Apple Blossom Festival hailed as big asset to area leaders say
Fass meeting attracts hundreds at the annual Apple Blossom Festival mass meeting at the George Washington hotel. Virginia Commissioner of Agriculture M. Walker Jr praised Winchester and Frederick County efforts and apple publicity as essential to Virginia’s crops and economy. Dr. C. L. Oversholser lauded the 947 pageant and coronation, noting the beauty of Virginia’s young ladies and the festival’s prestige. H. F. Minter praised the event for drawing thousands to the Shenandoah Valley, calling it unmatched.
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George Washngton
M. Walker Jr
Virginia
Whester
Chester
Frederick County
C. L. Oversholser
VPI
H. F. Minter
Front Royal
Shenandoah
Shenandoah Valley
Walker McC. Bond
Reverend William Hill and the New School Move ment in Winchester
The article recalls the early Winchester Presbyterian era with Rev. Dr. William Hill (769-1852) as the town’s first self preached clergyman and a key New School Movement leader. It notes his friendship with General Daniel Morgan and their conversations shaping Hill’s authentic biography and published life story.
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Winchester Presbyterians
William Hill
Hill
Ugh
Aniel Morgan
Congress
Tattletown
Clifton E. Price
Winchester
Moran
Mid-air Plane Explosion Kills Five Near Somerset Pa
A two motor transport plane exploded in mid air over western Pennsylvania killing at least five people. State police say two women and three men were found near the wreckage atop a mountain, with more bodies possibly remaining unlocated. The ship disintegrated as residents heard a loud blast and observed the plane crash about 3000 feet north of the Pennsylvania turnpike. The aircraft reportedly departed Hillsgrove Rhode Island bound for St Louis. One victim was identified as George H. Armitage of Providence, R I, noted as pilot and company officer aged 58 and father of five.
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Somerset
Pennsylvania
Andrew J. Hudock
Hudock
George H. Armitage
Providence
R. I
Hadock
George H. Armitage Tool and Machine Co
Hillsgrove
St. Louis
Roger Taylor
Armitage
Taylor
Herman Burlingame
Academy Awards Set Tonight in Movie World
Hollywood crowds prepare for the 20th annual Oscars ceremony. Likely best picture winner is Gentleman's Agreement, with Rosalind Russell favored for best actress in Mourning Before Electra and contenders including Dorothy McGuire Susan Hayward Joan Crawford and Loretta Young. Ronald Colman and Gregory Peck head a strong actor pool as others vie for nominations.
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Hollywood
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science
Rosalind Russell
Lavinia
Electra
Dorothy McGuire
Susan Hayward
Joan Crawford
Loretta Young
Ronald Colman
Gregory Peck
William Powell
Micheal Redgrave
John Garfield
Queen Court Committee Manages 85 Roles in Festival Tasks
An 85 member Apple Blossom Festival committee led by Mrs. E Barr coordinates queen and princess duties. They escort royalty on trips to Enles Caverns Kite House and radio broadcasts arrange transport plan coronation seating hostesses tea dances and princess welfare. They select escorts chaperones headquarters manager and floats with parade director and builders.
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E Barr
Enles-Caverns
Ting
Ier
Apple Blossom Festival Princesses Named From Region
Three festival princesses announced by Mrs. Edward W. Barr include Miss Sarah Hughes Long from Warrenton area and Miss Peggy Morgan Hollis of Martinsburg as well as Miss Ruth Hall of Uniontown. Hall represents Blackstone College while Long holds Warrenton Country School ties and Hollis is with W Va Horticultural Society.
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Sarah Hughes Long
Peggy Morgan Hollis
Edward W. Barr
Department of Queen
Ruth. Hall
Uniontown
Miss Hall
A. L. Hall
Lick Hollow Road
Blackstone College
Blackstone
The
Athletic Assn
Delta Psi Omega Dramatic Fraternity
Miss Long
John B. Long
Warrenton Country School
Warrenton
Glee Club
Miss Hollis
Roy Hollis
W. Burke St
Martinsburg
W. Va
Horticultural Society
Madison College
Sigma Sigma Sigma
Move to Register Men But Delay Actual Draft Favored at Capitol
Capitol Hill debated a compromise draft bill to register men aged 18 to 25 not on wartime rolls without an immediate draft call. President Truman urged quick passage of a temporary measure to address manpower gaps until universal training can be established. Republican Ferguson called the proposal reasonable to study need and avoid premature action.
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Capitol
Washington
Capitol Hill
Congress
Truman
Ren. Ferguson
R-Mich
Union Agrees to 80 Day Taft Hartley Injunction at Oak Ridge
Government obtains 80 day injunction under Taft Hartley to avert a threatened strike at Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee. About 900 members of the AFL Atomic Trades and Labor Council are restrained from striking. Carbide and Carbon chemicals Corp. must maintain the current labor contract. The President will reconvene a board of inquiry and Congress may act on special atomic labor legislation after 60 days.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Oak Ridge
George C. Taylor
AFL Atomic Trades and Labor Council
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Carbide and Carbon Chemicals Corp
Congress
Kenneth L. Scott
Justice Department
Joseph M. Friedman
Atomic Energy Commission
Easter Potted Plants and Corsages Advertised
Extra fine Easter plant selections with home delivery by Weber and Sons Nur sery Martinsburg Pike two miles north on Route 11. Also corsages from The Flower Shop Miller Bros Preps offering roses orchids gardenias violets sweet peas and more. Another ad notes H E Shirler well drilling service in Stephenson Virginia with pumps and well casing and guaranteed water.
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Weber & Sons Nursery
Martinsburg Pike
Miller Bros Preps
East Piccadilly Street
Senate delays China aid action as Europe China bill advances
Senate foreign relations committee postpones its vote on the 570 million dollar China aid bill until Monday. A 6.205 billion dollar foreign aid proposal to aid Europe and China passes its first House deadline with a 15 to 0 vote, including ERP, Turkey and Greece military aid, and both military and economic support for China. Debate set to begin Tuesday with March 31 target for passage amid Italian elections.
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Washington
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Europe
China
House
Foreign Affairs Committee
Turkey
Greece
Congress
German Volunteers Rush to Enlist in Fake Army
Berlin reports Germans rush to join a mythical German army after Russian propaganda claimed a Western plan to mobilize 500000 troops in Western Germany. Gen. Clay dismissed the claim as Russian deception. The item also notes Easter lilies advert for a florist.
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Berlin
Tass
Lovell Agency
Lucius D. Clay
Washington
Germany
America reverses stand on partition of Holy Land
United States signals a shift on Palestine urging UN to back interim trusteeship and abandon partition. Jewish leaders in Tel Aviv weigh a declaration of a Hebrew republic while Arabs demand an independent state. British mandate to end by August 1 is under review as tensions rise across Jerusalem and the region.
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Lake Success
N.Y
America
Palestine
U.S
United Nations
Warren R. Austin
U.N
Holy Land
London
Washington
Austin
U.N. Assembly
Security Council
U.N. Trusteeship Council
U.N. Palestine Commission
Partition Commission
Tel Aviv
Provisional Council
Hagana
Holy
Jerusalem
Christ
Sitian
Britain
League of Nations
Pale
House of Commons
Sheila's Cottage Wins Grand National In Tight Finish
Sheila's Cottage a nine year old Irish mare won the 102nd Grand National at Aintree beating First of The Dan dies by a length. Silver Fame the 8-1 favorite fell early as 43 horses set the first circuit. Caughoo last year’s winner was not present. Lord Mildway rode Cromwell to third. One American horse Caddie II fell at the canal turn.
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Aintree
England
Caughoo
Lord Mildway
Cromwell
Silver Fame
Becher's Brook
Forst
Sheila's Cottage
Caddie TI
Canal Turn
Paul Mellon
Pittsburgh
Caddie II
Jackie Mcguire
Corn Crop May Top 3 Billion Bushels This Year
The Agriculture Department reports a favorable outlook for 3 billion bushels of corn if spring weather cooperates. Severe winter snow delays planting in many regions and field drying will take time as farmers anticipate larger grain crops overall with increases in flaxseed potatoes and sorghums while soybeans rice and other crops may shrink.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
United States
Operators Ask Court to Name Pension Umpire
Coal operators petition federal court to appoint a neutral umpire for the miners pension dispute stalling settlements. John L. Lewis and Ezra Van Horn lead the two sides with Thomas Murray the former neutral member having resigned. The walkout spreads across the bituminous industry affecting steel plants and other factories.
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Washington
Federal District Court
John L. Lewis
Aera
Lewis
Ezra van Horn
Thomas E. Murray
New York
van Horn
Cyrus 8
Ching
United Mine Workers
Ee Red Wing
W. Boscawen St
Senators Set To Pass Tax Cut Bill Monday
Senate Republicans gained new recruits in a push to cut income taxes as Sen. Morse shifts to support the bill and others pledge backing. The chamber will vote on amendments and the bill beginning 5 p.m. Monday after hours of debate. Democrats including Sen. George and Sen. Byrd express support, citing moral obligation to reduce taxes even amid possible defense spending needs.
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Washington
Senate
Sen
Morse
Truman
Oregon
Sen. Langer
R-Nd
George
Finance Committee
Byrd
Byrd backs passage of tax cut bill for equality
U S Sen Harry F Byrd today said he favors the Senate tax reduction bill to correct federal tax inequalities. He noted it would likely not create a deficit next year and would apply a community property principle nationwide to evenly divide income between spouses.
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U.S
Byrd
Washington
Mar
Harry F. Byrd
Senate
Virginia
Trieste Return Sought by Western Powers
The United States Britain and France propose returning Trieste to Italy via a treaty revision. Trieste, a key Adriatic port and shipbuilding center, has seen Yugoslav control and disputes over its status threaten Italy’s political landscape ahead of Italy’s April 18 national election with a Communist challenge.
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Washington
United States
Britain
France
Trieste
Italy
Adriatic Sea
Yugoslavia
East West Conflict Opens as Trieste Issue Moves
A note from Lake Success outlines an East West clash over Trieste as the U.N. is urged to assume governance discussions. The United States United Kingdom and France back returning the Free Territory of Trieste to Yugoslav control with a U.N. backed plan to meet regional aims and stabilize the area.
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Lake Success
Canatas
Russia
Sparkman urges Truman to quit race for Democratic nomination
Senator Sparkman of Alabama urged President Truman to withdraw from the Democratic presidential race. He said the party would suffer in November unless Truman bows out and cited Truman's civil rights program as a factor. Sparkman called for a united party behind another candidate after Alabama pledges showed opposition.
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Washington
Sparkman
D-Ala
Truman
Senate
Congress
Democratic Party
Alabama
Alabama Proaksantics
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Lois Hall
Sarah Long
Peggy Hollis
Winchester Research Laboratory
Union To Obey Atomic Energy Plant
H. E. Shirler
Stephenson
Rhineland
Miller: Brothers, Props
PiccaduJry Street
U N. General Assembly
Shiela
Chevrolet
Pine Motor Co
South End Fire CO
Colonial Kitchen
Winnie Kalafat Dunn
Pats Beauty Shop
Betty's Beauty Shop
Loudoun
VanHorn
Hodgson
BROWN
Ee Oe
Golden Glow
Newrr
Clearbrook Woolen
Clearbrook
Saxione
Free Territory of
United Kingdom
Rane Fan
Council
Free Territory
Sen. Sparkman
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