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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1947

Page

2

Coal Strikers Vote to Return to British Pits

London Sept 11 grimethorpe coal mine strikers vote to return to work ending a five week unauthorized walkout. 60 000 workers in Yorkshire pits had joined in sympathy with Grimethorpe causing Britain to face coal shortages amid a crisis. Union leaders said most would return as the National Board approves a larger stint to boost production.

London Strikin Grimethorpe Eng Yorke Yorkshire Britain Imber Eutorpe Mal Union of Mine Workers National Board

Global financial alarm and meteors raise stakes

Fragmentary text cites a 20 billion dollar capital pool and fear that most funds may not reach vital needs for the United States and world. It also mentions meteors disintegrating and earth threats, indicating a mix of financial and astronomical concerns in the page.

United

Fall Farm Auctions and Household Goods Across Counties

Sept 12 1 pm seven miles south of Stephenson sale includes livestock and machinery by Guido Thompson. Sept 13 1 pm farm near Stephenson features household goods and tools. Sept 17 10 am auctions near Middletown and Winchester for livestock farming equipment and household articles. Sept 20 1 pm Stephenson area sale by John H. Myes. Sept 24 10 am Mrs Keys vacant lot near Ward Store offered with antiques and farm items.

Guido Thompson Philip Kap Stephenson T Po Horst Farm Kersburg Marion W. F. Long Middletown Broad Winchester Welltown Pike E. . Clevenger John H. Myes Jordan Springs Road R. B. Horst Chambersburg New Woods Bros McC Deering Ford Ralph W. Horst

Eshelman Held For Grand Jurors

Alberry R. Eshelman of Frederick held for the Frederick circuit court grand jury on felonious assault against Clarence Lee Braithwaite. Braithwaite was stabbed multiple times with a flattened 20 penny spike. he was discharged from the hospital. Eshelman was represented by F. L. Largent.

Alberry R. Eshelman Boyce Frederick Clarence Lee Braithwaite W. Erle Edwards Braithwaite Eshelman F. L. Largent

Russia at UN Atom Talks Calls for Real Security

Atomic delegate accuses Russia of hindering progress as Osborn replies that any viable treaty must abolish national rivalries and deliver genuine security for all peoples. The comment follows a sharp U S critique of Moscow during the commission debates.

Atomic Russia Commission United States Osborn

Fugitive Miner Faces Return and Parole Oversight

William Philpot of Gilbert told Governor Meadows the tale of a 1930s prison escapee who reformed into a law‑abiding citizen. Meadows said North Carolina authorities must grant parole and that the state parole department would supervise behavior if parole is obtained.

PRA Baron W. Va Meadows William Philpot Gilbert North Carolina Philpot Raleigh N. C William Phillips

Lottery News Law Application Studied By Post Office

The Post Office debates how far lottery laws extend to news and prize drawings. North Carolina winner denied a Cadillac for white only, Peoria Illinois prize a house sparked caution to the Sun papers. Officials recall no recent prosecutions but warn of court action if violations persist.

Associated Press Post Office Department St. Louis Star-Times Baltimore North Carolina Sunpapers Peoria Ill Neal A. Sibley Washington Postoffice Department

Industrial Trip Protests Naming of J. Fred Kirchner

Three industry representatives on the State apprenticeship council announced the appointment of J. Fred Kirchner a labor inspector for northern Virginia as director of the Alexandria Central Labor Union apprenticeship training program yesterday. John Hopkins Hall Jr state commissioner of labor and industry said the appointment was approved by a majority of the council.

Middletown Fire Co Festival Opens Tomorrow

Middletown plans for its annual fire company fun festival on the town lot tomorrow and Saturday. Proceeds fund new firefighting equipment, with amusements and refreshments promised after rain delayed the original summer date.

Middletown Middletown Fire Company

New Chief Shifts Richmond Police

Richmond announced by O. D. Garton the new chief restructures the police department creating three majors and naming two new captains as part of a sweeping reorganization in the force.

Richmond Police Richmond O. D. Garton

Lions Luncheon Welcomes Guest Speaker Lup ton

Addresses Lions as guest speaker Lupton daughter of Mr and Mrs McSherry Lup ton recently returned from abroad was introduced by Fred Ritter at the weekly luncheon.

Pavey Lupton Mrs. McSherry Lupton the Lions Fred Ritter

Frozen Food Seized in Pittsburgh Condemnation Case

U S Attorney Own M Burns sought condemnation of 1967 cartons of frozen strawberries from Rock Hall Maryland, alleging decomposition. Judge Gibson ordered attachment as part of the seizure. UNRRA had spent nearly 3 billion dollars in four years before its termination, with the United States supplying 72 percent across 17 countries.

Pittsburgh M. Burns Day Rock Hall Gibson Nation Relief and Rehabilitation Administration United States

Ex terminator weight record at Latonia track

The heaviest weight carried by Exterminator was 140 pounds at the Indianapolis Handicap on July 4 1922 at Latonia.

J.T. A Indianapolis Latonia

Michigan Farmers Suffer Fire Losses Estimated at 250000 Annually

Authorities estimate Michigan farmers lose about 250000 dollars each year to fires caused by unknown hazards on farms. Officials urge improved fire safety and equipment to reduce losses and protect crops and livestock across the state.

Michigan

Orchard Fire Suit Withdrawn at Court

A $10,000 damage action against the Norfolk and Western Railroad brought by T. Fleet and Elizabeth Galloway of Clarke County was non-suited in Clarke County circuit court. The case, featuring plaintiffs lawyers J Sloan Kuykendall and Joseph F Moore, and railroad counsel A Garland Williams and J Edward Thoma, followed claims that a locomotive set fire to a cherry orchard owned by the Galloways. Jurors who appeared were dismissed after noon.

Berryville Norfolk and Western Railroad T. Fleet Elizabeth Galloway Clarke County J. Sloan Kuykendall Joseph F. Moore Galloways A. Garland Williams J. Edward Thoma Norfolk and Western R. R

Delhi Bloodshed Sparks Fear Across Dominion of India

In Delhi the government declares emergency and roving patrols are ordered to shoot troublemakers. The fear is that a forced departure or deadly crackdown could trigger unrest in other regions as past patterns show.

T.S.A. A Department of Agriculture Dominion of India

Butter prices rise as retail markets reflect shortages

Butter in Chicago shows quicker price reflections in stores while pork chops sell at 89 cents and fresh ham steak at 95. The AP reports rising wholesale prices by 2.5 cents and warns that butter will be higher tomorrow, as clerks note anxious housewives.

Chicago Winchester New York Associated Press

Egg and Meat Prices Inch Up Amid Food Costs Peak

Retail eggs rose to 91 to 93 cents a dozen as butter hit a new high. New York markets commissioner Eugene G. Schultz warned there is no early price break for food with butter at peak levels and eggs more acute than last week. Lamb chops at 95 cents a pound compare with 90 cents at October's peak while shoulder and veal prices also show inflation.

New York Eugene G. Schultz

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