New Union Pact Offered in O'Sullivan Rubber Strike
The United Rubber Workers and O'Sullivan Rubber Corp negotiators met at the George Washington Hotel with an eight point plan under consideration. The union accused the company of chiseling by denying earned vacation pay and paid holidays, while management said the proposal differs little from the prior offer and would be reviewed at the next session.
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O’sullivan Rubber Corporation
George Washington Hotel
Rubber Workers Union
Joseph Childs
United Rubber Workers International Union
Stevenson advisor predicts Truman backing Harriman for president
A close Stevenson ally in Chicago said Truman is preparing to endorse Gov. Averell Harriman for the Democratic nomination. He cautioned the former president may delay or reject the move only if convinced it would be a grave mistake.
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Truman
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Harriman
Chicago
Aldai Stevenson
Harry S. Truman
Averell Harriman
Frank G. Clement
Tennessee
A. B
Chandler
Kentucky
James A. Finnegan
Adlai E. Stevenson
Adlai Stevenson
Blackstone
Democrats Hear Gore Attack on GOP Atomic Policies
The Democratic Platform Committee delayed civil rights testimony to hear Sen. Albert Gore of Tennessee launch a blistering attack on Republican atomic energy policies. George Meany of AFL-CIO urged a strong civil rights plank as hearings aimed to finalize platform language before the convention.
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Chicago
Democratic Platform Committee
Albert Gore
Tennessee
George Meany
Afl-Cio
John W. McCormack
Massachusetts
Gore
Eisenhower
Meany
Justice Department
Eastern Railroads Seek Bigger Passenger Fares Before ICC
The New York Central, the Pennsylvania and other Eastern railroads asked the Interstate Commerce Commission for authority to raise first class passenger fares by 45 percent and coach fares by 5 percent. Alfred E. Perlman and James M. Symes said the action aims to align fares with operating costs amid inflation, noting potential adjustments across luxury and mass transportation.
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Washington
New York Central
Pennsylvania
Eastern
Interstate Commerce Commission
The
Central
Alfred E. Perlman
James M. Symes
Perlman
Symes
General Praises Guard as Summer Training Ends
Elements of the 29th National Guard Infantry Division from Maryland and Virginia completed two weeks of summer training at the Indiantown Gap facility. Maj. Gen Henry C Evans commended the troops praising leadership and experienced officers for their rapid proficiency. The departing units included Virginia sections as the division wraps up training. Pauls TV and Radio Center closed for vacation August 13 to 19.
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Indiantown Gap
29Th National Guard Infantry Divison
Maryland
Virginia
Henry Co. Evans
Baltimore
Evans
County Property Brings $18,500 at Public Auction
A tract of Route 11 property including a house sold for 18 500 at a public auction. Fred Duncan was high bidder. The Lot 21 property in the Hunter M. Stine estate lots was sold by substituted trustee Duncan C. Gibb and cried by E. T. Snider.
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Route 11
Fred Duncan
Hunter M. Stine
Duncan C. Gibb
E. T. Snider
109 Year Old Dan Hughes Seeks Sharper Eyesight
In Louisville, Kentucky, Dan Hughes, a former slave aged 109, plans to celebrate by wishing for better eyesight to see women, noting he enjoys looking at good-looking ones but avoids shorts. He remains active with daily walks and cane support, avoiding street fooling around life.
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Louisville
Dan Hughes
Dan
Eisenhower Eyes Shared Suez Crisis Responsibility With Congress
Secretary of State Dulles says Eisenhower told congressional leaders a Sunday White House meeting will discuss the canal dispute. A special session is not indicated, but plans assume a peaceful solution. The U S seeks an international authority to run the Suez with Egypt retaining ownership.
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Nixon
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Britain
U. S
Baptist Resigns From Stephens City Town Council
M J Baptist proprietor of Baptist's Drug Store resigns his write in council seat after June 12 election by 49 to 44. He cites inability to manage his store and time commitments. Mayor Wakeman expresses regret. The new council to appoint Hau senfluck to fill the vacancy. Continuous note on qualification timing.
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M. J. Baptist
Baptist’s
R. E. Hausenfluck
Ralph M. Wakeman
Lee N. Whitacre
Frederick County
Wakeman
Mr. Baptist
Lee Whitacre
Conference Will Go On As Scheduled
Britain rejected Soviet calls to delay the London Suez Canal talks and said the conference would proceed on schedule. Eden’s government also slowed troop movements to the Mediterranean as Egypt forms a national liberation army amid rising regional tension. Libya voiced support for Egypt’s take over while official comment from London remained cautious.
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Britain
Russia
Egypt
National Liberation Army
Mediterranean
Libya
Istanbul
Mustafa Ben Halim
Suez Canal
Turkey
Nasser
Soviet Union
Foreign Office
George Young
Young
Hoover at 82 Works on Third Farewell Address
Former President Herbert Hoover, aged 82, marks his birthday while drafting a third farewell address to the Republicans. He urges older Americans to stay productive and argues against retirement harming national wealth, praising President Eisenhower for easing tensions and noting plans to speak at the San Francisco convention.
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Herbert Hoover
San Francisco
Hoover
Mark Hopkins
Cow Palace
Eisenhower
Winchester Star Local History Quiz Questions
Daily quiz tests knowledge of area events and history with two questions. Question one asks how many Winchester streets have English names. Question two probes Boyce incorporation date and its first and current mayors.
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The
Winchester Star
Winchester
Boyce
Second tropical storm Betsy forms in Atlantic near 14.5N 55W
The Weather Bureau warned a hurricane watch from Antigua to Barbados as Betsy, the season’s second tropical storm with 70 mph winds, forms 800 miles east southeast of San Juan and about 1,800 miles east southeast of Miami. It moves west at 15 mph with growing size. gale winds extend 125 miles. Mariners urged extreme caution.
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Miami
Fla
Leeward
Windward Islands
Antigua
Barbados
Atlantic Ocean
San Juan
Weather Bureau
Yard Party at Macedonia Church
A community yard party at Macedonia Church slated for August 11 from 5 PM to 8 PM. Local organizers invite families and neighbors to enjoy games, food, and fellowship in a casual outdoor gathering.
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Macedonia Church
Virginia Weather Forecast Shows Warmer Week Ahead
Five day forecast August 11 to 15 notes near normal temperatures with cooler spell Saturday and Sunday. Scattered showers expected Monday and Tuesday, totals 14 to 34 inches. Sunrise 5 am in Winchester and sunset 7 14 pm with first quarter on August 1.
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Virginia
Winchester
Sibonce
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