Russia Faces New U N Rebuff Over Korea Veto Threat
United Nations debates Korea as Russia eyes a 44th veto. Sidelined Soviet proposal seeks inviting Red China and Red Korea and immediate hostilities halt. U S measure blames North Korea for cease fire violations and urges global influence to end fighting. Propaganda war dominates Lake Success session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Marrelson
Lake Sucess
Russia
United Nations
Korea
Securiy Council
United States
U. S
Uth Korea
Council
Jakob Malik
Oath
38Th Parallel
Battle At
Lake Success
Security Council
Principal Named At Middletown High School
William H. Armentrout a Washington and Lee and University of Virginia graduate and WWII veteran is named Middletown High School principal for the term starting September 1 replacing H Dennis Hoover who moved to Stephens City Armentrout taught at Beaverdam High School and has five years in Rockbridge County and one year overseas He is married with two children and will move to Ed detown to assume duties August 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Armentrout
Washington and Lee
Univeristy
Virginia
Middletown High School
R E. Ayler
Armentrout
Beaverdam High School
Hanover County
H. Dennis Hoover
Stephens City
Middletown
Five day Virginia weather outlook Aug 12 13
Weather outlook covers Virginia from tomorrow to Sunday August 13 with a slowly rising temperature trend near normal for the period. Scattered showers expected around Saturday totaling about one fifth inch. Heating oils and fuel oil ads note prompt kerosene No 2 and No 4 fuel oil delivery by Oil Heat Inc. sale notice for Henry Gold property Round Hill Saturday August 12 at 12:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
OIL Heat, Inc
e.C.d
Henry Gold
Round Hill
Wilson Quits as Atomic Commission General Manager
Carroll L. Wilson resigns today from the Atomic Energy Commission as general manager amid criticisms of AEC Chair Gordon Dean. President Truman accepts the resignation. Carlton Shugg becomes acting general manager. Wilson cites lack of confidence in Dean and a move toward centralized control hindering fast, directed atomic leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Atomic Commission
Washington
Carroll L. Wilson
Atomic Energy Commission
AEC
Gordon Dean
Truman
Pope
Dean
Commission
Senate
Council to Discuss Zoning Change and Retiring Members
The Winchester council schedules a public hearing tonight at 7 30 on rezoning Area A near Cork Street for doctor office use. Four council members retire this month including President Fred Glaze Jr with successors chosen to fill seats. With McGuire Steck remaining, new terms begin Sept 1 and a new president will be elected in September. Dr Anderson returns to council after years as mayor ceremonial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Glaze, Jr
L. B. Sirbaugh
E. E. Baker
Alan Peery
Winchester
Virginia deGrange
Wendell B. Goode
Charles D. Lanahan
Harry W. Copenhaver
F. L. Largent, Jr
Cork Street
Stewart and Latane
Stewart and Lee Streets
W. P. McGuire
John Steck
C. R. Anderson
A. Lee Cobl
William S. Sargent
H. William Butler Jr
M. B. Clowe Jr
Denham Stripped Of Some Powers
Washington D C The National Labor Relations Board reduced powers granted to General Counsel Robert N Denham and reclaimed control over 219 employees in a widening clash between the board and its chief prosecutor Denham responded by withdrawing two staff members he had placed with the board as a courtesy three years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Labor Relations Board
Robert N. Denham
Denham
Planned 8 Day Shutdown of New Jersey Gas Stations
New Jersey gas station owners plan to close about 3000 service stations in an eight day shutdown starting tomorrow. John Dressler of Hackensack, president of the New Jersey Gasoline Retailers Association, says the action aims to restore price war strained stability. AAA warns of violence including smashed windows and possible murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
N. J
New Jersey
John Dressler
Hackensack
New Jersey Gasoline Retailers Association
American Automobile Association
Dressler
Sun Oil Company
F. Kenneth Schultze
Verona
AAA
Association
Land Could Be Uninhabitable
Cambridge England. British atom scientist Prof E S Shire of Kings College states an invisible film of radioactive matter could render land uninhabitable for several months. He cites quantities from a 1 000 000 kilowatt pile that could cover about 1 000 square miles, roughly the size of Greater London, and notes the US may have reactors far exceeding that output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Eng
E.S. Shire
King’s College
Greater
London
U S. A
Court of Writers probes West Virginia murder conviction
The self styled court of last resort led by mystery writer Erle Stanley Gardner probes the Bailey murder case in Charleston West Virginia. Prosecutor Frank L Taylor rejects self styled inquiries and notes Bailey was found guilty after appeals failed. Governor Patteson confirms the court joined the case at state penitentiary warden Skeen’s request. Gardner and other members attended the press conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia
Rosina Fazio
Bailey
Gardner
Okey L. Patteson
Fazio
Kanawha
Frank L. Taylor
Taylor
Patteson
Orel J. Skeen
State Penitentiary
Skeen
Henry Steeger
New York
Popular Publications, Magazine Publishers
Tom Smith
Washington State Penitentary
Alex Gregory
Detriot
House Postpones Debate on Economic Control Measure
The House postponed further debate on a discretionary economic controls bill as the banking committee works on a compromise. Speaker Rayburn said consideration would resume tomorrow while the Senate plan already provides the President broad discretionary powers and an excess profits tax may be sought to curb inflation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. Arbogast
Washington
House
Banking
Rayburn
Spence
D-Ky
Senate
Senate Banking Committee
House Committee
Truman
Senate Committee
Representative McKinnon
D-Calif
McKinnon
Labor Department
Accident Victim In Serious Condition In Newton County
Leelon Ray McNealy age 24 of 316 N Kent St is seriously injured from a Saturday night automobile crash near Martinsburg. He is at Newton D Baker Hospital with fractured vertebrae and possible pneumonia concern. doctors report no change. Paralyzed from the arms down and semi conscious. The Buick car rolled over a rocky embankment. two passengers R Gray Pollard Jr and Leonard Braithwaite died, raising county fatalities to seven this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leelon Ray McNealy
N. Kent St
Newton D. Baker Hospital
Martinsburg
McNealy
R. Gray Pollard, Jr
Leonard Braithwaite
Yard Party at Fairview E U B Church Aug 12
Benefit for parsonage debt features country ham sandwiches and homemade ice cream. Event starts at six with a church gathering and proceeds support the church debt. Closing notice states cleaners Pingley and Carper will be on vacation Aug 14 to Aug 17 and reopen Monday Aug 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview E. U. B
War News At a Glance From The Associated Press
Southern Front reports momentum for a UN offensive with fierce Red artillery fire toward Chinju. Central Front notes thousands of Reds crossing the Naktong east of Kumchon threatening Taegu as US forces move to clear a river bridgehead. Northern Front sees Reds pressure but Allied ships take Yongdong area installations. Air and sea actions target Seoul railyards and troop concentrations. UN Security Council expected to veto Korea proposals. Washington shifts to wage price controls and excess profits tax. Marine reserves up to 200000.
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Naktong River
Kumchon
Taegu
Yongdog
Seoul
Tanchon
38Th Parallel
Inchon
Lake
Russia
U.N. Security Council
Korea
Washington
House
Marine Corps
Appointments Face Possible Rejection in Senate Vote
Four presidential nominees face Senate rejection this week amid Democratic and Republican opposition. Virginia Democrats Byrd and Robertson challenge Martin A. Hutchinson for the Federal Trade Commission, while Georgia Senators George and Russell oppose Neil Andrews for the Northern District federal judgeship. Iowa Senator Gillette leads opposition to Carroll O. Switzer for the Southern District judgeship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Byrd and Robertson
Virginia
Martin A. Hutchinson
Richmond
Federal Trade Commission
Byrd
Robertson
William M. Boyle, Jr
Hutchinson
Truman
George and Russell
Georgia
Neil Andrews
Northern District Federal Court
Andrews
Gillette
Iowa
Carroll O. Switzer
Switzer
Florida Officers Face Shakeup Over Gambling Probe
Florida Governor Warren warns 67 sheriffs and 185 constables to enforce gambling laws or face suspension after September 6 if counties fail to curb gambling. The move follows a policy study by the Kefauver committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tallahassee
Fla
Florida
Warren
U. S. Senate
Kefavuer Committee
Buy Lockhart Property Front Court House Saturday
A public notice announces a sale of Lockhart property in front of the court house on Saturday August 12. The advertisement directs readers to view details in the classified ad on page 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lockhart
Truman Seeks Bill To Fight Sabotage
President Truman urges Congress to pass measures to tighten internal security against subversion and sabotage while protecting civil liberties. The 3500 word message warns against hysteria and extremists, notes defects in current laws, and favors strengthening anti subversion statutes without outlawing the Communist Party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
Bill
Washington
Congress
White House
United States
Communist Party
Rayburn
Barkley
Senate
Lucas
House
McCormack
Truman seeks tighter espionage law and alien reporting rule
President Truman asked Congress to pass a stricter espionage statute and a new requirement for aliens to report their location and activities, aiming to bolster national security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
Congress
Chadwick Crosses English Channel in Record Swim
Florence Chadwick, 31, of San Diego, completes the English Channel crossing from Cap Gris Nez in a time of 13 hours 28 minutes, beating the women's record set by Gertrude Ederle in 1926 and finishing near the men’s mark. She climbs ashore on a rowboat and praises the effort despite rough rocks at Dover.
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Dover
England
Florence Chadwick
San Diego
France
Miss Chadwick
Gertrude Ederle
Ederle
Cap Gris Nez
Chadwick
Georges Michel
Mdlle
Gade Carson
Shirley May France
Somerset
Mass
Pravda Slims Warmongers After Malik Return
Pravda reports that Soviet Deputy Foreign Minister Jakob A. Malik’s return to the Security Council caused “a complete state of confusion in the warmongers’ camp.” The dispatch from Lake Success says enemies of peace were dismayed and cannot continue arbitrary actions with the USSR at the table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Communist Party
Pravda
Jakob A. Malik
Security Council
Handley Board of Trustees First Leaders and Board Members
Editorial Page reveals the first president of the Handley Board of Trustees and the initial board members. It also notes the location of Stonewall Cemetery as a point of reference for local history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handley Board of Trustees
Stonewall Cemetery
U. S. Offensive Makes Small Gains Across Korea Front
North Korean forces crossed the Naktong River as U S Eighth Army battles raged along a 2000 yard front. MacArthur officials reported Communist river crossings and two major bridgehead threats near Waegan Taegu and Changnyong while Allied troops pressed a three-front fight north and south of Taegu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Brines
Tokyo
Naktory
Korea
MacArthur
U. S. Eighth Army
II Marines
Chinju
Waegan
Taegu
Changnyong
Redee
Truman
W. Averell Harriman
Hare
Naktong
U. S
U. S. 24Th Infantry Division
John E. Church
Associated Press
O. H. P. King
Taesu
General MacArthur
Exchange Club Plans Picnic for Local Youths
Winchester Exchange Club prepares for its Boys Picnic at Willow Lawn Swimming Pool from 1 to 7 p.m. tomorrow drawing about 80 local youngsters ages seven to 14. George Washington Hotel luncheon featured a film on redwood trees and a report from Fred Brumback.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Exchange Club
Exchange Club
Willow Lawn
George Washington
C. Irvin Cather
Cather
Boscawen and
Kent St
Star Office
California
Glaize and Brother Lumber Co
Ernest Lorig
Naval Recruiting Office
Fred Brumback
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Nakton River
Utchin
Schongju
Ichungju
Hwanggan
YE Chon
MASAN
Andong
Waegwan
Mtaegu
Chirhyon
Chindong
Pusan
Masan-Chindong
U.N
Weather Outlook
Carleton Shugg
Court of Writers
Banking Committee
Pingley & Carper Cleaners
U. N
GOP
By Jack Bell
U.S
English Channel
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