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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1946

Page

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Churchill Warns of Soviet Buildup in Europe

Winston Churchill described his Wednesday House of Commons question as a serious warning and cited evidence that the Soviet Union may have 200 divisions occupying Eastern Europe. Attlee denounced Soviet barriers to world understanding at Brighton, while British government spokesmen stayed silent amid press critique of Churchill's approach.

London Winston Churchill Attlee Britain Russia Churchill Loghton House of Commons Soviet Union Europe Brighton France

Florence V Good dies at Clearbrook home of her son

Florence V Good 84 died at her son Jonah N Good's home in Clearbrook about 6:30 p m after a period of declining health. Widow of Timothy Good of Frederick County she was born February 25 1862 to John Newlin of Srodersick County and Clara Hichby of Hampshire WV. Surviving: son Jonah N Good Berryville wife D L Affleck Berryville sister Minnie Cline Unger Bunker Hill brothers Simon P Newlin Cumberland Albert J Newlin Winchester Casper P Newlin Berryville grandchildren C Willie Good Clearbrook Ellwood Affleck Berryville great grandchild Cheryl Gwen Affleck Berryville and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral at Jonah N Good home tomorrow at 2 pm with Rev Wilbur A Reid and Rev C A Quinzel officiating interment Galilee Cemetery pallbearers listed.

Florence V. Good Jonah N. Good Clearbrook Timothy Good Frederick County John Newlin Srodersick County Clara Hichby Hampshire County W. Va D. L. Affleck Berryville Minnie Cline Unger Bunker Hill Simon P. Newlin Cumberland Albert J. Newlin Winchester Casper P. Newlin C. Willie Good Ellwood Affleck Cheryl Gwen Affleck

Wyatt sails into housing program with 54 million loan push

National Housing Agency official reveals Wyatt arranged 11 firms to receive RFC consideration for about 54 million dollars in federal loans to back a mass built home program aimed at 1947 goals. Biggest loan listed is 32 million for Lustron Corp. of Chicago. Veterans groups back Wyatt while WAA disputes lease terms for a Dodge plant project.

Cation Poer National Housing Agency Wyatt Reconstruction Finance Corporation Veterans’ Holy NHA RFC Cient Lustron Corp Chicago New Orleans Andrew J. Higgins Deral War Atration Fed Dodge Chiago WAA Tucker Corp Amvets

Winchester Halloween Parade Plans Revealed

The Winchester Recreation Department and American Legion Post announce a city wide Halloween parade and plaza event next Thursday. Miss Virginia Gregory invites all ages to parade in costumes starting 7 PM at Cameron and Boscawen, with music by the municipal band and a special Rome the Magician feature at the Plaza at about 7 30.

Hallowe En Winchester Recreation Department Conreer Access American Legion Post Virginia Gregory Cameron Boscawen Streets Piccadilly Loudoun Rouss Avenue Lions Club Plaza Rome Ziegfield George White Irving Berlin

Five Day Weather Forecast for Districts Four and Five

Five day outlook Oct 26 to Oct 30 shows District Four showers Friday night ending Saturday morning with cooler conditions Saturday and Sunday. District Five scattered showers Sunday and Wednesday with 1-4 inch totals. temperatures tend to be 3-5 degrees above normal overall.

Rug and upholstery cleaning method debut

Charles 8 Crisman announces a new dry cleaning method for rugs and upholstery. No disagreeable odors, cleaners can be performed in the home by appointment. Call 4352.

Charles Crisman

Truman Jewish Stand Approved By Sec Byrnes

Secretary of State Byrnes voiced full support for President Truman’s call for immediate substantial Jewish immigration into Palestine. He reassured Rabbi Stephen Wise that White House and State Department policy align, and declared rumors of divergence have no basis in fact.

Truman Sec Byrnes Washington State Department Palestine Stephen S. Wise Jewish Agency For Palestine Executive Committee White House Wise United States Thce

White Post Soldier Fractures Skull In Fall At Bolling Field

Alvin S. Thompson of White Post is injured with a fractured skull and broken shoulder after a bannister rail collapses while he sits on an upper porch at Bolling Field Washington D C where he is stationed He fell about thirty feet to the ground Thompson a three year veteran who recently reenlisted for three more years is reported improving Also notice of a public sale of two automobiles at the County Court House Saturday Oct 26 1946 at noon by Herbert S Larrick Administrator (10-24-1p-21)

Alvin Ss. Thompson White Post Bolling Field D. C Thompson County Court House Herbert S. Larrick Admr

Fire Destroys Two Barracks at Bahaman Camp

A fire at the Bahaman labor camp on Fairmont Avenue extended last night around 7 p.m. destroyed both tents in Tent Three where Elias Seymour was briefly present and started from an oil stove. Firefighters contained the blaze, saving adjacent structures about 10 feet away, with one occupant’s possessions consumed.

Bahaman Fairmont Avenue Melvin Oakes Bahamans Elias Seymour

Practice Voting In Old Columbia Poll Practice

In Washington on October 25 the District of Columbia holds a make believe election. Voteless residents question why Congress governs the district and how 800000 taxpayers lack local political power. The two questions ask if residents want local city government votes and federal representation.

Washington District of Columbia Maine U. S. Grant White House United States Congress

Get Out The Vote Campaign Calls Citizens To Polls

Winchester mayor urges a citywide non partisan effort for Election Day November 5. He asks civic groups to appoint team captains and recruit volunteers, naming 10 names per captain and 20 workers per organization.

C. R. Anderson Winchester Anderson

OPA Eyes Release of Many Items by November First

Deputy Price Chief C Dean McNeal said the master list of goods to be freed from price ceilings is on OPA head Paul Porter’s desk and may be ready by November 1. Some items on tentative lists include small radios linens and other products while heavy appliances like refrigerators and washing machines may stay under ceilings for months.

Washington C. Dean McNeal OPA Paul Porter McNeal Porter

Pilot strike progress as world airline pilots seek settlement

Washington reports renewed talks between company and union leaders, led by Frank Douglass of the National Mediation Board, as 1400 trans world airline pilots walkout for higher pay on four engined planes.

Washington Frank Douglass National Mediation Board

Display of Force in Emilia Region by Carabinieri

In Rome on October 25 federal police announced 1000 armor equipped carabinieri were deployed to Emilia in the Po Valley where dispatches report many murders of small landowners. In Athens on October 25 Premier Tsaldaris invited opposition leaders to bargain on domestic policy while keeping foreign policy with western powers unchanged.

Rome Emilia Po Valley Athens Constantin Tsaldaris Tsaldaris

Temperatures Report Week's Highs and Lows

Temperatures show a high of 71 and a low of 44 this week. Year ago highs reached 58 with a low of 49.

Bright Spots Emerge Amid Broad Strike Picture

Some labor actions show progress as Allis-Chalmers La Crosse contract yields 13½ cent wage increase and other plants settle. Breaks noted in National Maritime walkout and TWA pilots strike, while AFL CIO disputes continue across shipping brewing and studio sectors.

Associated Press Allis - Chalmers Manufacturing Co la Crosse Wis National Maritime Trans World AFL Hollywood Allis-Chalmers Milwaukee Boston la Porte Ind Springfield Norwood, O Pittsburgh CIO Atlantic Gulf Coasts Atlantic Gulf New York

Big Doin's At Lions Festival In Winchester Armory

Lions Club finalizes plans for a five night Fun Festival at Winchester Armory from Tuesday through Saturday with outdoor and indoor concerts by the Winchester Municipal Band led by Lion Gaylen Strance and a Halloween magic show on October 31. Proceeds support sight conservation and city welfare projects including a $3000 gift for a park picnic shelter. Door prizes every night culminate with a Packard Clipper grand prize on November 2.

Lions Club Winchester Armory Winchester Municipal Band Lion Gaylen Strance Armory City Hall Plaza Winchester Recreation Department Sam Johnston Virginia Gregory

Clark's Office To Study Miners' Work Contract

President Truman's cabinet discussed the threatened coal crisis and the government contract with United Mine Workers leader John L. Lewis. Secretary Patterson said the coal situation was mentioned and Clark noted the study would prepare the administration if needed.

Clark Washington Tru John L. Lewis United Mine Workers Patterson Interior J. A J. R. Steel

Southern Railroads Enact Immediate Richmond Freight Embargo

The Southern Railway announced an embargo on carload freight into and out of Richmond effective immediately due to higher merchandise traffic. Similar embargoes have been imposed by the Richmond Fredericksburg and Potomac and the Chesapeake and Ohio railways.

Richmond Southern Railway Richmond, Fredericksbirh and Potomac Chesapeake and Ohio Railways

Soviet Delegate Withdraws Veto Exclusion Move

In New York on October 25 Soviet Russia withdrew its bid to bar veto items from the United Nations Assembly agenda after strong opposition led by the United States and Britain. Andrej Vishinsky said the move aimed at unity but warned discussion could yield no practical results. Warren Austin of the U.S. said the Assembly may discuss any charter matter, without pledging positions on veto substance.

New York United States Great Britain Russia United Nations Assembly Assembly Andrej. Vishinsky Vishisky Britain China Representa Warren R. Austin Security Council Austin

MacArthur Notes Filipino American Relations Tensions

MacArthur's HQ received Filipino objections to U S bases, protests over Army occupation hindering island recovery, and criticism that young peacetime American soldiers are arrogant troublemakers, signaling strained relations.

MacArthur United States

Barton Nursery Featured By Community Chest Backers

A reporter visits Gertrude Bart Day Nursery at 161 Soe St where about 20 children share a meal after a communal song of thanks. Tots serve each other as the room glows with Halloween art and cheerful chatter.

Barton Nursery Community Chest S. Oe St Gertrude Bart Day Nursery

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