Plumbing Firms Indicted Over Tie-In Sales
The government filed anti trust suits against 10 plumbing manufacturers charging tie in sales of brass fittings as a prerequisite to buying bathtubs sinks and other bathroom equipment. Attorney General Tom Clark said action stems from a broader probe into the high cost of housing with Philadelphia tied to eastern Pennsylvania expansion. Officials cited Sherman act violations and nationwide plumbing supply practices.
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Tom Clark
W. Wallace Kirkpatrick
Clark
U. S
Ivania
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Kirkpatrick
Mrs. Virginia Unger 67 Dies in Winchester
Mrs. Virginia Almira Unger of Gainesboro aged 67 died at 7 35 p m yesterday in Winchester. She was born in Morgan County West Virginia to Isaac and Eliza Bohrer. Survived by husband Benson W Unger and numerous children including Marie Chenoweth John Pase A J Massiall Irvin Unger John Thompson Benson Unger Jr Don Harger George Scott and Jack Bishop. Also sister Mrs Ernest Ambrose. She belonged to the Oakland Methodist Church. Services 2 p m Sunday Omps funeral home Rev Edward Kyle officiating. Burial Chestnut Grove Cemetery near Gainesboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Almira Unger
Benson W. Unger
Gainesboro
Winchester
Morgan County
W Va
Isaac and
Eliza Hoyle Bohrer
Marie Chenoweth
John Pase
A. J. Massiall
Thomas
W. Va
Irvin Unger
John Thompson
Cross Junction
Benson Unger Jr
Morgantown
Don Harger
Akron
George Scott
North Kenton
Jack Bishop
Puerto Rico
Ernest Ambrose
Frederick
Unger
Methodist Church
Oakland
Omps
Edward Kyle
Chestnut Grove Cemetery
Combined British American Air Lift Formed in Berlin
In Wiesbaden on October 15 the U S and British air lifts merged under Maj. Gen. William H. Tunner to form the combined air lift task force. British air commodore J W F Merer named deputy commander as 34,000 U S oil firms operate nationwide.
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Wiesbaden
Germany
U. S
William H. Tunner
Berlin
U. S. Air Force
Tunner
J. W. F. Merer
Britain accuses Soviet slave labor system at UN
In Paris on October 15 Britain’s Mayhew and Christopher Aydew charged Russia with a vast slave labor network. They described millions kept as workers like domestic animals as a warning to the world. Pavlov defended Soviet policy as delegates argued over human rights and colonial oppression.
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Paris
Britain
Russia
Christopher Aydew
United Nations Social Committee
Mayhew
British Foreign Office
Soviet Union
Alexei Pavlov
Pavlov
Charles Mailk
Lebanon
Malik
Franklin D. Roosevelt
U.S
Secrecy Policy Questioned by AEC Leader at Ohio State Anniversary
Atomic Energy Commissioner W. W. Waymack warned against creeping government secrecy while defending loyalty checks for atomic workers. Speaking at Ohio State University's 75th anniversary celebration, he urged balance between secrecy and progress for national security and cited dangers from overreliance on secrecy and fear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Atomic Energy
W. W. Waymack
Waymack
Ohio State University
Answers to Daily Quiz from Screenplay Page
Correct responses include Daphne du Maurier, David Lloyd George, The Air Force, Pilgrim's Progress, Sweden, and the Caucasus Soviet Russia. The quiz asks about the second place winner, a portrait painter, and notes a defeated fight outcome.
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Screanahne
Daphne du Maurier
David Lloyd George
the Air Force
Pilgrim's Progress
Sweden
The
Caucasus
Soviet Russia
Mrs Taft Unlikely To Attend GOP Meet Tomorrow
The Young Republican Federation and the Virginia Council of Republican Women plan meetings in Winchester before a speech by Sen. Robert Taft at the Armory tomorrow night. Mrs Taft is unlikely to attend. events proceed with a 1:30 p.m. meeting at York Inn and a 4:30 p.m. executive committee gathering, followed by a 5:30 p.m. banquet at the George Washington Hotel.
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Young Republican Federation
Virginia Counciil
Winchester
Sen
Robert Taft
Armory
Mrs. Taft
York Inn
P. L. Hockman
Women's Republican Club
Frederick County
Arlene Jones
Region Four
W. H. Logan
Stephen D. Timberlake
Staunton
Robert H. Woods
Pearisburg
Charles L. Hough
Roanoke
Elizabeth D. Carson
Norfolk
Philippines Told To Prepare for Possible Emergency
President Quirino warned Manila to prepare for a possible emergency amid critical world developments. He told cabinet members and the council of state that the nation should have understanding and unity and officials are studying measures to be adopted if needed, including food and fuel production and civilian protection.
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Manila
Elpidio Quirino
Philippines
Council of State
Quirino
Hitler Estate Confiscated by Bavarian Court
A denazification court in Munich ordered confiscation of Adolf Hitler and Eva Braun’s personal fortunes. Hitler’s assets include an Munich apartment, Berchtesgaden retreat, and about 5 billion reichsmarks owed by a Nazi publisher for Mein Kampf sales. Eva Braun’s four room Munich house to Bavarian state. Braun deemed not a Nazi party member but Hitler’s concubine.
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Munich
Germany
Adolf Hitler
Eva Braun
Hitler
Berchtesgaden
Bavaria
Oil industry marks vast network of U S marketers and jobbers
More than 15 000 companies operate as marketers and jobbers in the U S oil industry adapting to fluctuations in supply demand and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Mediator sees chance for peace in Holy Land
Paris dispatch reports Dr. Ralph Bunche telling the United Nations the time is ripe for a settlement in Palestine. He cites nine core issues including permanent peace, Jerusalem’s status, and Palestinian rights, and notes past mediators failed to unite Arab and Jewish sides.
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Paris
Palestine
United Nations
Holy Land
U. N
Ralph Bunche
Bunche
Israel
United Nations Assembly
Jerusalem
Folke Bernadotte
Virginia Medical School Puts Isotope to Work
In Richmond on October 15, the Medical College of Virginia announced a radioactive phosphorus isotope will assist blood transfusion studies. Part of a 250000 dollar project, researchers say the isotope helps determine blood needed during surgery and track changes after transfusion by measuring phosphorus in red blood cells with a counter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Medical College of Virginia
Counties Continued From Page One Tax Sources Increase
The report notes counties raising their own tax sources with an increase of 79 cents per capita over the prior year while the Commonwealth boosted per capita payments by 2.48 dollars. Bennett's report included this detail.
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Commonwealth
Bennett
Winchester Area Estates and Household Goods Auctions
Oct 16 1 pm A T Shu mate 703 Berryville Ave Winchester furniture and household goods. Oct 20 10 am Logan R Fay 142 miles northeast of Winchester turn east at York Inn farming equipment and kitchen furniture. Oct 23 10 am Melvin Manuel estate 7 mi from Winchester near Relief on Middle Road household goods. Nov 3 J H Funkhouser Estate Waverly farm Double Tollgate Clarke County live stock and farm machinery. Nov 17 J H Funkhouser Estate Highland Farm Double Tollgate Clarke County livestock and farm machinery.
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A. T. Shumate
Berryville Ave
Winchester
Logan R. Fay
York Inn
Melvin Manuel
Relief
Middle Road
J. H. Funkhouser
Waverly Farm
Double Tollgate
Clarke County
Highland Farm
Surprising County Spending Figures From 1946-47 Report
The counties saw crime prevention and detention costs rise to 1 251 000 in 1946 47 from 389 000 in 1937 38. Fire protection expenditures reached 491 000, nearly five times the level a decade earlier. Public welfare climbed to 4 862 000, more than triple 1937 38 and far above 1932 33. Operating expenses totalled 12 646 000, more than doubling since 1937 38.
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United States
Berryville Lumber Co., Inc
Berryville
Ff Sue
Sauerkraut
Arbogast & Bastian
Callentown, PA
B. W. Unger
Frederick County Court House
G. G. Baker
Winchester, Va
Coleman Dunn
Snider and Jolliffe
John W. Rosenberger & CO
Braddock ST
AEC
Heatwolk Motor CO
N. Braddock
Taft
Pennypacker
W. Boscawen ST
Milwaukee
High
Ford Ferguson
John Deere A & B
International H & M
Case Vac
Allis-Chalmers B & C
Willys- Overland
Jeep
Danuser
Virginia Medical School
Kern’s
Glaize & Bro
C. 1. Brumback&Sons
N. Cameron St
the Food ,Center
Chapman Motor CO
Schwinn
B. F. Goodrich
S. Loudoun St
Cammer Tire CO
U.S. No
Florida
N. Loudoun
Duncan Bros
Millwood Ave
Wendy Poydey
Kelly Tires
Capon Springs
Terry Thompson
Washington, C
BARR
Liane Ee
New State College
Portland Cement Association
State Planters Bank
Chrysler
Airtemp
Mervel
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