First Shipload of DPs on Way to U S
Bremerhaven dispatch reports the U S Army transport General Black carrying 213 displaced persons from 11 nations sails to New York. They are the first admitted under a congressional act backing about 205000 of an estimated 800000 remaining in Europe over two years. Most come from territories under Russian influence and arrive around November 2.
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Bremerhaven
Germany
U. S. Army
Black
New York
U.S
Congress
Europe
Russia
Wynkoop Widows Administratrix Named in Clarke County
Virginia E. Wynkoop has qualified as administratrix of the late Harry N. Wynkoop estate with a 55000 bond. Appraisers named include R. M. Ware H. W. Hayslett W. D. Burter J. M. H. Clagett and Lewis F. Stolle. Heirs at law listed: Teresa W. Mock Reedsville Penna Dorothy W. Emmart and Patricia J. Wynkoop Berryville.
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Virginia E. Wynkoop
Clarke County
Harry N. Wynkoop
R. M. Ware
H. W. Hayslett
W. D. Burter
J. M. H. Clagett
Lewis F. Stolle
Teresa W. Mock
Reedsville
Penna
Dorothy W. Emmart
Patricia J. Wynkoop
Berryville
Louisiana Governor James H. Davis wrote many songs
J. R. A. Governor James Houston Davis of Louisiana is noted as a prolific songwriter with about 300 tunes. His work includes You Are My Sunshine It Makes No Difference Now Nobody's Darling and When It's Roundup Time in Heaven, reflecting his dual role as public official and composer.
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James Houston Davis
Louisiana
Split-off Parties Kill Truman Chances
A Crossley poll analyzes how States Rights and Progressive split votes harming Harry S. Truman. Adding split-off votes could push Truman to 266 electoral votes, with southern states showing mixed support and potential elector defections.
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Truman
Eeen M. Crossley
Tor
Crossley
Pea
States Rights
Progressive
California
Massachusetts
Dewey
Thurmond
Wallace
Mississippi
South Carolina
Alabama
Georgia
Tors
Louisiana
Arkansas
Florida
Kentucky
North Carolina
Oklahoma
Tennessee
Texas
Virginia
Brill Rites Set for World War I Vet William E Brill
Funeral services for William E Brill will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow at his residence 201 E Boscawen with Rev. Paul E Dick officiating. Pallbearers include James Fishback Travellis Clark Charles Rinker Douglas Spillman Uncle Maryle and Raymond Grubb. Burial is in Mt Hebron cemetery. Brill served 18 months with Company L 380th division in France during World War I.
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William E. Brill
Boscawen
Paul E. Dick
James Fishback
Travellis Clark
Charles Rinker
Douglas Spillman
Maryle
Raymond Grubb
Mt. Hebron
Brill
Co. L
France
Local News From Slanesville And Surrounding Area
Slanesville West Virginia notes describe road work with shale and linemen repairing poles. Local residents including Nesmiths, Mohlers, Shockeys, Kidwells, and Sargents are listed with visits, trips, weddings, shopping, and family events. Twins born to Ray Heavner are mentioned along with an arm injury recovery and a Ladies Aid meeting.
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Slanesville
W. Va
Fred Nesmith
Gloria
Virgil Oates
Roland
Glenna Yellow Springs
Douglas Nesmith
Bertha Mohler
Brunswick
Asa Kidwell
Neice
Winifred Sargent
Washington
Edith Cowgill
Evelyn Northcraft
Cumberland
Beulah Nixon
Fred Snyder
Edith Bloom
Winchester
Ada Shanholtz
Lester Farmer
Sandy Ridge
Ray Heavner
Leo
Cleo
Blake Cowgill
Mt. Union Ladies Aid
Frank Haines
Pencils Used in U S Reach Striking Distance
An estimated 1.25 billion pencils are used in the United States each year, which could draw a continuous line about 43.475 billion miles long. The figure highlights the scale of everyday writing and its daily human footprint.
Time zone reminder for station schedules
Eastern standard time applies live. Subtract one hour for central and two hours for mountain. Some stations shift relay times to fit local schedules. Last minute program changes are not included.
Friday Oct 22 Radio Schedule Highlights News Items
A dense schedule lists programs across networks from 6:00 p.m. to midnight. Includes news revues, kiddies hours, political discussions, variety shows, dramas, and music segments featuring personalities such as Lowell Thomas Jack Smith Eddie Cantor and Bob Hope style entries across ABC CBS NBC MBS and West.
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Abc Vew
Silene Soecieenan
Abc-West
Mbs-East
Mbs-West
Abc
Cbs
Lowell Thomas
Cbs News
Abe Fulton Lewis, Jr
Abe Jack Smith
Cbs Daily
Abe
Mbs
Abe Peat
Abe Aylor
Abe Ews
Cbs Ports
Paul Lavalle
Abe Jack Carson
Jimmy Durante
Abe Mr. and
Jane Ace
F.B.I
Girlsa
Eddie Cantor
Abec
Break the Bank
Gabriel Heatter
Red Skelton
the Sheriff
Abc L. Hampton
Nbe
Abec- West
Pups Staunch Guard Over Shoes By Railroad Tracks
In Atlanta a brindle pup has guarded a worn pair of shoes for more than three days by the railroad. Construction workers feed the dog, but he defends the shoes from any touch, and a public appeal was issued for the shoes’ anonymous owner to claim the pup.
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Atlanta
W. H. Phillips
Phillips
Legion Passes Resolution for Preparedness
The American Legion urged strong military preparedness at its 30th national convention final session. An 11 point program, led by universal training, called for unified services stockpiles and expanded merchant marines, amid leadership contests between S. Perry Brown and James F. Green as national commander candidates.
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Miami
American Legion Today
Legion
National Security Commission
Texas
Nebraska
James F. O’neil
New Hampshire
S. Perry Brown
Beaumont
Old Guard
James F. Green
Omaha
Ireland Appeals For Help in Getting Teenage Canteen
P G Ireland new chef de guerre of the Winchester Forty and Eight appeals to locals to find a suitable site for a teenage canteen. The call comes after a veterans meeting where plans for the canteen were discussed and funds from a beauty contest and other sources are available. The Forty and Eight and the Recreation council have sought for months to locate a suitable room while backing a class C baseball league in the area.
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P. G. Ireland
Ireland
Veteran’s Organization
Recreation Council
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