Soviet Output Of Goods Passes Prewar Level
Moscow reports 1948 industrial production up 26 percent from 1940 peak and grain crop reaching 1940 level with above prewar yields. Nine month industrial output also 14 percent above 1940 and July September 1948 goals exceeded by seven to six percent.
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Moscow
Central Statistical Administration
Russia
Statistical Administration
Statistical Bureau
Ussr
V. M. Molotov
Reserve unit aims for full strength by Jan 1
Capt. Vincent Noonan commands the 9th battery of the 80th airborne division with 20 active members who meet monthly. They plan to be at full strength with 3 officers and 19 enlisted reserves and ready for service 90 days after call. Meetings are set for Handley library and Nov 8 with a reenlistment instructor from Richmond.
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80Th Airborne Division
Vincent Noonan
Winchester
Warrenton
Senator Martin Urges Democrats To Back Dewey in Virginia
Senator Edward Martin urged Virginians to support Governor Dewey over Democratic division and debt concerns. He praised Senator Harry Byrd and called for less federal government, more state action, and an end to centralized bureaucracy. Martin backed Robert H. Woods for U S Senate and urged GOP drive in Virginia.
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Martin
Dewey
Petersburg
Edward Martin
Pennsylvania
Virginia
U. S
Harry F. Byrd
America
Byrd
Washington
Poin
Robert H. Woods
U. S. Senate
GOP
Wood
Congress
Berliners to Get More Food Starting November First
Western Powers told blockaded Germans in Western Berlin that from November 1 the average daily food ration will rise to 2000 calories, a gain of about 270 calories. The statement said the increase supports residents' will not submit to the Soviet blockade. Current rations in the three western sectors average 1730 calories daily. An American in the United States uses about 3000 calories daily.
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Berlin
Marketers and Jobbers Dominate U S Oil Market
The article notes that more than 15,000 companies operate as marketers and jobbers within the U S oil industry, highlighting extensive commercial activity and a broad network of middlemen supporting production and distribution.
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U. S
Market Quotations on a Quiet Saturday in New York
Trading was almost at a standstill on a typical Saturday. Vanadium Corp. swung widely, gaining over 2 points at one span. Front runners included General Motors, Goodrich, Caterpillar Tractor, Schenley, Anaconda, Eastman Kodak, International Paper, and Standard Oil of New Jersey. Nickel Plate slipped more than a point amid smaller declines by U S Steel, Republic Steel, ar, J, IL Case, National Distillers, Union Carbide, Northern Pacific, and Texas Co.
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New York
Vanadium Corp
General Motors
Goodrich
Caterpillar Tractor
Schenley
Anaconda
Eastman Kodak
International Paper
Standard Oil
U. S. Steel
Republic Steel
IL Case
Chicago grains open higher on bond strength
Chicago prices open mostly higher as some commission buying enters the market on the bond strength. Wheat futures gain with Dec at 2.27 and Jul at 2.03 1 2 3 8. Corn advances with Dec 1.40 1 4 3 8 and May 1.42 3 4 7 8. Oats move up Dec 74 3 8 and May 73 17 8. Soybeans at Nov 2.43 1 2. Lard notes Oct at 18.85.
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Chicago
Jly
Israel, Egypt clash. UN pushes Palestine truce
Fighting intensified in southern Palestine as Jews and Egyptians attacked with land and air forces. The UN in Paris weighs peace options while Israel braces for possible full war as convoys and bases echo the latest clashes. Casualties reported heavy. Cairo and Tel Aviv assess next 12 hours.
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Tel Aviv
Israel
Palestine
Holy Land
United Nations
Paris
Negev
U. N. Palestine
U. N
Jerusalem
David Ben Gurion
Army
Women of the Air Force designation and origins
The military group called WAF stands for Women of the Air Force. The term Wafs is common. The Roman Senate was established in the 8th century BC with Romulus selecting 100 senators. Julius Caesar later expanded it to 900, then his successor reduced the number to 600.
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WAF
Air Force
Romulus
Julius Caesar
Livestock Prices In Baltimore and Chicago Markets
Baltimore traders report mixed cattle declines and gains with steers up to 50 cents, hogs higher by 1.50 to 2.00, and sheep weaker. Chicago sales show slaughter cows and bulls advancing, feeders higher, and hogs lifting by about 1.00 to 1.25 with top steers near 41.50 for prime lots.
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Baltimore
Chicago
Colorado
Apples Shipping Point Market News in Winchester Area Gains
Federal State Market News Service reports steady demand for apples at Winchester Martinsburg shipping points. Bushel baskets and Yorks rise to 2.25 to 2.40 per bushel. Delicious 2.35. Wrapped bushel boxes list Red Romes 138s plus, Red Yorks 125s plus, Golden Delicious 163s plus several at 3.10.
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Winchester- Martinsburg
Fifth Column Charge Sparks U S Debate Over Europe
Katz-Suchy warned of a American fifth column and said radio broadcasts foment unrest in Europe. He urged the United States to stop Project X and questioned expenditures in Italy and intelligence activities on the Czechoslovakia border in Germany.
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U. S
Europe
Katz-Suchy
Italy
Germany
Czechoslovakia
Vet Bonus Measures On Many Nov. Ballots
World War II veterans bonuses face voter decisions in 12 states on November 2. If approved, the total cost could reach about 1 billion dollars, on top of 1.529 billion already voted by nine states and benefits paid by Alaska and Hawaii.
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Washington
Connecticut
Illinois
Massachusetts
Michigan
New Hampshire
New York
Ohio
Rhode Island
Vermont
Alaska
Hawaii
North Dakota
Pennsylvania
Louisiana
California
Ees
Indiana
Iowa
Minnesota
Whitehead Attacks Thurmond and Wright at UVa
Robert Whitehead, head of State Straight Democratic ticket forces, told a University of Virginia audience in Cabell Hall that Thurmond and Wright violated political morality by attending the Democratic National Convention as delegates. He said they should have stayed home if they would not accept the consequences of participation.
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Charlottesville
Robert Whitehead
Thurmond
Wright
Whitehead
University of Virginia
Cabell Hall
Castleman of Gaylord Dies at 74
Charles Randolph Castleman 74 longtime area farmer died at his home near Gaylord after being stricken Sunday night. Born April 5 1874 in Clarke County he was a son of Mann Randolph Castleman and Maria Ashton Milton. He never married and is survived by two sisters Ada and May Castleman. Funeral services set for 4 p m Monday at Grace Ep Church with Rev Henry G Lane officiating. Interment in Green Hill cemetery.
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Charles Randolph Castleman
Farmer
Gaylord
Clarke County
Mann Randolph Castleman
Maria Ashton Milton
Fauquier
Castleman
Ada
May Castleman
Grace Ep
Henry G. Lane
Green Hill Cemetery
Meaning of Spanish pieces of eight
The term pieces of eight refers to the old Spanish dollar known as the eight real coin. It carried the figure 8 and was worth eight reales.
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