Truman Decision On Greece May Reshape Policy In Other Nations
President Truman is poised to announce his Greece policy after conferring with congressional leaders. The White House said an announcement is likely Monday as British aid ends and Acheson and Ambassador Inverchapel discuss Greek troubles. Truman may seek congressional authorization and funds to share Britain's burden to halt Communist expansion, amid Moscow considerations and talks in Austria and Germany.
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White House
Acheson
State Department
Lord Inverchapel
Charles
Truman
Ross
Caribbean
Great Britain
United States
Congress
Britain
Greece
Europe
Moscow
Marshall
France
Russia
Austria
Germany
Clarence Brown
Ohio
United Nations
Brown
Forrestal
Washington
York Inn
LaGuardia urges formatior of US Congress of labor
Fiorello LaGuardia urged creation of a national congress of labor to merge AFL CIO and other unions into four departments: transportation mining professional and entertainment and all other trades. He called for study by a bipartisan committee and cautioned against hasty action while urging reforms to prevent strikes and resolve jurisdictional disputes.
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Washington
Fiorello H. LaGuardia
LaGuardia
Norris - LaGuardia
Senate Labor Committee
New York
Senate
American Congress of Labor
AFL
CIO
Congress
Ball
R-Minn
la Guardia
United States aims for four power German peace pact
Berlin March 7 Secretary of State Marshall indicated the United States hopes for a four power security pact as an interim solution to the German problem. He said completion of a forty year treaty would clear obstacles to Allied peace settlements for Germany and Austria. Marshall boarded for Moscow to press the pact as a major objective with views from France and discussions with Gen. Mark Clark.
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Berlin
Marshall
United States
Foreign Ministers
Moscow
U. S
Germany
Austria
James F. Byrnes
U.S
France
Auriol
Ramadier
Europe
Mark W. Clark
London
Winchester Free Of Snow As State Braces For More
The Associated Press reports Virginia on a snowy march with 12 inch drifts in Staunton Roanoke and Bristol districts and six inches in Richmond While Winchester remained snow free at 1030 am state officials warned drivers to avoid travel and carry on snow clearing efforts into a worsening balance of cold winds and fresh snowfall across the Old Dominion
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Associated Press
Old Dominion
State Highway Department
Richmond
Virginia
Staunton
Roanoke
Bristol
Winchester
Red Cross Fund Nears Quarter of Winchester Drive
The 1947 Red Cross Fund Drive for Winchester-Frederick County reported $2,666.14 by 3 p.m. with weather hindering progress yet showing momentum. Special Gifts led by H. B. McCormac and Commerce and Industry led by J. T. Kremer reported $946 and $1,226 respectively, with other divisions contributing smaller sums toward an $11,340 local quota.
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Winchester - Frederick County
Red Cross
Special Gifts Division
H. B. McCormac
Commerce and Industry
J. T. Kremer
McCormac
Kremer
Sun Spots Disrupt Radio Communications Worldwide
Sun spots and magnetic disturbances disrupted radio communications across a large portion of the globe. Press Wireless, Inc. in New York reported erratic conditions and London circuits were stymied. A sun spot 75,000 to 80,000 miles long was observed by Roy K. Marshall of Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, likely to disturb transmissions until Monday or Tuesday with further fading expected as spots move toward the center. Harvard Observatory at Bloemfonstein noted an eruption covering about 500,000,000 square miles and predicted broader effects.
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Associated Press
London
Roy K. Marshall
Planetarium
Franklin Institute
Philadelphia
Marshall
San Francisco
Press Wireless, Inc
Orient
Philippines
China
Japan
Press Wireless
Bloemfonstein
South Africa
Harvard University Observatory
Fire Damages Gruber Residence At Shawnee Avenue
A fire of unknown origin damaged the rear of Mr and Mrs H L Gruber residence at 262 Shawnee avenue about 3 am The blaze started on back steps and was confined to an enclosed back porch It was dispersed by Mrs and Mrs P J Hammock who occupy an upstairs apartment Mrs Gruber said the loss is covered by insurance.
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H. L. Gruber
Shawnee Avenue
P. J. Hammiock
Have Your Truck Repaired Now During Bad Weather
Local ad urges motorists to repair trucks at Bick Ers Fair Grounds, promising to help customers bank the difference amid stormy conditions.
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Bicker’'S
Fair Grounds
Merchants Plan Meeting On Saturday Closing
Winchester retailers unite to discuss keeping stores open Saturday evenings. A meeting is set for Monday at 7 30 p m in City Hall court room. Proponents aim to stay open until 9 p m on Saturdays and will outline a definite plan at the gathering.
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Winchester
City Hall Court Room
Fruit Growers To Hold Meetings On Tuesday Night
The Frederick County Fruit Growers Association will hold its annual meeting on Tuesday March 11. President Walker McClond says business begins at 7:30 PM and an interest program on spray schedules will be presented.
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Frederick County Fruit Growers Association
Walker McClond
Antique Auction at Patton's Hall Winchester
Antique auction scheduled for March 19 at 10 a m at Patton's Hall 1601 S Main St Winchester. Sellers Miles B Dean and R Schneider listed in the notice. Tokens indicate local sale details and venue.
Blaze Destroys Farm Brooder. Six Hundred Chicks Lost
Fire at Silas Grim farm north of Middletown kills six hundred baby chicks and 175 laying hens with miscellaneous equipment. Grim says insurance covered the building but not contents. estimated loss about $500.
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Silas Grim
Middletown
Grim
Mount Jackson Fire Ravages Nelson Theatre District
A fierce blaze in Mount Jackson Virginia in a heavy snowstorm destroyed the Nelson Theatre and two adjacent brick buildings. Fire crews from Harrisonburg and nearby towns battled the flames for about three hours, sparing some apartments above the structures and causing no injuries. Damage is estimated above $100,000 as smoke and flame spread toward Wonder's Department Store and a home appliance firm.
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Mount Jackson
Nelson Theatre
Shenandoah County
Harrisonburg
New Market
Broadway
Edinburg
Woodstock
J. O. Walters
Wonder's Department Store
Home Appliance Company
Clarke County youths confess to Berryville robberies
Clarke County Trial Justice reports that two boys and a third on probation confessed in court to a series of robberies in Berryville spanning a year or more. The March 20 Ramsburg Store theft involved over $70. other entries include Eaters Garage, Carter and Ashby, and the Clarke Courier office. Fingerprint identifications led to confessions and details of break ins, with work on a skeleton key and broken locks.
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Clarke
Berryville
Ramsburg
Carter
Eaters Garage
Carter and Ashby
Ramsbore's
Courier Office
Rams
Inquiring Reporter Seeks Public View on Saturday Store Hours
The Star invites city and county residents to share opinions on closing stores at 6 Pm Saturdays. W H Clemm of 130 Euclid Ave says workers deserve Saturday nights off to rest and shop earlier, while Pearl B Miller of 516 Fairfield Ave notes its impact on working people who rely on weekend shopping after a six day week.
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Star
W.H. Clemm
Euclid Avenue
Pearl B. Miller
Pairmont Avenue
Government Seeks Swift Ruling to Avert Coal Strike
Washington March 8. The government plans to urge the Supreme Court Monday to issue an immediate mandate against John L. Lewis and the United Mine Workers to block a potential soft coal stoppage on March 31. Attorney General Clarke's team contends the walkout poses a public risk and seeks a rapid edict. Interior Secretary Krug says the move would be in the public interest and could delay the strike temporarily.
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Washington
Supreme Court
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Clarke
Justice Department
Interior
Krug
Lewis
Exchange Club Charter Meeting Held At York Inn
The Winchester Exchange Club charter meeting drew over 150 attendees at York Inn. Joseph P. Jr. received the charter from District II Governor Andrew J. Christensen as William J. Hadden delivered the invocation. Guests included Dr. C. Se Enseren and local leaders from Winchester Kiwanis Rotary and the judiciary.
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Exchange Club
York Inn
Exchange Club of
Winchester
Joseph P. , Jr
Andrew J. Christensen
District II
Virginia
Eisiae Aise
William J. Hadden
Dr. C. Se Enseren
Wine
Virgil R. Strader
Winchester Kiwanis Club
McSherry Lupton
Winchester Rotary Club
Elliott Marshall
17Th Judicial Circuit
A. i Witeer
Charlottesville Club
Everett N. Wampler
Harrisonburg
Herbert Wingfield
Waynesboro Club
Ruel Walker
Newport News
State Board of Control
Virginia State Exchange Club
Winchester Club
Ralph M. Hardy
Ural Watson
Danville
Christensen
Extension TVA Demonstrators Monday Night
The annual meeting of the Extension TVA Farm Unit Demonstrators will be held at the Court House in Winchester at 17:30 Monday night. Demonstrations will illustrate conserving water and soil, keeping farm record accounts, and using better seeds under supervision by G. G. son, VPI Farm Specialist. Included are J. L. Rene, Mt. Falls community. M. J. Pease, Reynolds Crops Wolfe. E. M. engine Step hens City. A. F. Lillard, E. vens City. Francis Rickard, Middletown. Mrs. Bernice Fawcett. Mr. Williams. Omer T. Webb, Clear Brook. C. D. Dye, White Hall. T. Newton Cather, W. Winchester. Harry LaFollette, Gore. Clarence Shelbourne, Reynolds Store.
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TVA
Court House
Winchester
VPI
J. L. Rene
Mt. Fails
M. J. Pease
Reynolds Crores Wolfe
Mece
E. M. Engine
Stephens City
A. F. Lillard
E.vens City
Francis Rickard
Middletown
Bernice Fawcett
Mr. Williams
Omer T. Webb
Clearbrook
C. D. Dye
White Hall
T. Newton Cather
W. Winchester
Harry LaFollette
Gore
Clarence Shelbourne
Reynolds
Thompson Guest Speaker At Winchester Church Dinner
Dr. Thompson was the guest speaker at the Winchester Presbyterian Church annual congregational dinner in Richmond. His sermon centered on stewardship with the text They first gave their own selves to God. Introduced by campaign manager T G Scully, host pastor Ronald W Wilson highlighted the year’s church accomplishments.
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Moneologica
Richmond
Winchester Presbyterian Church
Thompson
T. G. Scully
Ronald 8.Wilson
Winchester Civic League speakers discuss education and culture
Mrs. Edgar Whiting outlined dangers of illiteracy among war veterans and urged compulsory study of history and at least one foreign language while praising home and church moral example. Mrs. Leon Slavin, French-born, shared impressions of America before and after arriving, noting differing views from French media.
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Edgar Whiting
Leon Slavin
Woman's Civic League
George Washington Hotel
Whiting
Fas
France
Winchester
Virginia Education Leaders Highlight Public School Needs
Discussion before the Winchester chapter of the University Women covered Virginia teachers salaries and funding. Dowell J. Howard warned pay scales lag behind costs while praising improvements and urging dignified teaching as essential to national prosperity. Harry Byrd Jr. introduced the talk.
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Dowell J. Howard
Winchester American Association of Unity Women
Marrines
Harry F. Byrd, Jr
Robert
Byrd
Howard
Virginia
Viginia
Department of Public Instruction
Virginia Education Association
Madison College Conferencee
Ric
Temperatures Hitch 36 Low 27 Year Ago High 58
Weather notes list spring temperature figures tied to Hitch and Winchester armory with a reference date of March 14th and a square dance event at Stephens City Fire Hall. The fragment mentions a table reservation number 4633 and a Priday dance date.
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Hitch
W. F. W. ST. Patrick’s Dan Winchester Armory
Table Reserva
Stephens City
Priday
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Congress of
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Industry
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Gruber
Clarke County Trial Justice
Supt
Congressman Harrison
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