Southern California and Colorado Hit by Heavy Snow and Rain
Gale force winds lashed coastal Southern California and parts of Colorado as a deep storm drenched the region. In Los Angeles area rainfall neared flood levels while San Pedro reported 52 mph winds. A Red Cross evacuation moved 62 children from a North Long Beach trailer camp. Dozens of trees were toppled and power and communications were disrupted. The storm center, 250 miles west of San Diego, was to intensify then ease tomorrow. Flood threats linger with rain totals up to 1.27 inches in six hours and at least one direct death amid numerous injuries from slippery streets.
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Los. Angeles
California
Salt Lake
Los Angeles
Los Angeles-long Beach
North Long Beach
Red Cross
San Pedro
Los Angeles Harbor
Weather Bureau
San Diego
Army Vehicles And Red Cross Aid Snowbound
Army vehicles and Red Cross relief efforts aided southeastern Colorado after a severe blizzard. Dozers and planes cleared 10 to 18 foot drifts, rescuing families and feeding tens of thousands of cattle and antelope. Red Cross set up headquarters in Colorado Springs as inventories and fuel reached isolated districts.
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Denver
Colo
Red Cross
Colorado
Weather Bureau
Colorado Springs
Edison
William Hunt
Lowry Field
Lincoln County
United
Pueblo
Te Pueblo Ordance
Boorie
Dhu Wright
Kawal
Karval
John F. Jones
Dick Haynes
la Junta
Lamar
Soil Conservation
Crowley County
Ordway
Frost Danger Warned for Next Few Nights
The Weather Bureau warns of possible frost over the next couple of nights. Gardeners and farmers are advised to protect tender plants and cover exposed vegetation as temperatures dip.
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Weather Bureau
Atolls Chart Stepping Stones to Tokyo in Pacific Tour
AP reporter Robert M. Farrington describes Western Pacific islands from San Francisco to Tokyo as crucial stepping stones. The U S Navy aims to hold and fortify these possessions though international law lingers over trusteeship and security zones as the United Nations weighs future control.
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Associated Press
Robert M. Farrington
Pacific
Tokyo
Navy
Interior
Harold L. Ickes
Guam
Washington
San
U. S. Navy
United States
United Na
Western Pacific
Marshalls
Marianas
Palaus
Carolines
Okinawa
Saipan
Pearl Harbor
U. S
Admiral Byrd Comments On His Polar Assignment
Admiral Richard E. Byrd discussed the U S Navy polar training expedition in Antarctica. He said the mission aims to train naval units and test modern war equipment while denying territorial claims, and noted uranium would be studied among minerals. He acknowledged British and Soviet Antarctic activity and stressed no claim by the United States.
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Admiral Byrd
Washington
United States
Russia
South Polar
Richard E. Byrd
Byrd
Antarctica
Navy
Theross Sea
New Zealand
Forrest Sherman
Full Blooded Indian Missionary Speaker At Baptist Church
The Rev. Ben Bushyhead, a full-blooded American Indian and cousin of the late Will Rogers, will speak at First Baptist Church as part of Mission Emphasis Week. He preaches in English or Cherokee to the Cherokee Reservation Indians near Asheville, N C. The public is invited to attend.
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Ben Bushyhead
First Baptist Church
Mr. Bushyhead
Wil. Rogers
Asheville
N. C
Winchester Children’s Home Society Cited In Fund Drive
The Winchester-Frederick County Community Chest highlights the Children’s Home Society as a key unit in the drive. Since 1900 the society has cared for 100 local children. last year three in care, one discharged, two more served, and one child currently in care. The need for services has risen statewide with more adoption placements and parental requests.
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Winchester Community Chest
Children’s Home Society
Virginia
Winchester
Winchester - Frederick County
Chest Drive
Children’s Home Society of Virginia
Winchester-Frederick County
Franco Denies Spain Threat to World Peace
Madrid reports Generalissimo Francisco Franco says United Nations isolation of Spain would raise war risk. He argues actions of violence and injustice lead to conflict and that a diplomatic break would disunite nations and damage UN prestige. He cites domestic jurisdiction limits and UN Charter in response to calls for Spain.
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Madrid
Francisco Franco
United Nations
Spain
U. N
Assembly
U.N. General Assembly
New York
Poland
Franco
Trygve Lie
U. N. Security Council
Governor Tuck Addresses First Farmers Session in Virginia
Governor Tuck praised farmers as the last bulwark of democracy and urged unity to tackle postwar problems at the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation convention opening in Richmond. He commended Highway Commissioner James A. Anderson for road upkeep and expressed hope for higher teacher salaries. President G. F. Holsinger noted a one third rise in farm production postwar and tied gains to rapid adoption of better methods and long hours. Mechanization will reduce need for hired labor, signaling more farm families leaving farms in coming years.
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Richmond
Tuck
Virginia
Virginia Farm Bureau Federation
James A. Anderson
G. F. Holsinger
Helsinger
Pittsylvania Co. Wet And Dry Vote Seen Very Close
Chatham Virginia reports a tight outcome from a county referend um on beer wine and liquor sales. Unofficial tallies show 1999 for beer and wine 1966 against with wets leading by 33 votes. Hard liquor support 1795 for and 1707 against though ten precincts reported no results. A ballot validity question arises over yes versus we marking. A separate notice announces a moved insurance office and an antique auction in Winchester.
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Chatham
Pittsylvania County
Brewster Urges Fast Senate Probe of Occupation Costs
Senator Brewster of Maine called for an immediate War Investigating Committee inquiry into U S occupation of Germany and Austria. He cited three main issues: high costs, alleged black market operations, and sensational sex stories involving officers and troops. A subcommittee may visit Europe before the new Congress convenes.
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Senate
Germany
Austria
Brewster
R-Me
War Investigating Committee
Congress
War Department
United States
Maine
Kilgore
D-Wva
Mead
D-Ny
Boiler Explosions Wreck Michigan School Killing One
A boiler blast at a consolidated school in Baroda Michigan killed 13 year old Walter Ruppel and injured about 16 others as the basement boiler exploded during a noon period. The two story brick building lost its west wall and a classroom roof collapsed trapping students.
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Baroda
Mich
Western Michigan
Walter Ruppel
St Joseph
Eldon Nitz
Bombs Hit Homes In AFL Strike Area In Hollywood
Homes in a two night strike area were damaged by homemade grenades as violence rose in the AFL jurisdictional strike. No injuries were reported though windows and plaster were damaged. Paul Byrd, 34, a Columbia special effects man, slept nearby as his wife and mother in law moved to safety.
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Hollywood
Paul Byrd
Columbia Studio
Margaret
Walsh
Frost Slightly Bites Virginia With Cooler Spots
The report notes a light frost in parts of Virginia with Winchester seeing temps not below 22 while Gordonsville records 22 Roanoke 30 and Richmond 36. The forecast calls for sunny cool conditions with light winds and a warmer Thursday afternoon. Last night marked the season’s lowest minimum so far.
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Virginia
Winchester
U.S. Weather Bureau
Gordonsville
Roanoke
Richmond
Chesapeake Bay Area
Instructions To Jury In Bayliss Case
Special to The Star reports that Bayliss, charged with criminal assaulting his 14 year old daughter, was to have a 12 man jury for deliberation late this afternoon. Final arguments were expected after Trooper Glascock and Christine Tracey. The defense called eight witnesses including Jane Curry Tracey Charles Tracey Jimmie Harris Herbert Hess William Chamblin William Fenton Graham Dougherty Sr. and Lydia.
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Commonwealth
Glascock
Christine Tracey
Jane Curry Tracey
Charles Tracey
Jimmie Harris
Herbert Hess
William Chamblin
William Fenton
Graham Dougherty, Sr
Lydia Tracey
Boiler explosion injures five at Petersburg night club
An explosion in a boiler at a Petersburg Hopewell Highway night club within the city limits injured five people mainly Camp Lee personnel and their wives. The blast ripped away a wall and wrecked the boiler room, with damage yet to be estimated but expected to be substantial.
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Petersburg
Petersburg Hopewell
Camp Lee
Camp Lee Regional Hospital
Petersburg Hospital
The
Higher Prices To Aid Truman Balance Pudget
The article discusses expected inflation after OPA price controls end. It forecasts general prices may rise up to about 5 percent before stabilizing, with varied expert opinions. It notes historical increases since VJ Day and the wartime spike, and considers housing and service costs in the inflation outlook.
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Truman
Washington
OPA
Junior Red Cross Enrollment Drive Opens In Winchester
The Junior Red Cross enrollment campaign starts in Winchester and Frederick County with school teachers leading efforts. It aims to end on November 15 and highlights the world’s largest youth organization with about 20 million members. The drive covers all schools and seeks broad participation.
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Red Cross
Winchester
Frederick County
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