Treasure Guards Guarded Japanese War Loot Over $250 Million
American troops guard uncovered Japanese gold silver and platinum reserves valued at more than 250 million dollars. Allied HQ says prewar looting claims date to 1937 as Premier Shidehara forms a new government and pledges freedom and famine relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Imerial
MacArthur
Kikaro Shidehara
Japan
Navy
Adm
Soyemu Toyoda
Mitsumasa Yonai
Hideki Tojo
Bank of Japan
Bank of Thailand
Siam
Bank of Indo- China
Federal Reserve Bank of China
Bank of Italy
Bank of Chosen
Korea
Allied
Shidehara
Pearl Harbor
Observing Fire Prevention Week in Win
Fire Chief E. W. Argenbright urged Fire Prevention Week rules to cut fires. He cited a city hazard check where 10 notices were issued and all were addressed. He stressed home safety and personal responsibility to prevent fires, noting over 10,000 yearly deaths and $437 million in losses in 1944.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Argenbright
National Fire Preventioneek
Argenpright
Argenbright
Notice to VA S G Members For Friday Night Assembly
Members of Company No. 115 VA S G are summoned for inspection by Col. Goodridge. The meeting moves from Thursday to Friday night October 12 at 7:30 sharp at the Armory. No one will be excused. early dismissal possible with arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VA. S. G
Col. Goodridge
Armory
Laval Condemned to Death for Treason in Paris Trial
Pierre Laval, former Vichy premier, was condemned to death by a 12 member Paris court and 12 Resistance jurors for intelligence with the enemy and endangering France. Laval appeared resigned to the sentence from his dungeon, refusing to attend the defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Pierre Laval
France
Vichy
Palace of Justice
Marshal Petain
Laval
Marseille
Bar Association
Pierre Mongibeaux
National Assembly
Naud
Teitgen
Compton Says Secrets Won’t Delay Atomic BomB Progress
Dr. Arthur H. Compton, Nobel laureate and atomic bomb consultant, asserts that no secrets can meaningfully slow a determined rival. He predicts no nation except England will be ready to use atomic weapons before about 1955 and calls for world government as a likely consequence of atomic power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Arthur H. Compton
Compton
Association of Commerce
England
National Academy of Sciences
Secreary of
Washington University
St. Louis
Metallurrgical Project
Labor Wanted in Ridgewood Pruit Industry
Help wanted at Ridgewood Pruit Industry located 1 mile west of town on Merriman's Lane. Call phone 5938 for applications and details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LABOR
Ridgewood Pruit
Merriman’s Lane
For Sale 1940 Super Buick With OA Ceiling
Public notice item listing a 1940 Buick for sale at 1150 dollars under O P A ceiling. Contact phone 3529 for details and arrangements.
Ambulance Returns to Service at Friendship Fire Co
The Friendship Fire Co ambulance is back in service and seeking patronage from the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Friendship Fire Co
Victory Loan Conference Set in Richmond on October Drive
Virginia city and county officials gather in Richmond for the state wide Victory Loan conference at the Hotel John Marshall. Leaders from banks, agriculture, education and government outline campaigns, payroll savings, and post war funding as the Victory Loan runs Oct 29 to Dec 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Virginia
War Finance Committee For Virginia
John Marshall
Francis P. Gaines
Lexington
George Sloane
Warrenton
Herbert R. Hill
Victory Loan
Dabney S. Lancaster
WRVA
WRNL
Daniel W. Bell
Washington
District Set Up For Democrats in Seventh District
Democratic campaign headquarters in Richmond announces the Seventh District organization for the November election. The list names chairmen, district leaders, and volunteers for towns including Amherst, Augusta, Waynesboro, Bath, Hot Springs, Harrisonburg, Staunton, Winchester, Lexington, Front Royal, and Woodstock with several co chairs and committee members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Seventh
W. Marshall King
Amherst
Walter H. Carter
Joe R. Goodwin
Lucien H. Shrader
Augusta
Waynesboro
I.R. Swartzel
C. G. Quesenberg
Bath
George Torrence
Hot Springs
Clarke
Ralph Dorsey
Berryville
Frederick
Cooler Weather Predicted as Mercury Drops to 43
Temperatures fell to 42 in Winchester last night after light rain. The advance forecast calls for quite cool conditions for October 10 to 14, with occasional rain Thursday and Friday and generally fair conditions elsewhere. District Four and District Five include Virginia and Western areas with rising temperatures followed by a colder end of week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Ngght
Diving Mercury
Winchester Research Laboratory
Virginia
West Virginia
New Tires In Stock At Dunlap Tire Ar
Dunlap Tire Ar at 120 S. Loudoun advertises popular tire sizes in stock. Customers without a certificate are told to obtain one, with a promise to assist in getting the certificate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunlap Tire Ar
Fpubber Corporation
S. Loudoun
Kramer Refutes Evacuation Delays at Belsen Trial
Josef Kramer testifies he repeatedly asked Berlin to evacuate Belsen as 28 000 prisoners arrived April 4 to 13 after Himmler ordered more prisoners. He defends health roll calls as necessary, saying some internees were too sick to stand yet forced to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lueneberg
Josef Kramer
Belsen Concentration Camp
Oswiecim
Belsen
Berlin
Heinrich Himmler
Kramer
Himmler
Bélsen
Thomas Claude Winwood
Hunt For Slayer Made In Capital
In Houston on October 9 police chief Percy said charges may be filed today as the Elnora Collins murder case shows a possible break. A man seen with Collins was sought. her nude burned body was found near Beaumont. A 40 year old man's abandoned car and Collins purse were found near Woodlawn, Louisiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tex
Elnora Collins
Percy
Beaumont
Miss Collins
Woodlawn
Washington
Robert J. Barrett
Cleveland
Texas
O. M. McNealy
McNearly
Little Tavern opens under new management on Front Royal road
The Little Tavern at Front Royal and Millwood road announces new management by Lillie McDonald and resumes operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Front Royal and
Millwood Road
Lillie McDonald
Cider apples wanted at Ridgewood plant Merriman Lane
Cider apples wanted at Ridgewood Fruit Industries Merriman Lane. Phone 5938. Also wanted veteran for driver salesman at 212 Sharp Street with Friday application. Rummage sale by Friendship Circle Church of Christ at American Legion Building Saturday October 13 at 10 AM.
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Ridgewood Fruit Industries
Merriman Lane
Sharp Street
Friendship Circle of
Church of Christ
American Legion
Bingo at Berryville American Legion Building
Bingo event set for October 16 at 8 00 P M in Berryville at the American Legion Building. Players can use the listed numbers 10 5 9 12 1p 3t for entry and play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryville
American Legion
Patterson Urges Commission to Study Atomic Energy
Secretary of War Patterson told Congress that misusing atomic knowledge could threaten the nation and world. He backed Truman’s plan for a nine member presidential commission with authority over atomic energy, no regular pay, and power to hire staff and seize property. Groves supported the push as Senate debates targeted committee jurisdiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Patterson
Congress
Truman
America
House Military Committee
House
Military Committee
May
D-Ky
Senate
Commission
Bevin Reports Deadlock Over Allied Ministers Meeting
Foreign Secretary Ernest Bevin told Commons that Truman Attlee and Stalin failed to break the procedural deadlock after the recent Allied foreign ministers conference. Attlee offered to discuss atomic power with the United States, while Bevin described the dispute over which nations would participate in peace treaties for the Balkans Italy and Finland. The three heads of government again could not reach agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ernest Bevin
Commons
Truman
Attlee
Stalin
Bevin
United States
Balkans
Italy
Finland
Electro firms sued by U S in anti trust export case
The Justice Department filed a civil action against General Electric and Westinghouse Electric for violating antitrust laws in selling electrical equipment for export. The suit in Southern New York federal court names IGE and Westinghouse International, both agents abroad, and Electrical Apparatus Export Association formed around 1931. Also note a classified want ad seeking Bour over 16. Pinzley and Carper cleaners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Justice Department
General Electric Company
Westinghouse Electric Corporation
Federal District Court
Soutern New York
International General Electric Company
IGE
G. E
Westinghouse Electric International Company
Westinghouse
Electrical Apparatus Export Association
I. G. E. and
Westinghouse International
Labor Chief Sees Progress In Settling Coal Disputes
A nation wide food crisis looms as an unauthorized dockers strike spreads to London and four smaller ports. About 2,000 workers at major London docks join 32,000 in strikes delaying 250 ships with perishables risking shortages across the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Greater London
Preston
South Shields
Middlesbrough
Garston
Byrnes Wins Senate Backing for Treaty Course
Secretary of State Byrnes has unofficial support from the Senate Foreign Relations Committee after a three hour session. The panel showed strong approval in Byrnes first major test of guiding American foreign policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Byrnes
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
British Open to Discuss Atomic Power with U S
Prime Minister Attlee told the Commons Britain will be happy to discuss the future of atomic power with the United States. President Truman said the U S will not share the atomic bomb secret with other Allies. Attlee noted close contact with the U S and Canada and Britain’s ongoing studies via a new advisory committee. The U S spent 2 billion dollars on bomb development. Britain and Canada costs are not published.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Attlee
Commons
United States
Truman
Great Britain
Canada
Britain
No Indication Of Adjusting Strike At Docks
Government presses for settlement of the coal strike affecting 177000 workers across 685 mines as Pratt 19 day dispute draws focus to labor actions. Labor Chief Schwellenbach reports progress with John L. Lewis while mine shutdowns hit steel mills and regional production. Dock workers’ 35000 to 60000 walkout continues with pier delays and export embargo. Hollywood studio violence leaves 78 injured as nonstriking workers cross picket lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schwellenbach
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Indiana
Pittsburgh
U. S. Steel Company
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Kentucky
Tennessee
Ohio
Lewis
UMWA
New York
AFL International Longshoremen's Association
Hollywood Movie Lots
Warner Brothers
Burbank
Calif
APL
Armistice Day Plans by Winchester Legion Post
The Robert Y. Conrad Post No. 21 American Legion in Winchester outlines a Victory Celebration for Armistice Day observances on Monday November 12. Events include a morning parade memorial service in a church an afternoon football game and barbecue and a dance that night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Robert Y. Conrad Post
American Legion
R. L. Jones, Jr
Americanism Committee
Jones
President Truman Mentions Atom Know-How Sharing
President Truman at a press conference in Tennessee said no nation asked for atomic know-how but outlined steps to curb its use. He designated James Byrnes to start talks with Britain and Canada, denied failure of the London foreign ministers meeting, and urged better Russo American understanding amid translation issues.
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Tiptonville
Tenn
Truman
Reelfoot Lake Hunting and Fishing Preserve
Russia
James F. Byrnes
Great Britain
Canada
London
United States
China
Rusia
France
T. O. Morris
Charles G. Ross
Expect Heavy Frost Tonight Signals Damage to Gardens
The Richmond weather bureau warns of a heavy frost tonight after several light frosts. After a high of 54 degrees at noon, temperatures will drop, threatening late gardens as residents brace for cold conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond Weather Bureau
Welcome Home Veterans Return to Civil Life
The Star greets Frederick Clarke counties and Winchester veterans returning after discharge. Names listed include Robert S. Baker, Joseph P. Harry, Boyd M. Hicks. The Star will publish updates as more discharged servicemen are identified and supplied by the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick and
Clarke Counties
Winchester
Star
Robert S. Baker Joseph P. Harry Boyd M. Hicks
House for Rent in Winchester with 3 Bedrooms
A rental notice seeks a house in Winchester by December 1st. It offers 3 bedrooms and 2 baths and directs inquiries to F. S. A. care Star starting immediately. Classified style with minimal details.
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Winchester
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U. S
William Frye
Bour
Pinzley and Carper
Senate Group
By Jack Bell
Associated Press
Legion
A. Baker
Ralph Grubbs
Marshall K. Hutchinson
Post
P.G Ireland
Eugene F. Dearing
State Department
Robert Y. Conrad
C. F. Schenck
P. G. Ireland
R. L.jones, Jr
Ralph G. Hengeveld
T. W
Ernest B. Vaccaro
Tne Star
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