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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1947
Page
4
The report shows 24 hours ending 7 a m rainfall none. Sept to date .81. 1947 rainfall to date 25.79. Average annual rainfall for 24 years 36.30 inches. Monthly averages from 1913 1946 inclusive list: Jan 2.45 Feb 1.97 Mar 2.95 Apr 3.07 May 3.64 Jun 3.86 Jul 3.79 Aug 3.77 Sept 2.61 Oct 3.36 Nov 2.40 Dec 2.43. Courtesy of the Winchester Research Laboratory.
The Daily News Record in Harrisonburg Virginia responds to U S Steel letters defending a soft coal contract between John L Lewis and Benjamin F Fairless. The writer argues the deal undermines Taft Hartley law and fuels inflation while praising Congress for action.
The writer argues the public tires of irresponsibility from both Big Labor and Big Business after 1929. It condemns the United Mine Workers leadership led by Mr. Lewis and warns against similar ruthless tactics by United States Steel Corporation management. The piece pledges continued opposition to such attitudes.
The Washington carpenters in three counties declined a 13 cent hourly wage increase citing high costs and slowed building. They fear higher wages would raise costs and reduce employment, arguing modern mass production could boost housing output and lower unit profits. The league praises this stance as a public good.
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A complaint alleges Russia dumped poison gas into the Baltic Sea amid questions about cleanup after earlier reports. Officials press for evidence and international accountability.
Unexplained roars and howls from studio audiences suggest the wrong portion of the show is being aired. The Memphis Commercial Appeal notes the confusion as viewers hear unintended laughter and crowd reactions during broadcast segments.
News from Washington reports Henry T. Hardenburg former navy commander in Washington was unanimously chosen executive secretary of the chamber of commerce. Miss Ann Barr Shull and Mr. Wallace Weiner, both of this city, wed at the Presbyterian Manse with Rev. Ronald Wilson officiating. Captain W A Baker and the W P F Co 115 officers plan a banquet for Gov Colgate W Darden. Four colored selectees were sent to the wrong time by the McLemee Municipal band, gathering at 6 30 a m and marching off at 10 30.
Miss Elizabeth Farrar received permission with regret to transfer to another county. Philip Fowle defeated Ed Stone 6 to 5 in the Byrd Golf Tournament at Winchester Golf Club. Miss Cora Lee Lamp of an old Frederick County family died at her Loudoun County home. County Treasurer Robert Smith had an appendectomy Monday and is reported to be recovering well.
Several dizzy damsels near Corket when their horse and buggy struck a pile of cut rock. Mr. Samuel Levin received word from his uncle who has just arrived in Alaska seeking gold in the Klondike.
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