Riverton Plant of P-E System Put in Operation
The new seven and a half million dollar Northern Virginia Power Company's Riverton plant of the Potomac Edison system near Front Royal was dedicated this afternoon with 300 guests and Senator Harry F. Byrd as principal speaker. R. Paul Smith pulled the switch to send 38 000 kilowatts over the lines amid a buffet luncheon as a major ceremony.
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Northern Virginia Power Company
Potomac Edison System
Riverton
Front Royal
Harry F. Byrd
Virginia
R. Paul Smith
Northern Virginia Co
America
Rnch
Senate
Washington
Federal Treasury
Brannan
Five Day Weather Outlook For Bok Eee
Five day outlook calls for rain near the coast Saturday and again midweek. Temperatures to run two to four degrees above normal, with mild weekend and a cooldown by Monday or Tuesday.
Coal Pension Fund Improperly Spent Claims In Court
Ezra Van Horn, employer trustee for the coal miners pension fund, told a Federal court that John L. Lewis and Senator Bridges dissipated the fund’s welfare money. He said Lewis and Bridges controlled disbursements and refused information. Van Horn joined ex-miner Liven in seeking accounting for the multi million dollar fund.
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van Horn
Washington
Ezra van Horn
Coal Miners Pension Fund
John L. Lewis
Senator Bridges
R-Nh
Lewis
United Mine Workers
Bridges
Lewis and Bridges
Livenan
Attlee Maintains Labor Victory Momentum in Commons
In London Oct 28 the Labor government won strong support for its economy program as MPs defeated a Conservative censure motion 353 to 222. The tally left Labor 40 short of a full majority, with Conservatives abstaining on a confidence vote. The defeat energizes election strategy ahead of next July.
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London
Britain
Laborites
Labor
London Times
Episcopal Women Hear Reports of Diocesan Work
Over 200 delegates and visitors attended the annual meeting of the Episcopal Woman’s Auxiliary of Virginia at Christ Episcopal church. Reports covered youth work and religious education with attendees including Mrs. Harrison Wellford and Miss Iris King. The Bishop’s Message followed by a mass meeting featured Suffragan Bishop Robert Gibson.
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Diocese of
Virginia
Christ Episcopal Church
Harrison Wellford
Warsaw
Sescome
A. C. Sabriskie
Alexandria
United Movement of Church
Oakland
Calif
San Francisco
Iris King
St. Philip’s Church
Richmond
Bishop Payne Divinity School
Wyndeem House of Training
Hazel College
Martha Pray
Diocese of Virginia
George Anderson
Salada
Girls Friendly Society
Henry Taylor
Delilah Cheatham
George Carter
Mary Patton Jordan
California
Robert Goodwin
Christchurch
Robert Gibson
Fractured Back Hospitalizes Arlington Woman After Crash
Mrs. Marjorie Prysby, 612 N Buchanan St Arlington, suffered two vertebrae fractures in a two vehicle crash near Nain while riding with her husband Douglas Prysby. The panel truck overturned after an eastbound truck driven by William A Long failed to pass in time. The Prysbys were uninjured. damage to the Arlington man’s vehicle was $150. Mrs Prysby’s condition was reported satisfactory at Winchester hospital and she will be hospitalized for an indefinite period.
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Marjorie Prysby
N. Buchanan St
Arlington
Nain
Winchester Hospital
Presby
Major Strikes Cut Production to Three-Year Low
The Federal Reserve Board predicted industrial production would fall in October to a level not seen in 34% years due to steel and coal strikes. It projected an 11% drop from September, with October output about 52% above prewar levels, matching postwar lows as the steel strike began October 1 and spreads. President Truman declined to intervene, urging voluntary settlement.
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Washington
Federal Reserve Board
Con Lorence
Truman
Reserve Board
Wild Turkey Bagged in Yellow Springs Hunt
Elwood Hamstead of Kearneysville bagged a 17 pound wild turkey at Yellow Springs. It is among the first birds reported killed during the current West Virginia season.
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Elwood Hamstead
Kearneysville
Yellow Springs
W. Va
Detroit kids win bikes at police auction
About 100 Detroit youngsters rode away on unclaimed bicycles as police auctioneer Alex Anderson ran a kid friendly sale. Bids started at a quarter with most bikes selling for a dollar or less after children explained their hoarded coins.
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Detroit
Alex Anderson
Anderson
Judge Sets Nov for Rep Thomas Trial
Rep Thomas must stand trial November 7 on charges of defrauding the government. Judge Holtzoff denied another continuance after private medical reports showed his illness. two physicians were named to examine him at Walter Reed Army Hospital. Thomas, former chairman of the House committee on un American activities, faces payroll padding and kickback conspiracy charges stemming from an indictment issued a year ago.
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Walter Reed
Collins
Thomas
Holtzoff
Tdvent
Army Hospital
Allendale
N. J
Almond Defends Trust in General Assembly in Virginia
Attorney General J Lindsay Almond Jr criticized opponents of Campbell amendments and defended trusting the General Assembly. He noted a staunch contrast with Whitehead, argued the Bill of Rights guides the legislature, and spoke to about 150 Democratic committeemen in the Third district. He urged voters to prefer the Assembly over Congress in shaping election laws.
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Richmond
J. Lindsay Almond Jr
Campbell
Robert Whitehead
Staunton
Whitehead
Almond
General Assembly
Assembly
Congress
Vito Marcantonio
American Labor Party N. Y
Virginia General Assembly
Democratic Committee
Third
Martin A. Hutchinson
Clay Ward Democratic Club
Hutchinson
Dude Ranchers
Bert
Gore
Ashton Dovell Dies at 64 Former Virginia House Leader
Richmond reports the death of Ashton Dovell 64 a Williamsburg attorney and former speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates He entered politics in 1916 was a long time Democratic leader and 1941 gubernatorial aspirant Funeral services set for Bruton Parish Williamsburg with Cedar Grove Cemetery burial Survivors include wife Martha no children
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Richmond
Ashton Dovell
Virginia House of Tes
Medical College
Williamsburg
Dovell
House of Delegates
House
James City
New Kent
Charles City
York
Harry Flood Byrd
Colgate W. Darden Jr
Bruton Parish Episcopal Church
Cedar Grove
Martha
University of Virginia
Volunteers Aid Five Divisions in Chest Campaign
Five city divisions Industrial Commercial Mercantile Service and Government held separate meetings under division chairmen to assign accounts and explain the new unit account plan. Campaign chairman F L Largent Jr said volunteers are making first contacts with business heads and executives, with a kick off breakfast for the Business division sponsored by the Moose Club.
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Tien
F. L. Largent Jr
Largent
George Washington Hotel
The
Moose
C. A. Getzendanner
R. J. Rosenberger
S. N. Johnston
J. B. Cather
L. B.soper
Henry H. Covington Jr
R. W. Waite Jr
J. Curtis Pray
Robert B. Fuller
Red Lanterns Lifted From Construction Job
Police report four red construction lanterns removed from the corner of Brad dock and Amhers Sts last night. Authorities are unsure if theft or prank caused the loss and warn that removing warning signals could have dangerous consequences. A Halloween dance is set for Monday Oct 31 at 9:00 p.m. with Kenneth Windle and orchestra providing music at the Eagles Home in Winchester Aerue No 824 hosted by the Entertainment Committee.
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Hallowe'en
Hallowe’en
South End
Legion Home Legionnaires
J. Thomas Boyd
Braddock and
Amhers* Sts
Kenneth Windle
Eagle
Eagles
Winchester
Aerue
Denfeld says he will quit if it helps the Navy
Admiral Louis Denfeld, fired as chief of naval operations, says he will stick by his guns but will accept a lesser post if it benefits the Navy and national security. President Truman and Secretary Matthews approve his removal and transfer.
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Admiral Denfeld
Washington
Navy
Louis Denfeld
Truman
Secretary of the Navy
Matthews
Denfeld
House
Armed Services Committee
Speke
Naval Operations
House Armed Services Committee
Armed Services
Congress
Gerald F. Bogan
1St Task Fleet
Bogan
John Crommelin
Pentagon
Lutherans Deny Opposing Campbell Suffrage Amendments
Roanoke October 28 The Lutheran Synod of Virginia says it has taken no position for or against the Campbell suffrage amendments to the State Constitution. The synod objected to being linked with the Virginia Council of Churches opposition and stated its consultative relationship means it does not approve use of its name in that action. The Virginia Council cited vagueness and uncertainty of meaning as its reason for opposition.
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Roanoke
Lutheran Synod of Virginia
Executive Council
Synod
Richmond
Virginia Council of Churches
Associated Press
United Lutheran Church
Synod, of
Virginia
East Tennessee
United Lutheran Church In America
Consolidated School Roof Nearing Completion by Dec 1
James Wood consolidated school expected to be under roof by December 1 if weather holds. English Construction Co. spokesman said roofing two shops and the boys shower room would start next week. Outside brick work to be finished in two weeks with rafters ready at the front and rear brick nearing roof level.
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James Wood
Fred H Shull Dies Suddenly at Braddock Street
Fred H Shull 119 Whitlock Ave foreman at Virginia Woolen Co died suddenly of a heart attack this afternoon beside his car near the C P Telephone Co office on Braddock St Mrs Shull was shopping nearby Dr B B Dutton pronounced him dead and the body was taken to Jones funeral home
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Fred H. Shull
Whitlock Ave
Virginia Woolen Co
C & P Telephone Co
Braddock St
Clarke Youth Among National FFA Winners at Kansas City
Clarke county high school student Benton Heironimus along with two Virginians earned national recognition at the Future Farmers of America convention in Kansas City. Heironimus won a gold emblem plaque for livestock judging and meat identification, with honorable mentions for the Virginia team. Other Virginia winners were Laxton Eller and Franklin Gilmer, who claimed first and second in state contests. the trio earned a funded trip to the national event. Heironimus is guided by L. H. Leigh at Clarke county high school in Berryville.
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Benton Heironimus
Clarke County High School
Berryville
Future Farmers of America
Kansas City
FFA
Virginia
Young Heironimus
J. W. Heironimus
Clarke County
Heironimus
VPI
Front Royal
Laxton Eller
Chilhowie
Franklin Gilmer
Lebanon
A. B. Farmer
Agricul
L. H. Leigh
Madison, Fla
J.C. Huffman
Americans Among Dead In Azores Air Tragedy
Paris dispatches report the Constellation carrying 48 people crashed into a mountain in the Azores during poor visibility. Eleven Americans are among the dead, with all bodies burned. among the victims are Philip Salles and Mrs Kay Kamen, plus several others including Irene Zisaniteh and Emory Kolmos. The crash occurred about 1400 miles from Paris on its way to New York.
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Paris
Azores
Air Line
Delgada
Paul
Air France
Philip Salles
New York
Kay Kamen
New
Abbottel
Bronx
Sophine
Brooklyn
Edward Gehring
Manhasset
Marie Ryan
Atlantic City
Emory Kolmos
Irene Zisaniteh
September cost rise among the sharpest of year
The September rise in living costs led by food and fuel marked the sharpest increase this year, with the BLS index at 169.16 based on the 1935-39 average. Prices for house furnishings also climbed while a previous downward trend reversed, and June to September showed notable gains.
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Scott Atkinson
Royal
Smith-Corona
Kenneth E. Henry CO
Jack Fretwell
Winchester Armory
Purcell Ave
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Louis Boutet
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