Senate Debates Expanded Quota for European Displaced Persons
Washington May 13 A party line split forms over measures to admit European homeless families and orphans to the United States. Senators McGrath and Hatch back a substitute doubling the two year intake to 200 000 displaced persons with eased eligibility and housing and job prospects. The plan excludes counts for unmarried minors and orphans and sets entry dates for eligibility from 1945 or 1947 depending on the bill.
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Washington
Europe
United States
McGrath
Hatch
McGrath-Hatch
Senate
U. S
Legion Boxing Season Ends Post Suspend Matches
Legion Boxing will be discontinued until September as the M. B. Crowe Jr. led post shifts focus to baseball and softball. Executive committee cites crowded schedule and Livestock Exchange ventilation issues as factors in postponement.
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Conrad Hoover
American Legion Post
M. B. Crowe Jr
The
Post
Fang
Sale of 4 Door Sedan by Civil Court in Winchester
Sergeant's sale conducted under an execution from the Civil and Police Justice Court in Winchester. In front of Frederick Courthouse Garages sell a Packard 4 door sedan motor No H315923 for cash on Monday May 24 at 12 30 PM. Baker Sgt. City of Winchester Virginia.
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Civil and Police Justice Court
Winchester
George Wash- Garage
Gerbig
Frederick
Court House
Civil and Police Justice Court of Winchester
Vira
George Washingy
Horace Edoffer
Eden
George Washington Garage
North Loudoun St
Moon
GOP Farm Price Bill Provides Sliding Supports
The Senate agriculture committee approved a revised price support plan ahead of President Truman’s farm message. It favors a sliding scale with supports at 90 percent of parity during excess supply and 75 percent at normal supply, with 60 to 90 percent ranges for 70 to 130 percent of normal.
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Washington
Truman
Senate Agriculture Committee
Congress
Agriculture Department
Sen. Aiken
Arabs Debate Paths to Palestine Truce Risks and Options
Arab leaders weigh whether to use regular forces or pursue limited gains as the Zionist army holds firm in Palestine. Fears of home reprisals and communist influence loom while King Abdullah of Trans Jordan faces distrust from other Arab states over territorial aims. Iraq has deployed armor and infantry to Trans Jordan.
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Palestine
Middle East
Abdullah
Trans-Jordan
Arab Legion
Jewish Agency
Holy Land
Iraq
Feisal
Trans- Jordan
Vandenberg Proposal Faces Shifting Senate View
The administration plans non foreign affairs action this year as Vandenberg’s plan draws scrutiny. Moscow’s exchange with Washington spurred speculation on Russo American easing, with some senators calling the timing bad and others wary of backing military aid or a new multibillion dollar program. Len Taylor charged President Truman spurned Russia’s overtures amid the diplomatic tilt.
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Moscow
Soviet Union
Vandenberg
State Department
Moscow-Washington
Senate
Len Taylor
Didaho
Trumar
Taylor
Tiny highter as stowaway craft on large bomber
New York May 13 The Air Force announced ground testing of a tiny jet propelled fighter to ride in bomber bomb bays. The McDonnell XF-85 parasite ship has 21 foot wingspan 15 foot length and folding outer wings. It lands by a hook and can be fueled and serviced in flight.
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New York
Air Force
Navy
Salvation Army District Meeting Scheduled Here
Salvation Army Maryland and Northern West Virginia division holds its first youth conference in Winchester Virginia with more than 500 expected. Commissioner Chesham and Major Powell lead events at Handley High School with a mammoth open air meeting planned in Court Square and sessions beginning Saturday at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sunday finishes the program.
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Burl D. Wyatt
Salvation Army
Maryland
West Virginia
Winchester
Virginia
Handley High School
Albert E. Chesham
William A. Powell
Territorial Young People’s
Territorial Young People’s Secretary, and Mrs. Powell
C. R. Anderson
Robert Rose
Cnd
Court Square
Walter Wolfe
Frederick
Anderson
Christ the Answer
Ragged Chinese Armies Prepare for Manchuria Showdown
Peiping May 134 rag-tag Chinese forces from both the government and the communists head toward a clash in industrial Manchuria. Fighting begins near Mukden defense perimeter as Changchun, the Manchurian capital, may be evacuated. The Chen-chi News Agency reports Chiang Kai Shek ordered the Sixth Army to retreat under air cover to Mukden defense.
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Peiping
China
Manchuria
Mukdents
Changchun
Nanking
Chenli
Chiang Kai-Shek
Mukden
Mother's and Guild Banquet Highlights Local Notice
Reliance Virginia May 13. A joint mother and daughter banquet of WS.WS. and Ridings Chapel Guild was held with about 90 attendees. Several local residents and visitors from Maryland and Virginia were noted, including Grover, Beaty, Judy, Derflinger, Gruver, Johnson, and Wittle with family visits and local travel mentioned.
Jews Mobilize For Zero Hour As State Proclaimed
Jewish forces across Palestine mobilize men and women ages 18 to 35 with prior training for the zero hour when the Jewish state is proclaimed. Widespread martial law looms in neighboring Egypt Syria and Lebanon as the British mandate ends. The U S plans a high commissioner in Palestine are rejected by the Jewish Agency as likely to aggravate conflict.
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Jerusalem
Palestine
Tel Aviv
Haifa
Cairo
Abdul Razak el Sanhouri
Egypt
Syria
Lebanon
Jewish Agency
U. S
Truman
Marshall
League of Nations
Holy Land
U. N
Business College Announces Winners of Scholarships
William G. Smith and Donald M. Marks of Stephens City and D. Jean Garver of Boyce won scholarships from Winchester Business College after a April 16 examination. Smith earns a one year award. second and third place receive two-thirds and one-third year scholarships. The test covered English social studies mathematics and science for 30 students from eight high schools.
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William G. Smith
Donald M. Marks
Stephens City
D. Jean Garver
Boyce
Winchester Business College
Smith
Clay tile decorations preserve color on Iranian mosques
Color and luster endure in clay tile ornamentation on mosques built seven centuries ago in Iran, showcasing enduring craftsmanship and glazing techniques from that era.
Clean Up and Paint Up Your Property
A concise notice urges property owners to undertake exterior cleanup and repainting work. The guidance emphasizes curb appeal, maintenance, and compliance with local standards to preserve neighborhood character. Contractors and materials may be involved to complete the required tasks.
Governor May Intervene in Chrysler Strike
Governor Kim Sigler said he may personally intervene in the Chrysler strike involving 75,000 employees. He cited mediation between Chrysler and the CIO United Auto Workers and a potential test of Michigan’s new labor law to decide if a strike vote is required before a walkout.
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Detroit
Kim Sigler
Chrysler
CIO
United Auto Workers
Siger
Michigan
Verdict: death by own action in Harris death
Coroner Dr. John Troxell ruled death of Kathleen Lynd Harris 36 of Hagerstown as death by own action after her body was found in a locked hotel room Monday. Funeral services for Mrs Harris were held yesterday in Martinsburg.
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John Troxell
Kathleen Lynd Harris
Hagerstown
Answers to Daily Quiz Revealed for Page Four
The page lists correct responses including question topics on flowers the Inter-American Conference the Department of Justice the United States of America a fictional character from Sheridan's The Rivals the 22nd hour Martin Arrowsmith Ohio Hungary and the Indian Ocean.
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Ay Flowers
Department of Justice
United States of Amerca
Sheridan
Martin Arrowsmith
Ohio
Hungary
The
Indian Ocean
Sales Directory May 15 Auctions Across Clarke and Winchester Areas
Listing of multiple estate and household sales with dates and locations in Clarke County and Winchester area. Items include antiques furniture dairy herd farm implements household goods livestock and tools. Locations span Gainesboro Summit Point Buckmersch Berryville Whitacre and Kernstown with sales scheduled May 15 through June 5.
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Emma de Haven
Gainesboro
Julian Glascock
Summit Point
W. Va
James
Grove
Ebenezer
Whitacre
Bessie Smith Kern
Slonaker Coal Co
Winchester
H. M. Stevens
Old Glover House
Buckmersh St
Berryville
Ralph Hummer
Lewis Bowley
Apple Pie Ridge
F. H. Swimley
Brucetown
O. W. Dick
Ace Rosenberger
Frank de Freeze
Harry Orndorff
Wadesville
Clarke County
M. B. Swimley
Swimley
Ruby Schneider
Kernstown
George Helsley
White Halis
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Grapette
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Broadway
International
Lake Success
Scott
Gulf OF Mexico
Biloki
Miss
Isle OF Caprice
Business College
R. J. Scott
Hollywood
J. E. Robertson
Reis
Rees
Koppers
Thermo Weld
Cammer Tire CO
Handley School
Glaize & Bro
Cameron Street
BUICK
Chapman Motor CO
W. Boscawen St
Lamp Motor CO
Smithfield Ave
Heatwole Motor CO
N. Braddock St
Ote
Order of the Golden Rale
Masy
Pine Motor Co., Inc
Omps Funeral Home
Wisconsin
Farmers Livestock Exchange, Inc
Bang’s and
T. B
Fred Stine
ectRiom AS
Northern Virginia Power Co
Rippon
Stone's Chapel
Guernsey
Coleman Dunn
Julian C. Glascock
Fredericksburg
Richmond
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