Senator Byrd Warns Socialism Looms in U S Course
In a convention address, Senator Byrd assailed deficit spending and warned it could lead to insolvency and the end of democracy and free enterprise. He compared U S trends with English outcomes, urged retrenchment, and cited projected federal deficits and debt. He spoke again at a hardware manufacturers meeting noting a $210 daily spend and a looming total debt of over 250 billion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Wholesale Druggists Assn
Provn
Byrd
Senate
Congress
England
America
United States
Stephens City Lions Hear Judge Edwards
Judge W. Erle Edwards spoke at Stephens City Lions club dinner at the fire hall. Program chairman James W. Galladay introduced him as he discussed Deeds and Estates to about forty one attendees.
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W. Erle Edwards
Stephens City Lions Club
James W. Galladay
Mr. Edwards
Ring
Prague Seizure of Small Businesses Sparks Nationalization
Prague reports show police roundups seized small shop owners and tenants as communist nationalization expands. Families ousted from apartments and many professionals purged. Government moves take control of farm machinery signaling broader collectivization efforts amid ongoing arrests and scarce information.
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Prague
Czechoslovakia
Stayton Elected DAV Commander
Irvin Stayton of 18 E. Cork St. was elected commander of Winchester DAV Chapter 19 at Friendship Fire Hall. Other officers named were Jerry Hawk, J. H. Yost Jr., and Paul L. Horst. Charter members and eligible veterans with wartime injuries attended, including Stayton who was wounded in Italy in 1944 and later held as a prisoner before liberation.
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Irvin Stayton
E. Cork St
Friendship Fire Company
Winchester
Jerry Hawk
J. H. Yost Jr
Paul L. Horst
Friendship Fire Hall
DAV
George Washington Hotel
Charles B. Ashbury
George C. Coffman
Maurice C. Blosser
Harold W. Covert
Glenn W. Seabright
Thomas G. Scully
W. Marion Bayliss
Marvin Haines
Versus K. Sirbaugh
Albert M. Foreman
Clark S. Loy
James R. Keller
Mr. Stayton
Italy
88Th
Stayton
Patton
Hit and Run Fine for Local Man
Harry Shirley of 1002 S Louden St was fined 100 dollars and costs by Judge John Rice on a hit and run charge. The incident arose October 2 on Mill Ave when Shirley allegedly struck Raymond Boyce of Winchester's parked car and failed to stop.
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Harry Shirley
S. Loudoun St
John Rice
Mill Ave
Shirley
Raymond Boyce
Winchester
Minton Sworn In As Justice of Supreme Court
Sherman Minton was sworn in as an associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court in a White House ceremony on October 12. President Truman praised Minton’s service as a former Democratic senator and New Dealer from Indiana, selecting him from Chicago’s Seventh Circuit where he served since 1941, to fill the seat of the late Justice Rute.
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Washington
Sherman Minton
U.S. Supreme Court
White House
Minton
Indiana
Vinson
Truman
Senate
U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Chicago
Wiley Rute
Man’s Query About New Bell Ends In Funeral Toll
In St Michel des Saints Quebec Conrad Delorme who wondered if the new church bell would toll first for a wedding or funeral heard it ring today for his funeral. The 32 year old man died when his plane crashed late Sunday while guiding a hunting party.
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ST. Michel Des Saints
Quebec
Conrad Delorme
Conrad
Austin scoffs at Soviet plan for world arms census
Lake Success October 12 Russia renewed demand for a full weapons census to include atomic bombs. U S delegate Warren Austin dismissed Malik proposal as meaningless and an attempt to fool the public. He said verification is essential and the plan shows Soviet unwillingness to address atomic issues.
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Lake Success
Russia
United Nations
U. S
Warren Austin
Jakob Malik
U. N. Security Council
Malik
Austin
Soviet Union
Motorist jailed for lack of bond in traffic case
Lemuel M. Rentz of Dade City Florida faces drunk driving charges from an auto accident at Sunnyside 5:45 p m yesterday that destroyed two cars but left occupants uninjured. Rentz could not post a 250 bond and awaits further action as Elmer Bennett of Albin and his wife were treated at Winchester hospital but not admitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemuel M. Rentz
Dade City
Fla
Sunnyside
E. B. Mitchell
Rentz
Elmer Bennett
Albin
Bennett
Winchester Hospital
Handley Campus Library Club Initiation Shows Dressed Characters
Fiction characters swarm the Handley campus as new library club members are initiated by Mrs Roy Wisecarver librarian. Initiates dressed as book characters include Johnny Appleseed Sherlock Holmes Little Sambo Queen Elizabeth and more amid a snake dance with spectators.
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Handley’s
Library Club
Roy Wisecarver
Johnny Appleseed
Sherlock Holmes
Little Sambo Queen Elizabeth
the Little Minister
Robinson Crusoe
Uncle Remus
Minnehaha
Junior Miss
Heidi
Rip van Winkle
Tom Sawyer
Pecos Bill
Lucas predicts Anderson farm bill will pass
Democratic Leader Lucas forecast the Senate would approve the compromise Anderson farm plan today in Washington. He doubted Congress could adjourn by Saturday and said, We are going to pass a farm bill today, It will be the Anderson bill. He did not confirm the President’s position on parity support and noted Truman urged a bill they could sign.
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Washington
Lucas
Senate
Anderson
Congress
Truman
White House
Sherman Minton
Supreme Court
D-Nm
Piedmont Leads In Primary Road Traffic Increase
Richmond October 12 Virginia's primary state highways handled more traffic in 1948 49 than ever before according to a traffic count tabulation from the State highway department. The Culpeper district in northern Piedmont carried 17.36 percent of all primary highway travel. Suffolk district followed with 17.1 percent while Fredericksburg district logged 8.2 percent. Commercial vehicles rose from 20.39 percent in 1939 to 21.77 percent.
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Richmond
Virginia
State Highway Department
Culpeper
Piedmont
Suffolk
Fredericksburg
Road Agency
Canton Under Red Advance Forces Close on City
Nationalist defenses in South China crumbled as communist armies moved rapidly toward Canton. Reports say Red troops entered outlying suburbs northeast of the city, with hard driving columns under General Cheng Keng marching north. The government fled to Chungking and thousands evacuated to Hong Kong.
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Hong Kong
China
Tottering
Canton
Chungking
Cheng Keng
Elks Aim to Boost Blood Donor Drive in Winchester
Winchester Elks report progress on a volunteer blood donor drive with a goal of 200 donors. They aim to fill a 79 pint deficit and provide 120 pints per Red Cross blood mobile visit, urging city and county residents to register as donors at Red Cross headquarters by next Monday.
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Winchester Elks
Red Cross
Revival Services Held at First Brethren Church
Revival services at Berryville Avenue begin nightly at 7 30 p m with a study titled Dead Bilies Tonight's subject focuses on religious themes and aims to attract local worshippers.
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First Brethren Church
Berryville Avenue
Truman stakes on 48 group Air Force amid funding row
President Truman pressed his opposition to a 58 group Air Force during a White House conference with Senate appropriations leaders. Senators report he backs a 48 group plan to save 741 million, while not promising a veto on House funded stockpiling. The clash delays a major military appropriations bill for over a month.
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Washington
Truman
White House
Senate Appropriations Committee
House
Senate
Lucas
Ence
Wherry
Elmer Thomas
D-Okla
Nehru Arrives For State Visit
Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru arrives in Washington for a nearly month long state visit. President Truman greets him and hosts a formal dinner as Nehru plans Mount Vernon and the tomb of the unknown soldier. Officials hope talks with businessmen and politicians will steer India toward a West amid the Cold War.
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Washington
Jawaharlal Nehru
India
United States
Russia
Nehru
Asia
Truman
Mr. Truman
Blairine
Mount Vernon
New York
Congress
U. S
State Delivers Coal to Danville and Charlottesville
The State Emergency Fuel Commission processed orders for one carload of coal each for Danville and Charlottesville from the state's stockpile. Delivery instructions were to be mailed to an undisclosed location in southwest Virginia. The stockpile contains supply for all Virginia in normal weather.
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Richmond
State Emergency Fuel Commission
Danville
Charlottesville
Virginia
Proffers to Sell Apples to PMA Due by Monday
The State Production Marketing Administration begins taking orders for surplus removal apples. Offers may total up to 65 carloads 34,300 bushels through Oct. 29. Growers must submit offers with official inspection certificates issued by the Federal State Apple Inspection Service. PMA will distribute apples free to schools for lunch programs and to other institutional users.
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Visa Bist Bobardaeat
Ieee
State Prouction Marketing Administration
Apple Inspection Service
PMA
USDA
Steel Shortage to Hit Auto Plants Weeks Ahead
DETROIT reports a looming steel shortage will curb auto output in the weeks ahead. Car and truck makers hold sheet metal stockpiles, but smaller component suppliers face tighter supplies and may trigger production cuts. Some manufacturers have begun lowering daily rates to match limited steel availability.
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Detroit
Shone
Packard Arcady
Industeye
Tate
Anetak
Navy Battles Army Plan Over B 36 Strategy Debate
Navy leaders defend a plan that prioritizes sea power over a massive B 36 bomber. Halsey argues heavy bombing alone cannot win, urging command of air, sea, and land in modern war. King and Nimitz back the Navy as Congress weighs strategic priorities.
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Washington
Sally
William F. Halsey
Air Forces
Gray
Halsey
House
Armed Services Committee
Navy
Ernest J. King
Naval Operations
Chester W. Nimitz
Fast _ Massey
Warm Weather End Not Yet in Sight
A summerlike spell persists with Mary Indian summer, a warm sun, and a marked high of 85 reported. Forecasters predict continued balmy weather through the weekend, with temperatures stabilizing slightly tonight. Local retailers note no demand for heavy coats or Arctic wear return. Willow Lawn remains unchanged.
Fall permanents special at DeShhow Beauty Salon
Special prices for fall permanents at DeShow Beauty Salon. Located at 1020 S Kent St and upstairs at W Boscawen St. Phone 4276. Offers may be limited.
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S. Kent St
W. Boscawen St
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