Ship bids taken for five round the world passenger ships
Washington reports bids from four firms range around 16 to 17 million dollars per vessel for five 500 foot passenger cargo ships. Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Co. appears low bidder for three ships. American President Lines will operate the ships with construction-differential subsidies to offset higher U S costs. The Maritime Commission aims to rebuild a strong American merchant fleet with emphasis on passenger ships to South America the Mediterranean and Pacific routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U. S
American President Lines
San Francisco
Maritime Commission
United States
Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Co
South America
Mediterranean
De Gaulle Urges Defeat of Communists at Paris Rally
Gen Charles De Gaulle told a crowd of about 150 000 at Vincennes race track that the United States acts as a counterweight to Soviet world ambitions. He warned that two thirds of Europe is under Soviet influence and described France as a threatened country. He urged voters to back non Communist candidates in municipal elections in two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Paris
Charles DeGalle
United State
Soviet Union
de Gaulle
Vincennes
Europe
Virginia Governor Warns of Tax Revenues Strain
The governor notes 1945-46 general fund revenues at 52.37 million, about seven million below the prior year. He warns revenue growth may stall or fall, urging plans for new or higher taxes or broader sources if Virginia expands recurring appropriations. He favors building a cushion to weather future hard times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
General Fund
Classified Ads Pioneer area seeking workers and items
A dense classified page lists multiple job openings including cooks, waitresses, housekeepers, salesmen, and general help. It also advertises various items for sale from cars and furniture to land, buildings, and services, with contact details and locations across Winchester, VA and nearby towns.
For Rent Listings Summary
Classified rental notices for Front Royal Virginia detail rooms and board options. Locations include Front Royal and Airport roads near City bus routes. Listings reference Mrs. Joe Huffman and Sunshine Inn 112 N Royal Ave with two to three unfurnished rooms for a man and wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
1620
Valley Avenue
Sunshine Inn
N. Royal Avenue
Front Royal
Virginia
Dick Price
Berryville
Airport
Joe Huffman
Royal Ave
State Men to Probe Apple Packing Blaze
Investigation into the fire that destroyed the Winchester Storage Co apple packing shed on N Kent St will be led with help from the State fire marshal's office. Firemen answered multiple alarms over the weekend with a flare up in a refrigerator car and a car fire on N Loudoun Street. The car owner was unknown and the wiring sustained damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford
Twin Maples
W. Va
F. A. Shryock Co
Winchester
Ford
W Armstrong
Cameron
Modecraft
BE. C. Brumback Associate Strout Realty Agency, Inc
Middletown
N. Loudoun St
Winchester Storage Co
N. Kent St
Taylor Barr
Browning Elected Education Assn Vice President
Edwin E Will of Timberville was reelected president of the District Virginia Education Assn at its Harrisonburg annual meeting Miss Mary Lou McCutcheon Harrisonburg was reelected secretary treasurer E P Browning Winchester was elected to a two year term as vice president last year An invitation was accepted to hold the next meeting in Staten Island The first tackling dummy for football practice was devised by Amos Alonzo Stagg at Yale University in 1899.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin E. Will
Timberville
Virginia Education Assn
Harrisonburg
Mary Lou McCutcheon
E. P. Browning
Winchester
Stalin
Amos Alonzo Staggat
Yale University
Frozen Food Stocks Huge As War Ends
In the December report the nation held about 800 million pounds of frozen fruit and vegetables, reflecting double pre war consumption while stockpiles remained vast. The figures indicate a wartime surplus still awaiting use amid postwar demand shifts.
Luckman proposes three grain saving segments
Luckman outlines a program to save U.S. grain with three segments. Livestock and poultry raisers are urged to feed less grain and use efficient feeds. Industrial users especially distillers and brewers are asked to cut consumption with a 60 day emergency shutdown. The baking industry will expand production and distribution of bread.
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Luckman
Citizens Committee
Moscow
Tommy D. Lockhart at 109 N Loudoun St
Local contact Tommy D. Lockhart listed with address 109 North Loudoun Street and phone number 7470. No further context or details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy D. Lockhart
Loudoun St
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CBS
Northern
Winchester Evening Star
Star
Ramblers Inn
Thomasville
Rt. 1
Crystal Cafe
Bayliss and Patterson
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Natonally
George Washington Hotel
Morgan
Plains Area
Ashley Paddock
the Plains
New Singer Sewing Center
Shenandoah Brick and Tile Corporation
Pine Motor Co
D.C
Electrolux Corporation
Fairfax Street
Alexandria
Miller & Anderson
Julia Beavers
E Pairfax Lane
Ee Cernee
Virginia Real Estate
N. Kent
Route 11
E. Earl Shades Garage
Valley Ave
International
George Washington
Fairmont Avenue
Gray Ave
Harwood
W.B
Keystone
Altoona
Penna
Wissinger Bros. Co
Sth Avenue
T. L. Anderson
R. D
Fairfax
E. Cork
Perry's Quarry
Middleburg
Elmer Orndorff
East Gerrard St
Berryvile
John H. Enders Fire Co
Andrew Riley
MERIT
William St
Dept
Newark
N. J
E. W. Armstrong Co
East Piccadilly St
George Wash
To & P.M
Mr. Morgan
Black Top Roads Co
Washington, D. C
D. H. Tyler
Belchic
Cushman Scooter Sales CO
Cushman
Joter
Scooter
Molden Electric CO
Browning
Education Assn
Abchhe
Dionne Quints
RTE
Loudoun Street
Rey
Tisfi
The
2Henandoah Motor CO
Ey High Sch
Bran
Gee, Pops Ain't
Sweir
Southe
Goutheny
Weniss
peeShiek
Ortee i. Locarrs
Sime
Commercial Small Loan & Finance CO
Commercial
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