Molotov Absence Marks Paris Peace Conference Session
In Paris the Four Power Foreign Ministers met with Molotov absent as talks on Trieste and Venezia Giulia continued. Connally urged peace over利益, calling for tolerance and patience, while Yugoslavia pressed for Adriatic territory with backing from Russia and other Slav states. Brasil proposed delaying frontier decisions for Big Four review.
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Paris
Fourpower
V. Mae Vv
Moscow
Molotov
Vishinsky
Tom Conally
D- Tex
Senate Foreign Affairs Committe
Italy
Conally
Trieste
Italian Political and Territorial Commission
Adriatic Sea
Yugoslavia
United States
Europe
Germany
Austria
Venezia Guilia
Czechoslovakia
Jan Masaryk
Brasil
South Africa
Istria
Slick Tricks Reported in Winchester Used Car Deals
C A Hobert notes several Winchester area cases of inflated used car prices under OPA rules. Penalties include repayment of overcharges plus triple damages. multiple fines issued recently and more under investigation by the Richmond enforcement office. A new violation involves failing to file a certificate of sale to dodge OPA scrutiny.
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Winchester
C. A. Hobert
Price Panel
Winchester Opa
OPA
Hobert
Richmond
Truman to Speak at Least Once for Democratic Nominees
Washington Sept 4 President Truman will make at least one speech in behalf of Democratic congressional nominees during the current election campaign. White House Press Secretary Charles G Ross confirmed further appearances are likely.
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Truman
Washington
White House
Charles G. Ross
New York Gubernatorial Race Heats Up at Conventions
The Republican convention backs Gov. Thomas E. Dewey for another term while the Democrats nominate Senator James M. Mead. Former Gov. Herbert Lehman leads Mead’s Senate bid for Democrats and Assembly Leader Irving M. Ives faces Lehman. Mead and Lehman also drew American Labor Party nominations. Nevada nominees include Rep. Berkeley L. Bunker for the Senate and George Matorié for the Republicans. South Carolina selects J. Strom Thurmond for the governorship. The contests set the stage for the 1948 presidential year implications.
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New York
Thomas E. Dewey
James M. Mead
Herbert H. Lehman
Mead
Assembly
Irving M. Ives
Lehman
Mead and Lehman
American Labor Party
New York City
Nevada
Berkeley L. Bunker
E. P. Carville
Senate
George Matorié
Reno
Vail Pittman
W. Conwell
Melvin Jepson
A. W. Tallman
South Carolina
J. Strom Thurmond
Edgefield
Dr. _ . McLeod
Mead and
Dewey
New York State
Stocks Declined Four And Half Billion In Latest Break
Statisticians estimated the New York Stock Exchange value fell about 4.5 billion dollars in Tuesday's market break. Figures show total listed stocks at July 31 were 79.32 billion versus 80.93 billion at end of June, after May’s 84.04 billion peak and 1929 high of 89.67 billion.
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New York
New York Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange
Stephens City Seeks New Town Sergeant and Returns Mayor
Hartley III Stephens City elects W. Lomax Parker mayor after a two year gap, replacing Floyd Cadwaller. Council plans to hire a new town sergeant and set a $25 annual mayor salary while ABC funds of 2113.92 are anticipated this year.
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Stephens City
Hartley Ili
W. Lomax Parker
Floyd B. Cadwallader
ABC
Ete
E. Massie
David Petrie
H. C. Racey
Light
R. H. Yakle
W. H. Herre'l
Wid Petrie
W H
Tito asked to pay indemnity after Yugoslavia plane crash
United States officials expect indemnity for life and property losses after two American transport planes were downed. Marshal Tito’s reaction remains unclear though recent U S policy signals a possible UN Security Council case if damages are not paid. The note to Yugoslavia’s charge d affaires outlined the indemnity demand and cited Tito’s prior assurances.
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GTON
William
Yuevia
Untates
Clayton
Belgrade
United States
Yugoslavia
Marshal Tito
Tito
United Nations Security Council
Assuran
Ces
William L. Clayton
Sergije Makiedo
Winchester Lions hear plans for city projects and reforms
Mayor C R Anderson outlined proposed city actions for the new fiscal year including retirement funds for long service employees a full time city auditor a city purchasing agent and city manager office adjutant. He cited savings from reforms and praised the police for strong crime records and high property recovery. A beauty contest and Lions Club Fun Festival were announced with event dates and locations.
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Anderson
Winchester
FBI
Virginia
Lion John O. Hardesty
Clarke County Lions Club
Berryville Horse Show Grounds
Berryville High School
Shipping Strike On All Coasts Planned Amid Wage Row
AFL sailors threaten to walk off ships across the Atlantic Pacific and Gulf coasts as the Wage Stabilization Board weighs overturning a 17.50 monthly pay cut. From New York to Pittsburgh unions push for higher rates, CIO backing boosts pressure.
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Pittsburg
Secord
Washington
John Hawk
AFL Seafarers International Union
New York
AFL
Atlantic
Pacific
Gulf
AFL Sailors Union of the Pacific
Pacific American Shipowners Association
APL Seafarers International Union
Atlantic Coast
Aough
CIO National Maritime Union
CIO
Boy over Foam Sinem helper in OOTY and CARPER
Partial readable item notes a boy involved as a helper in an event or activity linked to OOTY and CARPER. The fragment lacks event details, dates, or full names, making precise context unclear.
August Sets Cold Record At Winchester Laboratory
The Winchester Research Laboratory reports August as the coldest month on record with a mean of 69.07 degrees. Only one day reached 90s, August 5 with a 91 high, and the month averaged 80.65 to 57.48 for highs and lows respectively. The lowest 49 occurred August 26 and rainfall reached 4.26 inches versus 3.65 inches average.
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Winchester Research Laboratory
Friendship Fire Company to Hold Meeting September Fifth
The Friendship Fire Company will meet Thursday evening September 5 at 8 o clock. All members are urged to attend. Marion Anderson, Captain.
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Friendship Fire Company
Marion Anderson
First Platoon Quarters Detachment Notice
All members of the First Platoon Quarters Detachment are ordered to report for drill and a procession as scheduled by CAPT. W. A. BAKER.
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W. A. Baker
Winchester Common Council Reelects Anderson and Approves Franchise Bids
In a busy reorganizational session Dr. C. R. Anderson was reelected president of the Winchester Common Council. Bids for a city bus franchise were opened, an ordinance for a 650000 water and sewer bond issue passed on first and second readings, and city employees under the manager received a ten percent pay increase. A plaque for the late R Gray Williams was proposed for Handley School and Fredericksburg sent a light franchise letter.
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C. R. Anderson
Winchester
Common Council of
Williams
Handley School
R. Gray Williams
Fredericksburg
Light
Plaque Consideration For Late Williams By City Council
City Council weighs placing a plaque at Handley School to honor the late R Gray Williams for service to the school system. The item was referred to school and finance committees. Receipts for August totaled 79045 62 with year to date 256711 68 driven by business auto taxes and ABC fund increases. Delinquent tax list slated for October 1. Council moves 3750 from capital improvements and 1500 for new roller and traffic line marker.
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H. Henkel Henry
Fred Glaize
Handley School
R. Gray Williams
Lights Paniesa
Ericksburg
Light
W. A. Baker
Baker
ABC Fund
Fund Transfer Council
Glaize
Winchester Council Waives Tax for Parkersburg Carnival
The Winchester Volunteer group asked permission to hold a carnival starting September 16 at Senseny Road recreation area. Fire Chief E W Argenbright urged tax waiver claiming events won’t disturb nearby ball diamonds. Council granted waiver on motion by L B Sirbaugh pending Recreation group clearance.Premier Shows are in Parkersburg this week.
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Winchester
Ee Peekateee
Senseny Road
E. W. Argenbright
L. B. Sirbaugh
Soarag
Winchester Recreation Council
Argenbright
Parkersburg
Winchester approves water and sewer bond and 1947 tax measures
The Winchester council passed on first and second reading a water and sewer bond issue of 650000. Also approved without dissent were the 1947 license tax ordinance the 1947 real and personal tax ordinance with no discount and the 1947 water and sewer tax ordinance all presented by Fred Glaize.
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Winchester Council
Fred Glaize
Winchester Council Grants 10 Percent City Salary Increase
City employees under City Manager S Lee receive a 10 percent raise approved by the Winchester council. The raise costs $1,715.40 through December 31 funded from unexpended balances. The council also moves to adopt a pension plan under the State Retirement Act with employee 5 percent and city 4.33 percent contributions. The plan pays about 45 percent on retirement, based on service length, with a 12 month decision window for joining. A $3,000 city contribution was budgeted to inaugurate the plan, as several systems were considered.
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S Lee
Winchester
Finance Committee
Fred Glaize
Winchester council adopts fiscal recommendations for immediate effect
The Winchester council met last night to approve fiscal activity and recommendations for improvement. An ordinance was passed on first reading to implement the proposals without delay.
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Eci
State
Winchester Council
Winchester City Council Reorganized with New Members
Dr. C. R. Anderson was reelected president of the Winchester Common Council at the reorganizational meeting last night. Lee Grant and Dr. aw Miller were named health officer and meat inspector, with Dr. William P. McGuire and John M. Steck Jr. as new council members. Anderson urged a strong effort to advance peacetime city work, noting material shortages and the importance of improving approaches to Winchester, especially Cameron Street.
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C. R. Anderson
Winchester
William P. MccGuire
John M. Steck, Jr
Stocéed H. Henkel Henry
R. Frank Barr
Anderson
Cameron Street
Alexandria Man Tops Winchester Shoot With 50 X 50
Ralph Luttrell of Alexandria led a Winchester Gun Club Saturday with a perfect 50 x 50. His 13 year old son shot 44 of 50 as local marksmen posted scores from 46 to 21 x 25 with shooters like E Noris and J Chapman among participants. The club welcomes a strong turnout for September 15 events.
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Winchester
Ralph Luttrell
Alexandria
E. Noris
J. Chapman
N. Dorsey
Housing Expediter Sees Grim Housing Outlook
Housing Expediter Wyatt Wyatt took a dim view of reaching the 1946 homes-for-veterans goal. He noted 607,100 dwellings started in the first seven months and July priorities were too few to assure 1,200,000 homes under construction by year end, predicting a continued housing shortage despite full goal attainment.
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Washington
Wilson W. “Wyatt
Wyatt
Emand
For Sale Established Grocery Business
For sale established grocery business advertised by letterbox box 66 care Star. Listing notes 8 8 10 3t pattern. Potential buyers are asked to write to Star newspaper care box.
Permit Denied for Piccadilly Gas Station on Third Reading
The city council denied the Standard Oil gas station permit on a third reading after debate over traffic congestion on a busy Piccadilly street. The plan involved four 1,000 gallon tanks and an office, owned by the Rouss Fire Company, with rental reportedly begun.
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Piccadilly
Williams
E. E. Baker
A. T. Hawthorne
C. R. Anderson
W. W. Dellinger
Dr. Hawthorne
Rouss Fire Company
Ask Sidewalk Improvements On Rouss Avenue
City council has long considered Rouss Avenue sidewalk upgrades. Lamar Keen Capital Theatre manager reported about 12,000 weekly theatre patrons and urged sidewalk renewal before winter. The city solicitor will draft a formal agreement for owner signatures while the city would install new curb and gutter if sidewalks are laid.
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Lamar Keen
Capital Theatre
Rouss Avenue
Keen
Reuss Avenue
Help Wanted Male At Cider Mill Workers
Male applicants urged to apply to H. J. Heinz Co. at Valley Pike Winchester or call 3542. Job ads run in local classifieds with contact details for cider mill positions.
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H. J. Heinz Co
Valley Pike
Winchester
New Fall Woolens at The Woolen Shop Outlet
The Woolen Shop at 3048 Brad dock Street opens daily from 1 to 5 and Saturdays 10 to 5 offering new fall woolens.
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NEW Fall Woolens
Braddock St
Bus Service Franchise Bids Opened Amid Competing Offers
During a September meeting the council reviewed bids for a city bus franchise. The Winchester Company offered 5 percent of gross for the first t years and 8 percent thereafter, with $1000 per year for two years minors. Taylor proposed seven 21 passenger buses and a $1000 contingency. Russell of Suffolk proposed 3 percent gross for two years and 5 percent afterward plus $25 advertising costs.
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Fic
Taylor
H. P. Kern, Jr
R. D. Kern
E. V. Smoleroff
Winchester Company
Russell
Suffolk
J. A
Bond Issue Meeting Called To Acquaint Middletown Voters
Middletown council set a mass meeting for September 24 at 8 oclock in Woodmen Hall to explain the proposed bond issue for a town water system. An officer will explain the survey and the bond plan to residents. Old officers are up for another term. Also listed is an auction starting at 10 a m in the evening.
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Middletown
Woodmen’s
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Winchester Lions ‘Club
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Ralph G. Hengeveld
Lions Club Fun Festival
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Pittsburgh
Winchester Common Council
City Council
Firemen's Carnival
S. Lee Grant
Alexandria Man
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