GM Strike Fails To End, Truman Seeks Settlement Talks
Hopes for a quick end to the CIO UAW strike affecting about 200000 workers in more than 170 GM plants dim as GM rejects arbitration and withdraws a 10 percent raise. Labor Secretary Schwellenbach, with President Truman's approval, plans Washington conferences next week to press for settlement.
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CIO
General Motors
Truman
United Auto Workers
Detroit
Schwellenbach
Washington
R. J. Thomas
Edgar L. Warren
Federal Conciliation Service
Walter P. Reuther
Uaw-Cio
John W. Gibson
H. W. Anderson
Anderson
County Board Of Agriculture To Meet Nov 28
The Frederick County Board of Agriculture will hold its annual meeting at the County Court House in Winchester on Wednesday night November 28 at 7 30 oclock. Officers will be elected and special committees appointed for 1946. Reports of 1945 activity will be presented. Readings on farm markets and postwar planning will be offered by several agency representatives and new business topics include a Winchester farm market plan and community planning meetings.
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Frederick
Winchester
Croswell Henderson
Soil Conservation District
W. R. Legge
Madeline B. Myers
Sea Home
Julian A. Everly
Treas
Shenandoah Production Credit Association
Picketing Incident Ends With Man Hung On Fence
In Chicago on November 24 a man danced at a fence to taunt Joseph Kveton who became trapped by a belt caught on the picket. Police freed him. at a hospital he recalled fearing he would freeze while Bartell watched.
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Chicago
Joseph Bartell
Joseph Kveton
Kveton
Bartell
De Gaulle Seeks New National Army Restructuring
In Paris on November 24 President De Gaulle asked the constituent assembly for a complete reorganization of France's armed forces. He argued for a thorough shake up to adopt new ideas and methods suited to the atomic era. Observers note possible emulation of elite forces and emphasize his aim to establish foundations for national defense under a single national defense ministry.
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Paris
de Gaulle
Constituent Assembly
France
de Gualle
OPA Intensifies Crackdown After Red-Point Rationing Ends
Washington November 24 OPA launches intensified drive to curb price violations as red-point foods including meat butter and fats exit rationing Investigators reassigned to enforce ceilings on pork butter margarine lard shortening salad oils and cooking fats Chief George Moncharsh says pricing will be challenging post rationing Secretary Anderson notes a new rationing program would be impractical and OPA is not prepared to undertake one
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Washington
OPA
George Moncharsh
Anderson
Valley Inn Stephens City Opens with Rates and Food
Valley Inn in Stephens City announces now open for business with attractive daily and weekly room rates and excellent food around the clock. Phone contact listed as 106.
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Valley Inn
Stephens City
Dr. R F P Cline Resumes Practice on North Braddock
Dr. R F P Cline announces he has resumed his medical and surgical practice in his former Winchester office on North Braddock Street. Dated November 23, 1921.
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R. F P. Cline
North Braddock St
Winchester
MacArthur Permits Japanese Import Plan Amid Reforms
General MacArthur authorized Japan to import food cotton petroleum and salt to revive foreign trade. The total import mix and sources await shipping and payment capacity. Japan seeks 3 million tons of food 180000 tons of cotton and 1130000 tons of coal. Kazunobu Kanekogi surrendered at Sugamo Prison as reforms and Diet policy talks loom. The imperial household minister ended the lord keeper of the privy seal era. Occupation costs are estimated at 10 billion yen annually with doubts on Japan meeting them.
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Tokyo
MacArthur
Japan
Headquarters
Sankuro Ogasawara
Kazunobu Kanekogi
Sugamo
Kanokogi
Long
Black Dragon Secret Society
General MacArthur
Kijuro Shidehara
Nippon
Edwin M. Pauley
Truman
Alled Reparations Commission
Kiwanis Re elect Bell Secretary
The Winchester Kiwanis Club re elected Andrew Bell secretary treasurer for the 25th term since first taking the post in October 1922. Directors Ben Arthur Sam Brooks Garland Quarles Charley Bass Laurens Jones Ellis Harbaugh E C Yost attended with John Warner and W R Strader. Judge Burr P Harrison spoke on War Memorial Building plans and land options. A $10 Tuberculosis Bond was bought and $50 given to Sacred Heart Athletic Club for Boys. Guests included William Rooker Jr Ralph Pifer and Robert Webb Front Royal.
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Winchester Kiwanis Club
Andrew Bell
Mr. Bell
Ben Arthur
Sam Brooks
Garland Quarles
Charley Bass
Laurens Jones
Ellis Harbaugh
E. C. Yost
John Warner
W. R Strader
Burr P. Harrison
Kiwanis Club
Sacred Heart Athletic Club
William Rooker, Jr
Joe Prickett
Ralph Pifer
Robert Webb
Front Royal
County AAA Office Closed On Monday
The County AAA Office on the second floor of the County Court House will be closed all day on Monday November 26 so staff and County Committeemen may attend a District Meeting on the 1946 Agricultural Conservation Program in Front Royal Virginia. FOR SALE 1941 2 ton Dodge truck 178 inch wheelbase in A-1 condition. Act quickly. George Washington Garage.
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County Aaa
County Court House
Front Royal
George Washington
German War Criminals To Testify In Own Defense
Defense counsel announced that a majority of the twenty defendants would testify on their own behalf and that witnesses from Britain and the United States would be sought. The plan was outlined at a press conference after prosecutors presented documentary evidence including Hitler’s order for extermination of Poles.
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Mernberg
International Military Tribunal
Britain
United States
Hitler
Wilhelm Keitel
High Command
Winston Churchill
Harold Alexander
Churchill
Giles Romilly
London Daily Express
Narvik
Alexander
Davis Plane Crash Death Attributed To Negligence
An Associated Press report from Honolulu blames ground and air crews for failing to ensure enough gasoline on a Consolidated Liberator transport that crashed off Hawaii on November 3. The accident sank 450 miles northeast of Oahu, killing 18 of 26 aboard. Maj. Gen. William O. Ryan authorized release of the committee findings.
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Hawaiian
Ande F. B. Davis
B. i
All City
Associated Press
Honolulu
William O. Ryan
Pacific Division
Air Transport Command
Honolulu Star-Bulletin
Oahu
United States
Martinsville Shooting Tells of Interrogation Case
In Aiken Summit near Martinsville Virginia a Negro man tentatively identified as James Bowman was shot and killed after resisting interrogation by Henry County Deputy Sheriff O B Wells and snatching a revolver. Floyd Vincent an alcohol tax agent fired three fatal shots hitting Bowman near the heart. Dr William Wilson and two residents were jailed for intoxication.
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Martinsville
James Bowman
Aiken Summit
Henry County
Pittsylvania
J. D. Davis
Bowman
Floyd Vincent
Alcohol Tax Unit
O. B. Wells
Davis
Danville
Wells
Bowman's Heart
Dr. Wilson
Wilson
Pittsylvania County
Eisenhower Improves After Severe Cold at Ashford Hospital
Gen Dwight D Eisenhower under treatment at Ashford General Hospital White Sulphur Springs West Virginia reported by Brig Gen Clyde Beck to have had an excellent night and a very satisfactory condition The new chief of staff entered the hospital yesterday
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White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Army
Ashford General Hospital
Clyde Beck
Ashford
Eisenhower
Winchester Apple Blossom Festival Directors To Meet
Winchester officials announce a 11 30 Tuesday meeting of the Shennandoah Apple Blossom Festival Inc directors at the George Washington Hotel to elect officers and decide on reviving the festival. J Pinckney Arthur is expected to preside, with T Russell Cather as former president. revival interest follows wartime suspension and public sentiment favors resumption next spring.
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Apple Blossom Festival
Winchester
Sherrandoah Apple Blossom Festival, Inc
Tom Baldrdge
George Washington Hotel
Baldridge
J. Pinckney Arthurice
T. Russell Cather
Shenandoah Valley
Star
Fellowship Club To Operate Here Again This Year
The Fellowship Club of Winchester and Frederick County plans its Christmas program again this year. Members pool food clothing and cash to aid all needy families with no direct appeals to individuals. Major events include a Fellowship Show at Capitol Theatre on December 15 and a Bundles Drive to collect clean clothing and non perishable foods.
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Fellowship Club of
Winchester
Frederick County
Council Chamber
Fellowship Club
Capitol Theatre
Capitol
Board of ‘Trade
American Legion
Memorial Service Tomorrow for Lewis R Foltz
A memorial service for Lewis R Foltz AMM 3 C drowned near Manila while serving in the Navy will be held at 2 30 tomorrow afternoon at the First Brethren Church on Berryville Avenue. Rev Paul E Dick will preside. The deceased served four years in the Navy and was awaiting return home when the accident occurred. Family and friends are invited.
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Lewis R. Foltz
Manila
First Brethren Church
Berryville Avenue
Paul E. Dick
Moseley's Shoe Rebuilders Ad at 31 W Boscawen St
An orthopedic-focused notice invites customers to discuss foot problems with Mr Gurley at Moseley's Shoe Rebuilders located at 31 West Boscawen Street. Phone number 4914 is listed for contact.
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Gurley
Moseley's Shoe Rebuilders
W. Boscawen St
Class Initiation for Eagles Held Sunday in Aerie Room
The Eagles announce a class initiation on Sunday November 25 at 3 PM in the Aerie Room. It is the last class for the first half of the fiscal year and all new candidates must attend. Refreshments will be served in the social rooms after the initiation.
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Aerie
Puppies for Sale and Help Wanted Local Ads
Pedigreed Cocker Spaniels for sale one male and one female from Charles L. Crabill at 304 W Queen St Strasburg VA. Also wanted mechanic and service man for Geo Washington Garage. Pine quality boudoir advertised by Geo W Kurtz.
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Geo. Washington Garage
Boudoir Ee Geo. W. Kurtz
Roosevelt Urged to Act By Churchill
In Los Angeles on November 24, George D. Schiffer faced a court complaint from Mrs. Mary Slatkin over missing flyers near a billboard where he lived. He claimed he took four of her chickens to help a friend in need, saying it might earn him a break. Judge Cecil D. Holland sentenced him to sixty days.
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Los Angeles
George D. Schiffer
Mary Slatkin
Cecil D. Holland
Engines Killed In Train Crash Near Atlanta
A head on collision between a troop train and a freight train occurred 37 miles northwest of Atlanta near Hanlin injuring several and killing at least two. police report four bodies were removed. names include Engin Pipe of Birmingham and engineers J B Weaver and Pope with fireman R M Keith. Ambulances from Rockmart Cedartown Austell Powder Springs and nearby towns aided the scene. The troop train headed toward Atlanta and the freight toward Birmingham.
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Atlanta
Here
Rockhart
Hoke Durham
Hanlin
Dallas
Seaboard Airline Airways
Birmingham
Seaboard
Norfolk
Miingham
Ala
R. M. Keith
Atlan
J. B. Weaver
J. A. Cooper
Birmingam
Pope
Keith
Rockmart
Cedartown
Austell
Powder Springs
Atomic Research In Japan Ends
Tokyo reports Japan is removed from atomic research as American troops begin destroying five cyclotrons including a 200 ton U.S. made unit. Cyclotrons ordered by General MacArthur to curb Japan’s war potential will be dismantled and dumped into the sea. Two of the cyclotrons weigh twenty tons each.
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Tokyo
Japan
Atomic Research
United States
MacArthur
Furnace Boiler Explodes At Home
A furnace boiler exploded at the residence of Mrs. J. W. Newcome on 25 E Germain street causing considerable damage. Police officer Wisecarver found the boiler ripped open and steam pipes broken, flooding the basement. Water was shut off and repairs began this afternoon.
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J. W. Newcome
E. Germain Street
Special Notice Coat Return After Thanksgiving Dance
Persons who accidentally took coats at the J B T Thanksgiving dance are asked to return them. Please call Eg Molden at 4169.
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Eg Molden
Messages From Churchill Urged Roosevelt Warning Before Pearl Harbor
Congressional investigators read a November 30 1941 cable from Winston Churchill urging Roosevelt to consider a strong public or secret warning to Japan to deter aggression. The note, signed Winant, argued such a move might prevent further Japanese action and potential war.
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Washington
Winston Churchill
Roosevelt
Pearl Harbor
Senate House Committee
Japan
Congress
Winant
Gerhard Essel
James G. Winant
Great Britain
Churchill
Admiralty
Hirohito
Indo China
South Pacific
Pacific
Gessell
Welles
Ferguson
R-Mich
Welcome Home Veterans Return to Civil Life in Frederick Area
The Star welcomes veterans from Frederick and Clarke counties and Winchester as they receive discharges and resume civilian life. Names include Roy C. Hackman Roy E. Carper Petry L Maudk Charles R. Armel Roy F. Arnold Garland L. Patton Paul W. Racy Edward D. Murphy Merlyn A. Farmer. The list will be updated daily with new discharge names.
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Frederick and
Clarke Counties
Winchester
Star
Roy C. Hackman
Roy E. Carper Petry L. Maudk
Charles R. Armel Roy F. Arnold Garland L. Patton
Paul W. Racy
Edward D. Murphy Merlyn A. Farmer
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A Rae
The
County Board of Agriculture
Kiwanis
Bell
Gen. Eisenhower
J. W. Arthur
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