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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1946
Page
12
A call urges every valley resident and business to back a three year Shenandoah Valley Inc fund goal of about 100000 dollars. Leaders stress it is an investment, not a charity, with returns tied to the level of community support and advertising by local chambers and clubs.
The District Army Engineer Office will hold a public hearing on Thursday October 17 at 10 a.m. in the City Council Chamber to hear arguments on whether the Norfolk and Portsmouth Belt Line Railroad bridge over the southern branch of the Elizabeth River obstructs navigation.
Portsmouth voters will decide on November 5 whether to issue bonds totaling 4 300 000 to acquire establish purchase build and construct a pony plant and lightning system for the city.
Rev Laura V Johnson colored one of the first registered ministers in the valley marked nine years as pastor of Emman a Baptist Church of Stephens Jv A celebration and reception followed the service with guests including Rev J S Wann Rev R L Laws Mr and Mrs John Carter Mr and Mrs Walter Evans Mrs Gibbs Bellmyer Pa Mrs Myrtle Banks Washington DC and Mrs D Edwards Baltimore Md plus many friends.
NATURAL BRIDGE VA Oct 3 Demonstrations of wire transmission and reception of pictures will highlight the Oct 9 10 four state AP meeting. Harold Carlson directs wirephoto tests with W C Stouffer presiding. Attendees include Governor Tuck and Washington and Lee officials.
A seven a m hearing before Judge Clyde H Jacob in circuit court here October 25 will address compensation owed to Chesapeake Ferry Corporation for use of its facilities under state control since February.
The Yugoslav government shut down the American embassy library and information service in Belgrade over unauthorized mimeograph use, highlighting a clash between censorship and free culture. The author urges stronger library campaigns in the United States to revive reading, education, and cultural exchange during National Newspaper Week.
Classified notices include weatherstrips and screen installation by E W Armstrong Co at 37 E Piccadilly St Winchester VA with contact 4643. welding services offered by W D Cornwell. several lost items including keys ration book and a cap with medals. rental ad for a four room furnished apartment. additional short notices reference to local classifieds.
The article notes 58 million people employed and 2 million jobseekers in August, the lowest peacetime unemployment rate since industrialization began, while veterans’ unemployment remains about 900,000. It argues housing shortages stay severe despite a late-year program, and production could rise before shortages bite unless a longer work week is adopted.
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