Senate Passes Bills Changing Virginia Election Laws
In Richmond on March 5 the Virginia Senate approved five measures aligning state election laws with the Campbell suffrage reform program. The bills create a bipartisan three member state board of elections and extend unemployment benefits to twenty dollars weekly. The House signaled agreement on related changes and requested a conference to finalize the package as the Campbell commission proposals advance toward broader constitutional amendments ending the poll tax and enabling annual voter registration.
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Richmond
State Senate
House
Senate
Unemployment Compensation Commission
J. C. Carpenter, Jr
Clifton Forge
Army
Woodrow Wilson General Hospital
Staunton
Waynesboro
Carpenter
Assembly
Campbell Suffrage Commission
State Board of Elections
Spanish Guerrillas Liquidated in Snow Pass Fight
Trapped last Saturday in a snow covered pass a group of Spanish guerrillas were fatally hurt or captured. Reported items included hand hazardous devices sub machine public safety items compasses a field radio food supplies and money carried by the fighters.
Grass Fires Plague City Fire Companies
Firemen battled multiple grass fires around town with four companies responding. A blaze on Shenandoah avenue and another on Opequeen avenue burned vacant lots but caused no structural damage. A Mid-morning call to Haddox Row reported ceiling smoke. no injuries. Fire Chief A W Argenbright urged keeping vacant properties clear as fires are brought under control.
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Shenandoah Avenue
Armory
Winchester
Haddox Row
A. W. Argenbright
Doenitz Demands U S Submarine War Orders Revealed
In a military tribunal Doenitz called for Admiral Nimitz to swear a statement showing U S submarine forces acted under sink without warning orders. He also sought access to British admiralty files detailing combat orders for merchant ships. Kranzbuhler said orders to U boat commanders included machine-gunning lifeboats and sinking ships without trace.
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U. S
Chester W. Nimitz
Doenitz
Otto Kranzbuhler
U S presses for open door in Manchuria dispute
The United States urged an open door policy and disclosed a Chinese note detailing a Soviet proposal for joint Chinese Soviet control of Manchurian coal mines power plants and other industries. Chiang Kai-shek's headquarters cited the plan to hand over war booty and called for joint operation of remaining enterprises.
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United States
Meng Naan H Ted
Tong
Manchuria
Byrnes
Foreign Office
Ching
Moscow
Amacenas Aete
Ehe
Tokyo
See
Penta
Chiang Kai-Shek
China
Russia
Plane crash near San Diego area reported by aviation official
An aviation official, L. G. Pritzerican, stated today that a plane crash occurred miles east of San Diego on Sunday. The remarks came from a senior operations executive of Airvice, the air carrier involved.
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San Diego
L. G. Pritzerican Airvice
Clarke Supervisors Tentatively Approve 1946 47 Budget
Clarke County supervisors approve a tentative budget of 38 204 for county purposes and 262 103 for debt service for year ending June 30 1947. Revenue sources include 21 800 from the Commonwealth 3 000 from the Federal Government and 13 404 from local sources. The county plans 142 500 for capital and 13 658 for operation of plant and other costs.
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Seelaas
F of Clar
Clarke
Foot Soldiers Win Highest WWII Congressional Medals
Enlisted men received 177 of 240 Congressional Medals conferred on army personnel in World War II while officers earned 83. About 2,000 Congressional Medals were awarded in the conflict.
Proposal On Spain Reported Rejected
A report states that last week Britain the United States and Russia rejected a proposal on Spain. The article notes the involved powers and the diplomatic context without detailing the proposal's content.
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Spain
Britain
United States
Russia
Four Roads Entering City to Become Four Lane Highways
General James A. Anderson state highway commissioner said four major routes entering the city will be developed into four lane divided highways. Routes 7 50 522 and 11 face timing depends on traffic and funds with Route 12 under Clarke County debate over routing to Winchester Boyce and Berryville. The plan calls for rural widths of 20 to 22 feet and urban widths up to 44 feet with curbs sidewalks and ditches as needed.
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James A. Anderson
The
Star Today
Anderson
Winchester
Connington
van Leesburg
Berryville
Front Royal
Boyce
Clarke County
Clarke
Androds
Way Out
Urea
Highway Department
Religious Leaders Seek New Morale For Cynical World
The council adopted a resolution urging a postwar morale shift focusing on evangelism world order community tensions foreign relief and returning service personnel. Dr Roswell Pp Barnes noted the meeting reflected concerns from juvenile delinquency housing veterans hunger in Europe and possible atomic warfare as the church seeks revised programs to meet these issues.
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Roswell Pp. Barnes
Council
Europe
Tennessee
United Nations
Jurors Summoned In Corporation Court
The following men were summoned for jury duty in the corporation court for the coming session: Paul E. J B, F. Arthur, T., Andrew J. er, Dove, Dallas M., J. Prank Gearing. Howard Rhodes Huntsberry, William.
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Chester
Paul E. J . B
F. Arthur
Andrew J. Er
Dove
Dallas M
Howard
Rhodes Huntsberry
William
Hoover to Survey Europe Food Needs After War
Hoover plans a 30 day firsthand survey of food needs in war torn Europe, likely starting next week. He will be accompanied by Dr F R Fitzgerald and others to be named, possibly traveling to France first. The mission aims to verify relief requests and assess real requirements.
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Hoover
Europe
Anderson
F. R. Fitzgerald
Agriculture Department
France
Secretary of Agriculture
U. S
Additional Espionage Reports Expected
Soviet agents are anticipated to file further espionage reports as authorities monitor ongoing intelligence activities. The developing coverage notes heightened concern over covert operations and the potential impact on diplomatic relations and security measures.
Kern Secures Kaiser Frazer Auto Agency
Local firm wins the Kaiser Frazer auto agency amid competition from 18 applicants seeking the dealership. Richard Kern Jr. and associates credited with securing the agency for the new Kaisero line in San Francisco.
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Kern
Kaiser- Frazer Auto Agency
Inet
Richard Kern, Jr
Aanent
Kaisero Automobile Company
Franco Refuses to Quit as Pressure Mounts Over Spain
A state department report notes General Franco states he will remain in power under Allied pressure. The note arrived a day before a three power Anglo American French declaration. Officials say a caretaker regime would hinge on the Spanish army and no other faction is seen as able to oust Franco.
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Franco
Paris
London
Spain
Madrid
Spanis
Inington
Pars
GE Pickets Dispersed After Blocking Traffic
About 1,000 General Electric sympathizers massed near a Philadelphia plant blocking trolley traffic for 15 minutes before dispersing after a union official told them to go home. Francis White led the demonstrators opposing a city order to parade near the plant amid earlier clashes. Union leaders sought federal court approval to use public streets and limited gate pickets to ten per entry.
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Philadelphia
General Electrics
Francis White
Child Rescued From Muddy Well in Colonial Heights
Three year old Garland Wayne Allen, son of Mr and Mrs Garland Allen of Colonial Heights, fell into a well and was rescued by firemen. The well contained mud at the bottom and no water.
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Garland Wayne Allen
Garland Allen
Colonial Heights
Sisters Face Moral Charges In Norristown Court
Two sisters aged 11 and 14 faced charges as the Montgomery County case against Bailes proceeded. Prosecutor Smillie testified teachers at the school taught more sex than any other subject. Police said Bailes, who claimed to be an ordained minister, was arrested after being found with an 11-year-old girl in a country lane. Bailes and his parents pleaded innocent to all counts including endangering the welfare of a minor and open assault.
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Norristown
Frederick B. Smillie
Montgomery County
Harold GgKnight
Russell F. Plet‘cher
Lower
Moreland Town
Child Dies After Poking Wire In Socket
A toddler died after poking a live wire in a socket. His mother reported the incident, and the father rushed the boy to a doctor, but he died on arrival.
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Ute
Haugh
Elvis Montgomery
Clarke Road Surface Job Bids Sought for Six Bridges and Paving
The call for bids covers six bridges and 21.19 miles of paving on eight Clarke County projects. Bids open Tuesday March 19. Included is Route 12 Clarke County 0.81 mile macadam surface treatment 0.38 mile south of Waterlon and 0.76 mile south of Boyce.
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Clarke County
Waterlon
Boyce
Churchill to Speak on Sinews of Peace in Missouri Visit
Winston Churchill and President Truman arrived by special train in Jefferson City and Fulton Missouri on March 5 for a public appearance. Crowds cheered as banners and balloons lined streets while vendors circulated amid patriotic displays. Churchill will address topics including the Sinews of Peace after a brief introduction by Truman.
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Jefferson City
Fulton
Winston Churchill
President Truman
L. Wilmaley
Nibal
Police
Putton
J. H. Stidham
Com
Telephone Union Plans Nationwide Walkout Warned
The National Federal Telephone Workers announce plans for a nationwide walkout by members, with a government conciliation service urged to secure settlements in wage disputes between American Telephone and Telegraph and 17 unions. Labor officials privately doubt the strike will occur and expect possible settlement.
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Washington
Federal Telephone Workers
Federal Conciliation Servic
American Telephone and Pi Company
A. T. and
Richmond strike set for six A.M. Thursday by workers
Richmond workers aligned with the Long Lines organization plan a nationwide strike at 6 A.M. Thursday. The action follows announced labor schedules and reflects ongoing labor tensions in the communications sector.
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Richmond
March & Po
Local Telephone Service Disrupted by Early Morning Outage
A partial OCR fragment describes an early morning service disruption at 6 A M affecting private line telegraph and radio links. Maintenance workers and operations staff prepare for repairs as the breakdown impacts ongoing communications and likely causes delays.
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American Legion Meeting Scheduled at Sarah Zane Fire Hall
Notice announces an American Legion meeting at 7 p m at Sarah Zane Fire Hall with refreshments to follow.
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American Legion
Sarah Zane Fire Hall
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