Polio Outbreak Strains Wythe County Virginia
Officials admit no clear cause for a virulent polio outbreak sweeping southwest Virginia. Dr. Catherine Brewer reports no positive clues from a visit to Wythe County as cases rise to 102 with 12 deaths since July 1 1950. State totals reach 227 cases and 17 deaths across Virginia with additional cases in Fairfax Arlington Chesterfield Pittsylvania Augusta Nor '0.
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Wytheville
Bante Helt
Virginia
Catherine Brewer
Richmond
State Health Department
Wythe County
Pulaski
Bland County
Wythe
Dickenson
Brewer
Old Dominion
Fairfax County
Appromattox County
Newport News
Arlington
Chesterfield
Pittsylvania
el George
Augusta
Nor
No Fee Allowed For Court Clerk Ruling Says
A Virginia circuit court clerk may not charge a fee for recording delinquent tax. The ruling by Attorney General Lindsay Almond Jr answers a Bedford County clerk J Moorman Johnson’s inquiry. The AG states no fee is permitted for such recordings.
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Richmond
Geneet
D. Lindsay Almond, Jr
Bedford County
J. Moorman Johnson
Messenger Is Given Suspended Sentence
A case involving embezzlement of 2800 dollars concludes with a suspended sentence for the defendant. C Radford Hunt received probation after officials urged leniency from the court.
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Messenger
C. Radfort Hunt
Churchmen Speak at Baptist Assembly on Evangelism
MASSANETTA SPRINGS VA Three church leaders addressed the 42nd Virginia Baptist Assembly on evangelism and world affairs. Dr Baker J Cauthen Oriental secretary for the Southern Baptist Foreign Mission Board warned that any nation can fall under Communist influence and urged that China did not choose Communism. He noted a 1940s shift toward moderation by Communists amid postwar unrest.
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Massanetta Springs
Virginia Baptist Assembly
Baker J. Cauthen
Southern Baptist Foreign Mission Board
China
Japan
Hardld W. Tribble
Andover- Newton
Mass
Kiwanians to Hear Talk About Europe
McSherry Lupton, president of Lupton Orchard Service, will speak at the Kiwanis Club luncheon at 12 30 p m tomorrow. He will share experiences and impressions from his tour of Europe last summer.
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McSherry Lupton
Lupton Orchard Service
Kiwanis Club
Europe
Mrs Mathews Dies at 77 in Gerrards Town West Virginia
Mrs Lula Mathews, 77, died at the home of her brother in law C. T. McCarty in Gerrards town West Virginia yesterday. Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. tomorrow.
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Lula Mathews
C. T. McCarty
Gerrardstown
W. Va
U S Proposal for Korea Clash at UN Seated Amid Opposition
U S Delegate Warren R Austin pressed for a new condemnation of North Korean invaders and a call for global action to end fighting. Malik's draft agenda barred discussion of the American plan, while the Soviets sought to set a new order. The U S expected enough support to push for revised discussion at the council meeting.
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U. S
Warren R. Austin
Austin
Malik
Central People’s Government
Peoples Republic of China
Korea
U. N
Navajos Named Largest Native Tribe in U S Says Society
The National Geographic Society states that the Navajo Nation is the largest American Indian tribe in the United States based on current counts and regional populations.
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U. S
The
National Geographical Society
Fresh U S Troops Move Up to Front in Korea
Fresh U S troops brace battered American and South Korean lines as United States Second Infantry Division elements join the advancing forces. The push toward Taegu follows Red advances around Kochang and Hyopchon with city street fighting at Andong and a high enemy casualty toll reported.
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U. S. First Marine Division
Korea
United States
Taegu
Ochang
Hyopchang
Pusan
U. S
South Korea
Yechon
Hamchang
Andong
First Cavalry Division
U.S. 25Th Infantry Division
Eighth Army Communitque
Eighth Army
Kochang
Hyopchon
Kumchon
Ee City
Howard L. Reed
Sherman
Tex
Pudae
Ansong
MacArthur
Answers to the Page 4 Questions
A reader puzzle yields brief solutions listing topics and names. Items include Senate Finance Committee, naval forces, Radium, Steve ONeill, and a note on thick adobe walls in New Mexico pueblos for insulation.
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Senate Finance Committee
Steve O'Neill
Frederick
United States
Great Britain
France
Soviet Russia
China
Mr. Hyde
New Mexico
August Sales Directory Listings for Winchester Area
Listings of auction and sale dates for furniture personal property farms real estate and estates in Winchester Berryville and nearby areas. Includes buyers such as Lelia B Smith F Doak Mrs Ruth Cox H J Hardesty Estate James P Reardon M Histon Trustee and A B Solenberger with dates August 5 8 10 12 and times at various locations including Court House Berryville Ave Shirley St and South 8t. Newport.
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County Court House
Winchester
Shirley Street
Shirley St
Lelia B. Smith
Kent St
F. Doak
South Euclid Ave
Ruth N. Cox
H. J. Hardesty
Berryville
James P. Reardon
Frederick County Court House
Sou
M. Histon
Berryville Ave
A. B. Solenberger
Winschester
Rubber Prices Rise At O Sullivan Rubber Company
O Sullivan Rubber Company announced a small price increase due to higher raw rubber costs. Executive vice president Paul Terretta noted rubber prices had been rising, with first grade material moving beyond 50 cents. He said market reaction should be minimal and operations this year similar to the first quarter.
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O'Sullivan Rubber Company
Paul Terretta
Padhialisok
Terretta
Aircraft control bill proposed to curb flights
Senator Edwin C. Johnson asked Congress to empower the President to impose strict movement controls on all aircraft, civilian and military, under a bill he introduced for national security. The plan would let the President actuate the controls via the secretary of commerce and the Civil Aeronautics Board.
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Washington
Edwin C. Johnson
Congress
Truman
Colorado
Senate Commerce Committee
Secretary of Commerce
Civil Aeronautics Board
Ministers Push Armament Speed Up Across Brussels Pact
Four Brussels pact nations Britain France Holland and Luxembourg pressed parliaments for faster defense production and greater spending. Belgium was absent due to a royal crisis. After a 3.5 hour meeting the ministers agreed defense plans should align with broader Atlantic Pact decisions amid discussions in London by the 12 nation Military Board.
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Hague
Netherlands
Brussels
Britain
France
Holland
Luxembourg
Belgium
Als0
Alliance
Paul van Zeeland
Brussels Pact
Atlantic Pact
London
Community Hall To Be Constructed By Fire Company
The Fire Company plans a new two story concrete block hall on the lot of the late Carl ton D Harrison to house fire equipment and a community gathering space. Completion targets January 1952 with fundraising driven by the Fun Festival August 21 26 and current funds around 2000. Committee members include W B Little G Wilson Borden Ainsworth Sperry Harrison Keeler W B Shull Grover Henson.
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Carlton D. Harrison
W. B. Little
G. Wilson Borden
Ainsworth Sperry
Pest Control Warning Offered by Local Exterminator
The Orkin Exterminating Co warns that summer brings pest problems and urges a checklist to identify reliable operators. Verify name and address, business longevity, avoid extravagant claims, request client references, and check National Pest Control Association affiliation. Beware of cheap cures and secret powders.
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Orkin Exterminating Co
National Pest Control Assa
German Joke Delights Berlin Theatre Crowd in Occupation Zone
An anti Communist comedian in Wittenberg drew laughs from a Russian occupied audience when a newsreel showed East Germany’s Wilhelm Pieck with Russian officers. A heckler shouted a watch gag about the Russians fondness for timepieces, provoking wide laughter before police searched exits and the prankster escaped.
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Berlin
Wittenberge
East Germany
Wilhelm Pieck
Wilhelm
Germany
Red Army
Man Eating Lion Killed by Hunters in Sudan
In Anglo-Egyptian Sudan natives speared to death a man eating lion named Asad the Assasin after it killed seven people and fled when an angry housewife pulled its tail. Three maulings left victims in serious condition at Sources Yuba hospital. The lion stalked Zande Country in Equatoria Province for weeks before being killed. the animal was old and missing teeth, traits common in man eaters.
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Khartoum
Sudan
Asad
Sources Yuba
Zande
Equatoria
Czechs Award Miner Bonus Payouts in Moravska Ostrava
Government bonuses of up to 26188 crowns are promised for faithful work on Miners Day September 10. Four men are listed as receiving over 20000 crowns with Alois Lapis the top earner. Metodes Pazdera earned 11003 crowns for high output but had shifts missed and saw his bonus cut to 687 crowns.
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Prague
Czechslovakia
Moravska Ostrava
Alois Lapis
Metodes Pazdera
Freighter BelGian Victory Towed to Norfolk
The freighter Belgian Victory, disabled by engine trouble, was towed toward Norfolk today.
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Norfolk
Sunday School Convention Planned in Opequon District
The 39th Annual Sunday School Convention of the Opequon District Frederick County will convene Thursday at Greenway Evangelical United Brethren Church. Morning session 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and afternoon from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Rev L P Tederick reports devotions by Rev W L Riggleman and speakers including Rev A Hayne and Rev L P Tederick. Main highlight is a report on Teaching Bible In Public Schools by Rev Minor C Miller D D. Committee appointments to follow with Rev J S Peebles of Dutown Methodist Church opening the afternoon service memorial for the late cont ention Mr Low duct r Henry J Carbauci from UCA and program ends with Worship For The Youth by Mrs Howard Massie.
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Opequon
Frederick County
Greenway
L. P. Tederick
Greenway Church
W. L. Riggleman
W. E. White
A. Hayne
Minor C. Miller
D. D
J. 8
Peebles Dletown Methodist Church
Low Ductr
Henry J. Carbauci
Uca
Howard Massie
Stunt Men Help Science Study Car Crashes
In Los Angeles stunt men staged controlled crashes to provide data for University of California researchers. The goal is to observe the shocks the human body endures during impacts and apply findings to auto collision safety.
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Los Angeles
University of California
Cities Demand Room for Parking
The American Society of Planning Officials notes a rising trend toward requiring parking space in new developments. Examples include New York City zoning mandating garages for most housing and Louisville plans for off street parking across apartments schools churches stores and other buildings.
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Chicago
American Society of Planning Officials
New York City Planning Commission
Louisville
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Stephens City
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Glaize. & Bro
McCormick - Deering Baler Twine
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H. M. Lamp
Heatwole Motor CO
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DeSoto
Chrysler
Chapman Motor CO
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Hill's
Loudoun
Motorola
B. F. Goodrich Store
Winchester Television Corp
Euclid Ave
Bailey
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OAK Grove Sanitary Service
Clearbrook
C & H Packing CO
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