Truman Affirms UN Charter Duties While Retaining Military Strength
President Truman stated the United States will uphold its obligations under the United Nations charter and retain military strength as a sign of seriousness about peace. He outlined four points including Marshal Plan aid, UN fidelity, strength to ensure world stability, and tailored Western Hemisphere approaches. The closing Inter-American defense conference in Rio de Janeiro culminated in a defense pact for joint action against aggression in the Americas.
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Inter-American Defense Conference
Europe
Asia
America
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Americas
Rio de Janeiro
Itamaraty Palace
Foreign Ministry
Frank Minor
West Boscawen
Opequon Memorial Church
Kernstown
U S Rejects Soviet Veto on German Rebuilding Plan
The United States warned Russia it will not wait for Soviet consent to raise production in Western Germany for European reconstruction. The State Department note, delivered to the Soviet embassy, says Washington will pursue Western Zone industry as agreed with Britain to ease U S and European burdens, aligning with the Potsdam and Berlin framework.
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United States
Russia
Germany
Europe
State Department
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Weather Forecast for Middle Atlantic States
Weather forecast for the Middle Atlantic States predicts near normal temperatures in the north and slightly above normal in the south from Tuesday through Sunday. Generally fair with scattered showers likely on Saturday. North portion around 64, central 70, south 75.
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New York
Middle Atlantic
Newark
Vet Students Gain From VA College Enrollment Rise
The Veterans Administration says about 1,325,000 World War II veterans will attend college this fall, a 10 percent rise from the previous high in April.
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Washington
Veterans Administration
Non-operating Railroad Workers Get Pay Boost
An arbitration board awarded a 15.5 cent hourly wage increase to nearly 1,000,000 non-operating railroad workers on major lines. The 6-member panel led by William Leiserson ruled the raise binding, marking the third boost in a year for clerks, telegraphers, and maintenance staff.
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Aiajor
Willima Leiserson
National Labor Relations Board
L. W. Horning
New York
New York Central System
Too Much War Talk, Says New Head of Legion
J F O Neall new commander of the American Legion says there is too much talk of war and not enough talk of peace in his first news conference since election. He notes war talk is exaggerated but danger of war cannot be overlooked.
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J F. O'Neal
American Legion
O'Neil
Frost and the Fruit Grower in Orchards
Senator Byrd's picnic featured Charles F. Sarle explaining frost damage and protection methods for orchards. He outlined location selection to minimize spring frost risk and heating options, plus a plan with 100 weather stations to map frost probability and guide orchard placement.
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Navy
Cyclists Suffer Injuries in Loom W Va Highway Crash
Paul M. Clark 24 and Thomas Kenney were injured when their motorcycles were forced off the Loom West Virginia road near Capon River bridge Saturday afternoon. Clark sustained severe injuries and is hospitalized at Winchester Memorial with a fractured dislocated shoulder and leg lacerations. Kenney suffered cuts and bruises. State police are investigating the crash attributed to a car pulling in front of the motorcycles.
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Ohio
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Ranier
Route 50
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Clearbrook Fire Dept
Shade
Woman in Shenandoah Jail May Face Lunacy Test
Mrs. Julia Emmatt is jailed in Woodstock without bond after police accuse her of being widowed by her husband’s shooting at a Strasburg drugstore. A lunacy commission may be sought as attorney Ripley Walker notes her expected waiver of preliminary hearing.
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Strasburg
Julia Guard Emmatt
Shenandoah
Woodstock
George Emmatt
Tax Underpayment Charged to Co op
House committee report says a consumer cooperative at Greenwelt Maryland paid less than 30 percent of federal taxes it would have as a private corporation. The charges stem from public hearings held August 22 and 23 detailing income and excess payment issues over seven years. The note mentions related memorial events and a VFW yard party with food, music, and a white elephant sale.
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H. B. Kern
VFW
Wonder
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McIlwee
State Fair Opens in Staunton With Week of Exhibits
Staunton reports a good turnout as the Virginia state fair opens for a week of livestock agricultural industrial and home making exhibits.
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State Fair
Staunton
Virginia
Tornado hits Burgettstown killing two elderly men
A small tornado struck Burgettstown in southwestern Pennsylvania early today killing two elderly men and demolishing several buildings. Damage was unofficially estimated at $100,000.
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Burgettstown
Pennsylvania
Benefit on City Plaza for VFW fund September 2
A benefit event is planned on City Plaza on September 2 to raise funds for the VFW building. Doors open with serving at 5 p.m. All officers and members of Aerie No. 824 Fraternal Order of Eagles are summoned to meet at 3 p.m. to attend the funeral of Brother Henry P. Kern. Signed, Secretary.
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Aerie No
Order of Eagles
Henry P. Kern
Closing Notice and For Sale Listing
The Flower Shop and Smalls Florist will close Wednesday afternoons all year. For sale one Case S C Orchard Tractor available via Frederick or Russell Matthews Jr Walkersville Maryland, contact details show.
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Russell M. Mathews, Jr
Walkersville
Sloat Elected Vice President Of CS Bank
John I. Sloat has been elected executive vice president and cashier of the Commercial and Savings Bank. He notes labor saving devices like adding machines and photo checks as signs of growth. The bank opened in May 1924 after purchasing the Hotel Evans site, with six original directors still serving.
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Commercial and Savings Bank
Tirect
Mr. Sloat
Neas Aoe
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Sloat
Winchester
H. D. Fuller
Savings Bank
Doran
Synod Prepares To Name Moderator
The Presbyterian Synod of Virginia opens its annual meeting in Richmond with the selection of a new moderator to succeed Rev. Paul K. Buckles of Newport News as the principal business today. The final session is scheduled for Thursday.
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Richmond
Paul K. Buckles
Newport News
Presbyterian Synod of Virginia
Veterans rush cash terminal leave bonds in banks
A wave of ex GI veterans rushed to redeem terminal leave pay bonds at three Winchester banks and the First National Bank in Berryville. In four hours they cashed 391 bonds totaling 85 823 dollars, averaging about 220 dollars per bond owner and rate over 20 000 dollars an hour. Bank staff including presidents worked through lunch to handle the overflow.
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First National Bank
Berryville
Henry P Kern dies at 48. Winchester motor and bus leader
Henry P Kern 48, Kaiser Frazer agent and head of Kern Motor Co., and chair of Winchester Bus Co., died suddenly from a blood clot at his home. Funeral set for 4 p.m. tomorrow at Grace Evangelical Lutheran with Rev. Eisenberg officiating. Survived by wife Anna Violet, two sons Henry P Kern Jr and Richard D Kern, mother, brother and sister.
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Robert S
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Lobr E. Kern
Chester Heights
Mamie Largent
Gibson Baker
Donald McFadden
Jacob Yest
Henry Copenhaver
W. Arthur
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C. R. Anderson
H. S. Pifer
Dutton Atty
James P. Reardon
Burr Harrison
Arab Nations Resist Partition of Palestine
The Palestine issue sparks sharp UN warnings as Emile Ghoury rejects the plan to split Palestine into Arab and Jewish states and admit 150000 Jewish immigrants. Jewish leaders react mostly favorable to the committee report while a UN majority backs partition with a two year transition under UN supervision. The U.S. stance on participation remains unclear.
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Ecuador Army Revolt Against Mancheno Grows
The Ambato radio reports insurgent forces clashing near Ambato as rebel troops press toward Quito and Ibarra. Tuscan troops reportedly defected to anti-Mancheno forces as Mancheno consolidates power after a bloodless coup.
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Quito
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Ibarra
Property Sale At Perry Grove Farm Near Winchester Bridge
Tomorrow September 2 at 11 o clock a sale of the Perry Grove farm led by John W Rosenberger now owned by Jacob H Rosenberger located three miles west on Route one. The property contains 754 large dwelling units and other assets with fine water and possession to be given on sale day.
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John W. Rosenberger
Jacob H. Rosenberger
Winchester and Bridge
Sale of Real Property Canceled by Preeland Lee
A scheduled sale of real property has been canceled. The notice references Preeland Lee and indicates the sale date of the 6th was canceled. Further details are not provided in the readable text.
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