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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1947

Page

9

Councilman Blames Barking Dogs on Gray and Smithfield Aves

Councilman S. J. Smith said dogs on Gray Ave and Smithfield Ave keep residents awake. T A Riley reports quiet conditions before the meeting, but Officer Lowery later notes four complaints of barking dogs from those streets as council members left city hall.

S. J. Smith T. A. Riley Gray Ave Mr. Smith City Hall Officer Lowery Gray Smithfield Ave

World Atom Control Undermined by U S Russian Tells U N

Andrei Gromyko charged the United States aimed to undermine and dictate terms on international atomic control. Frederick H. Osborn, the U S atomic deputy, called the accusation false. Action on the second U N atomic report was postponed to tomorrow at 10 30 a m due to many speakers.

Lightenwalter Wins Pennsylvania Eighth District Seat

Republican Franklin H. Lightenwalter retained Pennsylvania's Eighth District seat in a special election defeating labor-backed Democrat Phil Storch. Lightenwalter led 44 065 to 27 884 with 198 of 214 precincts reported. union officials say the CIO and Railroad Brotherhoods carried seven of eight Allentown wards.

Allentown Franklin H. Lightenwalter Pennsylvania Phil Storch Lichtenwalter Storch Lnst Charles Cerlack GOP Owlet Lees G. Mason Owlett Republican National

Star-Times Defies U.S. Postal Rule

The St. Louis Star-Times says it violated postal fraud and lottery law by publishing a dispatch last July about a North Carolina negro who was denied a Cadillac won in a lottery and vows to continue publishing such stories. Postmaster Bernard F. Dick argues the piece violated the statute and would have been barred from the mails. the editorial defends press freedom against race discrimination allegations.

ST. Louis Star-Times North Carolina Bernard F. Dickman Star- Times Time Life Newsweek

Suspect Arrested in Car Theft Case at Bolling Field

Charles W. Whitlock of Thurmond West Virginia was arrested by Winchester police and delivered to the U S marshal at Harrisonburg for federal court trial on charges of stealing a car at Bolling Field Washington.

Charles W. Whitlock Thurmond W. Va Bolling Field Washington Winchester U. S. Marshall Harrisonburg

City Council Grants Animal Disposal Permission

Dr Charles Milton, a veterinarian, is authorized by the Wine council to dispose of dead dogs and cats at the city dump when referred by the SPCA. The arrangement limits disposal to small animals only, to avoid diverting county garbage to the dump and to address rising animal fatalities and a crowded site.

Charles 8. Milton Wine Council SPCA Elsie M. Rosenberger Milton S. Lee Grant Dr. Milton J. T. Kremer Fred Glaize Grant

Water and Sewer Bond Funds Invested at One Percent

Treasurer Baker reports the remaining 50000 of the water and sewer bond issue placed in a local bank at 1 percent interest. An out of town bank holds 600000 for some time. Financing costs run under 0.5 percent, but Fred Glaize warned council there are no signs of lower construction costs to start the project.

W. A. Baker Fred Glaize

July personal incomes hit record $197 billion

The Commerce Department reported July personal incomes at an annual rate of $197 billion, nearly $2 billion higher than the previous June peak, setting a new high.

Washington Commerce Department

Opera rejected for lack of prima donna role

The management refused Boris Godunov as it had no solo parts or prima donna role. It took nearly two years to revise the production to fit managerial needs.

T.T. A Boris Godunov

Invention of Champagne credited to Dom Pierre Perignon

Answer notes Dom Pierre Pérignon a Benedictine monk at Hautvilliers France as the innovator of the bubbly wine process. It states the discovery occurred over 250 years ago and links the champagne to the region’s sparkling quality.

Dom Pierre Perignon Hautvilliers France

Repeated Abuse of Atomic Energy Could End Human Gene Line

Nobel laureate H J Muller warned that widespread atomic energy misuses could erase the human gene system and wipe out mankind over generations. He argued a single atomic blast could seed survivors with mutations that produce genetic deaths across future generations, potentially forever if radiation exposure repeats.

Chicago H. J. Muller Indiana University Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists Muller Eigher

Lions Gross $1000 For S. C. Fire Co.

Ste phens City Lions raised more than $1,000 at a yard party held Friday and Saturday. C. A. Hobert of Winchester and C. E. Miley Jr. of Boyce spoke on attendance and the national California convention. Proceeds go to the Ste phens City Fire Company.

C. A. Hobert Winchester C. E. Miley, Jr Boyce Stephens City Lions

Nine New War Contract Fraud Cases Disclosed by GAO

The General Accounting Office reports nine new fraud cases totaling 3,006,515 in settlement of terminated war contracts. The cases add to 79 cases previously reported and exclude yesterday’s 1,121,000 overpayment settlement. GAO general counsel E L Fisher notes 1 percent fraud rate among examined cases and that law limits recourse to the Justice Department. Rep Rich criticizes the 1944 law and urges repeal or deeper inquiry. The House expenditures subcommittee continues reviewing war contract settlements chaired by Bender.

Washington General Accounting Office Congress GAO E. L. Fisher House The Accounting Office Justice Department Fisher Rep Rich R-Pa

Ohio Republicans to review remarks this week on unity questions

R Ohio officials indicated reporters that party members will study remarks later this week to determine what appears to be unresolved unity issues and next steps. The comments signal cautious planning ahead of internal discussions and potential strategies.

Ohio

Authorized Increases in Government Petroleum Product Contract

A fragment notes authorized increases in a government contract for petroleum products. Details on agency, contract number, or amount are not readable, but the item flags higher costs and altered terms affecting supply.

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