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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1946

Page

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Maritime Strike Tightens Grip as Unions Demand Equal Pay

In Washington CIO NMU leader Curran told reporters a united maritime industry must receive the same pay as AFL seamen. AFL demands reversal of the Wage Stabilization Board ruling touch off the strike. both sides weigh actions as port closures threaten nationwide supply. Tugboat crews resumed limited service in New York Harbor after approval by striking AFL operators.

CIO AFL Washington Joseph Curran CIO National Maritime Union Ctran WSB Green A-high William Green AFW Executive Council Philip Murray White House Truman Stabilization Board Walter Mason Robert Watt All American Labor Went Wage Stabilization Board The New York Harbor Arions Unons

Scouts Schedule Shenandoah Area Council Meeting and Eagle Reviews

The Shenandoah Area Council Boy Scouts of America will hold its regular Executive Board meeting at Bakers Restaurant on September 12 at 6 30 p m with Horace C Brown presiding Judson Jusell Deputy Regional Scout Executive from the Philadelphia office will attend as special guest The council advancement committee meets at 5 30 p m to review four Eagle Scout candidates Ray Smith Luray William Remy Front Royal Kaplan Strasburg Amory Summaripa Boyce to determine eligibility for the Eagle Award and potential recommendation to the National Council C Ralph Beall chairs the committee

Shenandoah Area Boy Scouts of America Bakers Restaurant Horace C. Brown Judson Jusell Philadelphia Wincheser Scout Advancement Committee Council Nation Council C. Ralph Beall Ray Smith Luray William Remyey Front Royal Kaplan Strasburg

U S Renounces Reparations Against Italy Amid Stabilit y Talks

Paris reports the United States renounced any claim to reparations from Italy to aid international stability. Willard Thorp noted about 20 billion dollars of wartime costs linked to Italy, plus over 1 billion in civilian credits and 100 million for occupation. The peace conference also moved to place human rights court ideas in a separate arena. Yugoslav pressures for Venezia Giulia and Trieste were outlined by Dr Ales Bebler as his explanation of claims on Italian territory.

Paris United States Italy Italian Economic Commission Willard Thorp Peace Conference Legal and Drafting Commission Australia World Court of Human Rights United of Ales Bebler Yugoslavia Venezia Giulia Trieste

Partial Relief Seen In New York Strike

Partial relief may come as 10 000 of 25 000 idle AFL truck drivers return to work following a union HQ order. Mayor O Dwyer supports the move with a city directive for those complying to resume driving. The walkout has halted about 12 days of shipments affecting food and fuel in New York and New Jersey.

New York AFL New York City William O’dwyer International Brotherhood of Teamsters Indianapolis AFL International Brotherhood of Teamsters New Jersey Teamsers Michael J. Cashal International

Nurse fatally attacked in Mt Carmel Illinois hospital scene

Bulletin reports Miss Alberta Green a 20 year old nurse at Robert W Jones Hospital in Mt Carmel Illinois was slugged fatally and another nurse Miss Betty Overdeer 20 of Indiana is noted as injured while injuries are updated. Simultaneously Tokyo reports three lieutenants killed and a private missing in a B 29 crash off Nagasaki.

Indianapolis Alberta Green Mt. Carmel Robert W. Jone Hospital Betty Overdeer Indiana Bam Tokyo Nagasaki

Edith Johnson Offers Beauty Appointments at Ru Ja Shop

Mrs. Edith Johnson of Ru Ja Beauty Shop at 428 National Ave schedules several appointments and will provide an opening with Beauty. The notice lists available times and encourages readers to book.

Beauty News Edith Johnson Ru Ja National Ave

FBI Agent Brown to Speak at Rotary Luncheon Tomorrow

Charles W. Brown acting special agent in charge of the Richmond division of the FBI will be the guest speaker at the weekly Rotary luncheon, introduced by William Lohr Winchester resident agent. George Barnsley arranged the program and the board will meet with President McSherry Lupton afterward.

Charles W. Brown Richmond Federal Bureau of Investigation Rotary William Lohr Winchester George Barnsley James Roe Christ Episcopal Church McSherry Lupton Victor Arthur Peyton Marshall Joseph Hodgson Tommy Kremer Charles Milton Richard Wis

London Process Server Evicts 1000 Squatters at Duchess of Bedford House

A process server in a black coat served an eviction notice on about 1000 squatters barricaded inside the Duchess of Bedford building in London's West End. Stanley Henderson, a squatters committee secretary, faces court next Tuesday as the movement seeks legal advice. Eviction actions also began in Birmingham with plans to continue, while other vacant buildings in greater London faced similar sieges.

London Duchess of Bedford House Lonton West End Stanley Henderson Labor Birmingham Sam Blackwell Midlands District Communis Party Greater

Democrats Claim GOP Has List Of Full Doubtfuls

The Democratic National Committee said the Republican leadership prepared a confidential list of congressional districts it fears may flip in the November election. The list, described in The Democrat and allegedly sent from Republican National Headquarters, names GOP incumbents deemed dangerous. Republicans denied knowledge of the list when questioned.

Washinggton Democratic National Committee Republican Party Sno Republican National GOP Sonus House Senate Republican and Nations Congressional Campaign Adquarters

Bear on the loose surprises Winchester residents

Philip D. Hollis reported a black bear visited his back yard at 4 a.m. it swam in the fish pond and clawed a hole in the wire fence. Officers said it was the first bear sighting in Winchester with tracks found in Hollis’s yard and a fence breach to prove the sighting.

Winchester Philip D. Hollis Braddock Street Hollis

Foreign policy rises as pivotal issue in 1948 elections

The Associated Press reports foreign policy may dominate fall congressional races as wartime campaigns recede. Wallace signals he will press the issue in New York and Republicans hint at anti communism as a major theme. Bridges assails Yugoslav policy after Tito incident. Reece accuses Democrats of being steered by a like minded clique. Missouri GOP platform attacks communism and critiques Truman, while Missouri Democrats tout Roosevelt tradition.

Associated Press Wallace New York Bridges Styles Bridges Yugoslavia Marshal Tito Carroll Reece Detroit Missouri Jefferson City Truman Roosevelt Cather Moling

Winchester Firemen Carnival Opens Monday at Recreation Park

The Winchester Fire Department announces the annual carnival at Recreation Park on Senseney Road starting Monday September 16 and running all week. Penn Premier Shows will present 12 rides 10 shows and a free diving act each night as part of the Fall Apple Festival.

Winchester Fire Department Senseney Road Penn Winchester

Virginia Supreme Court Rules Act Unconstitutional

The Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals held the 1938 state photographers’ examiners act unconstitutional as an encroachment on constitutional rights. Justice Browning urged minimal state governance. The court appointed two members at large to the State Council and granted review in Ephriam Thomas death penalty case, with other appeals involving Geneva Nichols Cox and Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company.

Staunton Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals State Photographic Examiners Act Ooe Norfolk Law and Chancery Court Supreme Court George L. Browning Justice Browning Court of Appeals Virginia John 8. Battle Charlottesville Joseph E. Proffit Floyd Ephriam Thomas Nansemond County Thomas Geneva Nichols Cox Scott County Vernon Earl Cox Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company Alexander

Frederick County Bible Teachers Begin Work

Frederick County two Bible teachers began duties for the new term after meeting the schedule committee of the Frederick County Council of Churches in Step Cry. Teachers Miss Sarah Wilson and Miss Jean Baker join the county with Wilson in her second year and Baker in her first.

Frederick County C. E. Staples R. L. Booze Wilson Gainesboro Baker City Miller Stonewall Miss Armel High View Miss Baker Atry Priday Bryarly White Hall

Winchester Council Moves Toward City Bus Franchise

Winchester council acts to establish a city bus service soon with a local firm slated to receive the franchise. Clarke County public schools report about 1,350 students enrolled, led by Berryville with 705, Boyce at 355, plus colored schools Williams Training School 160 Millwood 80 and White Post 40.

Winchester Council Clarke County F. Robertson Berryville Boyce Clarke Williams Training School Millwood White Post

Mother Of Gen Ike Eisenhower Dies Suddenl

Abilene Kansas reports the death of Ida Stover Eisenhower 84 mother of General Dwight D. Eisenhower from a heart attack. She woke at 3 a.m. asked for water then said she was all right. Funeral will be private Friday at the family home with burial in Abilene Cemetery. Survived by Milton Eisenhower Edgar Eisenhower and Earl Eisenhower with Milton expected for funeral arrangements. General Eisenhower and another brother travel to Abilene.

Abilene, Kas Ida Stover ‘Eisenhower Dwight D. Eisenhower Eisenhower Kansas State Manhattan Eienhower Ashington Abilene Fort Riley Buria Army General Eisenhower Milton Eisenhower Commierce Trust Company Kansas City Edgar N. Eisenhower Tacoma Wash Earl D. Eisenhower Charlero Earl Eisenhower

Plymouth Belonging to Winchester Man Recovered in Maryland

A 1940 Plymouth owned by Stanley C. Boyce of Winchester was stolen September 8 and recovered in Cumberland Maryland. Capt. F M Punk was in Maryland City yesterday to return Thomas William Grey to Winchester to stand trial for auto larceny. The connecting rods and main bearings were burned out of the car.

Stanley C. Boyce Rt. 1 Winchester Cumberland F. M. Punk Maryland Thomas William Grey

Help Wanted and Local Advertisements List

Help wanted men for work in cider mill at H J Heinz Co Valley Pike. WIRING SPECIAL new 14 3 Romex for house wiring 9c ft. Molden Electric Co. Heinz Co ready to receive cider apples 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Hebrew New Year cards Home Print Shop 211 S Main St 6449. Notice Golden Glow Restaurant closing hours fall and winter Mon Fri 10 pm Sat 12 pm Sun 8 pm. Suitings at Woolen Shop 304 South Braddock St hours 1 00 to 5 00 daily 10 00 to 5 00 Sat. Just received new shipment of fall maternity dresses Modern Age Shoppe.

Molden Electric Co HH. J. Heinz CO S. Main ST H. J. Heinz CO Valley Pike South Braddock St Golden Glow

Mayor Anderson Names New Committee Heads 1946 47

Dr C R Anderson mayor and president of Winchester common council unveils committee changes for 1946 47 including new chairs for light city hall and schools public safety and airports parks and recreation and sanitation and welfare. J T Kremer and Alan Peery receive key posts while J M Steck Jr leads fire and other members gain roles across council committees.

C. R. Anderson Winchester A. Lee Coble Parks Recreation L. B. Sirbaugh Sirbaugh W. W J. Smith Alan Peery Arma E. E. Baker P. L. Glaize J. T. Kremer John Steck William P. McGuire P. D. Miller John M. Steck, Jr A. T.hawthorne E.E. Baker A. T. Hawthorne

Two Braithwaite Brothers Injured at Winchester Woolen Mills

Charles Braithwaite, a spinner, is hospitalized after being caught in a mule at Winchester Woolen Mills between midnight and 1 a.m. His left hip and ankle were injured. His brother Lee Braithwaite, a weaver, was hospitalized six weeks earlier for a broken arm caused by a shuttle accident.

Winchester Memorial Hospital Winchester Woolen Mills Charles Braithwaite Braithwaite Lee Lee Braithwaite W. B. Snider & Son

Winchester Bus Company Wins City Franchisement

The Winchester Bus Company received a city bus franchise in a special council session. Henry P. Kern Sr and partners Henry Jr Richard Kern and E V Smoleroff will operate within six months using six buses initially. The plan includes 7 cent 30 day school fares and an 8 percent annual return after two years.

Henry P. Kern, Sr Winchester Bus Company Common Council Henry Kern, Sr Henry , Jr Richard Kern E. V. Smoleroff Chicago Italy Smoleroff Pasengers Wwea Gus Tesaminos Opealats Percy D. Miller T. J. Kremer C. R. Anderson James P. Reardon Lee Grant Kern On Kern Company Doun Monmouth Streets Asl Baltimore Washington B. L. Barnes Portsmouth J. A. Russell Suffolk John, Taylor Winchester Leonard Ve

Judge Harrison Postpones Bond Election in Co

Judge Burr P. Harrison ordered postponement of the Middletown bond issue election to the November 6 general election because the legal advertisement was not inserted in time. Special ballots will be printed. only voters within the town and at three public places may vote, as required 10 days before the election.

Burr P. Harrison Prederici County Middletown Lim

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