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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1947

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Imperialist War Fears Stoked By Soviet Leaders

Moscow radio quotes Marshal Bulganin calling for a prepared stance as Russia marks the Bolshevik anniversary with parades. He links war talk to imperialists while praising the Soviet Union and Stalin. Molotov follows with claims the atomic secret is out and Western aggression is planned.

London Russia Moscow Red Square Soviet Union United States Great Britain Moscow Radio Nikolai Bulganin Stalin Germany Japan Taop Nikolai Lenin Red Army E Sefer Union Bulganin V. M. Molotov Britain Molotov

Reid Georgia Jurist Falls From Candler Building

Detec tive W. M. Holland said former Georgia Supreme Court chief justice Charles S. Reid plunged to his death from the twelfth floor of Atlanta's Candler Building. Reid had resigned in 1943 to join the army and returned last year from service in Germany where he led the war trials commission and served as chief of the property control branch.

Atlanta W. M. Holland Charles S. Reid Georgia Supreme Court Candler Reid Nuernberg Office of Military Government Germany

Pvt. Trenary Reburied Near Boyhood Home

The remains of Pvt. George Conley Trenary were laid to final rest at Mount Hebron cemetery near his birth house after services at Grace Lutheran church. Members of the American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars and National Guard attended with family and Handley classmates bearing the casket. A flag, folded by M. B. Clowe Jr. and Robert Manuel, was presented to his mother Mrs. Ethel Trenary, as a firing squad salute and taps marked the burial.

Pvt George Conley Trenary Mount Hebron American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars National Guard Grace Lutheran Church Handley Trenary Jesus William E. Eisenberg Belgium M. B. Clowe, Jr Robert Manuel Ethel Trenary Sgt. White Army Recruiting Service Pvt. Trenary

Telephone Official Explains Rate Rise Request to SCC

Arthur W. Harrison general commercial manager for the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co. of Virginia tells the State Corporation Commission that the proposed rate increase distributes new revenue fairly across existing structures. He testifies as the hearing adjourns until November 20 and the SCC requests additional exhibits.

Richmond Arthur W. Harrison Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co Virginia State Corporation Commission Harrison Blake T. Newton

Police Kill Veteran After Threat Claim In Rochester

An unarmed World War 2 veteran Roland T. Price about 25 a Greensboro, North Carolina native, was shot eight times by a Rochester police squad after authorities say he threatened to draw a gun over a four dollar shortfall. No weapon was found on him.

Rochester N. Y Roland T. Price Greensboro N. C

Truman Greets Russian People on Soviet Anniversary

President Truman sent sincere greetings to the Soviet people on their national holiday. The message to Nikolai Shvernik, president of the Presidium, omitted government officials and conveyed friendly wishes from the people of the United States.

Washington Truman Nikolai Shvernik Presidium Union of Soviet Socialist Republics Soviet Union United States

Poultry Industry Proposes Steps to Ease Thursday Ban

industry leaders propose reducing flocks by about 136 million by Jan 1 and cutting commercial hatchings one third until Jan 31 to leave 400 million birds on farms and boost grain exports while seeking partial lift of the Thursday ban on eating turkeys chickens and ducks.

Washington Luckman Cabinet Food Committee Anderson Marshall Commerce Harriman Charles Luckman Salvation Army Los Angeles Poultrymen’s Association White House Truman Army Walter Reed Hospital Maryland

Police to Rope Off Streets for Parade

Chief J Thomas Boyd announced streets Lou doun Street from Piccadilly to Cork will be roped off starting 11 a m tomorrow and closed to traffic until after the Boy Scout parade. No traffic movement will be permitted on any parade route during the parade period.

J. Thomas Boyd Loudoun St Piccadilly Cork

Winchester Girl Scouts Financed by Community Chest

The Winchester Girl Scout council operates as a Red Feather service of the Community Chest with 329 participating girls aged 7 to 18 across 18 troops. Ninety volunteers lead weekly meetings plus 14 other adults serve on various committees coordinating camp finances organization programs and training. A national trained trainer Mrs Robert Biggens leads a troop and conducts leader training while an executive director coordinates all activities.

Winchester National

Judges Named for Scout Parade in Winchester Tonight

H Nelson Clark James A Payne and J Curtis Fray named as judges for a two day Boy Scout Circus parade opening at 8 p m tonight at the Winchester armory. About 300 scouts expected with a 700 spectator turnout for tonight’s opening dedicated by James E Palmer Jr special assistant to the U S Attorney General. The parade forms at 1 p m on S Cameron St and moves off at 1 30 behind the Handley band with divisions from Shawnee Potomac and Two Rivers.

H. Nelson Clark Martsinburg United States S. Cameron St George Washington Hotel Shawnee Potomac Two Rivers Cub Pack Winchester Berryville Boyce Middletown

Pair Faces Murder Charge In Oklahoma City Badger Game

A young couple charged with murdering Clifford Pence in a hotel room after a robbery plan went wrong. Mrs Carol Campbell and Marvin Campbell said Pence was to be robbed during a poker game. she struck him and fired when he reacted.

Oklahoma City Clifford Pence Denver Carol Joy Campbell Pence Marvin Campbell

Christmas Savings Club and Armistice Dance Promotions

Santa checks from the 1947 and 1948 Christmas Savings Club drives urged membership joining at Farmers & Merchants National Bank. Armistice Dance hosted by American Legion with Al Shirley's Orchestra on November 11, tickets available at local stores. Also notes on a Colonial Kitchen special and a church rummage sale on Saturday.

Santa Farmers & Merchants National Bank Federal Deposit Ins. Corp AL Shirley American Legion Winchester Nerrs Co Clowe’s Jewelry Store The Legion Home Colonial Kitchen Rummage Sale Reformed Church Cameron Cork

Good Football Day Predicted for Valley Weekend

The region experienced its first frost this season with a 37 degree morning. Forecasters expect rain, wind, and a low around 33 by Saturday night, while tomorrow's football games may face wind but little or no rain.

Winchester

Special Agency Proposed to Run Europe Aid

Washington reports a plan tentatively approved by the House foreign economic committee to place administration of foreign aid under a special agency. The 19 member group headed by Rep. Herter would name members by the President with Senate confirmation and consider financing next June as Europe’s economy is reviewed. Capper expects approval as part of the Marshall plan effort after a European inspection tour and cabinet discussions on funding Europe without harming the US economy.

Washington Special House Foreign Economic Committee State Department Rep. Herter R-Mass Senat Europe House Capper Kansas Foreign Relations Committee Congress Marshall Senate United States Secretar Comerce Harriman Aday Truman

Stassen Declares He Will Not Seek VP Nomination

New York November 7 1947 Harold E Stassen said he is running for first place and would not accept the Republican vice presidential nomination in 1948. He asserted his bid for the top position in the party.

New York Harold E. Stassen

Byrd thanks voters from 25th district post election

The note from Harry F. Byrd Jr. thanks voters for support after Tuesday's election and pledges to serve the public welfare to the best of his ability. Also includes various local ads and notices such as for sale items and a fire company meeting.

George H Levi Dies Former Clarke Sheriff at 67

George Howard Levi 67, twice sheriff of Clarke County, died at his Berryville home at 9:35 p.m. He was born August 10, 1880, educated at Clay Hill Academy and VPI, and later farmed in Clarke County. He served as sheriff from 1906 to 1915 and then as Berryville postmaster, appointed 1919. He held civic roles in World War I War Savings drives, was treasurer of the War Chest, a Home Guard officer, and a Clarke County Democrat. He belonged to the Baptist church and Masonic lodge.

George Howard Levi Clarke County Berryville G. W. Levi Sarah Horton Levi Clay Hill Academy VPI Woodrow Wilson Treasury War Chest Home Guard Levi Democratic Committee Baptist Church Masonic Lodge

Infants of Morphine Addict Mothers Warned in Chicago

A Chicago physician reports infants born to morphine addicted mothers exhibit withdrawal symptoms similar to addicts whose supply is cut. Without proper treatment these newborns risk convulsions in the first week. Dr. Perlstein notes past researchers wrongly believed morphine passes into milk.

Chicago Perlstein

Three County Deer Checking Stations Named for 3 Deer Season

Eight stations across the county will report and tag deer and bear under state law. Warden Earl L. Cather announced sites including Star Tannery Four Corners Service and E B Orndorff Store, Mt Falls Elsworth Dodson, Nails Service on Route 50, Cross Junction Butler's Service, Gore Service, Gainesboro Store, and M M Adams at Bosca wen and Amherst in Winchester. Deer are plentiful and hunters may take bucks with at least two prongs. bear bag limits apply. Small game season opens Saturday November 15 for turkeys quail rabbits and pheasants. Sundays are closed to wildlife hunting.

Earl L. Cather Four Corners Orndorff Star Tannery Elsworth Dodson Mt. Falls Nails Butler’s Cross Junction Gore Gainesboro M. M. ‘Adams Boscawen and Amherst Sts Winchester Cather Frederick Shenandoah Warren

Diamonds Sought in Beckley Slaying Mystery

Police investigate the slaying of Beckley businessman E Ray Bailey and his neighbor Mrs Nellie Mae Rand at a remote embankment. Three rings worn by Rand are missing as investigators link shots found in Bailey car to the double murder.

Beckley W. Va Anthony Scalise Kenneth K. Rand Nellie Mae Rand E. Ray Bailey Cassersby Helf Black Knight Country Club Mrs. Rand Bailey H. C. Fullmer Fullmer

Britain and United States mull provisional German parliament

Whitehall sources say Britain and the United States tentatively plan a provisional Parliament for Western Germany if a Big Four peace treaty stalls. The accord follows talks in London and Washington involving Lord Inverchapel and Sir William Strang with cautions on future East West German status.

London Whitehall Britain United States Germany Coaleane Council of Foreign Ministers Lord Inverchapel Washington William Strang Strang Washingtle West Germany Ee Tveve Foreign Office V. M. Molotov

GOP Abandons Tax Plans for Special Session

The Republican leaders signal postponing tax relief to January. Knutson notes a $4 billion tax cut would take effect Jan 1 1948 if enacted, with taxes first on the January agenda. Martin favors delaying action due to foreign aid and other legislation in the current session. Halleck says tax relief remains a goal but not a rush for the special session.

Washington Congress Knutson R-Minnd House, Ways and Means Martin R-Mass Rep. Halleck Sloday Ind House

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South End Boyhood SCC Official Community Chest Scout Paw Paw Charles Town Harpers Ferry Martinsburg Inwood-Bunker Hill Marlowe Strasburg-Woodstock Woodstock Mt. Jackson Front Royal Luray Loudoun Braddock Boscawen Handley Bowl Stassen Harry F. Byrd, Jr H. M. Lance A. City Spic & Span Petti Margaret L. Hodgson F. W. Armstrong & Co E. Piccadilly St Oldsmobile Ross St E. S. Strosnider Sss Berryville Ave Bath Virginia Real Estate Co Rouss Fire CO Charlie Rouss Fire Co B. F. Arthur, Jr U. S Prankfurt George H. Levi Clarke France GOP Bill Sarah Zane Fire CO
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