Jewish Problems Simmering in Palestine Dispute
Washington reports Britain’s Attlee backs a high American proposal to admit 100000 European Jews to Palestine immediately. Byrnes says the U S will not decide without Arab-Jewish consultations. A Saudi letter to Roosevelt warns Zionism could spark Arab violence. Ibn Saud’s wartime stance shifts. Nazem Al-Koudsi releases the document.
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Washington
Attlee
Palestine
Byrnes
United States
Preston Roosevelt
Tbn Saud
Saudi Arabia
Ibn Saud
Mr. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
U. S
Suez Canal
Yalta
Nazem Al-Koudsi
Dr Walter Myers Appeals Police Court Ruling
Dr Walter D Myers of 17 W Boscawen Street appeals a Police Court verdict finding him guilty of illegal whiskey possession under Section 50 of the ABC Law. Judge John Rice sentenced him to 60 days in jail and fined $100 plus costs. no date set for the appeal hearing.
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Walter D. Myers
W. Boscawen Street
John Rice
Vanderberry Addresses and Church Mission Leaders Listed
A roster shows names linked to towns including Elkton Front Royal Shenandoah and Winchester. It lists church leadership roles such as Chaplain United States Army and district directors of Evangelism Temperance and Missionary Secretary with several named individuals.
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Market Street
L. F. Havermale
Montague Avenue
John Teter
Woodstock
Calendar By the Associated Press Meats Sugar Shoes stamps
The AP reports stamp schedules for meats and sugar with red stamps A1 to E1 valid through Oct 31 and other ranges through Jan 31. Shoes stamps 1 to 4 remain valid indefinitely while the OPA states no plans to cancel any program.
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Associated Press
OPA
Baltimore and Chicago Market Quotations Report
Baltimore and Chicago stock market notes dated October 19 show cattle, calves, hogs, sheep with steady to slightly higher prices. Cattle at Baltimore mostly 9.00 to 13.00 for cows and fat heifers, calves 5.50 to 16.50, hogs around 14.65 to 15.40, sheep lambs 11.00 to 16.00, Chicago brief hogs 14.85 ceiling and cattle steady with vealers firm at 15.00.
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Baltimore
Chicago
USDA
Halsey Resting At Old Hamplace
Admiral William F. Halsey rests with family in Greenville after arriving at New Castle air base from Los Angeles. He brings souvenir lap flags for three grandchildren and the saddle Texas admirers gave him to ride Hirohito's horse. He plans Navy Day address in Indianapolis and a three week tour before retirement.
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Wilmington
Del
William F. Halsey
Third Fleet
Greenville
Texas
Hirohito
Tokyo
Navy
New Castle Army Air Base
Los Angeles
Halsey
Indianapolis
USO Camp Shows Aid Overseas Soldiers and Hospital Patients
Lt Scully describes USO Camp Shows as vital for troops abroad and hospitalized veterans. With improved facilities and local support from Winchester and Frederick County, performances now reach overseas barracks and service hospital wards bringing familiar entertainment and morale-boosting entertainment.
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USO
Winchester
Frederick County
Rhythm Kings Add To Personnel
Rhythm Kings manager Ken Windle announces Danny Martin the Personality Kid joins the group. Martin rose in four years with the Army Special Service Forces and has worked with Jack Benny Betty Hutton Abbott and Costello Gypsy Rose Lee and Gertrude Nissen in Follow the Boys on Broadway. He appears with the band Saturday October 20 for two floor shows at Sky Line Terrace Front Royal. Jimmy Doman also drums with the Rhythm Kings after a U S Navy discharge.
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Ken Windle
The
Rhythm Kings
Danny Martin
Kid
Martin
Army Special Service Forces
Jack Benny
Betty Hutton
Abbott and Costallo
Gypsy Rose Lee
Gertrude Neissen
Follow the
Jimmy Doman
U. S. Navy
Sky Line Terrace
Front Royal
Social Security refund if leaving covered employment
There is no provision for a refund of Social Security contributions when a person leaves covered employment. If he later returns to covered work, the prior contributions remain credited to his account.
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Social Security Fund
Sgt. C. E. Shenk Declared Dead by War Department
The War Department officially declares Staff Sergeant Charles William Shenk dead as of September 21, 1944 after being missing in action since September 20. He died from wounds in a German prison camp hospital following capture at Metz in September 1944. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Shenk of Berryville, were notified. Mrs. Shenk also received the Purple Heart posthumously.
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Charles EB. Shenk
Berryville
War Department
Charles William Shenk
Sgt. Shenk
U.S
Metz
Germany
States
Mrs. Shenk
Set. Shenk
Congress Debates Atomic Energy Bill and Labor Curbs
Congress considers a Truman backed atomic energy bill with strong secrecy rules and expanded power for an atomic energy commission. Scientists criticise the bill while supporting tweaks to protect private research. A Senate committee on atomic energy proposals may form soon. Rep Voorhis urges full time commissioners with salaries.
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Congress
Atomic Energy Commission
Commission
J. R. Openheimer
Senate
Jery Voorhis
Calif
The
Labor conflicts and strikes ripple across industries nationwide
President discusses labor policies as Longshoremen strike in New York harbor ends after eighteen days amid a bitter leadership clash between insurgents and union president Joseph P. Ryan. Anti strike actions move in Washington with hearings on repeal of the Smith Connally act and potential new legislation. AFL and CIO actions include Hollywood film workers demands, bakery strikes in Spokane and Coeur d Alene, and CIO plant walkouts in the Carolinas and Texas.
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AFL
New York
Joseph P. Ryan
Ryan
Washington
House Military Committee
Arends
Rep. Robertson
D-Va
Hollywood
Screen Actors Guild
Spokane
Wash
Coeur D'Alene
Ida
CIO Textile
CIO
North
South Carolina
Texas
CIO United Steel
Chicago
Colored Seal Sale Auxiliary Is Organized
The Ne gro Auxiliary of the Winchester Tuberculosis Association met at Mt. Carmel Baptist church on October 17 to organize under a Constitution and By Laws. Officers for the coming year include Rev. A. T. Gaskins president Emma P Robinson 1st vice president Effie McKinney 2nd vice president Marcia Taper secretary and Hattie Gibson treasurer. Emma P Robinson remains Seal Sale chair and Dr John Poulson medical advisor. The board of directors adds Louise Davis Elizabeth Washington Dr Poulson James F Robinson Estelle Mitchell and Sue Tokus. Guests E W Argenbright and Mary Farmer attended. Dr Poulson urged X ray screening of healthy individuals and called for contributions to the Christmas Seal Sale opening November 19 to support tuberculosis work.
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The
Winchester Tuberculosis Association
Mt. Carmel Baptist Church
A. T. Gaskins
Emma Parks Robinson
Effie McKinney
Marcia Taper
Hattie Gibson
Emma P. Robinson
Seal Sale
John Poulson
Louise Davis
Elizabeth Washington
Poulson
James F. Robinson
Estelle Mitchell
Sue Tokus
E. W. Argenbright
Mary Farmer
Tuberculosis Association
Walton League Meeting Set for October 26 at George Washington Hotel
Winchester Chapter of the Izaak Walton League schedules a Friday October 26 gathering at 8 p m in the George Washington Hotel. A short business session precedes motion pictures of interest to members. All members are urged to attend.
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Winchester
Izaak Walton League
George Washington Hotel
Last Rites Held For D. Frank Carper
Funeral services for D. Frank Carper were held at his home on Berryville Avenue with Rev. W. O. Talbert officiating. Interment followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery. Survived by widow Beatrice E. Jenkins, three daughters, two grandchildren, and several siblings.
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Berryville Avenue
D. Frank Carper
W. O. Talbert
Mount Hebron Cemetery
C. O. Dearmont
Walter Denny
S. S. Thomas
Irvin Carper
Grover Lewis
Max Lyon
Beatrice E. Jenkins
William L. Strasnider, Strasbur
Charles Lind
Mildred Carper
Winchester
Services Yesterday For Mrs. Crawford
Funeral services for Mrs. Frank B. Crawford, who died at her home on North Washington Street Tuesday morning, were held yesterday at 11 from Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Dr. Ronald S. Wilson and Dr. J. A. McMurray presided, with burial in Mt. Hebron Cemetery in the Crawford family lot. Pallbearers included Fred E. Boyd, James J. Crawford, John B. Earle Sr., W. W. Glass, Richard F. Hatcher, John Wade Jones, John B. Scully Jr., and R. Bruce Slonaker.
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Frank B. Crawford
North Washington Street
Loudoun Street
Butter Prices Head for Change as Subsidy Ends
Washington reports butter may rise five to eight cents per pound in November as a government subsidy is withdrawn. The end of wartime price supports could lift retail ceilings while a large army release of butter and continued meat rationing shape November’s rationing. Subscriptions to subsidies on sugar and dairy products are expected to fade by July.
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Washington
OPA
Anderson
Circus Arrives for One Day Stand at Fairgrounds
Billy Rose press director of Dailey Bros. Circus visited the newspaper office to promote a one day show at the Fairgrounds on Wednesday. The railroad circus, wintering in Texas, has played in 38 states this season and heads next to Woodstock after Martinsburg.
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Billy Rose
Dailey Bros. Circus
Fairgrounds
Dailey Bros
Martinsburg
Woodstock
Rose
Texas
Police Court dispositions listed by judge in Gainesboro area
The Police Court under Judge John Rice presiding disposed of cases including Lohr Wood Foreman of Gainesboro for reckless driving with $10 and costs, and Benjamin Newton Frye of Summers Point, W Va, for drunkenness with $5 and costs.
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John Rice
Lohr Wood Foreman
Gainesboro
Benjamin Newton Frye
Summi Point
W. Va
Rites Saturday for Julia Nickens
Funeral services for Julia Nickens will be held Saturday at 3 PM at Enders Funeral Home Berryville with the Rev. Alfred Easley officiating. Interment follows at Milton Valley Cemetery. Survived by daughter Cornelia Thomas, step-child Ora Harris and brothers Marshall and Lawrence Phillips.
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Enders Funeral Home
Berryville
Julia Nickens
Alfred Easley
Milton Valley
Cornelia Thomas
Ora Harris
Marshall
Lawrence Phillips
Army ship delays anger U.S. veterans in Philippines
In Manila the Daily Pacifican prints letters from U.S. Army enlistees accusing authorities of stalling homeward shipments. Veterans complain cargo ships sail empty while troops wait, and top-priority men and re enlistment plans shape who gets rides home.
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Manila
Pacifican
Col
C. H. Davidson
Port of
Philippines
Local Sports Highlight Appears In Evening Star
The Evening Star prints a local sports feature, showcasing standout performances, team news, and upcoming games. Readers gain insights into area athletes, coaches, and standings with brief game recaps and schedule notes.
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Evening Star
Angry Strikers March To Tower Defy Wage Talks
London crowds of thousands marched to the Tower amid stalled wage talks as food stocks dwindle. Dockers in Birkenhead vote to return to work. Belfast and Greenock ballotwalkouts rise with 38,750 idle as unions and employers fail to reach a settlement.
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London
London Dock
Trafefic
Tower of London
British Press Association
Birkenhead
Liverpool
Belfast
Northern Ireland
Greennock
Scotland
George Isaacs
Oe Commons
Transport and General Workers’ Union
Answers to the Daily Quiz Listed by Page Four Correct Responses
The page lists quiz answers: 1 Pittsburgh 2 Yes 3 Small cap or hood 4 The Attorney General 5 5:50 a m September 23 6 Maury Maverick 7 Montreal Canada 8 To guide oxen Yes 10 James A Garfield.
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Pittsburgh
Yes
Maury Maverick
Montreal
Canada
James A, Garfield
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Vanderberry
Elkton
P. Kern Butsler
Gresham Gainesboro
B. W. Johnson
Harrisonburg
K. K
Haddaway
Keezletown
McGaheysville
C. Cc. Bush
Lineen
C. H. Palmer
Supply
Loudoun
H. H. Johnson
Luray
W. R. Reed
W. A. Lyons
Middletown
R. B. Moore
Mount Crawford
C. H. Ely
Mount Jackson
J. L. Early, Jr
Mount Solon
W. G. Bangle
New Market
Tongue
North Frederick
E. S. Ellmore
Page Stanley
D. M. Spence
Shenandoah
R. M. White
Stephens City
E. C. Day
Strasburg
J. C. Murphy
Toms Brook
Chappies
Old Hamplace
Scully
Abel
Johns -Manville
Manviille
John W. Rosenberger & Co
S. Braddock St
Dial
Sgt
C. E. Shenk
Army
Walton League
Crawford
Circus
Purine
Cheng
Purina Chek
Checkerboard Feed Store
N. Cameron St
Heatio A
Rites
Bro
Handley Board of Trustees
Clifford D. Grim
Charles F. Coffman
Wm. E. Cooper
Boyd H. Hamman
Charles H. Harper
J. Sloan Kuykendall
W. Nelson Page
John I. Sloat
George G. Snarr
Id Fairgrounds
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