1950 City and County Construction Totals Hit $4 Million
Construction activity in 1950 reaches $4 million in Frederick County and city permits for July total $110,920. County seven month permits reach $1,059,705, with 20 houses valued at $69,800 and major permits including a $30,000 Western Frederick Bank project and $35,000 for two tourist courts and cabins. Other city permits include a bank curb teller installation and several remodels and new structures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esterton
Frederick County
Tal
Winchester
Shenandoah Valley
Farmers and Merchants National Bank
Western Frederick Bank of Gore
Middletown
Old Bethel Methodist Church
Religion Teacher Named For County
Miss Thelma Haldeman of Mt. Joy Pa. is named one of two religious education teachers for Frederick County schools starting fall term. She replaces Miss Sara Wilson on leave. Miss Jean Baker of Winchester remains the other senior teacher. The selection was announced by Rev A Hayne Boozer on behalf of the Frederick County Council of Churches.
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Thelma Haldeman
Mt. Joy
Frederick County
Miss Haldeman
Sara Wilson
Charlotte
N. C
Jean Baker
Winchester
Hyldeman
B. F. Strother
White Hall
Sticky Heat Stays in the City
Heat stuck to the city with 1:30 p m temperature at 83 degrees, down from yesterday’s 90. Overnight low was 69. Forecasters expect cooler conditions in northern Virginia with scattered showers and thunderstorms tonight.
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Virginia
Women to Have Part In New Defense Program
Representative Bolton says a very effective civilian defense program is nearly ready for announcement by the National Security Resources Board. Women will have an important role in the program.
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Washington
Bolton
Ohio
National Security Resources Board
Truman Backed Candidate Loses in Missouri Senate Race
In Missouri, Thomas C. Hennings Jr. claimed the Democratic Senate nomination with about 7 200 vote lead and 300 precincts uncounted. Emery W. Allison, backed by President Truman, trailed as results from 4 384 of 4 676 precincts were tallied. Donnell won renomination. incumbents largely held. Kansas meanwhile saw Carlson win the U S Senate race and Arn become governor, with Anderson leading for governor in the Democratic race.
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Associated Press
U. S
Thomas C. Hennings, Jr
St. Louis
Missouri
Democratic Senate
Emery W. Allison
Truman
Henings
Allison
Forrest C. Donnell
Kansas
Frank Carlson
Edward F. Arn
Alf M. Landon
GOP
Willard Mayberry
Arn
Carlson
Harry Darby
Senate
Harry W. Colmery
The
American Legion
Colmery
London Forces
Paul Aiken
Carl V. Rice
Kenneth T. Anderson
John A. Potucek
Three Virginia Democrats Renominated in Landslide Returns
In Virginia, three Democratic incumbents won renomination with large margins. J Vaughan Gary led in the Third District over Minetree Folkes Jr. 12 904 to 8573 with tablets incomplete. Howard W. Smith and E J Robeson also secured renomination as expected amid a low profile primary.
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Richmond
Virginia
J. Vaughan Gary
Minetree Folkes, Jr
Marine Corps
Pacific
Gary
Folkes
Iatine
Dean
Howard W. Smith
Alexandria
Arthur F. Souther
Arlington
H. K. Kopp
Rep
E. J. Robeson
Newport News
S. Otis Bland
Katherine Blow
Yorktown
Robeson
Blow
Tyrrell Krum
Vienna
Administration Weighs Reversing Formosa Arms Policy
The Truman Administration may reverse its no arms to Chinese Nationalists policy to bolster Formosa defenses. MacArthur met Chiang Kai-shek in Taipei and will brief on equipment needs and potential U S aid. Chiang offered 33,000 troops for Korea, which MacArthur rejected to protect Formosa defense.
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John M. Hightower
Washington
Truman
Osa
State
Defense Departments
White House
Douglas MacArthur
Chiang Kai-shek
Taipei
Formosan
Defense Department
Chiang
MacArthur
U. S
United States
China
United Nations
Korea
Formosa
Europe Must Be Strengthened Against Imminent Russian Attack
The piece reports that Britain and France are urged to bolster defense and morale against a potential Soviet assault, with Americans arguing Europe cannot rely on public support to deter a rapid attack. It notes Shinwell's claim of 175 divisions versus 15 and discusses evolving American views on World War III risk and Korean War lessons guiding policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Hartman
Paris
America
Europe
Britain
France
London
Korea
Emanuel Shinwell
Western
Atlantic
Arlington to Build Two Swimming Pools
Arlington County voters approved a $500000 bond issue by a 35 vote for two swimming pools one designated for whites and the other for Negroes in the segregated facility plan.
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Arlington
Washington
Arlington County
Ford Widow Gives Million for Church
Detroit Mrs Henry Ford widow of the automotive pioneer announced a gift of about one million dollars to the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan for church needs. The donation underscores the widow's ongoing philanthropy in religious and community causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Detroit
Henry Ford
Episcopal Diocese of
Michigan
Malik Seeks to Oust Chinese Nationalists at UN Again
At the United Nations Security Council Malik returns for a second bid to unseat Chinese Nationalists. He faces Western opposition led by the United States while trading barbs over Korea and Korea policy amid a wrangling session.
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Malik
Russia
U. N
Benegal N. Rau
India
China
Korea
U. S
Warren R. Austin
T. F. Tsiang
Austin
Britain
France
Rau
Egypt
Ecuador
Cuba
Council
Norway
Arne Sunde
Ales Bebler
Yugoslavia
Marshall Tito
T. F. Tisang
Fire Causes $1,000 Damage to Frame Building
A fire of undetermined origin at 9:45 last night damaged more than $1,000 of a frame building and contents owned by Raymond Slonaker Northwestern Grade. It began in an upstairs closet and spread to an adjacent bedroom and roof rafters as flames threatened the roof before firefighters arrived. Slonaker is a driver for Novick Transfer Co and once operated a store in the building.
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Raymond Slonaker
Northwestern Grade
Slonakers
Slonaker
Novick Transfer Co
Residence Permit Granted for 431 West Cork Street
First Winchester building permit issued to Lula P. Dettra of 311 Stonewall Avenue for a $11,000 two story brick veneer dwelling 32 by 24 feet at 431 W Cork St. in August.
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First
Winchester
Lula P. Dettra
Stonewall Avenue
Cork St
Father and Son Hold Position For 62 Years
Ben E. Rogers and his late father Edward B. Rogers served as Middletown ticket agent for a combined 62 years in the Baltimore and Ohio system. Ben, started as extra agent in 1923, became Middletown agent in 1931, and his father served 49 years from 1882 to 1931.
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Ben E. Rogers
Edward BE. Rogers
Middletown
Ben Rogers
Baltimore
Er Va
Young Rogers
Middletown High School
Sheriff Probes Burglaries In County Homes
Sheriff Robert DeHaven investigates a burglary at J. W. O Roark’s Route 50 residence east of Winchester and a separate intruder sighting at Mrs. Robert McKee’s home. valuables taken include a ring a pen set cigarettes and piggy bank contents. bank broken with a hammer. $20 to $25 in silver. Footprints checked this morning.
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Robert DeHaven
J. W. O’roark
Winchester
DeHaven
O’roark
Dr. Pepper Bottling Company
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Robert McKee
Argenbright to Open Valley Shoe Salon in Winchester
William Argenbright of 301 Parkway Ave will open Valley Shoe Salon Inc at 179 N Loudoun St featuring nationally known brands in all sizes. He came from Staunton in 1933 to manage Lovett Brothers Shoe Store then Huntsberry's in 1947. his wife June Mason hails from Winchester. they have three children.
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William Argenbright
Parkway Ave
Huntsberrry
Valley Shoe Salon, Inc
N. Loudoun St
Veterans Shoe
Argenbright
Staunton
Lovett Brothers Shoe
Huntsberry’s
June Mason
Winchester
Local Questions on Berryville History and Winchester in Civil War
The Q and A asks for the former Berryville name and the number of times Winchester changed hands in the Civil War. The editorial page presents two factual prompts for readers to answer.
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Berryville
Winchester
sAnswer
U. S. 24th Division Retakes Positions
James J. Strebig reports indications that the Korean air war will expand with two more B-29 bomber groups sent to the Far East this week. Marine air units will aid UN efforts as ground operations stabilize and air ground coordination improves.
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James J. Strebig
Washington
Korea
Far East
United Nations
U S May Seek Bases in Spain
Senate approved a 100 million loan to Spain with a plan to seek use of Spanish bases if war breaks out in Europe. Senator Bridges says bases could be negotiated as part of broader foreign aid, while Morse warns of bribery concerns and opposition to bank financing.
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Washington
Senate
Spain
Bridges
United States
Europe
Morse
R-Ore
House
Congress
U N Assembly Head Faces Severe Throat Infection
Brig. Gen Carlos Romulo Philippine foreign secretary and president of the United Nations General Assembly is under treatment for a severe throat infection in Manila.
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Manila
Carlos Romulo
United Nations General Assembly
Camp Pickett to Train 43rd National Guard Division
The 43rd National Guard Division, led by Major General Kenneth I. Cramer, will move to Camp Pickett near September to begin active duty. The unit, with roots in Connecticut Rhode Island and Vermont, will train on the 46 000 acre site, joining other storied divisions and preparing to reach full strength despite current staffing.
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Camp Pickett
43Rd National Guard
43Rd
Kennth I. Cramer
Guadalcanal
New Georgia
Phillippines
Pickett
45Th
Thunderbird
Connecticut
Rhode Island
Vermont
Four Guard
Department of Defense
Abbit
D-Va
29D
National Guard
176Th
Virginia
Virginia Air National Guard
Byrd Field
Richmond
American Soldier Escapes Reds in Gook Suit
Pfc. James Cannon of Medford Mass reports he was the sole survivor of an eight man squad trapped in Kochang. He escaped with a South Korean soldier after heavy machinegun fire and sniper threat while attempting to reach safety by a stream at the base of a hill.
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Korea
Pfc
James Cannon
Medford
Mass
Kochang
Western Front
Guna
Cannnon
Cannon
Battle Near Chinju Keeps Pressure On Pusan Front
U S 24th Division regains hill positions northeast of Chinju and holds as fighting rages along a flaming front about 40 miles from Pusan. Kumchon and surrounding areas burn as North Korean forces press, with Marines and air support near the southeastern port.
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Associated Press
Tokyo
U. S. 24Th Division
Chinju
Pusan
Kumchon
U. N
U. S
Yongdok
Hal Boyle
Boyie Tre
Wil Maracascae
Pedestrian Injured in Valley Pike Crash In Winchester
Ben Harry 78 of Buffalo Pa was struck by a 1950 Pontiac driven by Loring Sydnor Ritter 55 Route 1 A Winchester as he crossed Valley Pike near Willow Lawn Pool yesterday. Henry remained in serious condition at Winchester Memorial Hospital with fractures after arriving in shock. No charges were filed against Ritter.
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Ben Harry
Buffalo
Valley Pike
Willow Lawn
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Joseph C. Ritter
Henry
Loring Sydnor Ritter
Route 1
Winchester
Ritter
City Increases Auto Tag Order Amid Compliance Push
With 3 560 city auto license tags sold, Commissioner Taylor Barr orders 300 more as strict checks ensure motorists display the 1950 tags. In a related matter, David Lee Stults pays 5 265 in fines for lacking city license.
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Commissioner of Revenue
Taylor Barr
David Lee Stults
S. Cameron St
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Miss Wilson
Hal Flood Hughes
Krum
Smith
Dave E. Satterfield
James E. Gardner
Appropriations Committee
Miss Baker
Railway Ave
Josephine Baker
J. K. Baker
Reliance
Williamsburg
Photo
Bill Garrard
U.S
By Jack Bell
Tydings
D-Md
Senate Armed Services Committee
U.N. Assembly
Los Angeles Calif
Maple Springs
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