Germany Says Local Food Resources Fall Short
Lt. Gen. Lucius D. Clay, U S military government chief, said Germany’s own food resources can provide only about 900 calories per person daily. He noted the American zone needs 95,000 tons of food monthly from outside to sustain a 1,500 calorie diet. The Rome report said Herbert Hoover met with Prince Umberto on Italy’s food problems and would travel to Geneva for talks with the International Red Cross before heading to Paris.
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Berlin
Germany
Lucius D. Clay
U. S
Clay
American
U.S
Rome
Herbert Hoover
Prince Umberto
Italy
Geneva
International Red Car
Aris
Red Cross Drive Aims to Meet Week's Target in Winchester
George Sanders urged doubling efforts to finish the Red Cross drive within days. By Saturday, 69.5 percent of the $17,775 goal had been raised, totaling $12,225.82, with $5,549.18 still needed. The Residential Division led at 92.7 percent, while the Cree and Industry Division topped all with $4,965.11.
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George Sanders
Drive
Mr. Sanders
Red Cross
City Hall
Court House
American Legion Auxiliary
Henry Brown
Civic League
E. G. Rusk
Girls Athletic Association
Robert Grove
Beta Sigma Phi
Dorothy Rice
Junior Century Club
E. W. Barr
Cree and Industry
Marvin Weaver
C. Ridgely White
Ralph Pifer
Opequon
P. E. Lineburg
Berryville Soldier Due In States Tuesday
The Star reports Pfc. Richard N. Scott of Berryville is listed as a passenger on the 8S. 8. Cody Victory and is due to arrive in New York on Tuesday March 26.
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Berryville
The
Star
Associated Ess
Pfc
Richard N. Scott
Cody Victory
New York
Scorched Earth Policy Report From Java Front
In Batavia on March 25, smoke hid the southern half of Bandoeng as Indonesian forces pursued a scorched earth policy. Explosions were heard as utilities and communications facilities were demolished. British air reconnaissance noted residents fleeing the area.
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Batavia
Bandoeng
Noble Count Wins At Middleburg Noble Count Wins At Middleburg
In Middleburg Virginia on March 25 the aged brown geKling owned by Colonel F M Warburg repeated his 1944 triumph by winning the Middleburg bowl cross country race. Noble Count ridden by Fred Embrey finished in 10 36.2 over five miles. Julian Wilson riding for Dun can H Read placed second on Allerton with J W Shaloney third on Allentown. First lady finisher was Elizabeth Hubbard riding Zounds.
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Middleburg
Brown geKling
F. M. Warburg
Allentown
J. T. Maloney
Warrenton
J. W. Shaloney
Elizabeth Hubbard
Chicago
Zounds
Holmes Hardesty Elected President of Clarke Cooperative
Holmes J. Hardesty of Clarke County was named president of the Clarke Cooperative board. Clifton Price is vice president Frances V. Seabright treasurer J W Olcott secretary and Donald G Cooley assistant secretary. Directors include R B Smith Jr Richard L Bromley Wilbur M Grant J Wilmer Carpenter and A C Buckley. The Zerfer locker plant near Berryville on Millwood Pike progresses with 420 lockers 6.8 ft space 30 by 20 by 14 inches and slaughter facilities for cattle calves hogs and lambs with quick freezing aging and bulk storage rooms. Year round slaughter and cold storage are available with tentative locker rentals at 15 per year.
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Berryville
Millwood Pike
16 States Accept National Guard Units
Washington March 25 Governors of 16 states have agreed to recruit and maintain National Guard forces as part of postwar military establishment. Maj. Gen. Miltenberger said these 16 account for over 175,000 of the proposed 622,500 total Guard strength. Acceptance is expected from remaining states next month. Delaware Maryland Pennsylvania and Tennessee are among those already accepting quotas.
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Washington
War Department
Butler B. Miltenberger
National Guard Bureau
National Guard
Department
Delaware
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Tennessee
Sugared Shoelace Mystery Stuns Sacramento Police
Sacramento reports a curious loss as George Langres informs police a shoelace vanished to reveal a stash of diamond rings valued at one dollar.
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Sacramento
Calif
George Langres
State News Brevities Highlights Local Political and Educational Moves
Martinsville: Thomas B. Stanley plans to seek the Democratic nomination for Fifth District representative in Congress succeeding Thomas G. Burch. Blacksburg: Dr. Walter S. Newman to become VP at Virginia Polytechnic Institute starting May 15. Fredericksburg: Chester B. Goolrick, commissioner of the revenue since 1936, dies. funeral in Fredericksburg Cemetery at 5 PM today. Richmond: Virginia beer tax has raised about 31 million dollars since 1933. Richmond: Lady Astor invited to address Virginia Federation of Women's Clubs banquet in April. Norfolk: Fred W. Beazley sues to recover 149,897 dollars claimed as overcollected income tax for 1939 and 1940. Lexington: Fred Perry to return to Washington and Lee as tennis coach.
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Martinsville
Thomas B. Stanley
Henry County
House of Delegates
Thomas G. Burch
Fredericksburg
Chester B. Goolrick
the Revenue
Mary Washington Hospital
Goolrick
Virginia
S. Taylor Scott
Free Lance Star
Norfolk
Fred W. Beazley
Atlanta
Portsmouth
United States District Court
Lexington
Fred Perry
Washington and Lee
Francis P. Gaines
Navy Plans Training Exercises Off Western Atlantic
The Navy announces new personnel will undergo peacetime elementary training in the western Atlantic toward the end of April. The task force, under Admiral Marc A. Mitscher, will operate as part of the 8th Fleet.
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Washington
Atlantic
Navy
Marc A. Mitscher
8Th Fleet
Coast Guard Reserves to be Demobilized by June 30 1946
Coast Guard Headquarters announces that all reserve personnel are expected to be demobilized by June 30 1946. The statement confirms the official timeline for releasing Coast Guard reserves.
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Coast Guard
No Confirmation of Monsignor Sheen Soviet Agent Claim
Monsignor Fulton J Sheen claimed a full fledged Soviet agent was picked up in a congressional committee meeting. Justice Department and FBI spokesmen said no arrest had been made and offered no further comment.
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New York
Fulton J. Sheen
Congressional Committee
Washington
Justice Department
FBI
House of Representatives
Wall Doxey
Senate
Doxey
Capitol
Catholic Institute of the Press
Msgr
Sheen
Chicago
State Department
Correction in County Trial Justice report
Melvin Garland McKee was listed in the Friday issue as appearing in Justice W E Edwards court on Monday March 18. He had not appeared later in the week and was not in court again.
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Melvin Garland McKee
County Trial Justice News
the Star
W.E. Edward
Universal military training bill delayed to next Congress
The House military committee plans to delay action on the universal military training bill until January, leaving the bill for the new Congress to consider. Members say privately that a general informal agreement exists to take no action this year.
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Washington
House Military Committee
Congress
Eviction Notice Shocks McLean County Housing Chief
Astephen E. Bates, rent control director for McLean County, faces a housing crisis after his Bloomington residence was sold and he received an eviction notice. The incident highlights local housing pressures in March.
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Bloomington
Astephen E. Bates
Mclean County
10 Best Dressed Men Nominated
The Custom Guild of America named its nominees for the nation's 10 best dressed men. The lineup includes Edward R. Stettinius Jr, Ray Milland, Guy Lombardo, Morton Bernstein, Perry Como, Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt, Hank Greenberg, John Brownie, Alfred Lunt, and Henry R. Luce, with notes on a well dressed wardrobe.
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New York
Custom Guild of America Today
Edward R. Stettinius, Jr
U. S
UNO
Ray Milland
Guy Lombardo
Morton Bernstein
The
National Silver Co
Perry Como
Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt
Hank Greenberg
John Brownie
Metropolitan Opera
Alfred Lunt
Henry R. Luce
Fragmentary clothing list hints at 1930s wardrobe
The text appears to be a partial inventory of men’s apparel including suits, jackets, coats, shirts, hats, and shoes. Items mention colors and fabrics such as solids and plaids with references to London sourcing, suggesting a retail or wardrobe record from an earlier era.
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London
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All Drug Stores
U. S. Army
Winchester
E. W. Armstrong CO
E. Piccadilly St
Pella
Holmes Hardesty
Associated Press
Blacksburg
Walter S. Newman
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
John R. Hutcheson
Richmond
State Tax Department
Astor
Virinia Federation of Women’s Labs
Hotel Jefferson
Msgr. Sheen
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Loudoun ST
Road Service
Tire and Battery Service
Esso
Genuine Auto Parts
Wm T. Adams
Loudoun and
Gerrard Sts
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