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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1947

Page

2

Hollywood Red Quest Will Land in Court

A group of Hollywood writers faces contempt of Congress for refusing a yes or no answer to are you a Communist. The case could go to trial and possibly the Supreme Court, with debates over constitutional rights and committee authority. The proceedings reveal sharp clashes between witnesses and chairman during a vociferous Capitol Hill hearing.

Washington Congress Supreme Court Capitol Hill Robert E. Stripling Congressional House un-American Activities Committee John Howard Law Samuel Ornitz House of Representatives Grand Jury J. Parnell Thomas

Non-Communist Oaths Rule Affects Union Elections

The National Labor Relations Board ruled that unions whose officers fail to swear they are not Communist may not participate in collective bargaining elections with unions whose officers have signed non Communist affidavits. The decision applies under Taft Hartley provisions restricting use of NLRB facilities and requires filing reports. The unanimous ruling is the first to hinge on Taft Hartley compliance in an election.

Washington National Labor Relations Board NLRB Labor Department

Labor CIO union bars Communists from membership

Secretary-Treasurer William J. Pachler and General Counsel H. E. Cooper report that the CIO national union, formed April 6 1946, includes a provision barring Communists. Pachler notes Daugherty denies party membership but won’t sign an affidavit disavowing Communism.

Labor Department William J. Pachler H. E. Cooper Pachler CIO Daugherty Communist Party Buffalo

Democratic liberals favored by Lane supporters

Fragmentary text shows references to Douglas and Lane with mentions of a publisher from Hagerstown and comments by a former self described committee officer. The piece hints at political alignment described as democratic liberal and suggests speculation about long term impact.

Douglas Westerne Wallgren Lane Hagerstown

Quiz Answers From Page Four

The list presents answers: 1 God Save the King 2 Norway 3 es Newfoundland 5 Longer 39.37 inches 6 The act of bending the knee in worship 7 Was 8 A kind of fish 9 The Vatican 10 John Adams

Norway Newfoundland The Vatican John Adams

Wisconsin coed evictions over dating a Negro student

Ir is Alexander and Constance Felton, two University of Wisconsin coeds, were evicted from a private lodging house run by Mr and Mrs Arthur H Rupe for dating a Negro student and for sympathizing with Miss Alexander. The Rupes cited inter racial mixing as the reason, saying other girls refused to stay if the pair continued their interest. Alexander, chair of the Student Board social relations committee, brought the matter to the board.

Madiron Wis University of Wisconsin Arthur H. Rupe Iris Alexander New York City University Memorial Union Rupes Constance Elton Brooklyn Miss Alexander Rupe Miss Felton

Club Girls Disband After Fashion Trim Fatigue

In Baltimore on October 30 two office girls Dorothy and Margaret Klipper announced the collapse of their little-below-the-know club as the city shifts away from long skirts. Dorothy lamented waning interest while Margaret mocked the long hem look as unflattering.

Baltimore Dorothy Margaret Klipper Margaret

Stassen Calls for Judicial Safeguards in Inquiries

Harold E. Stassen told a Long Beach audience that civil liberties need stronger protections in investigation procedures. He urged that people be accused only on real evidence, have the right to counsel, to answer accusers, and to cross-examine during investigations.

Long Beach Calif Harold E. Stassen

Kashmir Evacuations Extend as Operations Drag On

New Delhi reports 15 Royal Air Force Dakotas to evacuate 250 British civilians from Kashmir while India and state troops hold off advancing Pathan raiders from Pakistan. Military sources warn operations may take months as reinforcements cross the border and Baramulla remains in raider hands near Srinagar.

New Delhi Royal Air Force Kashmir India Pakistan Northwest Frontier Kasmir Baramulla Srinagar Capoa Srinagar

President Sees Mass Burial At Arlington

President Truman attends a mass burial at Arlington National Cemetery for 20 World War II soldiers from the Pacific. The ceremony marks the first major home burial among an expected 6000 troops to be interred at Arlington, with officials and families in attendance under overcast skies.

Washington Truman Arlington National Cemetery Arlington Marshall Army Defense Forrestal Navy Air Force

17 Men Required To Move 700-pound Woman to Hospital

In Joliet Illinois on October 30 1937 17 men including 10 police moved 700 pound Mrs Elizabeth Ebner to a hospital after a hip injury. She was placed in two hospital beds bolstered with lumber for the transfer.

Joliet Elizabeth Ebner

Population growth disparities in Europe and Russia noted

The natural rate of growth for Russia is about twice that of the rest of Europe excluding the Balkans, highlighting divergent demographic trends across the region.

Europe Balkans

Record Low Maternal Deaths in US Reach 1946 Low

Maternal deaths in childbirth fell to 44, about 10,000 live births per year, the lowest level on record in the United States for 1946, indicating improved maternal health outcomes across the nation.

United States

For Sale Modern Bungalow Near Winchester

For sale a modern bungalow featuring electricity bath furnace and full basement located six miles from Winchester on a good road. This compact property advertises convenient amenities with accessible rural location and easy transportation.

Winchester

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