State News Briefs Round Up Notable Local Losses and Events
Hollis and Smi eld Granby high a ite, died after a bullet wound while experimenting at home in Glenwood. Second Lieut. Corprew Paul USA died in Japan from burns received last Friday. Omar Norman, since 1932 general passenger for Chesapeake and Ohio, is mentioned. A Matox group of Ap county Democrats forms a Byrd for Senate club led by Abbitt Jr. Mrs Melvin Gautier arrives in Suffolk to meet her soldier husband, with infant, awaiting Euro service. Naval authorities identified Bernard Zelasko among two bodies recovered in Hampton waters. the other name withheld. Suffolk firefighters report a house still fire with police alerted. Roanoke strike by IBEW members at Appalachian Electric Co. properties in Virginia and West Virginia. Frank Al Currier, 79, retired Baptist minister, dies after long illness.
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Norfolk
Naval Station
Hosee
Hampton
Bernard Zelasko
Saneko
Usnr
Charles
Southland St
St. Ignis
Calpinol Promises Quick Relief for Ivy Poison Oak
If troubled with ivy poison oak bites or hives, obtain a bottle of CALPINOL at your drug store for fast relief, as advertised for topical use.
Byrd urges probe into surplus property disposal
Senator Byrd of Virginia demanded an investigation into how the government handles surplus property disposal calling it a national scandal. He criticized the eight months after fighting ended without a system for citizens to buy war surplus goods noting only about 2 million of an estimated 32 billion dollars in surplus property has been sold and suggesting 12 billion dollars of consumer goods could be released to ease shortages.
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Washington
Byrd
D-Va
Joint Congressional Economy Committee
Britain seeks U S input on Palestine responsibilities
Prime Minister Attlee said Britain would ascertain how much the United States would share in military and financial duties for Palestine under the new British American inquiry. The commission urged immediate admission of 100000 Jews and rapid migration subject to disbanding illegal arms. The Arab Higher Committee called for a country wide strike Friday in protest, while Britain would consult the U S government soon.
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London
Attlee
Britain
United States
Palestine
Atlee
House of Commons
Reuter
Jerusalem
Arab Higher Committee
Hideki Tojo Defends War at Tribunal Hearings
In Tokyo on May 1 Hideki Tojo told reporters from his prison cell that Japan fought a war of self protection and said he would face the International War Crimes Tribunal with no remorse.
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Tokyo
Hideki Tojo
Japan
Answers to the Daily Quiz Correct Responses List
Answers to the daily quiz printed on Page 4 include Mines owned by steel companies. George is the better of the two men. The Solomons. London and Paris. Oak. Alexander the Great. Leverkusen. No the commonwealths have exclusive right of self determination. West.
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George
The
Solomons
London
Paris
Oak
Alexander the Great
Leverkusen
Commonwealths
West
Darden Declines State School Superintendent Candidacy
In Richmond on May 1 former Governor Colgate W. Darden Jr. is not a candidate for state superintendent of public instruction. A two hour conference with Governor Tuck yielded no formal statement. Darden showed interest in aiding public education but would not commit to the full time post as vacancy follows Dr. Dabney S. Lancaster’s resignation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Colgate W. Darden, Jr
Tuck
Darden
Virginia
Dabney S. Lancaster
Poo State Teachers Colege
Navy Accused of Dumping Edible Goods at Astoria Station
Congressman Walter Norblad charges the Navy at Astoria naval station dumps large quantities of edible canned foods and other materials. He displays samples he collected in Washington and says the waste contrasts with hunger in Europe.
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Portland
Ore
Navy
Astoria
Walter Norblad
Washington
Europe
Oregon
Norblad
Congress
Whisky Makers Slash Production Schedules 40 Percent
Washington reports the nation's whisky makers cut May grain usage by 40 percent to three days from five as part of a federal drive to marshal grain for famine relief. The move delays returning to prewar liquor quality, though NY industry spokesman says no immediate shortage expected.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
New York
Parking Ban On Market Loudoun Streets After 3 PM
Chief C W Hollis announced a parking ban on Market Street from Cecil to Piccadilly and Loudoun Street from Fairfax Lane to Cork Street tomorrow after 3 p m. Vehicles remaining after 3 oclock Thursday evening will be towed.
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C. W. Hollis
Market Street
Cecil
Piccadilly
Loudoun Street
Fairfax Lane
Cork Street
Hollis
War Has Made Veterans Better Lovers, Say Coeds
Liberty Missouri May 1 Coeds at William Jewell College polled among 613 students about 174 ex service men on campus. Sixty six said veterans are better lovers now with 71 saying improved power and 26 noting overseas refinement. Navy and Army popularity similar with Merchant Marine and Marines weaker.
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Liberty
William Jewell College
William Lurnage
Turnage
Navy
Army
Marines
Nation's Labor Picture is Dark
Washington May 1 Special conciliator Paul W Fuller bowed to White House persuasion and will continue efforts to end the coal contract deadlock. A nationwide soft coal strike looms as 400,000 AFL miners walkout threatens rails and utilities, with 62,000 idle in coal using industries. Transit strikes in Atlanta and Memphis shape a grim labor front as negotiations with John L. Lewis drag on.
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Washington
Paul W. Fuler
White House
Atlanta
Illinois
Memphis
Tenn
John L. Lewis
Paul W. Fuller
AFL
Labor
Schwellenbach
Fuller
Lewis
United Mine Workers
Pennsylvania
Carnegie-Illinois Steel Corp
Eee
U. S. Steel
Pittsburgh
Bloch Brothers Tobacco Co
Wheeling
W. Va
Newark
N. J
John E. Boswell
State Board of the Public Utility Commission
Chicago
Commonwealth A Co
Commerce Com
Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival Nimitz Day Activities
The 19th annual Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival lists Nimitz Day events with exhibits by U S Navy Marine Corps and Army radar units at Handley field and surrounding venues. A noon luncheon, multiple band concerts, coronation of Queen Shenandoah XIX Nancy Anderson, Torchlight Parade, fireworks, square dance, and a princesses tea are scheduled with free admission at many sites and tickets for the coronation and reception.
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Queen XIX
Mag
U. S. Navy
Pine Motor Company
South Braddock
Cecil Streets
U. S. Marine Corps
East Piccadilly Street
U. S. Army
Handley Auxiliary Field
Handley School
Handley Boulevard
Middleboro High School
Middleboro
Kentucky
City Hall Pavilion
Winchester Golf
Nancy Anderson
Clinton P
Fleet Saat
Handley Grounds
Greenbrier Military Academy Band
Lewisburg
W. Va
Gerrard
Gerrard Street
Winchester Fire Companies
Handley High School
Winchester U. S. Armory
U. 8 S. No. 50
Southwest Edge
City
George Paxton
Mission to Start a Brownout Cuts Power Like War Time
A government plan aims to trigger a brownout more drastic than wartime measures as coal supplies run dry, with officials warning the nation will be out of coal by May 21.
Clarke charges construction monoply at national convention
Attorney General Tom C Clark charged that many who call for removing controls in building and related industries seek private monopoly to regulate the industry. He spoke before the 34th annual United States Chamber of Commerce convention in Atlantic City. The chamber board backed a resolution opposing the federal housing construction program and urging fewer restraints on private construction.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Tom C. Clark
Clark
United States Chamber of Commerce
The
Channel
Price Controls Suspended on All Canned Berries
The Office of Price Administration suspended price controls indefinitely on all canned, frozen, and preserved berries and berry products except cranberries. The move, approved by Stabilization Director Chester Bowles, follows the Agriculture Department forecast that the 1946 berry crop will be 35 to 40 percent larger than last year, easing supply pressures. Fruits used in soda fountains are included, excluding certain mixed products.
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Washington
OPA
Chester Bowles
Department of Agriculture
Raspberry Apple Jelly Not Generally Recognized as Berries
The note indicates some fruits like raspberry and apple jelly are not commonly classified as berries. It contrasts common berry recognition with unusual fruit types.
Old Dominion Seeks Its Own National Guard Division
Virginia officials discuss postwar guard structure at national guard association meeting. Brigadier General S. Gardner Waller and Col. Shepherd Crump will attend as Virginia considers a proposed division of about 12 000 officers and men. Some units remain tied to the 29th division unless allocations change. Congress has not yet reestablished the guard.
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Richmond
S. Gardner Wailer
Virginia
National Guard
National Guard Association
Washington
Waller
Sheppard Crump
Virginia National Guard
Old Dominion
Congress
Be Who Do Oysters Feed On
Oysters feed on microscopic plants. They strain water through their gills to obtain food. A large oyster can filter more than 27 quarts an hour, or a barrelful in a day.
Price ceilings rise to cover higher wages and costs
OPA announced a 9 to 10 percent increase in manufacturers' price ceilings to offset higher wage and material costs. The move aligns ceilings with rising production expenses, signaling broader price adjustments across affected goods.
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OPA
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Smield Granby High
Glenwood
Corprew Paul
USA
War Dept
Omar Norman
General
Chesapeake
Melvin Gautier Arived
Suffolk
Bhyton
England
Tier
Mee
Tsmouth
Roanoke
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Appalachian
Electric Company
Vir- Binig
West Virginia
Frank al Currier
J. G. Holsinger & Son
Court Square
U.S
Winchester
Kimsul
Kinsut
John W. Rosenberger & Co
Auaet Als
Braddock
FMA
Associated Press
Clarke
Balsam Wool
Glaize & Brother
Frederick County
Chapman Motor CO
Hill’s
N. Loudoun St
Jones
Pine Motor CO
Virginia Loan & Thrift Corporation
Fea
Buena Vista Farm
Boom Road
Berryville
Clarke County
Guernsey
D. C
Loudoun County
McCormick-Deering
H. M. Berry C. Preston Engle
G. E. Vickers
Coca-Cola Company
Coca-Cola Bottling Works, Inc
E. E. Harbaugh
Mer
Valley Avenue
Morten Downey
Coke
Coca-Cola
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