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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1946
Page
1
Washington report says Americans should reduce wheat 40 percent and fats 20 percent for 120 days to help 500 million starving abroad. The famine committee urges public cooperation amid war and drought, alongside hopeful wheat crop outlook and a new shipping pact by 18 nations to speed aid.
The opening of the coal wage talks features remarks from the president of the United Mine Workers praising a veteran figure for decades of service to contracting parties. The joint session begins amid expectations of a fair bargaining process.
Daily list compiled to support readers, noting repeated phrasing and incomplete text. The fragment hints at a compiled update but lacks clear people, places, or events to date.
The 19th Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival will be held in Winchester on May 2 and 3. Director general Tom Baldridge announced the dates to enable preparations for an expanded outdoor event.
The Shenandoah Valley festival, famed for miles of apple blossoms along Blue Ridge foothills, featured fifty bands and princesses from 30 schools across Pennsylvania Maryland West Virginia and Virginia. Queen Shenandoah XIX to be announced. festival history includes wartime suspensions 1942-45 and annual dates listed from 1929 onward.
Judge Burr P. Harrison presided in the Circuit Court on Saturday morning March 9 1946 dismissing Nancy Cooper owner of a two apartment house as a landlord seeking eviction of upstairs tenant Mrs Glenn Rutherford. The court heard a similar action against downstairs tenant Mrs William Hackney. Evidence showed rent reductions claimed by the Rent Office for inadequate heat and the defendants argued Miss Cooper failed to furnish heat. The judge considered whether the landlady should be required to occupy the lower apartment and whether immediate compelling necessity existed.
Union Theological Seminary President will speak at City Church on Friday March 15 at 6 30 p m. The event location and hosting details are noted for local residents and attendees.
The Colonial Beauty Shop will be closed all week. Located at 108 E Piccadilly Street Ip-It.
Help wanted notice from Blatt's Cleaners of Harrisonburg Virginia seeking men for the dry cleaning department. Employment details and application instructions not fully shown in the readable segment.
The air arm outlines postwar groupings led by Strategic Air Command and Air Defense Command for U S continental protection, plus Tactical Air Command. Five supporting commands will assist, with National Guard and Air Reserve forces. An air university schooling system is now in effect.
Philip R. Fowle was elected Commander at a Veterans of Foreign Wars meeting last night in the post room of the Farmers and Merchants National Bank Building. Officers named include Richard Eddy, Harry W. Butler Jr, William Cenanone, J. E. Keffer Sr, and Dr. Hugh Clark. The newly elected officers will be installed on April 8 1946 by a Department of Virginia officer.
The report warns the spring Bikini tests may fail to yield expected damage with the target showing limited impact. Officials anticipate the explosion above the warship array could be dramatic but uncertain in effect.
The Frederick County Board of Supervisors and the County School Association approve a $214,000 district budget for 1946-47, with welfare funds of $9,210.50 and a $25,000 operating levy above $1.00 per pupil. The school fund rises to $25,000, $7,000 over last year, as plans for a new county school plant begin.
Ambiguous notes outline ongoing Pauley controversy with references to Arrington and a Navy and Senate committee. The report hints at defense conclusions amid charges, possible future hearings, and uncertainty on any vote tomorrow.
Washington March 12 rental legislation proposed before the House Banking Committee to extend OPA price controls for another year beyond June 30. The plan aims to limit rent increases and prevent potential spikes affecting renters nationwide.
Sen. Connally calls for a fresh Big Three summit among the United States, Britain, and the Soviet Union to align on future relations with Russia. He warns rights to govern do not extend beyond borders and backs U.S. military and economic deterrence while urging UN cooperation to preserve peace.
The Fruit Growers Association elected officers including Richard as president and Grace I. as secretary treasurer. Lester Arnold and D. K. Russell completed terms as directors. County Agent Pred Stine spoke on lease land use and Dr Groves reported on a blossom spray experiment.
For sale wood stove length advertised by Oates Lumber Yard. Telephone number 6414 4 1)th appears in the listing.
Mrs Ruth Rosenthal 42 of New York waives extradition outside Boston court over a 500000 dollar jewel lifting ring. Police say she has a 10 year old son and a record of 14 prior arrests. Bail and case details pending.
A CIO and United Auto Workers official condemned OPA plans for new car price boosts. He warned the rise signals more than a bulge, saying it could explode the price line as automakers seek larger margins to offset wage gains under the administration’s formula. Gasoline milk and butter face similar pressure.
Senator Murray predicts Senate will approve a largely unchanged substitute for the Case bill. The measure, drafted by a seven member group, replaces drastic House provisions with a new independent panel to study labor disputes and impose cooling-off periods. The bill reaffirms the right to strike and removes separate supervisory employee classifications.
For sale dirt fills offered by Hable's Real Estate with prompt delivery. Listing notes quick service and local availability.
A local notice states Pure store price for paint and a delay affecting equipment at Hilyard's Wall Shoppe. It lists March 6 and April 1 deadlines, with owner K. Shirkey seeking private family interviews and offering excellent wages.
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