Douglas backs Kefauver for Democratic nomination
Sen. Paul H. Douglas of Illinois declares support for Estes Kefauver as the best available Democratic candidate. He rejects a party nomination for himself and says Kefauver could defeat Taft if he wins the GOP nomination, while uncertain about beating Eisenhower. The piece notes Harriman’s dinner and delegates, Russell’s slate, and Southern party dynamics.
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Washington
Paul H. Douglas
D-Ill
Estes Kefauver
Tennessee
Douglas
Adlai Stevenson
Ilinois
Stevenson
Kefauver
Illinois
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Eisenhower
Kefauvere
Sen
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Taft
New York
W. Averall Harriman
New York State
Democratic Committee
Harriman
Mutual Security
Truman
Roosevelt
Richard B. Russell
Georgia
McMahon
D-Conn
Connecticut
Army Wins In Gamble on New Medium Tank
The M-47 medium tank, mass produced after a bold Army gamble, demonstrated superior climbing, water mobility, stopping power, and speed at Aberdeen Proving Grounds. Gen. J. Lawton Collins called it more than a match for Soviet tanks, with field reports claiming production exceeds all U S tanks in Korea combined. The display suggested the tank had shed earlier bugs despite rapid deployment during the Korean war.
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Washington
J. Lawton Collins
Aberdeen Proving Grounds
C. G
Europe
Winchester Star
Kernstown
Hodgson & Brown
Senate Delays Decision on Wage Price Controls
The Senate Banking Committee postponed a verdict on continuing wage price controls amid steel wage disputes. Senators Capehart Moody Bricker weighed extending or abolishing the Defense Production Act as the June 30 expiry looms and a closed session held key talks. Moody warned against letting the steel dispute derail anti inflation policy.
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Washington
Senate Banking Committee
Sen. Capehart
Indiana
Congress
Sen
Moody
D-Mich
Bricker
Ohio
Taft Flirts With Impeachment Over Steel Seizure
Senator Taft said impeachment should be considered for President Truman over the steel seizure. He called the action a valid case for impeachment and said he and three other senators back a resolution to have a Senate committee study the President's legal authority in making the seizure.
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Boston
Sen
Taft
Truman
House
Ohio Republican
Senate
Car Bus Collision at Piccadilly and Cameron Streets
A 5:30 p m crash at the Piccadilly Cameron intersection involved a 1952 Studebaker driven by William N Pendleton of Arlington and a City of Winchester 1948 Ford bus driven by Richard F Farmer. Damages totaled $115 with the Studebaker damaged $25 and the bus $90.
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Piccadilly
Cameron Streets
Studebaker
William Noah Pendleton
Arlington
Ford
City of
Winchester
Richard Franklin Farmer
E. Baker Street
John H. Wert
500 More Employes Asked for State's Mental Hospitals
Dr. Joseph E. Barrett state commissioner of mental hygiene asked the State Hospital Board for salary increases for attendants and a addition of 500 employees in Virginia's mental hospitals. He based the request on 1952 Assembly appropriations and proposed a revised salary scale while keeping doctors and nurses’ pay unchanged.
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Williamsburg
Joseph E. Barrett
Virginia
Barrett
State Hospital Board
Eastern State Hospital
General Assembly
Governor Battle
Central State Hospital
Petersburg
Eastern State
Southwestern State Hospital
Marion
Western State Hospital
Staunton
Petersburg State Colony
Lynchburg State Colony
Four High School Students Killed In Car Crash Near Maryville
Four Harrison-Chilhowee Academy students were killed when their car hit a concrete bridge six miles northeast of Maryville, Blount County. Robert Helton 16 was named, others named Ralph Dickey 17 Luis Ramon Diaz 23 and Juan Jose Aquino 21. The boys reportedly left a church prayer meeting after midnight. the wreck was found about 5 a.m.
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Maryville
Tenn
Sevier County
Here
Blount County
W. B Stinnett
Harrison-Chilhowee Academy
Seymour
Robert Helton
Tom Helton
Ralph Dickey
Fairhaven Ave
Alexandria
Frederick County Population Forecast for 1960
A Star special reports Census Bureau projections for Frederick County, estimating 19 000 residents in 1955 and 20 100 in 1960. 1950 census counted 17 537, not including 14 000 Winchester residents. The piece notes methods and cautions on errors while giving regional growth contrasts and state figures.
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Frederick County
the Star
New York
United States Census Bureau
Winchester
Frederick
Virginia
Census Bureau
Italian born cobbler gifts slippers to President Truman
John Porto, an Italian born cobbler who arrived in the United States 30 years ago, crafts a pair of velvet and leather lounging slippers for President Truman. After years of effort and a TV shoutout, Porto and his son are scheduled to present them at the White House.
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New York
Tru- Man
John Porto
United States
Porto
White House
Truman
Mr Truman
Secret Service
Porio
Mr. Truman
John Cameron Swayze
NBC
Swayze
Sidney Rogers Earns Reserve Champion at Richmond 4-H Show
Sidney Rogers son of Mr and Mrs Clay Rogers Route 2 Gainesboro secured the Reserve Champion steer in the State 4-H Baby Beef Show at Richmond. The 830 pound Hereford was top of the lightweight class, second overall, with a prime rating, and sold for 419.15 dollars to Safeway Stores. Other winners included Ronald Brown with a 780 pound prime Angus sold to Kingan and Company for 412 cents per pound, and Kenneth and Roy McDonald with 945 and 970 pound Herefords sold to Richmond meat markets. The fourth place Hereford steer owned by Margaret and Billy Ramey sold for 38.10 per hundred, with Mary Lou Ramey’s calf to be sold Monday.
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Sidney Rogers
Clay Rogers
Route 2
Gainesboro
Richmond
Young Rogers
Ronald Brown
Bartonsville
Kingan and Company
Kenneth McDonald
Roy
Middle Road
Stephens City
Kenneth
L. M. Dalton
Virginia
John W. Larrick, Jr
Margaret
Billy Ramey
Mary Lou Ramey
Farmer's Livestock Exchange
Eight Take Warden Exams In Clarke
George Link Calvin J Elsen Frederick L Baker and George W Chapman all of Berryville John H Wert of this city Joseph B Glascock of White Post George H Canard of Front Royal and Wilder W Feagans of Boyce have taken the examination for the office of Game Warden in Clarke County. The post was recently left vacant by the resignation of Donald Levi. The papers are now being graded by the Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries and the results and an appointment are expected next week.
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George Link
Calvin J. Elsen
Frederick L. Baker
George W. Chapman
Berryville
John H. Wert
Joseph B. Glascock
White Post
George H. Canard
Front Royal
Wilder W. Feagans
Boyce
Clarke County
Donald Levi
Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries
Prison Officials Waiting It Out In N J Revolt
Trenton State Prison officials monitor a 68-prisoner revolt in the printing shop as four employees hostage since 10 a m Tuesday remain safe and fed. The building is surrounded by guards with floodlights and water pumps ready if rioters attempt exit.
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N.J
Trenton
N. J
Trenton State
Sanford Bates
Winchester bicentennial noted by Hampshire Observer
The Hampshire Observer- County Newspaper and General Advertiser of Winchester Hampshire reports Winchester Virginia celebrates its 200th anniversary in 1952. The piece details the official insignia designed for the year and notes the cross Atlantic connection as daughter city to Winchester Virginia.
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Hampshire Observer
General Advertiser
Winchester
Hampshire
England
Observer
Atlantic
Tom W. Baldridge
Fire Destroys 2000 Homes in Tottori City
A massive blaze in Tottori City, fanned by high winds, destroyed more than 2000 homes. No deaths reported, 26 injured, and at least 10000 people left homeless, six hours after it began, KYODO reports.
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Tokyo
Tottori
Kyodo
For Sale Whiten Lime and Brushes by Snider and Son
Classified item lists whitening lime and brushes offered by Snider and Son at 3 N Cameron, with contact details or further sale information likely available locally.
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Snider & Son
N. Cameron
L A Womeldorph Dies. Local School Leader Remembered
Lloyd A. Womeldorph 60 longtime principal of Lovettsville High School died suddenly at home. Born near Winchester he taught at Berryville before Loudoun years of service. Survived by wife Nancy three sons Donald Raymond Lloyd B and daughter Mrs Roger Hough. Funeral plans pending.
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Lovettsville
Lloyd A. Womeldorph
Lovettsville High School
Womeldorph
Opequon
Winchester
Roanoke College
Berryville
Loudoun County
New Jerusalem Lutheran Church
Church Council
Henry C
Alberta Womeldorph
Nancy B. Womeldorph
Donald
Wilmington
Del
Raymond
Newark
Ohio
Lloyd B
Virginia Tech
Roger Hough
Leesburg High
Virginia Woman Shot in Quarrel At Auto Laundry
A Queens laundry owner Morris Rosen was held on a felonious assault charge after a Cres ter Virginia woman Miriam Dracker was wounded in the leg during an argument over car washing. The Drackers drove from Chester Virginia to inspect a dirty car. Rosen fired at tires, a bullet struck Mrs Dracker. injury not serious.
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New York
Queens
Crester
Morris Rosen
Miriam Dracker
William Dracker
Chester
Rosen
Dracker
Mrs Dracker
Stay-Down Strike of Fliers Called Tempest in Teapot
Gen. Hoyt S. Vandenberg calls the stay-down strike by airmen a tempest in a teapot. He says publicity over a few airmen is misleading and predicts the trouble will not endure as the Air Force halted involuntary recalls five months ago. He cites rising flight deaths, low hazard pay, and recalls of reserve officers as factors. He notes strikes at Biggs Randolph and Mather Field and warns court martial for officers who refuse to fly. He urges higher hazard pay to boost manning. Russia lures youths with pay and benefits, but he stresses duty remains.
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Washington
Hoyt
S. Vandenberg
Air Force
Vandenberg
Biggs
Randolph
Texas
Mather Field
California
Senate Armed Services
Russia
Byrd to Answer Miller Charges in Due Time
Senator Harry F. Byrd of Virginia said he will discuss Miller's accusations in due time, replying to Francis Pickens Miller's challenge. Byrd highlighted an $800 million saving from a past amended bill and defended economy efforts while declining immediate campaign commentary. Miller vowed a heated bid to end Byrd's long rule and revitalize Virginia representation.
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Byrd
Miller
Richmond
Francis Pickens Miller
U. S. Senate
Virginia
Joint Committee
Virginia Chamber of Commerce
Washington
Senate
John W. Jones resigns as City Auditor and Clerk in Winchester
John W. Jones, City Auditor and Clerk of the Common Council for four and a half years, resigns effective April 30 to enter private business. He arrived in Winchester in 1941, implemented a state aided auditing system, and plans to pursue new activities without leaving Winchester long.
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John Jones
John W. Jones
Common Council of
Winchester
Jones
State Auditing Department
State Auditor of Public Accounts
Louisa County
Gordonsville High School
Washington and Lee University
Auditor of Public Accounts
Richmond
North Washington Street
Winchester Exchange Club
First Baptist Church
Masonic Lodge
Horticultural Leaders from Four States Named Judges for Apple Festival Windows
Virginia West Virginia Pennsylvania and Maryland horticultural society presidents will judge Winchester Shenandoah Apple Blossom festival windows May 1 and 2. Four regional judges headed by Roy A. Cather include Robert J Rea Mr Jackson Clifford L. Gordon Charles L Packard and R Sam Dillon. Two classes artistic and commercial. Over 50 business displays.
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Horticultural Societies
Virginia
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Roy A. Cather
Robert J Rea
Mr. Jackson
Virginia State Horticultural Society
Clifford L. Gordon
Paw Paw
W. Va
West Virginia State Horticultural Society
Charles L. Packard
Roaring Spring
Pennsylvania State Horticultural Society
R. Sam Dillon
Hancock, Md
Maryland State Horticultural Society
Flood Crest Nears As Missouri River Deluge Tests Omaha
Omaha and Council Bluffs endure a tense flood crest with levees strained by the Missouri River. The crest, forecast tonight, threatens major towns as farmers evacuate and pumps return water to the channel. At least two deaths reported and about 100 000 people in need of rehab.
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Omaha
Nebr
Missouri River
Council Bluffs
Dakotas
Bismarck
N. D
Pierre
Sioux City
Red Cross
Missouri
Omaha Council Bluffs
Midwest
Marine Sergeant Charged With Bayonet Slaying
Marine Sergeant John Finley, 25, Seattle, is charged with murder by bayonet in the death of Betty Brown Anderson, 27, at a drive in cafe. Finley, injured in the same incident, was under guard in a hospital after bayonet wounds. Anderson wed Finley’s barracks mate in a recent ceremony at the Marine Corps depot in San Diego.
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Ban Diego
Calif
John 8. Finley
Seattle
Betty Brown Anderson
W. R. Anderson
Bellingham
Wash
Filey
Anderson
Marine Corp
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Furn
Allied Industries
Appalachian
Louis C. Wilt
McCrory
James Pappas
Apple Promotion
Cather
Harrys. Jenkins
National Fruit Products Co
Jesse Kiracore
Shenandoah Valley Apple Cider & Vinegar Corp
James Himelright
Apple Packer
Lewis A. Pick
Nebraska
Val Peterson
Hickenlooper
R-Ia
Bailey's
ACME
Braddock St
Wolfe
Acme Beauty Apples
A & P Tea CO
N. Braddock St
Macy's
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