President Denies Date Set for Strike Intervention
President Truman states no deadline for mediation in steel cost disputes and is keeping hands off for now. A cabinet official noted talks might trigger intervention if strikes persist past this week end, but the White House says no official deadline exists.
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Washington
White House
Truman
Joss
Alf
Coin
Cyrus Ching
Mediation Service
Ross
Presia
Congress
Tom Clark
Supreme Court
Senate Labor Committee
Local legend vs. wartime lore in Clarke County
A decades old Millswood tale about Winchester battle spectators in carriages near rifle fire is likely untrue yet framed to stress community sentiment. The anecdote, cited from J Townsend Burwell and E D Chambers, recalls how locals reacted to Federal troops arriving and the warning to “Attention, All Legionnaires.”
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Clarke
Millwoood
Winchester
J. Townsend Burwell
E. D. Chambers
Old Chapel
Clarke County
Millwood
George H. Burwell
Carter Mall
Coal Production in Virginia Tops 100000 Tons Weekly
Virginia weekly coal output surpasses 100000 tons as unions push gains while non union supply covers state needs. Rain hindered production last week. pit mine near Cleveland Russell County resumes operations after United Mine Workers no day work week pause. State troopers increase presence in Lebanon county to six, up from three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Virginia
Fuel Commission
Cleveland
Russell
United ‘Mine Workers
Re- Sen
Lebanon
Poultry Council Sets Feb 22 23 For Winter Meet
The Poultry Council set February 22 and 23 for its fourth annual winter meeting and asked funding for a stage diagnostic laboratory at the former Remount station in Front Royal. Irvin Williams of City chaired the session and is co chair of the program committee for 1950.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ee Area Poultry Imit Council
Front Royal
Irvin Williams
Yes
Esgram
P. H. Sprenkle
Southern Winchester Service
John Wolfe
Howard Hawkins
Wardensville
Donald Zea
White Post
Fairacres Resentative
Iliam ‘Wheatley
Irvine Cather
L. Dodd
Hardy County
Ted Hash
West Virginia University Extension Service
M. E. Coe
VPI
I. Fred Stine
Growers Eye First Landrace Hogs in County
County agents report plans by Fred Stine Assistant John Wolfe and Herman Brumback to visit the USDA Beltsville Maryland research center tomorrow to examine and possibly purchase Landrace boars. Landon Whitacre and Ralph Marker also show interest in these bacon type hogs and would be first in the county if bought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Stine
John Wolfe
Herman
Harmon Brumback
Usda Research Center
Beltsville
Landon Whitacre
Ralph Marker
Price of Average Beer Exhibits No Skyrocket Trend
Beef on the hoof sells near record prices in the stock yards with top 1949 price reported at 41.50 per hundred pounds for prime steers. Meat goes to name restaurants, clubs and hotels not retail shops. Cattle prices have surged recently but remain just below last September’s peak, likely to rise further before the livestock show opens November 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Livestock Commission
Percy Clark
Ogden
Iowa
Clark
Mayor and Chief to Richmond for Traffic Safety Honors
Mayor M. B. Clowe Jr. and Police Chief J. Thomas Boyd travel to Richmond for a luncheon on November 10 where ten Virginia cities with standout traffic records will be honored. Winchester wins a plaque as pedestrian protection contest winner in its population group.
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M. B. Clowe Jr
J. Thomas Boyd
Richmond
Virginia
Winchester
Governor’s Highway Safety Committee
Chest Campaign Organizes Its Strong County Division
Community Chest actions highlighted by a county division meeting led by chairman B F Starkey with 21 counties represented. Salvation Army work reported includes 26 grocery orders and 115 pairs of shoes. two unmar ried mothers aided and two families rehabilitated after a fire. General Chair F L Largent Jr pledged county subscriptions, kick off set at George Washington hotel with dinner sponsored by Clearbrook Woolen Co. and no county expense. Representatives named from Acorn Heights Opequon Kernstown Stephens ae Gainesboro Whitacre Unger's Store and Cross Junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Starkey
Coma
Star
Salvation Army
Army
F. L. Largent Jr
Starkey
George Washington Hotel
Clearbrook Woolen Co
Puckett
Acorn Heights
George Bywaters
Opequon
Ralph Rinard
Kernstown
Halsey Green
A. R. Marks
Rev. A. H. Boozer
P. E. Lincone
Stephens Ae
Rinker
Gainesboro
Frank Whitacre
Whitacre
Unger’s
Cross Junction
Skim ice forms on coldest morning in Fredericken area
Temperatures dipped to around 35 degrees in Fredericken as skim ice formed on water troughs. Mild relief expected tomorrow with a forecast of 28 to 34 degrees under clear skies and milder afternoon conditions.
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Fredericken
Mercy Veens & Winchester
Repe Iy
Lakeriiens
Coffee Prices Rally While Eggs Fall Under Higher Costs
Coffee rose across markets by about five cents per pound as roasters face scarcer green beans and higher imported bean prices. Large grade A eggs dropped up to 16 cents a dozen wholesale as retailers reduce prices to lure buyers amid rising costs and slower storage buying.
Two Winchesters May Stage Meeting Via Short Wave
A novel meeting of chamber of commerce officials from this city and Winchester England may be held by shortwave radio. Ira C Sirbaugh of Albin contacted Portsmouth to arrange the link and James Stephens in Winchester will provide local officials for a cooperative exchange. The plan aims for an informal gathering via radio with both communities sharing interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Winchester
England
Gene Sakers
Ira C. Sirbaugh
Albin
Portsmouth
Sirbaugh
Lakers
James Stephens
Hoffman urges European unity for a single westward market
U S aid chief Hoffman told the Canadian chamber of commerce that Western Europe must form a single market of 275 million people to reach economic self sufficiency. He urged lower trade barriers and warned against U S restriction policies that hinder Western Hemisphere imports. He spoke before Paris talks with Marshall Plan nations and tied Europe’s strength to fighting communism and Kremlin plans.
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Peat Ge Ietiana
Western
Europe
Canadian Chamber of Commerce
U. S
Western Europe
ECA
Hoffman
Paris
United States
Canada
Kremlin
Russia
Tractor-trailer slides off Route 11 injuring driver
A Masser Motor Express Co. tractor-trailer driven by Roy Victor Monninger, 33, of Hagerstown, skidded on wet pavement off Route 11 south of Strash, rolling down an embankment and causing lacerations to head, legs and arms.
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Masser Motor Express Co
Roy Victor Monninger
Hagerstown
R. 11
Strash
Fire damages Grapette bottling plant loft and supplies
A stove pipe from a coal heater ignited a fire confined to a loft above the Grapette bottling room. The blaze scorched cartons and storage, burned ceiling sections but did not breach walls or roof. Water drenched equipment and office as smoke hampered crews. owner Ralph Hengeveld could not estimate damage or downtime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grapette
Ralph Hengeveld
A. C. Oates
Henkel-Harris Co
Admiral Denfield to Resign ByRequest Says Rep Arends
23 year old Samuel W Watkins terrorized Clearwater for two hours in a stolen plane then shot himself. Police identified him as from a Virginia family. Authorities said he telephoned a girlfriend before commencing the dangerous flight over the city.
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Admiral Denfield
Rep.Arends
Sherman
Clearwater
Fila
George McClamma
Samuel W. Watkins
Virginia
R. L. Baker
Watkins
Submarines to Deliver Atomic Bombs Demonstrated by Navy
The Navy reports submarines Cusk and Carbonero will launch 30-foot loons guided missiles from 100 to 200 miles range off Hawaii. Cmdr John B McCain Jr says subs with guided missiles mark a major step toward push button warfare as tests prove sea power delivery of atom bombs.
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Pacific Fleet
Hawaii
Cmdr
John 8. McCain Jr
Navy
Point Mugu
San Diego
Boxer
Buffalo Sky Fireballs Spark Mystery Across Cities
Buffalo residents reported a large blue green light and a fireball or meteor like object in the night sky. Buffalo science museum astronomer George Davis suggested meteor showers while others called it a bright blue blaze with a long trail.
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Buffalo
N. Y
George Davis
Buffalo Science Museum
Toronto
Hymers
Ont
Bell Aircraft
Buffalo Courier-Express
Bell
Front Royal Seeks State Coal Aid After Shortage
Local emergency fuel committee orders coal from the State stockpile as dealers report a combined stock of only 40 barrels. James Payne Pill Rudacille and Frank A. Utamyer are named among the members involved in the effort.
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Royal Emergency Fuel
Tee
James Payne
Pill Rudacille
Frank A
Utamyer
Dixie Senators to Filibuster Civil Rights Debate
Senate antifilibuster plans loom as President Truman pledges action on civil rights. Southern Democrats pursue extended debate with Senator Myers noting a filibuster is likely to block anti poll tax anti lynching and anti job discrimination measures. Senators Johnston and Long pledge to talk to obstruction while Truman warns tyranny follows human rights neglect.
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Washington
Senate
Truman
Myers
Pennsylvania
Themers
Olin D. Johnston
Ae SC
Long
D-La
United Reams
Navy to Oust Denfeld Amid 56,000 Personnel Cut
Reports say Admiral Louis Denfeld will be removed as chief of naval operations as the Pentagon plans a 56,200 personnel reduction across the Navy and Marines. Rep. Arends cites White House talks on the shakeup while defense officials push unification. Conflicting testimony and refusals to allow certain officers to testify cloud the House Armed Services hearing.
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Louis £. Dennfeld
Rep. Arends
R-N
Denfeld
Navy
Marines Corps
Secre
Medien
Rotary of
Defense
Penn
Uint
Armed Services
Griffith
Navy Correspondence
Unification
Washington
House Armed Service Committee
Sherman
Dance Band at Mews Dance
Snider and Son advertises a dance featuring Pretwell's Band at the Mews venue with portable typewriters by Royal Smith Corona Remington and Easy Terms offered by Kenneth E Henry Co.
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Royal
Smith-Corona
Remington
Kenneth E. Henry CO
Ale Deeee
Snider & Son
J Pretwell
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Gore
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Memorial Causeway
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