U S Accepts Soviet Demand On Italy Reparations
Paris May 11 The United States agrees to pay the Soviet Union 100 million dollars in reparations from Italy with conditions limiting sources to Italian assets abroad excess industrial equipment merchant shipping and certain naval booty Molotov disputes the naval point and concessions are offered on Italian colonies and a postwar war crimes probe commission within Italy is discussed
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Paris
U. S
James F. Byrnes
Soviet Union
Italy
Vyacheslav M. Molotov
Tewm
Byrnes
Naval
Bevin
Georges Bidault
V. M. Molotov
United Nations
United States
Inter-Allied
U S Fighting Strength Hurt Says Sherman
Vice Admiral Forest P. Sherman warned at the Philippine Sea carrier ceremony that the nation faces a threat to future national security due to rapid demobilization. He urged maintaining seapower and a modern Navy centered on air power and advancing technology to safeguard the American way of life.
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Boston
Forest P. Sherman
Philippine Sea
Welcome Home Veterans of Frederick Clarke and Winchester
The Star greets veterans from Frederick and Clarke counties and Winchester who have received discharges returning to civilian life. Names listed include Elmer Whitlock Jr Cecil Teets John Dodson Herman Baker James Avery Emanuel Bean and others with daily updates sought from the public to supply additional names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick and
Clarke Counties
Winchester
The
Star
Elmer Whitlock, Jr
Cecil J. Teets
John D. Dodson Herman Charles Baker
James Westley Avery Emanuel Bean George Clifton McFarland
Douglas L. Linaburg
Allen Orndorff
Robert E. Franklin
James D. Hook Charles Edward Stuart
Richard L. Campbell William Beverley Ritter George Isabelle Simpson
Freight Embargo Lifted Amid Rail Traffic Adjustments
Robert Henry of the American Association of Railroads said the government would lift the embargo on non essential freight shipments at 12 01 a m EST Monday. Passenger traffic cuts of 50 per cent set for May 15 were suspended though a 25 per cent reduction in rail passenger service remains in place for now. The embargo and cuts had been imposed due to coal shortages and a two week strike truce.
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Washington
Robert Henry
American Association of Railroads
Henry
City Recreation Directors Name Hubert President
City recreation directors named Hubert president in their Loudoun street offices. Miss Helen Massey elected secretary. Sam D. Preston retired president received public thanks for leading the department since April 1944. Plans noted for camping picnicking area east of Winchester and new baseball and softball diamonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loudoun Street
Helen Massey
Sam D. Preston
Preston
Winchester
Berryville Pike
Senseney Road
Lucy Lane Park
Front Royal Road
Ben Belchie
Edith Garrabrandt
McSherry Lupton
Negotiations In Iran Break Down
Azerbaijan delegation members said negotiations with the Central government had broken down and they would return to Tabriz. A Central foreign office spokesman denied deadlock but anticipated a friendly termination of conferences. A Middle East expert warned the breakdown could threaten civil war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tehran
Azerbaijan
Tabriz
Middle East
British Loan Bill Moves Over To The House
Washington May 11 The British loan bill moves to the House after Senate approval of the 3.75 billion dollar credit. Treasury Secretary Vinson testifies as supporters cite benefits to commerce and postwar finance while opponents demand a balanced budget and private bond funding. Debate over base rights leased from Britain may reappear in the House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Britain
Attlee
Senate
Sperke
D-Ky
Banking Committee
Treasury
Fred M. Vinson
Swift
Rep. Buffett
R-Neb
Bea
House
Page County School Board Reverses Principal Appointment
The Page County School Board rescinded the earlier appointment of Leslie W. Hillman for Luray High School and reappointed Edwin E. Rothgeb as principal for 1946 47. Cecil C. Graves said Hillman was not an applicant and the action may violate Virginia code on returned veterans.
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Luray
Page County
Edwin E. Rothgeb
Luray High School
Cecil C. Graves
Leslie W. Hillman
Graves
Hillman
Rothgeb
Violence Flare Leaves Four Dead In Virginia Cities
Four people died in two Virginia cities as violence erupted with a Richmond druggist T W McCrary found beaten in a vacant lot and a Berkley man Burson Vann accused in a tavern shooting. A Norfolk case featured Dorothy Merritt shot in the back and Ruth Miles dying after Frank Critzer killed himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Associated Press
Richmond
T. W. McCrary
McCrary
Henrico County
A. P. Traynham
Roanoke
Dan W. Duling
The
Richmond Police
Eley
Dorothy Merritt
Norfolk
Vann
Gal
Ruth Miles
Frank Critzer
Critzer
Miles
California Co ed Crowned Miss Famine at USC
USC senior Travis Jones wins Miss Famine in a relief campaign contest by maintaining the most constant weight among 23 contestants. She hid her exact pre and post weights, saying the numbers were top secret. She noted not eating much bread and butter and described the week as not too tough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Travis Jones
University of Southern California
Anticipated Feed Price Hikes Reach Frederick County
Local poultry and livestock producers expect sharp feed cost increases as ceiling prices rise 25 cents per bushel on corn and 15 cents on wheat. Analysts cite higher production costs and wages, plus tighter protein supplies, driving up 100 pound bag prices up to 30 cents and overall feed costs.
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Frederick County
Chicago Journal of Commerce
Charles C. Coffman
Winchester Milling Corporation
Coffman
The
Star
Winchester
George T. Wallace III
Checkerboard Feed Store
L. C. Ellis
Southern States Cooperative
Increase Staff at Local VA Office
Thomas B. Hobson of Whitestone Va a World War II veteran has joined the local Veterans Administration Office staff. He served as a Flying Fortress pilot over Sicily Austria and Germany and spent months as a prisoner of war. He works with Edward Goss and secretary Katherine Rats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas B. Hobson
Veterans Administration Office
Hobson
Whitestone
Sicily
Austria
Germany
Edward Goss
Katherine Rats
Mother's Day Service Invitation for Eagles Unit
The annual Mother s Day Service will be held in the United 12th at 3 p m All members are urged to meet at the home at 2 30 p m and go in a body to this service Signed SECRETARY
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United 12Th
Pat's Beauty Salon Reopens After Temporary Closure
Pat's Beauty Salon will reopen on Monday May 13 following a brief closure. The notice confirms a fresh start for customers and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat
SCC Rejects Easing of Power Rationing in Virginia
Richmond Va May 17 The State Corporation Commission refused to relax power rationing in eastern and northern Virginia after a morning conference with Virginia Electric and Power officials. The panel said the situation remains critical and substantial relief cannot be guaranteed though a limited easing was approved to protect scarce materials worth hundreds of thousands of dollars from loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
State Corporation Commission
Virginia
Virginia Electric and Power Company
Wheat Forecast Dips Downward
Washington May 11 The latest wheat crop reports cut government estimates from 830 636 000 to 742 887 000 bushels due to dry weather in the southwestern plains. The 88 000 000 bushel drop worries famine relief planners who need more wheat for overseas aid as the July 1 marketing season nears. Improved conditions could still raise total output, but current outlook suggests a likely 300 000 000 bushel shortfall from the present season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agrculture Department
All 61 Death Camp Defendants Guilty
In DASHAU Germany May 11 a US military court found all 61 defendants in the Mauthausen concentration camp case guilty of torturing and killing prisoners. The verdict came after a six week trial with the seven officers deliberating about an hour. Testimony cited prisoners being cremated with the dead and statements by camp officials on the intent to kill.
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Dashau
Germany
Mauthausen
U. S
Izak Gruenberg
Hans Altfudsch
Two U S Soldiers Ambushed Near Nuernberg
Two United States soldiers were shot and killed last night near Nuernberg while riding in a jeep. The attackers remained unidentified and the victims were reported to have been shot in the chest. The army has not released the names of the deceased. The item also notes a local business notice for Peters Photo Supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Nuernberg
United States
President Sees New Challenge on Education
President Truman addressed Fordham University graduates in New York on May 11. He warned that atomic energy creates urgent educational responsibilities to combat ignorance, prejudice, and intolerance that fuel dictators and wars. Omar from Washington opened the ceremony, stressing that intelligent Americans no longer judge born outsiders.
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New York
Fordham
Truman
Omar
Washington
Hunger Striker Dies In Dublin
John McCaughey aged 32 died in his Dublin Maryboro prison cell after a 23 day hunger strike triggering political agitation. In Belfast another IRA hunger striker, David Fleming, was reported weak as his 50 day fast continued with mixed hopes from a Nationalist MP visitor.
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Dublin
John McCaughey
Irish Republican Army
Maryboro
Erie
Belfast
David Fleming
Fred McSorley
Fleming
McCaughey
IRA
Stephen Hayes
Meat Pinch To Come Later Bowles Predicts
Chester Bowles said meat will be more plentiful in coming months but the worst pinch will hit next winter and spring. He attributed shortages to sharp grain price hikes and noted a shortfall of 27,450,000 bushels not shipped, quoted at a broadcast address.
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Bowles
Washington
Chester Bowles
American Broadcasting Network
Agriculture Department
United States
Teen Age Induction Ban Drive Threatens Senate Bill
A House bid to ban teenage inductions gains momentum threatening a Senate approved extension of the draft law to July 1 This clash arises as the War Department notes many eligible youths are high school students delaying completion of classes Rep Sheridan plans to offer a teenage amendment when the House debates the temporary measure Monday highlighting the ongoing struggle over the draft extension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Senate
War Department
Rep
Sheridan
D.-Pa
Experts Seek Defense Against Rocket Bombs
White Sands New Mexico May 11 Army ordnance experts mapped a plan to destroy a German V-2 rocket in midair using another rocket as defense. The effort aims to find a defense method for atomic age long range guided missiles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Sands
N. M
Army Ordnance
Festival Business Falls Short for Some Local Eateries
Amid higher overall crowds at the Apple Blossom Festival, several restaurant owners report unmet expectations and losses. S H Veasey says two-day turnout left him with unsold food including 200 loaves of bread. M K Shirkey notes good business but below advance projections. Few groups blanketed advance reservations. second day brought stronger demand with near full use of perishables. Fort Loudoun sold out. J P Hirschberger reports 570 first day and 1962 second day served.
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S. H. Veasey
Red Wing
Salvation Army
M. K. Shirkey
Golden Glow Restaurant
Sec
Gus Kackins
Capitol Restaurant
George Chauderis
White Palace
J. P. Hirschberger
Fort Loudoun
James Pappas
Truman pushes soft coal talks toward settlement in Washington
John L. Lewis and coal operators sat for negotiations under President Truman pressure aiming to end the two week soft coal strike. Daily meetings were set with afternoon votes on continuing into the night as talks centered on a health and welfare fund and financing. Emergency regulations linger as rail and energy constraints threaten coal supply and national movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John L. Lewis
Truman
Associated Press
United Mine Workers
Lewis
Ederal
Edward Mconal
Charles G. Ross
Charles O'Neill
Lewi
Pepe
Chist
Senate
House
Miners Reject Truce in Cambria County Strike
In Johnstown Pennsylvania 1500 miners from St Michaels Local 3648 and fellow CAMBRIA Local leaders refuse a two week truce in the 40 day soft coal strike. They pledge to keep fighting for unemployment compensation as silicosis affected workers and families stand with them and threaten to continue through summer.
Round and Square Dancing at Dell's Place Ridgeway
Tonight Dell's Place in Ridgeway hosts round and square dancing with music by Bob Abrell and the Bors. A lively evening of calls, steps, and social fun awaits dancers.
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Dell’s Place
Ridgeway
Bob Abrell
the Bors
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