Feeding of Greek Army Taken Over by America
Athens reports Dwight P. Griswold says 196,000 Greek military personnel are fed entirely by American rations at about 102000 dollars daily. Parliament summoned for a confidence vote on Premier Temistokles Sophoulis’s Liberal-Populist government as guerrillas may seek amnesty with no deadline set.
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America
Griswold
Athens
Dwight P. Griswold
Greece
Temistokles Sophoulis
Sophoulis
Heat Wave Grips Midwest as Temperatures Reach New Highs
The Midwest and parts of the Southwest endure near 100 degree heat with Clinton Missouri hitting 105, Vichy 104, Kansas City 102, Sioux City 101, St Louis and Omaha 100. Cooler air moves over the Rockies and Dakotas with chances of showers in several regions. Northern Virginia records 80 with light rain, far below last year’s 93.
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Southwest
Midwest
Mercury
Clinton
Vichy
Kansas City
Sioux City
St. Louis
Omaha
Nebr
Quincy
Rockies
Rocky Mountains
Dakotas
Nebraska
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Michigan
Texas Panhandle
Virginia
Winchester
Medical ROTC Unit Planned at U. of Va
Major Francis W. Regnier will command an army medical reserve officers training corps unit to be organized at the start of the 1947 48 term at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville with the medical ROTC project announced today.
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Charlottesville
Francis W. Regnier
Army Medical Reserve
Iers’ Training Corps
University of Virginia
Boy Admits Slaying Father In Madison County
Police continued their investigation into the shotgun killing of William Butler a 63 year old fruit packing house worker at his Madison county home Saturday. Floyd Butler 15 has been charged with the killing and his mother Minnie Lee Seal Butler is charged with aiding and abetting. He initially denied the slaying then said his father attacked with a knife and urged him to shoot.
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Charlottesville
William Butler
Madison County
J. E. Adams
Floyd Butler
Floyd
Minnie Lee Seal Butler
Adams
Arta
Legion Post To Form Men's Auxiliary In New York
Queens post 1515 of the American Legion will install an auxiliary on Sept 30 naming the group the men s auxiliary of post 1515. The post s members are veterans of World War II.
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Legion
Men’s Auxiliary
New York
Queens
American Legion
Ee Veterans of World Or
London
Antwerp
Fall Presbytery Set for Moorefield Centenary
Dr. Joseph A. McMurray stated clerks that the fall presbytery meeting will be in Moorefield West Virginia September 16 and 17 to mark the 100th anniversary of the local Presbyterian church building. The opening sermon Tuesday at 11 a.m. will be by Rev. Joseph A. Duckwall with the topic Gods Way Out For His People. Also attending are Dr. Ronald S. Wilson elder R Bruce Stoneaker and Dr. Gleen O Yount who will deliver the presbyterial sermon on The Unity of the Church.
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Joseph A. McMurray
Winchester
Moorefield
W. Va
Presbyterian Church
Joseph A. Duckwall
Loudoun St. Presbyterian Church
McMurray
Duckwall
Ronald S. Wilson
Loudoun St
R. Bruce Stoneaker
Gleen O. Yount
Petersburg
Charles W. Kernan
British Coal Strike Expands to Six More Pits
In Barnsley England a month-old Yorkshire coal strike spread to six new pits with 45 000 workers idle at 44 collieries. The Wakefield chamber of commerce protests government gas cuts tied to the walkout and warns of industrial production losses and unemployment. Part-time factory employment has increased due to the strike.
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Barnsley
Eng
Yorkshire
British Press Assn
Wakefield Chamber of Commerce
Turk Cabinet Falls in Ankara as Peker Resigns
Premier Recep Peker's cabinet fell amid criticism of domestic policy. Foreign Minister Hasan Saka was charged by President Ismet Inonu with forming a new government. The rightist regime faced autocracy accusations while Turkey prepares to receive $100 million under a U.S. aid plan for military modernization.
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Ankara
Turkey
Recep Peker
Hasan Saka
Ismet Inonu
Peker
People’s Party
United States
Greece
Five Day Virginia Forecast Sees Warm, Dry stretch
A five day outlook for Virginia from September 10 to 14 calls for generally fair and warm conditions with temperatures well above seasonal norms. Little to no rainfall is expected, keeping conditions dry and sunny across the period.
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Virginia
Shipboard V-2 Rocket Firing Demonstrates New Naval Era
The carrier Midway fired a 15 ton V-2 rocket in a secret Atlantic test. Rear Admiral Gallery hailed the launch as a new era in naval missiles, though the rocket exploded after six miles. The test suggested land targets could be hit by warships offshore, with aircraft then completing the demonstration.
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Washington
Midway
Atlantic Ocean
Navy
D. V. Gallery
Contract Meet In Truck Strike Due Tomorrow
A meeting between Winchester Teamsters and Chauffeurs Union members and truck firms was planned for tomorrow at the George Washington hotel to negotiate a fresh two year contract. About 300 drivers and workers across six lines are affected as the strike, begun Saturday, halts most shipments in the area. Negotiations continued with little progress yesterday and no session is set for today.
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Ranway
George Washington Hotel
Winchester Letal 453
Teamsters and Chauffeurs Union
AFL
C. E. Stutzman
Land
Business Agent Union
Cumberforth
John Grigsby
Richmond
Winchester
A. J. Novick
Novick Transfer Co
Novick
Charge of Rape Filed Against William Tobin
William Harrison Tobin, 23, of Stephens City, held for Frederick county grand jury action Sept 15 on rape charges. A 11 year old Middletown girl reported the assault in a church yard after residents heard screams. Commonwealth's Attorney Massie said the girl and parents were interviewed and a physician's exam was positive. Tobin is jailed without bond.
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William Harrison Tobin
Stephens City
Frederick County
Middletown
Commonwealth
Joseph Massie, Jr
Tobin
F. L. Largent, Jr
Australia Orders 40-Hour Week For 900000 Workers
An arbitration court in Melbourne has granted 53 unions a 40-hour work week effective from the first pay period next January. The move reduces the longstanding 44-hour standard by four hours. About 900 000 workers nationwide will be affected by the change.
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Melbourne
Australia
Seasonal Job Openings and Local Sales Listings
WANTED Reliable and Experienced janitor Apply in person Pine Motor Co. WANTED Waitresses at once Red Wing Restaurant GUARANTEED Auto repair work glass installed new and used auto parts See Valley Wrecking Co. Apple s now being received daily Heinz Co Last 2 days Lovett s final clearance dresses formerly 29.50 now on sale at Lovett s Shoe Dress Shoppe 156 N Loudoun St
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Pine Motor Co
Red Wing
Valley Wrecking Co
Martinsburg Pike
H. J. Heinz CO
Lovett
Wheat Up 10 Cents on July Contract at Board of Trade
Chicago reports July wheat up the daily limit by 10 cents to 2.47 18 as part of a broader rise across corn oats and soybeans. Persistent heat in the southwest and a government export program shakeup underlie the advance.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Stassen to Tilt With Dewey in Wisconsin
Harold E. Stassen announced he will enter the Wisconsin presidential preference primary on April 6 as he pursues the Republican nomination. He scheduled a Milwaukee speech on November 24 described as his opening address and noted Wisconsin delegates may back Dewey or MacArthur but no authorization exists from either. He has not decided about other state primaries and remains the only avowed GOP candidate.
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Washington
Harold E. Stassen
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Milwaukee
Stassen
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Douglas MacArthur
Senate Panel Called to Review Aid for Europe
The Senate appropriations committee was urged to meet September 20 in Washington to discuss government financial policies for Europe. Chairman Bridges and War Secretary Royall urged members to attend as a plan to support occupied areas and avoid order disruptions while Western Europe awaits longer term aid solutions.
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Washington
Senate Appropriations Committee
Bridges
R-Nh
Congress
Europe
Robert Garner
World Bank
Senate Committee
Lovett
War Department
U. S
Delegate L. Triplett in truck accident update at hospital
The condition of 61 year old Delegate Lake Triplett who was injured in a truck automobile crash Saturday near Warrenton remained about the same today according to attendants and physicians at Phy sicians Hospital.
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Warrenton
L. ‘.Ake Triplett
Physicians’ Hospital
Moslem Evacuees Flee India Amid Riots In Delhi
New Delhi endured its third day of communal violence as rioters and security forces fought in streets. 27 bodies were counted as moslem evacuees moved past scenes of carnage, some with children on backs, amid rain and ongoing clashes between communities.
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India
New Delhi
Old
Connaught Circus
Twin Cities
Pakistan
Island Queen Explosion Kills 20 in Pittsburgh
A five deck excursion steamer the Island Queen exploded and burned at the Monongahela river dock causing an estimated 20 deaths. Rescue by swimmers and passersby followed the blast as fire and thick smoke hampered efforts. The Cincinnati owned craft carried about 92 aboard with many missing or unaccounted for and oil fire raged after the explosion.
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Pittsburg
Pittsburgh
Monongahela River
Mercy Hospital
Mary Jones
Monongahela
Ohio Rivers
O. Berry
Cincinnati
Coney Island, Inc
Coney Island
Ohio River
Ordee
United States
Field Street Bridge
Pire
John Moroney
Smithfield St
South Hills
VA to Demand Shobby Homes Be Made Good
The Veterans Administration reports daily complaints of substandard and shoddy construction in VA loan homes. The bulletin says many structures ignore plans, use poor workmanship, and have defects like unfinished landscaping and wet cellars, prompting possible disciplinary actions against appraisers lenders and builders.
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Washington
Veterans Administration
Veterans Loan Guaranty
Bulletin
State Sales Tax Debate at Virginia convention
A Virginia Independent Food Dealers Assn convention panel assessed Virginia's sales tax. Participants included State Tax Commissioner C. H. Morisset, Walter M. Evans, Charles L. Katuf man, Dr. Charles F. Marsh, plus moderators and advocates from margarine and sales representative groups.
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Norfolk
Virginia
Virginia Independent Food Dealers Assn
C. H. Morriset
Walter M. Evans
Richmond
Charles L. Katufman
Charles F. Marsh
College of William and Mary
Special Bargains at Pine Motor Co Dodge Plymouth deals
FOR SALE 1941 Chevrolet Sedan 685 1941 Plymouth Sedan 785 Pine Motor Co Inc Dodge Plymouth Dealer License No 68 9 9 1p 21 FOR SALE 1940 Plymouth 4 Passenger Coupe with new tires bearings cylinders radio heater Contact William Blair Berryville Va Telephone 212 WANTED Man with slight knowledge of bookkeeping for position as manager and part time steward for local duo Write P O Box 523 Winchester 9 9 13 1p 2t
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Pine Motor CO. Inc
Dodge
Plymouth
William Blair
Berryville
Telephone
P. Obox
Winchester
AFL leaders weigh political action over Taft Hartley act
In Chicago the AFL executive council debates shifting from defending allies to an aggressive political push like the CIO. They consider bypassing the NLRB, signing anti communism affidavits to gain board support, and face a Friday decision as CIO holds its Boston convention on October 13.
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Chicago
AFL
CIO
AFT
NLRB
AFL Council
National Labor Relations Board
Robert N. Danham
Boston
Oll
William Green
City School Enrollment Reaches 2106 on Opening Day
Garland R. Quarles reports Winchester public schools opened with 2106 students yesterday. Handley High 761, Handley Elementary 438, John Kerr 398, Virginia Avenue 269, Douglas 231. Enrollment exceeds last year in nearly every school, the superintendent says.
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Garland R. Quarles
Winchester Public Schools
Handley High School
Handley Elementary
John Kerr
Virginia Avenue
Douglas
Food Dollar Shrinks Further in Retail Mart
Chicago reports a continuing rise in staple commodity prices with the Associated Press index at a new high. Butter, eggs, meat and corn prices climb while retail dairy outlook remains tight. Nationwide stockyards report all time highs for hogs and rising wholesale costs push consumer prices higher.
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Chicago
America
New York
Associated Press
Russell Fifer
The
American Butter Institute
Fifer
Denver
San Francisco
Omaha
Sioux City
Iowa
S. Louis
Ill
Eugene C. Schultz
New York City
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British Coal Strike
William Tobin
Austrllia
Lovett’s Shoe & Dress Shoppe
N. Loudoun St
Dewey
Senate
Triplett
Connaight Circus
Steel City
Executive Council
PAC
Joseph G. Wampler
Paul T. Truitt
National Assn. of Margarine Manufacturers
Forrest Bogen
Richmond Sales Representatives Assn
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