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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1946
Page
2
Work begins on a new 40 acre site on Paper Mill road east of the B and O Railroad near the old Paper Mill. The plant, cost about 500000 with equipment, will produce A B K Safety Tile and supplement American Brakeback friction materials. About 50 to 100 employees are expected after start of operations.
LaGuardia told delegates that relief work should be practical not a chess game of power. He urged cooperation with Canada and said UNRRA and its successor depend on voluntary supplies rather than mandatory wartime controls.
Civilian Production Administrator John D. Small says rapid resolution of the coal dispute could mark a real turning point in the reconversion drive. Assistant Labor Secretary Joan W. Gibson enters talks after hours with industry reps and UMW Chief John L. Lewis, describing sessions as exploratory. The Interior Department orders a coal production freeze at mines and bans shipments without government approval.
Forest streams in George Washington National Forest have 34,200 trout stocked this season. M C Howard reports 26,700 brook and 7,500 rainbow trout released since Feb 11, using two 1,000 fish tanks and a circulation system. Stocking involves Forest and State agencies and volunteers to improve angling conditions. The fish should be in good condition for April fishing.
The guide describes pruning sprays for Yorks Grimes and Jonathan varieties and timing for scab susceptibility. Begin spraying immediately and continue until blossoms open using 6 quarts lime sulfur or 12 pounds sulfur per 100 gallons. No nicotine for aphid control. Bloom in Northern Virginia peaked around April 1 last year with a one week to ten day lead/lag for current development.
An incumbent speaks on candidacy for next August or November election. He notes voter loyalty and believes district will likely reelect him, though acknowledges voters may choose someone else. He asserts strong support from his constituents based on past performance.
Hank Greenberg shows slow footwork and stiff infield defense at first base during Detroit's spring games in Lakeland Florida. Critics fear his fielding may sag the lineup while his bat remains potent despite a .484 pace through 15 exhibitions. Manager Steve ONeill remains confident he will adjust and improve.
Local markets list wholesale and retail flour prices for Patent Brand and assorted corn meal, with farm and retail rates. Included are grains, feeds, eggs, poultry grower, starter, turkey products, and live livestock prices such as steers, heifers, cows, calves, lambs, and hogs with common weight ranges and price points.
The 1946 Annual Citizen's Festival Mass Meeting at the George Washington Hotel featured the Handley School Glee Club admired by fete workers. Attendees included Wendell R. Barney and J. Victor Arthur with plans to surpass prewar festival standards in upcoming Shenandoah Applye Blossom Festival.
New York March 29 selective demand supported assorted stocks while leaders lagged. Caution dominated as coal strike threats and UNO council meeting loomed. Idle cash hunting for income remained bullish and earnings, dividends, and splitup possibilities inspired optimism. Deals slowed after a bright start with modest advances later. Bonds stayed steady.
An advertising notice for a pocket size dictionary with over 21 000 definitions and 378 pages. It promotes a self pronouncing illustrated reference for home, school or office and offers copies for twenty five cents postpaid with a coupon return to the Information Bureau in Washington D C.
Baltimore reports show unchanged apples and fowl prices with a dull potato and sweet potato market while new market remains steady. USDA Chicago data indicate hogs and cattle at steady or improved levels with top steers around 17.40 and most steers 15.00 to 17.00 amid broad clearance and steady eggs and butter receipts.
Beef bulls 14.50 down and heavy beef bulls 14.50. Practical top vealers 16.50. Salable sheep 2 500 total 3 000 steady. Three double good to choice around 100 lb clipped lambs. No 2 pelts 14.50. Other classes nominally steady. Few wooled slaughter ewes 8.50.
Bolling Field Washington announces Army Day open to visitors on April 6 featuring Army Air Forces bombers. Main display will include a B 29 similar to the Hiroshima Nagasaki aircraft, with B 17 Flying Fortress and P 61 Black Widow also on site. No passes required. visitors may arrive on foot or by car with Military Police directing parking.
It is a passion for rare books. The term literally means book madness and is used by critics of collectors who prize rarity over practical value.
Correct responses listed for Page 4 queries include: 1) four years, 2) Josiah Marvel Jr of Wilmington Delaware, 3) Showdown, 4) the three story gymnasium building in the Bronx Center of Hunter College, 8) $100, 9) Rich port, 10) China.
Virginia declares unorganized militia to run Vepco power plants as IBEW unions threaten strike. Governor Tuck orders 24 hour report to state guard officers to maintain service and threatens court martial for refusals. Arbitration on retroactive wage gains agreed. preparations to call in trained state workers to sustain utility service.
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