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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1952

Page

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Buses Collide Leaves Flaming Wreckage in Korea

U N forces report heavy air and ground actions near Pyongyang. U S Fifth Air Force says massive bomber waves, 63 MIG-15s engaged, one Red fighter destroyed and another damaged. Ground fighting includes Chinese forces atop Old Baldy and Reds killed on Western Front hill.

Gehoul Korea U. S. Fifth Air Force U. N Pyongyang Air Force U. S Old Baldy Hill U. S. Eighth Army

Crash Hospitalizes Lewis and Crowser After Route 50 Spill

Carl Lewis and Crowser were badly injured when their 1948 Chevrolet panel truck ran off Route 50 one mile east of Winchester yesterday evening. The vehicle rolled onto its top after climbing an embankment and was declared a total loss.

Carl Lewis Route 3 Winchester Steaks Winchester Lewis Clowser L. P. Coverstone

Eisenhower's Son Talks Korea and Campaign Prospect

Major John Eisenhower, 30, son of the Republican nominee, spoke to newsmen with the U S Third Division in Korea saying his first reaction to Korea was mixed. He recalled his father commanded at Fort Lewis in 1940 and said he supported the nomination but doubted he would vote in November.

U. S Korea John Eisenhower Peertene Tial Eiadhower Fort Jewis Wash

Train Kills Man on Orange County Tracks

James Aubrey Williams age 30 of Madison Run Orange County died after being struck by a train while walking along railway tracks near his home in Orange. The incident occurred early Sunday and authorities are reviewing details of the accident.

Orange James Aubrey Williams Madison Run Orange County Braddock Otice Robert Larrick

Two Crewmen Killed as MIG-15s Attack Navy Patrol Plane

A U S Navy Mariner on routine patrol over the Yellow Sea west of Korea was attacked by two Chinese Communist MIG-15 fighters. The aircraft limped to Korea for spot repairs before continuing to Iwakuni Japan. The Navy reported two crewmen killed Machinist Mate G Jamestown N D and Aviation Ordnance Man Third Class R H Smith Abilene Texas. Two were wounded Airman Apprentice H T Atkins League City Texas. The engagement occurred in the Yellow Sea area near Manchuria and Korea as U S fighters had earlier clashed with Communist planes in the same region.

Navy Mariner Korea Ameri Iwakuni Japan Navy G Jamestown N. D. Ton Electronics Playforth Cincinnati Aviation Ordnance R. H. Smith Abilene Tex H. T. Atkins League City Texas U S. Navy Tokyo Yellow Sea Se Peninsula Dairen Port Arthur Manchuria Shantung Woo U. S Bethern Man China State Department

Three Day Soaking Rain Hits Drought Areas In East

The Associated Press reports scattered light showers failing to relieve drought across the East and South. New England expects rain tonight but relief may be minimal with forecasts uncertain. Federal disaster designation covers Maine, Massachusetts, several southern states, and parts of Arkansas and Missouri to speed aid for farmers and dairymen amid losses reaching hundreds of millions.

Associated Press United States New England Weather Bureau U.S. Department of Sart Main Massachusetts Sontmere South Carolina Georgia Alabama Tennessee Kentucky Arkansas Missouri Tae Tae Newew England North Carolina Virginia Florida Carolina

Resurvey Considered for 3A Draft Class by Hershey

Maj Gen. Lewis B. Hershey says a resurvey of men deferred from service due to dependency may be needed to maintain current military levels. He notes about 900,000 in Class 3-A and cites fatherhood as a factor guiding future manpower decisions. No official action yet on resurvey. President Truman to sign order extending long seven year commissions.

Washington Lewis B. Hershey Hershey Selective Service United States Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps Truman

Iran Senate Sees Unexpected Opposition to Mossadegh Bill

The Tehran senate backed a six month decree granting Premier Mossadegh extraordinary powers but faced a surprise revolt by most members when voting on a confiscation plan. Passage remained uncertain as a senate commission takes up revision.

Tehran Senate Eer Mohammed Mossadegh Mossadegh Qavam Ap Bg Decrev

Sparkman Plans Virginia Campaign Visit

Senator John Sparkman of Alabama said he will campaign in Virginia during a two to three day vacation at a Rappahannock resort. He expressed hope for Democratic support in the South and described the party platform as constitutionally focused. He avoided a firm stance on FEPC, noting it as a long story and recalling Senator Richard Russell’s past voluntary FEPC stance.

Richmond John Sparkman Alabama Richmond News Leader Sparkman Sparkmen F Lescter Richard B. Russell Georgia

Negro Congressman Calls for Election Day Boycott

Harlem meeting speaker Rep. Adam Clayton Powell Jr. says African Americans can sway the November vote by staying home unless civil rights planks are promised. He criticizes both major parties for civil rights actions and plans talks with Stevenson and Sparkman in coming days.

Associated Press Dwight D. Eisenhower Llinois Adlai E. Stevenson Springfield Herene Adam Clayton Powell Jr New York Harlem Powell Vnlees Stevenson John J. Sparkman Alabama Mike) Monroney Oklahoma Spark Nomina Romrkman Atton Wde NBC

City's New Signal System In Operation In Winchester

Winchester debuts a $22,000 synchronized traffic signal system after three months of work by a seven man crew. Police Chief Boyd and City Manager Lee Grant explain pedestrian right of way and legal turns, urging motorists to observe signals and speeds to prevent accidents.

Winchester J, Thiompany Hyattsville Common Council Lee Grant Boyd John Kerr School Cameron Street M. B. Clowe, Jr State Highway Department Teameght Herne Kent Loudoun Street Piccadilly

Rains May Break South drought in August forecast

The Weather Bureau’s 30 day outlook predicts relief in the eastern drought region including Georgia and Tennessee, but rainfall will not exceed normal levels. Temperatures will be above normal in the western half and Deep South, with cooler readings in the Northeast, and subnormal rain in the Great Plains and western Gulf States.

Washington U. S. Weather Bureau Weather Bureau Georgia Tennessee Deep South Kes North Atlantic States Great Plains Gulf States Rocky Mountains Arizona Oregon Suimmer

Closing ae of will be closed due to in the family

A brief note indicates a will closing due to family matters. The fragment provides limited names or places, but notes a legal action affecting estate proceedings without specifics. Further details are unavailable in the readable text.

Horror of Bus Crash Described By Passenger

A Waco woman describes the Temple Highway bus crash in gray dawn light from Providence Hospital. She recalls muffled explosions like thunder and burning flesh as passengers scramble to escape. Her parents died in the wreck as the family traveled toward Mexico. the account includes abrupt, fragmentary details about other travelers.

Waco Tex Dora Daniels W. C. Webb Temple Highway Providence Hospital Herer Mexico Wace San Antonio

Frank Brown Dies Of Heart Attack At 75

Frank Brown, 75, retired meat merchant, died at 11 30 today from a heart ailment at his home 607 S Braddock Street He had operated a meat and grocery business next door to his home for years later run by his son Neville Brown He was a member of Woodmen of the World and South End Fire Company Surviving besides his son are his widow Bessie Ward Funk a daughter Mrs Milton D Bauserman and several grandchildren Funeral arrangements are in complete The remains are resting at Jones Funeral Home The death notice repeats his prior written statement about his terminal health condition.

Frank Brown S. Braddock Street Brown Neville Brown Woodmen of the World South End Fire Company Bessie Ward Funk Milton D. Bauserman Jones Funeral Home

Casualty List Identifies 124 Battle Corps Casualties

The Defense Department today released a casualty list naming 124 soldiers identified as missing or killed in action from ongoing battles. Names include several service members from multiple units and regions. The release underscores ongoing dangers in the field.

Pat Neapret Chel Cae A

Fire Follows Crash of Big Vehicles Near Waco

Police chief says cause of crash near Waco cannot be determined as big vehicles crash and ignite. officers towed wreckage into ditches to clear the highway and resume traffic flow.

Waco, Texas Jesse Gunterman Acci

Bus Crash Worst On Record in U S

Chicago report notes the Waco Texas Greyhound collision as the deadliest bus accident in National Red Council records. It lists four prior deadly crashes: Passaic New Jersey 20 killed including driver and 18 passengers, Chelan Washington 16 killed including driver and 15 students, and Weirton West Virginia 15 killed including driver and 14 passengers.

Chicago Greyhound Waco Tex National Red Council Passaic N. J Chelan Washington Lake Chelan Weirton W. Va

Delivery driver wanted for local cleaner

Wanted delivery boy to drive truck at Pingley and Carper Cleaners. Apply in person.

Dri Truck Pingley & Carper Cleaners

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