Shorter 1940 Apple Crop Seen By Dr Teske In Virginia
Dr A H Teske Extension Horticulturist told fruitgrowers that the 1940 apple crop will be shorter nationwide, but Virginia may have a slightly larger harvest than last year. He cited higher returns in short crop years and noted citrus damage could aid apple markets. a roundtable discussion follows at the courthouse.
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Teske
Virginia
United States
A. H. Teske
Porter Taylor
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Winchester
Gold
Phil Gold
Frederick County
Hagerstown
W. J. Schoene
E Richards
City scales found 47 percent inaccurate after inspection
Mr Winchester notes that many city scales are unbalanced and 47 percent were inaccurate in a recent inspection. He warns that while individual errors may small, the aggregate effect across hundreds of transactions could be substantial for merchants and customers alike. He supports biannual testing.
Easter fashions on sale at Specialty Shop
See 3 there is a comp owing to new Easter coats suits and dresses at the Specialty Shop 9 N Loudoun St bip-1t)
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Loudoun St
Queen Elizabeth Sails to New York Amid Exile Row
London reports the Queen Elizabeth leaves her Clydeside berth for New York to free space for incoming ships. The 85,000 ton liner, Britain’s new flagship worth 28,750,000 dollars, arrives at New York harbor after a 3,000 mile dash, aims for quarantine station then 50th Street pier.
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Anser
Britain
New York
Atlantic
Ambrose
Narrows
Coney Island
Staten Island
50Th Street
Scout Leaders Hold Session in Central District Meeting
The Central District Executive Committee of the Boy Scouts of America met at the Northern Virginia Power Company with Henry Covington presiding. Sub-committee chairs were named, a troop reorganization progress noted, and plans outlined for the regional meeting in Roanoke Virginia in October. A health and safety program demo by Shenandoah Area Council was favorably received and a film titled Scout Trail to Citizenship was shown.
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Central District Executive Committee
Boy Scouts of America
Northern Virginia Power Company
Henry Covington
Scout
Covington
Ray Garrabrandt
Phil Hunter
Ben Bekbic
S. C. Hartman
Fred Stine
John Scully
Virginia
Maryland
District of Columbia
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Roanoke
Shenandoah Area
Martinsburg
W. Va
Luray
Essay Contest On Health Unit In Winchester
The Civic League of Winchester announces an essay contest for Frederick County students on “The Value of a Health Unit. For Frederick County.” Four high schools and the eighth grade will each award a first prize of $2 and a second prize of $1 for the two best papers. Each pupil may win only one prize. Essays must be 500 to 1000 words, judged 75 percent for content and originality and 25 percent for grammar and presentation. All papers become Civic League property and must be delivered to judges by March 30.
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Civic League of Winchester
Frederick County
Raf Earched
Truck Crashes Into House on South Cameron Street
A Florida truck crashed into a fence and the side of a frame dwelling near Conoco filling station on South Cameron Street. Witnesses said the driver claimed the accelerator jammed. the collision damaged fencing and a section of the dwelling.
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Florida
Cameron Street
Conoco
Sayac
Ex Judge Manton Becomes Convict
Former judge Martin T. Manton, gray with tears, headed to Lewisburg to begin a two year sentence after pleading guilty in a federal case. Judge Calvin Chesnut presided. the trial marked a rare moment in 150 years of American jurisprudence.
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New
Martin T. Manton
Lewisburg
Ile
United States
Lowenthal
Petrina
Joseph
Federal Court
Manton
Calvin Chesnut
Maryland
Armory Plans Approved by Commission Amid Funding Doubts
The Fine Arts Commission approved preliminary Winchester armory plans contingent on State Military Board approval and securing funds. Adjutant General S Gardner Waller was ill, delaying talks. City leaders cite $33,000 bond money and $12,000 state funds, with estimates showing total costs above $50,000 if full facilities are built.
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Fine Arts Commission
Winchester
State Military Board
Lee Grant
Charles P. McVicar
Chamber of Commerce
Henry Boynton
Richmond
S. Gardner Waller
Military Board
Grant
Waller
MecVicar
McVicar
Burr P. Harrison
E. Blackburn Moore
Raylass Chain President Isadoré Raiff Dies in Durham
Isadoré Raiff 45 of New York City president of the Raylass chain of 25 low price department stores died in a Durham hospital after a faint attack in his hotel room. A Russian native who came to the United States at six attended the University of North Carolina but did not complete medical studies. He is survived by his widow and two sons. funeral services planned in New York City Riverside Memorial Chapel. The Raylass chain founded by Raiff remains under his leadership.
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N. C
Isadoré Raiff
New York City
Raylass
Russia
Raiff
University of North Carolina
Veevie
Ising Sealaiee
Namh
Boston
Riverside Memorial Wee
Raylass Co
Sweden Seeks Armistice in Red Finn War
The Finnish press bureau said Russia plans territorial demands more far reaching than those Finland rejected earlier. Stockholm reports Sweden is pressing to halt the war with an armistice as details of Moscow’s renewed demands remain unclear.
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Helsinki
Russia
Finland
Stockholm
Sweden
Kline Foresees Stonewall School Merger Plan
Frederick Frederick County officials discuss consolidation as remedy for aging Brucetown school. Leslie D. Kline proposes a new consolidated school near Clearbrook by 1940 and a high school for Stonewall north of Kernstown. School board and supervisors to hold joint session after legislature adjourns.
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Stonewall
Brucetown
Prodesan County
Leslie D. Kline
Grange
White Hall
Jack E. McAboy
Clearbrook
Kline
Winchester
Kernstown
Frederick
Governor Commutes Death Sentences in Alamance County
Governor Hoey commuted to life imprisonment the death sentences of Roy Kelly Wade Hanford and Sir Hanford, convicted of murder during a December 7 1938 filling station robbery that killed Sheriff M P Robertson and Policeman S W Vaughan of Burlington.
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Raleigh
N. C
Maron
Hoey
Alamance County
Roy Kelly
Wade Hanford
Sir Hanford
M. P. Robertson
S. W. Vaughan
Burlington
Decree Entered in Angeles on March
A decree was entered in Angeles on March 7 naming Roosevelt, son of the president.
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Angeles
Roosevelt
Marked Patrol Action In West Paris
The French high command reported marked activity of French and German patrols on the eastern flanks of the Vosges amid routine war theater updates. The dispatch dated March 7 notes increased patrols in the border region.
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Paris
High Command
Vosges
Fishing Tackle Makers Protest Excise Tax Plan
Washington March 7. Fishing tackle manufacturers protested against a 10 percent excise tax on sport fishing gear proposed in HR 6321. The levy would fund a wildlife and fish propagation program modeled after the Robertson Pittman plan. Association leaders called the tax absorbable and urged defeat.
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Washington
Buck
Calif
Robertson-Pittman
A. R. Benson
J. K. Kinnear
The
Association of Fishing Tackle Manufacturers
House Merchant Marine Committee
Doll
Bill Aimed At Communists Approved By Committee
Richmond March 7 The House Privileges and Elections Committee reported the Heller Senate bill prohibiting use of public buildings by those advocating violent overthrow of government with an amendment removing a clause against holding public office. The panel also backed a Daughton resolution to freeze the state literary fund at 8 million dollars and use excess for public schools.
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Richmond
House Privileges and Elections Committee
Heller Senate
Senate
Caughton Senate
7 & The
State Highway Department
House Courts of Justice Committee
Montague Senate
United States
Commonwealth
Shenandoah National Park
Brock Senate
Virginia
Barrymore declines Virginia invitation to 1967 General Assembly
John Barrymore telegrammed Governor Price saying he regrets unable to visit Richmond during the General Assembly session. The Great Profile praises Virginia’s glories and prosperity, adds hats off and cordially signs. Governor's staff laments his absence and questions who sent the invitation.
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Richmond
John Barrymore
Price
Virginia
General Assembly
Signs Bill For New Liquor Tax
Eighteen bills were enrolled today including two House measures altering the ABC act to levy a new tax on alcoholic beverages and modify license and excise taxes on beverages with up to 3.2 percent alcohol. Governor Price signed the package of ten Senate and eight House bills alongside others on state publications, prosecutions, water systems, school loans, delinquent child appeals, bank powers, liability limits, and equity actions.
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Richmond
House
Governor Price
Senate
Price Holds To Teacher Policy Governor Declines Pension Tradeoff
Governor maintains salary increases for school teachers take precedence over pension funding. Senate Finance weighs between a House pension bill that strains the budget and higher salaries, with a proposed compromise delaying retirement benefits to year two and boosting salaries to 550 next year and 565 the following year. Virginia Education Association committee outlines the plan and endorses the compromise.
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Richmond
Price
General Assembly
Senate Finance Committee
The
Virginia Education Association
Joseph E. Healey
Staunton
Blake T. Newton
Hague
G. Tyler Miller
Front Royal
Mouse Sparks Shutdown at General Motors Plant
A mouse caused a short circuit in an electric control panel at the Harrison Radiator division in Lockport New York. The incident led to about 1000 employees being sent home for the day.
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Lockport
N. Y
Harrison
General Motors
Substitute for block poll tax bill proposed in Virginia
Richmond Va March 7 The Senate Privileges and Elections Committee adopted a substitute for the House bill aimed at prohibiting block payments of poll taxes. The substitute makes poll taxes a misdemeanor for the payer. Committee vote was reported as unfavorable.
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Richmond
Senate Privileges and Elections Committee
Beetle Battle to Open on Tuesday
William Beverley of the Winchester Cold Storage Company says federal trucks and equipment for applying lead arsenate to 30 acres infested by Japanese beetles will arrive Monday. Treatment starts at 8 a.m. Tuesday March 12 and is expected to last about two weeks. Beverley notes a need for a few more men. Oriental Bug Display Friday at Moling and Cather's.
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William Beverley
Winchester Cold Storage Company
Beverley
Winchester Cold Storage
Palace Theatre Opens Doors for Louis-Goddy Fight
The Palace Theatre will open its doors at 6 30 p m to provide ring side seats for the Louis Goddy fight pictures.
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Palace Theatre
Louis-Goddy
Sauna
House debates Weaver resolution on highway fund diversion
Richmon d March 7 delegates debate the Weaver resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit diversion of highway funds. Delegate Miller urges a ten year limit to avoid tying up future generations. Other speakers discuss who decides and how to enforce the amendment amid related political measures.
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House
Weaver Senate
Highlights of War By the Associated Press
New York British liner Queen Elizabeth reaches safety American waters on secret voyage. London Britain jubilant at liner's dash. Air Force planes scout sea base. six Italian ships seized carrying German cargo. Paris Welles arrives for French talks. Stockholm Sweden reports working for armistice after submitting Russia's terms. Helsinki Finland calls more men to colors, still holds Murmansk.
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The
Associated Press
New York
London
Britain
al Air Force
Scout Wiaven Sea Base
Helsinki
Finland
Vifpurt
Friendship Fire Company Meeting Notice
The Friendship Fire Company calls a regular meeting for 8 o clock with few important items on the agenda and urges all members to attend. Also notices an antiques auction to be held Thursday March 14 1949 at 10 A M at the Southvale shop 1315 Sonvonton. Boyd G Headley listed. Hodge Taxi phone 576.
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South Ale
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Richmond, Va
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