Senate finance panel backs repeal of oleomargarine tax
The Senate finance committee approved 12 to 0 a bill repealing the 1/4 cent per pound tax on uncolored oleo and the 10 cent levy on colored margarine. The measure would also remove license fees up to 600 dollars for producers. Senator Ball warned repeal may lift milk prices and boost margarine prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Millikin
R-Cole
Sen. Ball
R-Minn
Bearder Receives Court Direction on Estate Bequest
The executor Bearder of the C. Curl estate is ordered by the court to transfer $2500 of the estate into a Thealia Ann Malone account as a bequest. Malone, a grandniece named in the will, is currently missing. The remaining bonds stay in a general account per the will's terms. Curl was a barber in the city.
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Hes P. Bearder
C. Curl
Thealia Ann Malone
Icity
Fairfield the Clarke County Colonial Home of Washington Fame
Fairfield in Clarke County is a colonial era residence with ties to Gen. George Washington and his household. Built by Warner Washington in the mid 18th century on land from George William Fairfax, it hosted Washington during a three day visit on August 1 1769 and has since been enlarged and maintained by the Richardson family and current residents Mrs John Richardson and Ralph Richardson.
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Wairfield
Clarke
Washington
Warner Washingen
Hannah Fairfax
George William Fairfax
Frederick
Buck Marsh
Fairfield
Warner Washington
Joann Richardson
Richardson
John Richardson
Ralph Richardsons
BPW Arranges Anniversary Dinner for Women’s Club
The Winchester Business and Professional Women's club holds its first anniversary dinner at 7 p.m. Friday at the George Washington hotel. Miss Erline White of Washington is guest speaker with Mrs. Andrew Bell as president and toastmaster. Invitation list includes Mayor and Mrs. Anderson and leaders from BPW and related groups.
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Winchester Business and Professional Women’s Club
George Washington Hotel
Andrew Bell
Erline White
Washington
John L. Kater
Ada Opie
D. R. Anderson
T. F. Timberlake
Quota Club
Chester Riley
Womens Civic League
Irene Panocast
State Federation of Bpw Clubs
Edna Kennedy
Alexandria
Legion to March in Body to Church Memorial Service
Conrad-Hoover American Legion post members meet at the Legion home at 10:30 a.m. Sunday and march in a body to Christ Episcopal church for public memorial services at 11 o'clock. Episcopal choir provides special music under Miss Gwendolyn Haynes and Miss Charlotte DeHart on organ. Rev. James Roe conducts the worship service.
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Conrad-Hoover American Legion Post
Legion Home
Christ Episcopal Church
Episcopal Choir
Gwendolyn Haynes
Charlotte DeHart
James Roe
Legion Post
Anthracite Wage Talks Open in Philadelphia
United Mine Workers and anthracite operators began negotiating a new hard coal wage agreement in Philadelphia. The 1946 pact allows 30 days' notice for termination. Proposals include a 40 cent per ton welfare fund royalty, restoring a 35 hour week, and vacation pay rising from 100 to 250 dollars.
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Philadelphia
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Lewis
Centenarian Marries Young Strong Man in Rural NY
In Brushton New York on May 27 centenarian Eliza Murray 99 marries Clarence McGee 37 a farm hand in a crude wedding. The ceremony drew about 500 residents after delays and a broken buggy wheel and the 50 cent ring was placed on her finger. The Rev Lewis McConnell urged respect for the sacred moment as the couple celebrated at the local church and home.
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Brushton
N. Y
Todsey
Eliza Murray
Clarence McGee
New York
Agor
McGee P
Moira
Wile McGee
Lewis McConnell
Farm Shed Fire Destroys Equipment at Myers Farm
A machine shop at Dr. W. D. Myers Cherry Grove farm eleven miles southwest of Winchester burned yesterday. A truck with a mounted sprayer, lime drill, hay tedder, wood saw and rubber-tired trailer were destroyed. Loss around 5000 dollars no insurance. Fire started from ignition on the truck stored in the new building. Fire unit South End Fire Co. responded after the shop collapsed. Crew included William Godenour Melvin Renner Harry Rainsberger Jr Gene Grant and Edwin Lillis.
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Cherry Grove
W. D. Myers
Winchester
Myers
Hi Farm Insurance
Amiel Clowser
Hayfield
Webb James
South End Fire Co
William Godenour
Melvin Renner
Harry Rainsberger Jr
Gene Grant
Edwin Lillis
Stock Judging Teams Tie for First at Farmers Livestock Expo
Round Hill 4-H of Frederick County tied New Market FFA for first in a 34-team Shorthorn judging contest at Farmers Livestock Exchange. Two boys split first prize for the 1922 pound cow, Edwin Turner 1023 and David McGraw 1021 each won 2.50. High scorers were Albert Poe and Bobby Neff with 795 points earning 7 each. Full results list multiple FFA and 4-H participants with scores and small prize amounts.
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Round Hill
Frederick County
New Market Ffa
Farmers Livestock Exchange
Edwin Turner
10Th Legion
David McGraw
Gore Ffa
Albert Poe
Marshall
Bobby Neff
Shorthorn Bulls
Walter Crossen
Aldie Ffa
Marshall Ffa
Everett Inges
Edinburg
FFA
Harold Wright
Warrenton
Denny Cole
White Hall
Trené Russell
Clarke County
Buddy Russell
Franklin Racey
West Frederick
Billy Trenary
Front Royal Ffa
Roxanne
Senate committee calls MacArthur return to United States
The Senate appropriations committee voted 17 to 2 to request General MacArthur’s return from Tokyo to the United States. Chairman Bridges said the motion aims to avoid delaying hearings and would be transmitted to the Army department. Wherry noted a possible 48 hour return if plans permit.
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Washington
Senate Appropriations Committee
Gen
MacArthur
United States
Tokyo
Resee
Bridges
R-Nh
Sen
Saltonstall
R-Mass
Reed
R-Kas
Sen. Wherry
Neb
Wherry
Sen. Ferguson
R-Mich
Tydings
D-M4
Army Department
Earlized
City Election Vote by Mail Deadline June 3
The city election vote by mail deadline is June 3. Richard Eddy announces 3818 registered voters eligible to cast ballots for mayor and six council seats. Mayor C R Anderson faces M B Crowe Jr with council candidates in two wards. Crowe and Patton run as independents against the Democratic ticket.
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Richard Eddy
Electoral Board
Eddy
C. R. Anderson
M. B. Crowe Jr
Claude Smalls, Jr
Lee Miller
Fred Brumback
Percy Miller
Harold Rowe
Carson Ldeltra
G. Raymond Patton
Crowe
Patton
Eagles Boost Hospital Fund With 2100 Gift
A Fraternal Order of Eagles gift of 2100 was voted to establish a memorial bed in Winchester Memorial Hospital. Public campaign Chairman J. Pinckney Arthur praised the order for its generous spirit in supporting the enlarged hospital serving the community.
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Winchester Memorial Hospital
Order of Eagles
J. Pinckney Arthur
Order
Stonewall High Graduation Includes Navy Sailor Clevenger
Stonewall high school lists 20 graduates for commencement with Robert Clevenger, a Navy sailor who joined four years ago and will receive his diploma on June 3. He is not expected to attend. Commencement week features baccalaureate services at 8 p.m. in the school auditorium with Dr. Carl Hiser as speaker and the glee club performing under Mrs. Ruby S. Bateson’s direction.
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Stonewall High School
U.S. Navy
Bryant Harper
Harper
Robert Clevenger
Navy
Clevenger
California
Rudell Shiley
Pauline Shiley
Betty Carper
Geraldine McCarty
Hilda Henry
Ruby Fishel
Stella de Haven
John Carter
James Crim
Esther Kackley
Betty Franks
Betty Pugh
Frances Kerns
Leroy White
Charles Lewis
Betsy Stockdale
Marie Clevenger
Betty Falmnestock
Dixie Hager
John Lowman
Ronald Carpes
Nina Affleck
Loretta Hoover
Margaret Russell
Catherine Clark
Joseph McAboy
Donald Cline
Betty Trenary
Janet DeHaven
Carl Hiser
First Evangelical United Brethren Church
Winchester
E. S. Ellmore
Cephas Fahnestock
Ruby S. Batevnen
Fur workers strike at Virginia Oak Tannery
About 250 employees of the Virginia Oak Tannery in Luray continued a strike led by Local 265 of the United Fur and Leather Workers, CIO. The union requested a 15 cent per hour pay raise.
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Luray
Virginia Oak Tannery
United Fur and Leather Workers, Cio
Gore High School Graduates Record Class Size
Gore High School honors a record graduating class of students to receive diplomas on June 3. Principal Paul D Beable presides with state Sen Harry F Byrd Jr delivering the commencement address and the annual baccalaureate service set for Sunday at 8 p m with Rev Paul Dice as speaker.
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Gore High Scool
Paul D. Beable
Merie Reynolds
Charles Newlin
Patrica McGraw
Kathryn Hulver
Gene
Betty Pugh
Harry F. Byrd Jr
Paul Dice
Winchester
Flood disrupts rail and road links east of Richmond
Heavy rains in New Kent and Charles City counties flooded sections of the Chesapeake and Ohio railway and Route 60 near Windsor Shades. Crews worked to restore service between Richmond and Newport News with potential one track open this afternoon if rain delays ease. Route 33 was used to divert traffic to Williamsburg as floodwaters reached up to eight feet along Route 60 near Providence Forge.
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Richmond
Here
Newport News
New Kent
Charles City
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
Windsor Shades
State Highway Department
Highway Department
Williamsburg
Providence Forge
U.N. Faces Next Step in Palestine Crisis
Arabs reject UN cease fire plea prompting concern among delegations. A senior diplomat predicts Security Council action may include sanctions or an international force. The Arab League sets 48 hours to term a settlement while London negotiators push a peace plan as Bevin pursues ending the war.
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United Nations
U.N. Security Council
Holy Land
Palestine
U.S. State Department
Cyprus
Middle East
The
Arab League
Amman
Security Council
Council
London
Ernest Bevin
House of Commons
Memorial Day Services Noted For May 30
Attention Legionaires and Veterans call for Memorial Day services Sunday May 30 meeting at Legion Home 10 30 a m. M B Clowe Jr Com. Also M B Clown Jr Com and other local notices for stores and events appear alongside ads for poultry rings dancing and shop promotions.
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Legionaires
Vtereans
Legion Home
M. B. Clowe, Jr
The Star Not Published on Memorial Day 1948
The Star announces it will not publish on Monday May 23 1948 in observance of Memorial Day. The Evening Star notes a break in the usual weekday edition.
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the Star
THE
Evening Star
Regional pacts seen as best way to avert war
The Senate foreign relations committee urged adoption of a Vandenberg resolution endorsing regional defense pacts as a desirable objective. The report says pacts are non aggressive and not to be mistaken for alliances, with safeguards limiting presidential power and future commitments.
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Washington
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Senate
Sen. Vandenberg
Rmich
United States
Europe
20000 Persons Flee Floods in Washington State
An estimated 20,000 people fled eastern Washington flood zones as Benton County Sheriff Harry Cochrane warned of a "big wall of water" from a Yakima river cloudburst. Evacuees live in trash camps along eight miles of river banks from the river mouth to Pasco, with workers at the Hanford atomic energy plant among those affected.
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Associated Press
Washington
Benton County
Harry Cochrane
Yakima
Hanford
Blossom Festival Asks Participants for Leadership Suggestions
Apple Blossom Festival headquarters mails questionnaires to active participants of the 21st annual fete asking for names of individuals to serve as officers directors and department heads next year.
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Apple Blossom Festival
Way Is Cleared For Setting Up W. Germany Govt
Six nation talks end deadlock over Western Germany future reach breakthrough. France agrees to Ruhr International Authority control of iron ore coal and coke after US concessions. Bevin helps push compromise to avoid jeopardizing European Recovery Program and Western Germany plan. France likely to withdraw objection to a provisional government and Constituent Assembly around September first.
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London
Germany
Sg Mineral Resources
All
United States
Britain
France
Belgium
Netherlands
Luxembourg
Ruhr
Bevin Ihones
Ernest Bevin
Bevin
U.S
Lewis W. Douglas
Rene M French
Wena
Belghiinsmong
Luxem
Braddock St Church to Honor Dead of Past Year
Eighteen members of Braddock St Methodist church who died in the past year will be honored at an annual memorial service at 11 a.m. Sunday. The Sanctuary choir will sing No Shadows Yonder. Dr. Thomas J. Hawkins will preach on Lifes Deeper Meanings after the memorial roll call.
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Braddock St
GM Wage Contract May Prove Important
Three key points emerge from General Motors latest wage pact aimed at boosting auto workers' pay. It could set a pattern for settlements without strikes, ties raises to living costs, and expand worker purchasing power beyond basic living expenses, affecting broader industry dynamics.
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James Marlow Washington
General Motors
U. S. Steel Corp
Ford Motor Co
Chrysler Corp
CIO Auto Workers’ Union
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June Keller
Viola Rosenberger
Helen Himnelnan
Mary Nall
Arlene Catlett
Lou Ann Dogs
Nelly Lee Purtiebaugh
Lena Alanson
U.N
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M. B. Clown, Jr
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Groves Furniture Store
Loudoun St
Rusty
Stoney Mountainee Eagles
Elsie-Kay
Braddock
Kurtz's
Vandenberg
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