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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1947
Page
2
A group of 13 Lidice survivors living in German homes will testify about the 1942 massacre and child abductions by the Rusha agency. War crimes prosecutors say about 13 defendants, including some women, face trial around October 20 in Germany.
In Berlin a U S Army lieutenant colonel and a civilian employee were seized by Russian soldiers under a major in the Russian sector and held for three hours before release without explanation or apology. The incident occurred under Allied Kommandatura supervision.
Virginia and West Virginia apple growers report fewer codling moths due to extensive DDT use, though red banded leaf roller and orchard mites rise. Officials warn stronger reliance on DDT shifts balance of pests and natural enemies, noting cooler wet seasons aided moth suppression and lead arsenate loses ground.
A Berlin central statistical office in the Russian sector operates under German administration with eight German staff and a German officer guiding proceedings. The prosecu tion staff in Nurenberg requested material from the office and the arrangement reflects postwar control dynamics.
Early English ceramic tile makers allegedly journeyed across the country and erected temporary kilns at sites receiving large tile orders rather than maintaining permanent plants.
Cuban army officials say a 1500 man expeditionary force aimed at ousting Dominican President Trujillo was broken up. Col. Diaz reported seized bombing planes and documents, while Gen. Perez said two ships carrying about 800 men surrendered at Antilla and were brought to Havana. Some prisoners blamed U S intervention.
The Army Air Forces note Elliott Rooskvelt served as navigator in 1942 and as pilot in 1945. He flew 89 combat missions over Germany.
A sequence of harvest auctions listing dates, times, and locations in Clarke County and nearby areas. Items include livestock, machinery, household goods, antiques, and land parcels across multiple farms such as the Barton Farm, Miller farms near Gore, and the Kernstown area with dates from October 1 to November 1. Prominent sellers include Mrs. Anna Cummins, J E Rinker, John Elliott, and Frank Royston among others.
U S officials warn of intensified Soviet propaganda against President Truman. A Russian magazine attack likening Truman to Hitler signals a move to discredit the United States abroad. The opposition to Truman has sparked a formal protest from the American embassy in Moscow over the Literary Gazette criticisms.
The Virginia conference of the Evangelical United Brethren Church announces weekly appointments for pastors and concurrent assignments. Key posts include Floyd L. Falk Antioch as superintendent, W. E. Canoles Arlington, George B. Riley Blairton Greensburg, Calvin Harden Bayard, Paul J. Slonaker Broadway, O. W. Winsman Churchville, C. K. Kelche Dayton, D. A. Frazier Edinburg, Wiliam B. Obaugh Franklin, E. G. Miller Harrisonburg, L. E. Shaeffer Great Cacapon, Owen R. Kesner Shenandoah, J. R. Collis Staunton, and many others. Also listed are missionaries and chaplains serving in Sierra Leone, Africa, the U S Army and Navy chaplaincies, plus conference supply staff and regional assignments.
Rev. Steffler urged members to revisit the driving passion of Jesus Christ Paul and the early church leaders. Public service at 7 30 tonight features Dr A V Kimmell of Philadelphia heading to Africa. Wednesday includes prayer praise led by Steffler and home missions messages.
Branca walked Brown to load the bases in the third as Hank Behrman allowed one strike and could not retire a batter. Stirnweiss drove in a run, and Henrich followed with a sharp single to left scoring two. Berra and Dixiel remained. Dimaggia flew out to end the threat.
The Winchester exchange serves 5919 subscribers, up 40 percent in 25 months, while Steph ens City lists 575 telephones, a 60 percent rise. The company spent $65,000 this year on dial equipment and switchboards and is committed to another $166,000 for cable, relief, and extensions.
The Virginia Restaurant on East Piccadilly Street, formerly Markwood's Restaurant, is under new management with kitchen reorganized and new arrangements implemented.
A group of 127 Bahama ne groes arrived to work in local orchards. Eighteen were sent to a Washington camp, leaving 109 at the main camp. Their contract with the Frederick County Fruit Growers Assn. becomes effective tomorrow.
Donald Coffman alias George Sonny Forney, after pleading guilty to 10 counts of breaking and entering and larceny, is ordered by Judge Elliott Marshall in corporation court to be confined in the state hospital at Marion for mental evaluation and observation.
The article lists 4-H participants in contests and a style show with judges in agriculture, livestock, and home economics. Adams, David McCraw, Glenna Patterson, John Wolfe, Nancy Baker, and Mrs. Mary Whitacre are named among participants and organizers while W. R. Legge, Raymond I. Hoover, A. L. Fry, Elizabeth Otey, and Carolyn Alsop are identified as judges.
GOP to convene a Senate Republican policy committee gathering next month to discuss the stop gap plan. House and Senate leaders plan early and mid November meetings as 13 members return from a Europe trip. Senator Lucas endorses bipartisan support once all facts are in.
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