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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1947
Page
4
Kings Speech Signals Socialist Shift in British Policy
The King, guided by the Labor Government, pledges public ownership for gas and hints at limiting the Lords veto. The speech signals a steady push toward nationalizing British industry, with iron and steel fate uncertain, and raises questions in Britain and abroad about more socialism and U.S. compatibility with England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Lords
Labor Party
Attless
Great Britain
Churchill
United States
England
Petrillo Threatens Musicians Walkout Over Recordings
James Petrillo, head of the American Federation of Musicians, warns members will stop recording after December 31 to pressure changes. Industry leaders doubt the move will hold, noting $2 million yearly royalty income and options including using existing discs, imports, or non union orchestras, with public demand likely favoring continued music availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Caesar Petrillo
American Federation of Musicians
Petrillo
De Gaulle's Rally of the French People Triumph in Municipal Vote
The East/West context notes Charles de Gaulle's Rally of the French People rises to a major faction in France's municipal elections. The movement blends personal leadership with anti Communist sentiment. It captures about 40 percent of the vote from roughly 25 million, including surprising gains in Paris and other Leftist areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Star
Charles de Gaulle
de Gaulle
RPF
France
Paris
Einstein Letter Voices Hope For Global Peace Use Of Atomic Energy
Albert Einstein signs a letter from the Emergency Committee Of Atomic Scientists urging understanding of Soviet distrust and rejecting appeasement. The text argues for peaceful use of atomic energy and collective responsibility by scientists and citizens to prevent harm to humanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Albert Einstein
Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists
A Reasonable Proposal to Cull Poultry Flocks
The National Poultry Producers Association urged a large scale cull of 100 million birds by January 1 and a 25 percent cut in chick hatchings for broilers to reduce grain use. The plan aims to lower future grain consumption as poultry demand rises, arguing current oversupply and grain spent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Poultry Producers Association
Citizens Food Committee
Fire destroys barracks at Bahamans camp on Fairmont Ave
Oil stove origin suspected for the blaze that gutted two barracks at the Bahamans camp on Fairmont Ave. Alvin S. Thompson of White Post fractured a skull and broke a shoulder after a fall from a high porch at Bolling Field in D C. William Argenbright, captain of Friendship Fire Co., named acting chief during Taylor Barr's absence. R T Jones funeral director on S Loudoun St died at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairmont Ave
Alvin S. Thompson
White Post
Bolling Field
D. C
Winchester Recreation Department
American Legion Post
William Argenbright
Friendship Fire Co
Taylor Barr
R T. Jones
S. Loudoun St
Novick Transfer workers return after wage strike
About 100 employees of the Novick Transfer Co went back to work after striking for higher wages and shorter hours. Chief of Police C. W. Hollis announced that new traffic signs are being erected in the city to reduce accidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Novick Transfer Co
C. W .Hollis
Two Boys Claim Coercion Behind Confession
In 1922 two boys indicted for grand larceny say a local police member coerced them into false confessions. The same year two men were arraigned and sentenced to 60 days for unlawfully practicing medicine.
New York Rack et Store owner gifts cuspidors
In 1897 John Nail of the New York Racket Store donated six new cuspidors to the South End Fire Co. The same year twenty Indians from a Wild West show visited the town. Hotel Evans, noted as one of the citys finest, finished installing electric lights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Nail
New York
South End
Local Farmer's Livestock Exchange Opens Near Winchester
Editor notes the open Farmers Livestock Exchange on Route 50 near Winchester as an up-to-date sale ring aiding farmers in the region. He cites W F Artrip of Winchester for deserved recognition and applauds the modern facilities and community support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. 50
Winchester
W. F. Artrip
C.E. Garber
Swamp Root Claim From Dr Kilmer Adverts
An old advertisement touts Swamp-Root a herbal kidney medicine by Dr Kilmer claiming to ease nocturia frequent urination and acidity in urine. It promises rapid relief with a nightly dose and offers a free trial from Kilmer Co Stamford Connecticut and full bottles at drugstores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilmer
Dept. R. Kilmer & Co., Inc
Stamford
Conn
How's Your I Q Quiz Answers Turn to Page 2
The clipping asks seven quiz questions about President Truman Brazil trip dates Audubon science field European bauxite resources and the Low Countries ending with a question about U S Army generals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
Brazil
Audubon
Europe
U. S. Army
War Assets disposal and sunspot question pack
The text mixes questions about a Mediterranean commander, sunspot temperatures, War Assets Administration surplus disposal fractions, an avocado alias, a public life figure’s third party idea, and draft animals in Devon. It notes U S production in 1925–29 lagged at least 25 percent below maximum potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eral
War Assets Administration
Devon
U.S
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