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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1953
Page
1
Washington reports debate swirls over a possible hydrogen bomb in Soviet hands after Malenkov’s claim. Officials discuss atmospheric tests and wind-driven spread, with lawmakers cautious about confirming whether the H bomb exists and when it might be tested.
After four months the horn type fire alarm at Reuss Fire Hall is back in service. It is blown daily at noon and via signal in case of fire, with operation controlled from the city hall police station. Repairs finished this Saturday restoring function though extra parts were required to complete the mechanism.
The Soviet Supreme Council approved purging Lavrenty Beria and sent the case to the Supreme Court. The move follows Beria’s fall amid power struggles in the Soviet leadership and ties to Stalin era security forces. Malenkov claimed hydrogen bomb progress despite Western skepticism.
J Fred Thwaite 62 of North Frederick Road died suddenly Saturday after deteriorating health. He had just returned from Johns Hopkins Hospital and earlier led Shenandoah Valley Apple Cider and Vinegar Co. for 30 years. Survived by widow Sallie Anderson and several siblings and relatives. Funeral at Religious Society of Friends with interment Mount Hebron Cemetery.
A Herald Tribune feature by H F Byrd Jr from New York outlines developments in the city. The piece discusses political and social events shaping the metropolis with attention to figures and institutions prominent in public life.
City police broke up a 1 a.m. card game at 25 West Cork Street and arrested eight players, six from Winchester and two from Frederick County. All convicted in Police Court this morning. fines and costs varied, with one defendant’s payment suspended. Additional case heard: Guy Wolford reckless driving.
Nine persons died on Virginia roads over the weekend raising the 1953 toll to 11. Victims include Louis Ray Carter 36 of Crozet and James Henry Cattrell 54 of Ward Grayson 46 of James David Roop 29 of Riner with others from South Boston Fort Weasper EB Chesterfield and Ararat. Cattrells truck tire blew on State Route 169 near Williamsburg causing a collision. Carter was struck by a car in Crozet.
About 328 Americans boarded a Navy Transport at Inchon harbor and will sail home. Some 1,800 U S Marines are rotating aboard the Gen Nelson M Walker, while the transport crosses the Pacific toward Seattle or San Francisco.
A blaze near the Skyway Grill at 815 Loudoun Street last night around 11 45 p m caused about 5000 in damage. Three local residents assisted while Mrs Batt’s belongings were affected though insured.
Ten people were injured in 11 area accidents over the weekend with about $3000 in property damage. Five injuries occurred in a two car crash on U S Rt 7 east of Winchester at 12 30 pm. Names include Allen Moreland 18 Round Hill Oscar Cooper 17 Round Hill Irene Huff 16 Berryville and Rebecca Smith 16 Valley Pike.
Secretary of State Dulles, after talks with President Eisenhower, indicated the United States would adopt reciprocal measures if the Communists refuse to return American prisoners of war. He spoke after an overnight flight from Honolulu and described exchanges at Freedom Village as partly dazed but improving. He warned of a sizable number of Chinese and North Korean prisoners convicted of crimes who might be withheld from exchange.
Cpl. Leslie E. Scales of Folsomville Indiana says 30 men from his 306-man Camp 5 unit at Pyoktong near the Yalu River plan to preach communism in the United States. Other returnees report collaboration with Reds but Scales alone cites progressives seeking links to Ex-POWs for Peace and Veterans for Peace.
The executive committee of the 1954 Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival met at the George Washington Hotel to outline plans for next spring. President C. P. Schenck led discussions on pageant scheduling, department heads, and potential new features such as athletic events and a mass band concert.
The weekend rains across Virginia did not end the eight week drought despite general rainfall. Reported totals include Roastoke 1.85 inches with other measurements from Bristol to Newport News and Danville to Leesburg. officials expect continued dry conditions and note effects on forests and farms.
President Rhee announces the Korean Army will use the armistice period to train for an offensive. Dulles says Seoul has formal agreement and will not upset the armistice, noting soldiers will rest and train for possible future operations.
Seven local properties sold for a total of $32,950 at public auction at the Frederick County Courthouse on Saturday morning. The top lot, Lots 10 and 11 in the Pred A Crisman Addition on Pennsylvania Avenue, brought $14,600 to Harley C. Bailey and Mabel C. Bailey. Sheriff Robert L. DeHaven conducted the sale.
In Paris and provinces most government services resumed as strikes against Premier Joseph Laniel's retrenchment plans wound down. Post office, telephone and telegraph workers remained out while police and soldiers sorted mail and some communication lines were still down in Paris. Other railway strikes continued.
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