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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1948

Page

11

Troops Close On French Mining Hubs In North

French troops using tanks and armored cars began clearing pickets at additional mineheads in the northern coal basin. Communists led unions pulled 335,000 miners earlier this month aiming for higher pay and to strike at the European Recovery Program funded by the United States. A dock strike blocked fuel imports and the Centorini coal ship unloaded at La Rochelle under police guard.

Paris France United States la Rochelle Philadelphia

Red Ambassador Demands Disclosure on Tokyo Conference

Soviet Ambassador Panyushkin urged the United States to reveal details of a secret military conference Gen. Douglas MacArthur allegedly held in Tokyo October 12 14. He told the Far Eastern Commission that the meeting discussed measures against a surprise attack on Japan and called for the U S representative to inform the commission. It was unclear who would respond.

Washington Russia Panyushkin United States Douglas McArthur Tokyo Far Eastern Commission Japan U. S FEC Commission Frank McCoy U.S

Special Subscription Deal For School Team Fans

A message promotes a special daily delivery offer the Star is extending to schools and their supporters. It invites quick sign up and highlights a reduced subscription rate for school teams and their communities.

North Belgium unrest calmed as troops seal coal fields

Communist threats of street blood were unfulfilled as two strikers were killed earlier in the week. The government reports troops and police have encircled the northern coal fields and are moving in with a large force to control the area.

Flanders and Artois

Apple shipments in Yakima rise above 10 year average

In Yakima Washington on October 28 1948 shipments for September and October look set to exceed the 10 year average by 1500 to 2000 cars. Yakima Wenatchee totals last weekend reached 4245 carloads and this week forecasts indicate 1400 to 1500 cars.

Yakima Wash Wenatchee

Defense Secretary May Seek Expanded Power From Congress

Secretary of Defense Forrestal may urge Congress to grant firmer control over the three armed services to stabilize unification. Army Secretary Royall and Army Chief of Staff Bradley echoed calls for centralized authority and an end to interservice rivalry to protect national defense funding and public trust.

Washington Forrestal Congress Army Royall Omar Bradley Baltimore Bradley Des Moines Armed Services United States

Public appeal rises over military judgment in Balkan crisis

The debate over missions and sharing in material between Navy and Air Force continues since World War II, with the Army neutral. Bradley considers expanding authority beyond coordination and Greece seeks a five point peace framework to end Balkan conflict. Vatfiades hints at peace talks, while UNSCOR debates further investigation into aid to guerrillas. Vishinsky attacks Western delegates over UNSCOR report evidence.

Bradley Navy Air Force Army Forrestal Royal of Bradley

Vishinsky Dismisses UN Greece Report as Garbage

Russia's Andrei Vishinsky blasted the UN Balkans inquiry as a pile of garbage and rejected extending UNSCOB's mandate. He spoke to the 58 nations in the political committee, opposing a resolution backed by four major powers to prolong the investigation.

Paris Russia Andrei Y. Vishinsky United Nations Greece Vishinsky U. N. Special Commission On the Balkans Unscob Alexander Sheppard UNRRA

Stalin Warns Against War Instigators

Stalin argues that the world will similarly punish war instigators as memories of recent conflict linger and peace advocates remain strong, preventing a fresh drive toward another war.

Churchill

Rotary guidance program expands pupil support services

Cumulative pupil records track tests of ability achievements personality hobbies and defects. Teachers provide varying guidance as needed with two faculty members Miss Mildred Grove and Mrs Alan Peery available as part time counselors during four periods daily in a private room. Plans aim to expand guidance by building fuller occupational files.

Mildred Grove Alan Peery

Colleges Seek Closer Ties With Local Industry

Educational officials emphasize strengthening cooperation with local businesses and industries to expand practical training and research support. Directors from multiple colleges discuss partnerships, internships, and shared facilities to boost regional economic development.

Tional

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