Czech Reds Ban Films of Five Stars
Five American stars are banned in Czechoslovakia for anti-Communist testimony before the House Committee on Un-American Activities last October. Adolphe Menjou Gary Cooper Robert Montgomery Robert Taylor and Ginger Rogers films are barred from Czech screens. Mention of tanning leather is noted as an ancient Jewish discovery used widely.
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Prague
Czechoslovakia
House Committee On unAmerican
Adolphe Menjou
Gary Cooper
Robert Montgomery
Robert Taylor
Ginger Rogers
Rufus Pierce Dies In Charles Town
Rufus Jackson Pierce, Clarke county native and former resident, died yesterday at his brother in law William Psillas in Charles Town after ill health. Survived by mother Hester Pierce of Charles Town and three sisters Miss Josephine Pierce Irene Davey Gertrude Blitch and brother Herman Pierce of Washington. Services set for 2 30 p m Tuesday at Enders funeral home Berryville with Rev. Augustus Craig. interment Green Hill Cemetery Berryville.
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Rufus Jackson Pierce
Clarke County
William Psillas
Charles Town
William Pierce
Hester Pierce
Josephine Pierce
Irene Davey
Gertrude Blitch
Cedarville
Herman Pierce
Washington
Enders Funeral Hame
Berryville
Augustus Craig
Green Hill Cemetery
Ships Are Ample For Removal of American Troops
Washington reports military experts believe enough ships exist to remove or reinforce about 250000 U S troops abroad but only for a short period due to a small reserve. Army transport lists 160 ships usable, less than 60 troopships, with air and civilian liners available in emergencies.
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Washington
Continental United States
Army Transportation Corps
Army
Atlantic
Pacific
Europe
Far East
Transportation Corps
Maritime Commission
Air Force
Eggs and Live Poultry Prices Reported in Winchester Area
Agriculture Department Markets Division lists U S Grade A eggs at .47 per dozen for extra large and .45 for large with other grades at .42. Live poultry prices include heavy breed hens four pounds and up at .29 to .30, leghorn hens at .18 to .19 per pound, rocks and cross broilers at .24 to .34, and turkeys at .45 for hens and .35 for young toms, with cracks and checks at .42.
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Winchester
U. S
Leghorn Broilers
Local Markets Prices from Daily Star Record
Local markets show assorted wholesale prices for grains feeds and dairy. Notable figures include corn meal 10 lb bag 69 cents, No 2 red winter wheat 2.35 per bu, yellow ear corn 2.10 per bu, soy beans 2.49 per bu, and butter retail 82 cents.
Military Aid For China Urged By UNRRA Head
UNRRA director general Lowell W. Rooks told the House foreign affairs committee that China needs military aid to win its war with the Communists. He urged the United States to send military personnel to equip train and direct Chinese forces, while UNRRA’s remaining funds fund relief in China.
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Washingdon
China
United Nationss Relief and Rehabilitation Administration
Lowell W. Rooks
UNRRA
House Foreign Affairs Committee
United States
House Committee
Martin Says Force May Be Used To Obtain Condon Data
Speaker Martin says Congress may compel government agencies to release data to congressional committees. The House Un American Activities Committee failed to obtain Commerce reports on Dr. Edward Condon. A loyalty board found no reasonable grounds for disloyalty. The Senate and House atomic energy committees are reviewing the case.
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Washington
Martin
51 Peasants Die In Philippine Raid Headlines
Manila reports 51 Filipinos killed over the weekend after President Roxas bans the Hukbalahap insurgents and major clashes follow. Constabulary say 42 Huks die in a raid on a training camp 30 miles north of Manila.
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Manila
Roxas
National Peasant Union
Constabulary
Two American Women Slain Near Saigon Safe Zone
Paris reports a Saigon communique says two American women employed at the U.S. consulate in Indochina were killed near a dry river bed outside the Saigon security zone. Jeanne Skewes and Lydia James were found with bullet wounds after attackers set the jeep on fire. No motive explained.
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Paris
Saigon
U.S
Indochina
Jeanne R. Skewes
Lydia Ruth James
Cabinet Members Debate Universal Military Training
The four top defense officials testified to a Senate Armed Services subcommittee on universal military training as a response to Communist moves in Czechoslovakia and Finland. The session, led by Chairman Gurney, reviewed prospects for public hearings and future committee action.
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Czechoslovakia
Finland
Gurney
R-Sd
Senate Armed Services Committee
Defense Forrestal
Army Royall
Navy
Sullivan
Air Force
Symington
Marshall
Umt
Coast Guardsmen Rescue 21 From Stranded Motorship
Morehead City NC March 8 Coast Guardsmen pulled 21 crewmen to safety from the stranded motorship Norfolk using a breeches buoy.
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Morehead City
N. C
Coast
Norfolk
Dreams and How to Interpret Them booklet offer
A short promotion for a booklet titled DREAMS and How to Interpret Them from the Winchester Star Information Bureau. It promises a dream dictionary and symbols, notes a ten cent price with a coupon, and provides mailing details in Washington DC. The text also includes a Q and A about Ozark region territory spanning Missouri Arkansas Illinois Oklahoma and Kansas.
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Ozark Region
Ozark
Missouri
Arkansas
Illinois
Oklahoma
Kansas
Colleges to Share Industry Conference in Virginia
Representatives from 16 Virginia colleges may attend the Virginia Industrial Management conference at VMI on March 9 and 20. Gov. Tuck and former governor Colgate W. Darden are to address the meeting. Lake Geneva is an expansion of the Rhone River.
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Lexington
Virginia
Virginia Industrial Management Conference
VMI
Lake Geneva
Rhone River
Chennault Seeks China Aid Testimony Before Congress
Claire L. Chennault arrived in Washington to request U S aid for China. The wartime Tigers commander, now operating a commercial air line in China, is invited by the House Foreign Affairs Committee to testify on American aid for China.
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Claire L. Chennault
China
Tigers
Shanghai
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Chennault
Vacu-matic Carburetor Boost Promises Gas Savings
A Wisconsin inventor claims the Vacu-matic Carburetor reduces fuel waste by automatic vacuuming using a supercharge principle. Easy to install in minutes and fits cars trucks and tractors. Vacu-matic Carburetor Co. of Wauwatosa invites inquiries and offers free particulars in exchange for a penny post card with name and address.
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Wisconsin
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Winchester Fivening Star Information Bureau
Eye St
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Washington, D.C
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Washington, DC
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
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Winchester’s Fashion Center
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