Stop Gap Draft Bill Bans Induction Of Fathers and Teens
President Truman signed a 45 day stop gap extension of the draft law restricting inductions to men 20 through 25 while banning fathers and teenage youths from service. Senate action followed Langer's long floor fight and Capitol signatures moved the measure to the White House.
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Washington
Truman
Senate
Langer
R-Nd
Lewis B. Hershey
Mr. Truman
Japan
Army
Selective Service
Charles G. Ross
House
North
Veterans Return to Civilian Jobs Highlight Local Notice
Former Army sergeant J Dan Dodson joins John W Rosenberger Co Lumber Yard after 38 months service including two years in Europe. Leonard D Newcome, former Aviation Machinist Mate 2 C, with 40 months in Navy, 15 in Pacific, now at Valley Service Station Inc. Employers urged to call Star with veteran hires. Baker's Drug Store info line given.
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J. Dan. Dodson
John W
37 Acre Ad for Water Access and Buildings
Classified notice advertising a 37 acre tract with water, running barn and garage. Large ad lists Rasper L Elwood Smith as contact. Includes date code 5 15 1p 2t.
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L. Elwood Smith
California fugitive Burr found in San Francisco hospital
Raymond A. Burr, a California politician sought by the FBI for 11 years over alleged estate fraud in bankruptcy, is hospitalized in San Francisco after an auto accident in Florida. He told authorities he repeatedly stayed in the same building housing the FBI during the nationwide manhunt.
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California
Raymond A. Burr
San Francisco
Florida
Burr
FBI
G-men
International
All Occupational Deferments To Be Checked
Colonel Joel D. Griffing, Virginia selective service director, says occupational deferments for registrants aged 20 to 25 will be granted only in compelling cases. Circulars urge local boards to review all such deferments promptly, noting 2,246 white 20–25 registrants may be eligible for induction, about 1,700 deferred in agriculture, and roughly 1,100 black registrants with about 600 deferred in agriculture.
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Richmond
Joel D. Griffing
Selective Service
Virginia
Feed Costs Rise but Local Stock Prices Stay Steady
The Star reports higher feed costs Monday did not yet push local livestock prices down. Hog supply increased as producers sold sows with piglets. buyers from outside the state maintained demand, keeping prices steady for now, with a predicted rise in about a week as feed costs begin to bite.
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Star Today
Anxious Pacing of Prospective Dads to Be Eased Shortly
In California hospitals a new broadcasting system will link delivery to the waiting room and announce the birth promptly to fathers. The system will also allow the baby to cry into a microphone, said Ritz E Heerman, superintendent of California Hospital, at a Western Hospitals Association meeting.
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Los Angeles
Ritz E. Heerman
California Hospital
Western Hospitals Association
Byrnes Proposes Peace Conference Be Called Nov 12
Paris reports Secretary Byrnes urged four power ministers to begin drafting a German peace treaty. He proposed a Nov 12 conference to set terms, with talks on Germany’s economic status first. France seeks Ruhr Rhineland separation and Saar control, while Molotov may back a July 21 nation conference after a four power meet.
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Byrnes
Paris
U. S
Foreign Ministers Council
Germany
Britain
Russia
France
United States
Washington
Georges Bidault
Ruhr
Rhineland
Saar
Bidault
Vyacheslav M. Molotov
White House
Charles G. Ross
Episcopal Church Meeting Opens in Richmond
The 151st annual council of the Virginia diocese opens in Richmond as Bishop F D Goodwin presses expansion of church work in urban areas. About 80 ministers and 120 laymen attend while talks on changes to marriage canon for divorced persons are expected to be voted on at the U S general convention. Bishop Tucker, former Virginia bishop, plans to return to Richmond after his term ends.
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Richmond
F. D. Goodwin
Episcopal Diocese of
Virginia
Episcopal Church
United States
Goodwin
H. St. George Tucker
Tucker
Local Draft Boards Await Instructions From Richmond
Local draft offices in Richmond and Winchester reported no immediate difficulty under the new law that took effect at midnight. County headquarters said most recent draftees were teenagers and that fathers had not been drafted for about a year, with official guidance expected from state headquarters soon.
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Winchester
Selective Service
The
Star
State Selective Service
Richmond
Arene
Power Rationing Lifted in Virginia
The State Corporation Commission lifted power rationing in 68 counties and 12 cities effective immediately with decorative lighting still restricted. The coal-saving program had been in effect since last Thursday. Officials offered no forecast for the two week truce's end and warned that resuming the strike would bring immediate rationing.
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Richmond
State Corporation Commission
Dwindling Wheat Stocks May Force Mills On Holiday
Wheat shortages threaten mills with a six week flour output halt for domestic use. The House agriculture committee opens a comprehensive probe into food supply while considering renewed rationing as mills struggle to secure wheat and sustain operations.
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Washington
House Agriculture Committee
Flannagan
D-Va
Warmer Weather Urged for Virginia Garden Crops
In Virginia the weekly weather and crop report calls for warmer weather to aid corn, cotton, peanuts, tomatoes, and garden crops. Rain has delayed farm work while small grains hay and vegetables advance. By May 11 pastures were in good condition and corn 58 percent cotton 64 percent peanuts 12 percent soybeans 17 percent had been planted.
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Richmond
Virginia Weekly
Croép
Virginia
No Progress Reported At First RR Meeting
Washington May 15 Talks between railroad operators and unions to avert a Saturday rail strike recessed after a brief no progress session. Unions seek a $2.50 daily wage rise. five brotherhoods are involved. President Truman intervened and talks resumed last night.
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Washington
Truman
A. F. Whitney
Frank
Fighting Reported Nearer In Iran
Tehran report says Central government troops reached the borders of Azerbaijan. Pishevari, head of the separatist regime in Tabriz, denounced any attack as a violation of a prior Russia accord, praising Qavam as wise and patriotic while noting their army’s fighting capability. An observer said Azerbaijan forces wore Russian uniforms during maneuvers.
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Tehran
Tabriz
Azerbaijan
Sate Pishevari
Pishevari
Ahmed Qavam
Qavam
Russia
Gen Marshall Invited To Join VMI Board Of Visitors
General George C. Marshall, a Virginia Military Institute alumnus and World War I chief of staff, has been invited to join VMI's board of visitors for a four year term starting July 1. Governor William M. Tuck announced the invitation by letter as Marshall is in China as a special envoy. If he accepts, he would be the board's thirteenth member.
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Richmond
George C. Marshall
Virginia Military Institute
United States Army
Institute
William M. Tuck
Marshall
China
Handley High Announces 1946 Commencement Schedule
The Handley High School class of 1946 will begin commencement with a sermon Sunday June 2 at 8 p.m. in the school auditorium, led by the Winchester Ministerial Association and Rev. John L. Deaton. A service of remembrance at Mt Hebron Cemetery follows Friday June 7. The final exercises include speeches, diploma awards, and a class gift, with seventy three graduates.
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Handley High Schol
Winchester Ministerial Association
John. L. Deaton
Christ's
Mt. Hebron
Judge Handley
John Kerr
Winchester Public Schools
Handley Glee Clubs
Superintendent of Schools
Security Council Debates Rules Experts Proposal
The council considers a proposal by rules experts to permit private meetings of the UN peacekeeping arm and a classified information system. A U.S. resolution would block Albania’s bid for UN membership, with debate set for tomorrow at 11 a.m. EDT.
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Security Council
United Nations
Council
United States
Albania
U. N
Committee of Experts
Senate Committee Extends Price Controls One Year
The Senate banking committee voted to extend the Price Control Law life by a full year beyond the June 30 expiration. The vote was about 11 to 5 in favor, after rejecting a nine months extension 10 to 7. Discussion covered potential removal once supply meets demand.
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Washington
Senate Banking Committee
House
Barkley
D-Ky
Butler
R-Nebr
Newton Cather Named Shawnee School Trustee
The County School Trustee Electoral Board met in the office of School Superintendent Leslie D. Kline and named T. Newton Cather as school trustee from Shawnee district. Cather fills the unexpired term caused by Paul Haldeman's resignation and will serve four more years beginning July 1.
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County School Trustee
Schoo
Leslie D. Kline
T. Newton Cather
Cather
Paul Haldeman
Modern Age Shoppe Storage and Repair Offer
Storage and repair work including cleaning and glazing with large certified storage capacity. Fully insured. Modern Age Shoppe. 45-15-1p-6t.
Truman vows action to prevent coal strike renewal
The Agriculture Department reports that further coal mine shutdowns would jeopardize food production and cause famine relief and domestic supply shortages. Secretary Anderson warned a resumption could halt most food industries within days and threaten overseas shipments and winter stocks.
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Snyder
Anderson
United Mine Workers
Agriculture Department
U. S
Textile Executives Association To Meet In Front Royal
Members of the Shenandoah Valley Textile Executives Association will assemble at 6 p m Saturday for a dinner meeting at the Royal Hotel Front Royal to elect officers and hear Harry Clapham of the Du Pont Co speak. About 100 members are expected. John Fisher of the Virginia Woolen Co is president. Members hail from West Virginia Maryland and the Shenandoah Valley.
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Shenandoah Valley Textile Executives Association
Royal Hotel
Front Royal
Harry Clapham
Philadelphia
The
du Pont Co
Richard Petrie
Virginia Woolen Co
John Fisher
West Virginia
Maryland
Shenandoah Valy
Samsonite Luggage Ad Shows New Styles for Travel
The Samsonite luggage feature highlights new styles and lightweight designs for modern travelers. It notes durable materials, improved wheels, and multi-compatibility with carry on sizes.
Coal talks recessed after Lewis demand rejected
Washington May 15 The government recessed soft coal negotiations after operators rejected John L. Lewis seven percent payroll levy for a miners welfare fund. Operators proposed a jointly financed hardship fund under independent administration. Lewis vowed not to negotiate without the fund, while White House officials awaited further word on the bargaining stance and potential next moves.
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Washington
John L. Lewis
Truman
Lewis
United Mine Workers
Red Cross
Gilead
Edward F. McGrady
Charles O’neill
White House
Charles G. Ross
Divorce Rate Is High In Richmond
The Richmond News Leader reports divorces last year reached 47 per 100 marriages, with 1,545 divorces and 3,269 marriages citywide. Four months into the year 3838 licenses issued in the city and 47 divorces. Frederick County 222 marriages 19 divorces. Clarke 24 marriages 12 divorces. Overall rate around 12 percent, Richmond at 7.5 per 1000 population, prompting editorial reflection on war versus home life.
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Richmond News-Leader
Richmond
Austings Court
Winchester
Frederick County
Clarke
Ana Whither
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