Petition Seeks Move Of General Morgan Remains
In a chancery filing, Mrs. Josephine Neville Callahan and the Town of Cowpens ask a court to order the removal of General Daniel Morgan’s remains from Winchester Virginia to Mt Hebron Cemetery. The petition claims the transfer would counter communism and wrongs, and notes Morgan’s legacy in Cowpens South Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peyton J. Marshall
Cowpens
8. C
Josephine Neville Callahan
Daniel Morgan
Morgan
Winchester
South Carolina
J. Manning Poliakoff
Robert A. O'Neil
Stephens City
Van
Callahan
Mt. Hebron
Spartanburg
S. C
Middlefield Road
Redwood City
California
New Jersey
United States
Virginia
United States of America
Presbyterian
Piccadilly Street
General Morgan
Hat and shoe sale notices from Winchester area shops
Local ads announce major price cuts with items like hats up to 14.95 reduced to 2.00 at Lovetts Shop and summer clothing clearance at Mariannes of Winchester, plus a shoe sale at Wisecarver’s Gent Shop Berryville and slippers and dress shoes markdowns at another shop. The text also notes a band meeting for James Wood High School students and parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovetts Shoe & Dress Shop
James Wood High School
Paul D. Beable
Mariannes OF
Winchester
Wisecarver
Berryville
Winchester Snares over Morgan Body Tug of War
Spartanburg lawyer J Manning Poliakoff, representing Cowpens, denounces local taunts about Revolutionary War heroes as he fights to move General Daniel Morgan’s remains from Winchester to Cowpens. He cites 286 Redcoats buried at Cowpens and vows a long legal battle to secure a higher court ruling if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan
Thomas G. Scully
Mt. Hebron
J. Manning Poliakoff
Spartanburg
Winchester
Poliakoff
Robert K. Woltz
Scully
Walter A. Bowman
S. C
Cowpens
D. C
Daniel Morgan
Washington, D. C
Cash
U. 8
Limestone College
Gaffney
South Carolina
Harry Wilkins
Corporation Court
8. A. Moseley
Washington
House
Byrd Picnic Set for August 25 at Berryville Orchard
Senator Harry F Byrd announces the annual orchard picnic will be held Saturday August 25 at his Berryville orchard now in its 25th year Luncheon starts at noon followed by talks on apple industry issues Speakers include Dr Arthur E Mitchell Dr P J Chapman Dr J R Magness Reuben Benz and Samuel Fraser will address marketing and pest disease control Virginia and neighboring states growers invited Attendance last year reached about 3000. similar turnout expected this year
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry F. Byrd
Berryville
Arthur E. Mitchell
Michigan State College
P. J. Chapman
New York State Experiment Station
J R. Magness
Beltsville
Reuben Benz
Washington State
Samuel Fraser
International Apple Association
Virginia
Byrd
James Wood Band Meeting Thursday at 8 pm
James Wood High School Principal Paul Beable invites all students planning band next term and their parents to a band meeting in the school auditorium Thursday at 8. George Turner Jr new band director will discuss the program and demonstrate new instruments purchased for 2000 dollars. Robert Gaines will explain instrument rental plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Beable
James Wood High School
George Turner
North Hampton High School
Shenandoah Conservatory of Music
Madison College
Robert Gaines
Beable
Frederick County
DAV To Install Officers Tonight
Maurice Blosser to be installed as commander of Chapter No. 9 Disabled American Veterans at 7 30 tonight at the home of I N Moore Whittier Ave. Henry Thompson to install other officers including M D Haines Carl Fix and Ernest McIntyre. Refreshments after the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Blosser
I. N. Moore
Whittier Ave
Henry Thompson
M. D. Haines
Carl Fix
Ernest McIntyre
Peaches Champion
Hale Haven
Boyd
Martinsburg Pike
Los Angeles Sends Aid to Florida In Mosquito Battle
The Los Angeles Junior Chamber of Commerce organized a mercy flight of gambusia affinis to Miami to help Florida combat its worst mosquito infestation in 25 years. Fred Walker Jr. sent the fish by American Airlines, noting California health authorities keep a small stock for new developments, and the gesture was described as a privilege to aid Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Florida
Miami Junior Chamber of Commerce
Fred Walker Jr
Junior Chamber
American Air Lines
Balloons Launch Aid Note Flight to Czechoslovakia
Two thousand balloons lifted from southern Germany carried 2,000,000 leaflets from the American Crusade for Freedom to Czechoslovakia. The message promised the free world’s daily support and included pamphlets designed to scatter at high altitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munich
Germany
Czechoslovakia
American Crusade For Freedom Organization
Weather Outlook for Virginia Shows Rain and Temperature Shifts
Richmond area five day outlook calls for showers Thursday and again Sunday totaling about one quarter to three quarters of an inch. Temperatures start warm, dip Thursday afternoon into Friday, then rise again over the weekend with averages near normal to three degrees above.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Virginia
Doors of Three Catholic Colleges Opened to Cadets
New York reports Cardinal Spellman announced that Francis Cardinal Spellman has opened three Roman Catholic men's colleges in his archdiocese for West Point cadets facing transfer after a cheating scandal. The offer is seen as potential relief as cadets weigh continued studies to avoid the draft, with some recalling prior good news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
West Point
Francis Cardinal Spellman
Cardinal Spielman
House Urges Tough Action Over Oatis Prison Threat
Rep. Armstrong warns William N. Oatis will die in weeks unless Prague releases him. He urges the House to take strong action against Czechoslovakia as the House considers its response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
William N. Oatis
Prague
Rep. Armstrong
R-Mo
House
Czechoslovakia
Armstrong
House calls for severing ties with Czechoslovakia over Oatis case
The House unanimously urged immediate cessation of commercial relations with Czechoslovakia and possible diplomatic break if William N. Oatis remains jailed in Prague on espionage charges. Armstrong cited reports of harsh confinement and warned Oatis could die unless freed. Senator McCarthy relayed a similar message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Czechoslovakia
William N. Oatis
Prague
Associated Press
U. S
Armstrong
Ray Brock
Oatis
Brock
Senate
McCarthy
R-Wis
Prison inmates seize warden at Point of the Mountain Utah
Three segregation prisoners at the state prison seized acting warden Wester E Haslam and a guard named Smith today in the third outbreak in three months. They demanded to see Highway Patrol Superintendent Joseph E Dudler, who was in charge after a May riot. Armed officers responded as the incident unfolded near Salt Lake City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point OF the Mountain
Utah
Wester
Salt Lake City
B 50 Bomber Crashes Into Seattle Apartment House
A four engine Air Force B-50 bomber plowed into a Seattle apartment house yesterday afternoon killing six crewmen and at least five residents. Fire destroyed the 200 foot long three story building as rescuers recovered 11 known dead by nightfall and searched for more victims. Officials did not know why the plane crashed. Witnesses said all four motors were active at impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Texas Heat Delays Watch For Bell Operator Walkout
About 1,500 Bell Telephone operators and workers in Dallas walked off for air conditioning, with the CIC Communications Workers of America saying the strike was unauthorized. Dallas hit 104 degrees as crews tried fans and ice to cool the buildings. Municipal action looms against lawn overwatering amid continued hot weather across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Tex
Texas
Southwestern Bell Telephone
CIC Communications Workers of America Union
Winchester Schools Plan Opening For 1951 52 Session
Winchester Public Schools announce the 1951 52 session will begin Monday September 10. New teachers meet September 7 and faculty on September 8. Registration details for white and red pupils include birth certificates vaccination proof and transcripts. Delayed registration is September 12 for late entrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garland R. Quarles
Winchester
Virginia Avenue
Virginia Ave
John Kerr
Douglass School
East Cork Street
Handley School
Handley High School
E. P. Browning
Publisher William Randolph Hearst Dies at 88 in Beverly Hills
Hearst the influential publisher died at 9 05 am in Beverly Hills at age 88. Present were his five sons and Hearst Corporation leaders Martin F. Huberth and Richard E. Berlin. The magnate built a vast media empire and owned the San Simeon Ranch and Wyntoon estate with extensive holdings in art and film.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Randolph Hearst
Beverly Hills
Calif
Hearst
William Randolph, Jr
New York Journal American
Randolph
San Francisco Call-Bulletin
David
Los Angeles Herald and Express
John
George Hearst
Martin F. Huberth
Richard E. Berlin
Hearst Corporation
San Simeon Ranch
California
Wyntoon
McCloud River
Mexico
Senator Douglas Declines Presidential Run
Senator Douglas of Illinois announced he will not seek the Democratic nomination for president. He urged withdrawal of Oregon petitions to place his name on May primary ballots. Oregon Democratic chairman Monroe Sweetland said Truman supporters see overwhelming backing for a run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Douglas
D-Ill
Oregon
Monroe Sweetland
White House
Truman
Sweetland
Brewster
Rme
Taft
Robio
IPR Red as a Rose Senate unit witness says
Elizabeth Bentley testified before the Senate Internal Security Subcommittee that the Institute of Pacific Relations was red as a rose and too openly tied to Communism for undercover workers to approach. She named Harry Dexter White and Lauchlin Currie as valuable to spies. The IPR denies the charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Elizabeth Bentley
Institute of Pacific Relations
IPR
Harry Dexter White
Treasury
Lauchlin Currie
Roosevelt
Miss Bentley
Senate
Internal Security Subcommittee
U. S
Far East
Communists Build Up In Korea Alarms 8th Army Chiefs
Gen. Ridgway says Communist front lines have greatly increased since talks began. Van Fleet says his Eighth Army is ready to clash if Kaesong talks fail. Air and ground forces report up to 2000 trucks and vehicles on Red supply routes in a single night. The tone remains cautious about potential renewed offensive while noting significant Soviet allied buildup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munsan
Korea
Kaesong
United Nations
James A. van Fleet
Aveuy
Tokyo
Matthew B. Ridgway
U.N
Ridgway
van Fleet
Eighth Army
Americans Missing in Korea Believed Prisoners
Unofficial Allied estimates suggest up to 4,500 of 10,624 officially listed missing in Korea may be held in Communist war camps near Kanggye in North Korea. Sources say the Reds feed and treat prisoners to weaken Allied resolve and force surrender, with indoctrination classes preceding release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Korea
Kanggye
North Korea
Manchurian
Central Front
Wilson warns of world war danger greater than ever
Evanston Ill defense mobilizer Charles E Wilson warned that the threat of a third world war is greater than ever and can be averted only by building Americas military and industrial strength He cautioned against Moscows sweet talk and said Soviet Russia responds to power He noted potential black market and living cost increases of five to eight percent due to recent price control changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evanston, Ill
Charles E. Wilson
America
Moscow
Congress
Senate Postal Rate Rise Approved by Committee
The Senate Post Office Committee voted to raise the letter rate from three to four cents as part of a broader bill to boost postal revenue by 363 million dollars yearly. Parcel post and fourth class charges would also rise. The panel approved a companion bill to increase postal worker salaries by around 200 to 250.9 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Post Office Committee
Beeesen
Sacred Heart Yard Party Planned by Holy Name and Council
Members of the Holy Name Society and the National Council plan the annual Sacred Heart Catholic Church yard party set for Thursday night. The event is the sole fundraiser held by the two church groups in the church yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Name Society
National Council
Sacred Heart Catholic
Bombers Hit Pyongyang In Major United Nations Raid
U N bombers and fighters struck Pyongyang in one of the heaviest air raids of the Ever weeks. Maj. Gen. Frank F. Everest, Fifth Air Force commander, said the strike targeted the increasingly strong communist forces in the Pyongyang area. Other planes and warships attacked supply routes used by Reds during armistice talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Korea
Red Korea
Pyongyang
Frank F. Everweeks
Fifth Air Force
Van Fleet Predicts Quick End If Communists Attack
General Van Fleet said increased Communist fighter strength since armistice talks began five weeks ago could prompt a direct clash. He noted Allied forces would meet the Red onslaught if needed, calling the enemy “in bad shape” and stressing troops are fit and morale is high due to home letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Fleet
U. N
Ridgway
Stephens City Man Hit By Automobile
Stephens City resident Elmer W Clevenger was fatally injured when struck by a car owned by grocery operator Maynard Russell Edmondson near his home. The accident occurred about 8 p m near the Veterans Service Station with Sgt FP Wolfe assisting the investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris
Elmer W Clevenger
Stephens City
Maynard Russell Edmondson
Strasburg
Clevenger
Veterans Service Station
Edmondson
FP. L. Wolfe
Bath
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DAV
Weather Outlook
VanFleet
Cardinal Spellman
Iowa
Manhattan
Fordham
Reds
Winchester Public Schools
Sen
Red
8Th Army
Wilson
Red Korean
Stephens
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