure. Truman later said no cabinet changes before inauguration and affirmed Dean Acheson replacing the ailing General Marshall as secretary of state.

Forrestal White House Mr. Truman Truman Dean Acheson George Marshall

Rent Control Debate Divides States Rights and Federal Powers

The Senate Banking Committee in hearings on rent control mulls extending federal authority beyond wartime limits. Senator Maybank and Senator Flanders push for more state power while advocating limited federal involvement. Housing expeditor Tighe Woods testifies as calls for automatic rollbacks and contract-based rent increases surface amid concerns over overcharges and tenant protections.

Woods Committee Flanders Maybank D-Sc Truman R-Vt Congress Senate Banking Committee Senator Sparkman D-Ala Tighe Woods House Banking Committee

Recreation Center Board Sets June Play Supervisors

Recreation Center appoints a recreation director to supervise play at all county playgrounds during June and July. Berryville and nearby communities including Berryville town playground, American Legion post community building, Boyce and Millwood school playgrounds to be covered. Committees named by President Canter will set salary and approve plans at an upcoming executive board meeting in two to three weeks.

Canter Alex Lewis Mary Thompson John L. Enders Joseph Suttles Berryvi American Legion Post Berryville Boyce Millwood

Local Firm Charged Over Defective Piping Installation

Baylass Cobunued From Page 1) company was charged with negligence in installing gas pipes. Miss Masters faced charges for failing to properly install repair and inspect defective pipes. Menefee alleged to have coal in a basement where there were unspecified hazards.

Miss Masters Menefee

Circuit Court Malfunction In Gas Installation Case

Evelyn Masters told the Circuit Court that Harrisonburg city and Lucille Ritch ie and Pauline Sullivan operators of a beauty shop and school might be parties under state statutes and asked to be included. The November 10 1948 order did not make them parties. The Supreme Court petition seeks reversal contending section 6102 of the state code requires third party defendants upon filing of affidavit and motion. The original motion notice did not include the city or the beauty shop as defendants.

Evelyn Masters Circuit Court Harrisonburg Lucille Ritchie Pauline Sullivan City and Beauty Shop Supreme Court

Answers to Daily Quiz List of Correct Responses

A compiled set of quiz answers printed on page four including items such as city, color symbol, century, currency, a university, a state senate, a humorous mis-typed line, and true false results. The list shows 10 items with varying subjects and names such as Boston red flag 100 years ago 100 dollar bill U 8S Senate anna the frying pan and into the fi x ok al Mitchell false coma true.

Boston Senate Anna al Mitchell

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