Flood Waters Swamp Pennsylvania and New York Regions
Floods from heavy rains inundate farms and industries across Pennsylvania New York and Maryland with Williamsport Elmira and Athens hard hit The Susquehanna crested at Williamsport and dike breaches prompted evacuations as agencies mobilize for disaster response and Red Cross aid continues.
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Pennsylvania
New York
Susquehanna
Williamsport
Elmira
N. Y
Athens
Maryland
Sunbury
Harrisburg
James A. Kell
State
Amercan Red Cross
Veterans find work in Winchester firms
Herbert Copenhaver, two and a half years in the Army Medical Corps at West Point, is now employed at the O. Former Sergeant Robert M. Worsley, three years in the Army with over two in the European Theater, works at the Valley Service Station, Inc.
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Winchester
Herbert Copenhaver
Army Medical Corps
West Point
N. Y
The
Robert M. Worsley
Army
Valley Service Station, Inc
Memorial Day Parade Call for 115 Va State Guard
All members of Company 115 Virginia State Guard are asked to meet at John Kerr at 10 a.m. to participate in the Memorial Day parade. Wear khaki uniforms. Captain W. A. Baker.
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State Guard
John Kerr
W. A. Baker
Funeral services tomorrow for Senator Carter Glass
Senator Carter Glass will have funeral services tomorrow at 3 p m in Lynchburg Virginia his longtime home. A funeral train will carry his body from Washington at 8 45 am with escorts from the Senate and House of Representatives Mrs Glass and a small group of staff and friends. The casket will be taken to Mountview in Lynchburg for burial at Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers include staff from the Senator’s two newspapers the Lynchburg News and the Daily Advance.
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Lynchburg
J. W. Rixey Smith
Washington
Senate
House of Natives
Mountview
Senator Glass
Stone Mansion
Glass
Smith
Spring Hill Cemetery
The
Lynchburg News
Daily Advance
Congress
U S Backs World Arm Limits Policy At Congress
Secretary Byrnes told the House committee the United States will work for limitation of arms among nations. He called for military cooperation with American nations to transfer arms under a broad program, while Moscow responds to Molotov’s Paris charges.
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Washinggton
Byrnes
Congress
United States
House West Affairs Committee
Moscow
Molotov
Foreign Ministers
Paris
Europe
House Committee
Truman
Shutdown Ends In Rochester
Rochester ends city wide shutdown after 30 000 workers idle as union leaders accept a three point policy from City Manager Cartwright. Frederick H. Bullen of the State Mediation Board aided negotiations with Governor Dewey’s involvement. All workers return without prejudice and disorderly charges against 267 pickets are dropped.
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Rochester
N. Y
Frederick H. Bullen
State Mediation Board
Thomas E. Dewey
Louis B. Cartwright
Cartwright
Public Works Department
AFL Federation of State
Afl-Cio
Commerce
Harolds. W. MacFarlin
Bathing and Play Suits at Wiener's
Bathing and play suits promoted at Wiener's department store. The ad highlights women and children wear, with prices and sizes in a city retail listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiener’s
Woman in coma gives birth to healthy baby in Allentown
Mrs. Rhoda Wenger of San Francisco, in a coma six months in Allentown hospital after a Novembers truck collision, gave birth to a healthy daughter. Her husband Cpl. Leland Wenger remains hospitalized at Walter Reed. The couple wed in 1942 and recently lived near Indiantown Gap before the crash en route to New York City.
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Allentown
Rhoda Wenger
San Francisco
Leland Wenger
Walter Reed Hospital
Washington, D. C
Indiantown Gap
Wenger
New York City
Taxi Reopening for business in town
Joe's Cab led by Joseph R. Cather reopens at 17 South Loudoun Street opposite the ABC Store on Friday morning May 24. Contact 3313 for service.
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Joe's Cab
Joseph R. Cather
S. Loudoun
ABC
Fruit Growers Press Labor Needs At Meeting
Fruit growers presented labor problems to USDA labor representatives last night. E Blackburn Moore was named the growers’ recommended member to the State Apple Commission. Walker M. C. Bond led the meeting and outlined camp needs, purchasing surplus refrigerators, stoves and tents for migratory workers. Marvin Powell announced a 200 Bahamian workers allotment to start September 1 for apple harvest with state extension staff supplying camp personnel.
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USDA
Heard
Miller
Appalachian Service
E. Blackburn Moore
State
Apple Commission
Walker M. C. Bond
Fruit Growers Association
Marvin Powell
Virginia
State Extension Service
Pws
Maine
Fred Stine
Trooper Fant Hospital Patient In Fredericksburg
State Trooper Julian S. Fant is recovering at Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg after a motorcycle crash on Route 17 six miles west of the city. He suffered a broken arm and bruises while traveling to Richmond with other patrol members. He is expected to return home on West Piccadilly Street Friday to continue convalescence.
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Julian S. Fant
Mary Washington Hospital
Fredericksburg
West Piccadilly St
Richmond
Fant
State Patrol
Senate Version of Case Strike Control Bill Passes Houses
A Senate version of the Case Strike Control Bill clears both chambers and moves to the president for final action. The report also notes a lighthearted aside about a fisherman and an upbeat local comment from Charlotte Cook of Lakeland Florida recognizing a notable angler.
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Charlotte Cook
Lakeland
Florida
House passes Senate Case strike-control bill to President
Washington May 29. The House approved the Senate version of the Case strike control bill and sent it to President Truman. Senator Ellender reported Truman supports the draft strikes program and argues for power to protect the country from internal enemies and labor leaders. The House also moved to consider the permanent bill with 235 to 96 vote for immediate action. John L. Lewis and Interior Secretary Krug were noted in a separate progress report on a coal miners contract.
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Washington
House
Truman
Senate
Ellender
D.-La
White House
Congress
Rules Committee
Toto
Senate House Conference
Barkley
Associated Press
John L
Lewis
UMW
Julius A. Krug
W. A
International
Moore Endorsed For State Water Control Board
Regional Jack Stowell announced Winchester has been chosen for the regional council meeting to be held Friday, July 19. Maryland, West Virginia, and Virginia representatives will meet to address area problems. The board authorized drafting a resolution backing the federal anti pollution bill and planning clubhouse funds. Dr Rexae praised the Winchester Chapter with over 100 members and noted pending legislation in Congress. Eugene Lurber announced a casting tournament at Leetown Fish Hatchery on June 9, inviting members to bring rods and lunch.
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Jack Stowell
Winchester
Maryland
West Virginia
Virginia
Board of
House of Representatives
United States Senate
Rex Ae
Washington, D. C
League
Congress
Croswell Henderson
Rchmond
Eugene Lurber
Leetown Fish Hatchery
Lester D. Arnold
Holinger Mutual Insurance Agency
Shenandoah River
Concentration Camp Murderers Hanged at Landsberg
United States Army hanged 28 Germans at Landsberg prison for Dachau camp deaths. Over four hours 14 men dropped to death, with 14 more hanged yesterday. Notable figures included Martin Gottfried Weiss and Klaus Karl Schilling.
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Landsberg
Germany
United States Army
Dachau
Martin Gottfried Weiss
War Crimes Branch
Army
Weiss
Klaus Karl Schilling
Kamp
Hitler
Mein
Schilling
Schnell
Bitte Schnell
Copper Lead Zinc Subsidy Clause Placed in OPA Bill
Western senators insert a 100 million non cancellable subsidy for copper lead and zinc into the price control extension bill. Senate Banking Committee votes to remove price controls from livestock poultry dairy and possibly eggs by June 30.
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Washington
Senate Banking Committee
Price ceilings removed for Ollas and assorted items
The Office of Price Administration announces removal of price ceilings on Ollas large outdoor vases used for cigarette butt disposal and on numerous other household items including electric curling irons perfume atomizers cocktail mixers doormats stair treads and various fabric and rubber goods. Bases for ollas also freed from controls and related apparel items are no longer regulated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
OPA
Buzzella's Spring Hat Clearance Advert
Buzzella's offers clearance on spring hats priced at 50c 1.00 and 1.95. Also listing for sale a Cocker Spaniel puppies call 4408 after 4 o'clock.
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Buzzella
Army staff requests transfer over censorship at Daily Pacifican
Manila May 29 The entire Daily Pacifican staff petitioned transfer to other duties charging the War Department imposes control that twists omits and buries news The editors accuse Western Pacific Command of censoring Philippine affairs demobilization cartoons and letters including those asking confidentiality The staff says the Pacifican is treated as an official army publication and cites War Department circular 103 guidance.
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Manila
Pacifican
Pacifician
War Department
Army
Western Pacific Command
E. J.mcgaw
MacArthur
VFW Auxiliary Urged to Parade in Uniform
Mrs Martha Baker president of the Ladies Auxiliary urges all members to march on July 30 meeting at John Kerr School tomorrow at 145 pm in uniform. Rides provided for all Star Mothers. Those selling poppies should report to the Chamber of Commerce after the parade.
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V.F.W
Martha Baker
Ladies’ Auxiliary
John Kerr School
Chamber of Commerce
Senator Lucas Flags 3 pm Coal Strike Settlement
Senator Lucas said the coal strike would be settled at 3 p m Eastern time as he urged support for the President's emergency labor bill. John L Lewis met with policy makers at union headquarters and offered only a no comment when asked about a deal.
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Lucas
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Poet Committee
UMW
T&waleees
Lewis
Fedares Slimes
Repo
Lewis Hn
Nelson Jr. Receives 4 Years 9 Months For Assault
Frederick P. Nelson Jr. 20 was convicted by a Cor poration Court jury of criminal assault on a Pennsylvania girl aged 15 to 16. Judge Burr P. Harrison sentenced him to 4 years 9 months in state penitentiary. Jury listed H D Robinson foreman among others. Prosecutor was James P. Reardon. Defense by Kern and Kern and J Sloan Kuykendall.
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Frederick P. Nelson Jr
Frederick P
Pennsylvania
Bertween
Corporation Court
State
Burr P. Harrison
H. D. Robinson
H. D. Robinson, Foreman; ‘Ray Harper
McKinley Turner
J. Walter Knee
A. Harold Rowe
David L. Kinter
Georges. Taylor
Albert R Patton
Stewart Bell, Jr
P. W. Plumly
Henry P. Kern
Fred 8. Hunt
Jas. P. Reardon
Commonwealth Attorney
Kern and Kern
J. Sloan Kuykendall
Striking Miners Deny Unemployment Amid Pit Dispute
Western Pennsylvania strike by coal miners denying state unemployment due to refusal to work in government seized pits. They indicated they likely would not resume before Monday if the contract dispute is settled within a day or two.
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Pittsburgh
Western
Pennsylvania
Ohio Court Rules Striking Miners Not Entitled to Unemployment Benefits
The Ohio Supreme Court ruled that miners on strike are not eligible for unemployment compensation. The strike lasted from March 31 to April 29, 1941, following the expiration of their contract.
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Columbus
Ohio Supreme Court
Frank Jenkins House and Lot Purchase Notice
James P. Reardon attorney announces the sale of Frank Jenkins house and lot on Dodge Street Priday near the front of the courthouse. Public notice lists sale action and legal representation.
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Dodge Street
Priday
Front Court House
James P. Reardon
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Pdean
S By
Byrd
D-Va
U. S
Urawa
Japan
Moore
Trooper Fant
Bulletin
State Water Control Board
Daily Pacifican
Mes
D-Ill
Supan
Nelson
Frank Jenkins
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