Syrians recall ex president after coup ends Zayin rule
Syria reels as a military coup ends President Zayin era with a firing squad at Mazza airbase. Premier Mohsen Bey Berazi dies in the crisis. Col Hennawi declares control for now as former President Attassi is urged to form a new government. Pipeline fate and regional tensions loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zayin
Sami Syr
Hennawi
Lander
Husni Zayim
Mazza
Zayim
Mohsen Bey Berazi
Wissué
Henne
Cliticans
Faris el- Khour
Syria
Seige Nations
Hasem Héy Attassi
Col
Supreme Council
Trans-Arabian Oil Co
Associated Press
Middle
Vavlarsbal
Aug 19 to Sept 3 Sales Directory listings for Rockville area
Estate sales in Rockville Maryland and nearby towns announce auctions for livestock horses and farm implements. Listings include J M Redpath Sargent Dabney Watts Louis Merryman Lewis Donald W L Tayner B F Lanham and L E Harris with dates from Aug 19 to Sept 3 and locations along Rt 115 Bufflick Rd Berryville Rt 12 and National Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Redpath
Rockville
Norbeck
Dabney Watts
Sargent Estate
Bufflick Road
Louis Merryman
West York
Lew Me Donald
Berryville Horse Show Grounds
B. F. Lanham
North Millwood
Longwood Farm
W. L. Taynenner
Garko County
Lesinski Opens Round Table on Aid to Education Bill
Rep. Lesinski announces a round-table discussion on federal aid to education to begin August 22 with education labor and religious leaders. Two Democrats call it a foolish gesture and will not attend. Participants include Earl J. McCrath E J Butler Dr Rumsey B Marston and union representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lesinski
D-Mich
House Labor Committee
Earl J. McCrath
U.S. Commissioner of Education
E. J. Butler
National Catholic Welfare Council
Rumsey B. Marston
National Education Assn
CIO
AFL
Congress
Labor Committee
Senate
House
Rep
Barden
North Carolina
Butler
Snider and Prickett At Elks Convention
Dr Robert S Barrett of Alexandria, last grand exalted ruler of the Elks, was honored at a Norfolk breakfast during the Virginia State Elks Assn gathering. About 1500 Elks and families attended as the convention opened at the Elks lodge with Brooks N Anderson presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Robert S. Barrett
Alexandria
The
Elks
Virginia State Elks Assn
Barrett
Elks Lodge
Brooks N.derson
State Association
Winchester Stores Close Wednesdays at Noon This Summer
Winchester stores will close at noon each Wednesday during the summer season. The policy affects all locations in the area, with shoppers advised to plan purchases accordingly. The change applies to regular hours from June through August in 1923.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Portsmouth Eagles Triumph In Big First Inning Showdown
Portsmouth Eagles defeated Bell Clothes of Winchester 9 to 7 in a state championship game halted by rain. Bell’s seven run first inning collapse set the tone as Alonzo Whitlock pitched shutout relief after the third, with Billi Lees homering in the sixth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell
Winchester
Virginia
Portsmouth Eagles
Richmond
Portsmouth
Alonzo Whitlock
Andy Lake
Billi Lee
Family feud ends in triple murder and shooting
In Lyons Kansas the Bunce family tragedy left three grandparents dead and three of four children aged one to seven injured. Donald Bunce died later. his wife Virginia Bunce survived with a chest wound as sheriff Patterson described a night of violence sparked by custody disputes and a divorce bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyons, Kas
Grandpa
Clarence Patterson
Donald Bunce
Virginia Bunce
Wilbur Shoemaker
Anna
Bunce
Patterson
Shoemaker
Scientist begins 6000-foot plunge into sea depths
Smugglers Cove Calif August 15 Boston scientist Otis starts a 6000 foot descent in the benthoscope deeper than any before. After delays from mechanical trouble and rough seas the steel sphere drops to 1000 feet with cables lashed to the main line as Dr Maurice Nelles monitors systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barton
Maurice Nelles
FBI Fugitive Kills Cop In Speeding Case
In Louisville police held Earl D. Bircham, 45, charged with murder and malicious shooting after a pursuing FBI suspect killed one officer and wounded another. Bircham's wife June Bircham, 42, was held without charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FBI
Louiseville
Carl Heustis
Earl D. Bitcham
Houstis
Bircham
June Bircham
Dog Show Set For Tomorrow Evening At Hawthorne
A dog show is scheduled for 7 p m tomorrow at Hawthorne home of Dr E C Stuart Sr to benefit the SPCA. Prizes awarded for hurdles racing tricks and beauty with judging to be finished by seven. Rain date is Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawthorne
E. C. Stuart Sr
SPCA
Congress Alters Arms Aid Amid Pact Debate
The House committee debated funding terms and new defense pacts. An amendment for $200 million in arms for non communist China failed. Kee called Western Europe aid decision final while considering Greece and Turkey aid and a Far East economic pact proposal. Senators Vandenberg and Dulles proposed reallocating $160 million from the European arms program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Far East
United States
Lodge
R-Conn
Kee
D-Wva
China
Greece
Turkey
Western Europe
House Committee
Vandenberg
R-Mich
Dulles
RNY
Floods reach new high in Harrisonburg area and Virginia
A three hour downpour caused Blacks Run to crest at 6 15 and flood levels the oldest residents say exceed 1942. Bryan aided rescues before hospital treatment then returned to work. The Harrisonburg electric plant lost a generator but stayed online via backup and Shenandoah Electric Coop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Blacks Run
Mt. Crawford
Harrisonburg
Bridgewater-Stokesville
Shenandoah Electric Coop
Dayton
Virginia
Associated Press
Warminster
Nelson County
Chesapeake and Ohio
Swan Creek
C. & O. James River
United States Weather Bureau
Richmond
Lynchburg
Roanoke
Senate panel weighs public testimony in freezer episode
The group kept an open mind as McCarthy defended Mrs Truman and Senator OConor voiced confidence that no improper inference was intended. The inquiry moves on to review evidence behind Maj. Gen. Alden H. Waitt's suspension as Army chemical corps chief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCarthy
Mrs. Truman
Hoey
O’conor
Truman
Vaughan
O'Conor
Alden H. Waitt
Army Chemical Corps
Workers at Struck Bell Plant Fly to Jobs
About 21 workers from Bell Aircraft Corp who were on strike flew a DC-3 from Buffalo airport to Niagara Falls airport near the plant to bypass pickets by Local 501 CIO UAW. Deputies used two helicopters to monitor for violence while other workers reached the plant by bus. The company estimated roughly 500 workers reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Bell Aircraft Corp
501, CIO
United Auto Workers
Niagara Falls
Bell
Answers to Daily Quiz Correct Choices Listed
Answers to daily quiz printed on page 4 include items such as Exceeds only Washington Monument and a woman who has made a will. It lists topics like Wrestling Volga all three caves Bob Hope Gabriel Sheezix and Pear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Monument
Volga
Bob Hope
Gabriel
Sheezix
Pear
House Owner Involved in Fatal Shooting After Confrontation
In Martins apartment a confrontation over a hat led to John Johnson attacking owner Chamberlin. Johnson allegedly knocked a telephone from Chamberlin and punched him, then a pistol was fired as Johnson followed Chamberlin to a bedroom. Johnson collapsed outside the hall after the shot. A second bullet was found in the door moulding. Johnson, son of Mrs. Bessie Rees, was wounded and his wife Mrs. Margaret Johnson, formerly of Winchester, now in Philadelphia, was en route. One child, a daughter, was visiting with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlin
Johnson
John Lynch
Capt
Funk
Martins
Gladys
Martin
Bessie Rees
Martinsburg
Margaret Johnson
Winchester
Philadelphia
James Grim
Retired Railmen Make Sentimental Branch Line Ride
Three veterans of the branch line, including C. T. Mills who once fired on the line to Harrisonburg and Lexington, along with G. E. and two others, traveled the route from Brunswick in a nostalgic round trip. Passenger Son Page, Joseph Schroth and Eugene Sakers were aboard, marking a rare ride on the seldom-used line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Page
Joseph Schroth
Eugene Sakers
Brunswick
C. T. Mills
Harrisonburg
Lexington
G. E
Last Passenger Train Ride Sparks Valley Reflections
Dozens of locals including Willard Dovel Gene Knicely and Richard Dawson join the final run of the old Southern Railroad passenger service through Strasburg Harrisonburg and Middletown as communities recall the line's heyday and anticipate modern trains. Passengers from Strasburg Toms Brook and Stephens City share first rides and farewells while officials linger to mark history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayole
Willard Dovel
Gene Knicely
Harrisonburg
Brunswick
Ee Aeer I Valley
Ackey
Southern Railroad
George Borden
Toms Brook
Richard Dawson
Strasburg
Millwood
Winchester
E. E. Baker
Local residents listed in regional social notes
Miss Winifred Frye of Strasburg Junction and Mrs. Park Hottle with Betty Ann, plus Miss Ethel Lee Martin of Bar tonsville, L. H. Affleet of Lovettsville, Mrs. Pauline Diggs of Toms Brook, Mrs. Bill Hahn of Cumberland. Also 8 R Willey of 365 E Piccadilly St. and Richard Eddy of Winchester who boarded the Middletown train, and N L Carbaugh with Georgia of Stephens City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winifred Frye
Strasburg Junction
Park Hottle
Betty Ann
Ethel Lee Martin
Bartonsville
Strasburg
L. H. Affleet
Lovettsville
Pauline Diggs
Toms Brook
Bill Hahn
Cumberland
R. Willey
E. Piccadilly St
Richard Eddy
Winchester
Middletown
N. L. Carbaugh
Georgia
Stephens City
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Sértice
HILL
Loudoun
NEW Holland Way
Lamp Motor Co
Smithfield Ave
Round Table
Snider and Prickett
Pine Motor Co., Inc
Haldeman
Haldeman’s
Heatwolk Motor Co
N. Braddock St
Armour
the Food Center
N. Loudoun St
Senseng Road
Tommy D. Lockhart
Loudoun St
Senseny Rd
Park Auction Music
John W. Rosenberger & Co., Inc
Broadway
Allen
Wilson “Allen
Alien Allen
Red Warrior
Cc. c. Turner Farms
Portmouth
Hart
Allis
Chalmers
J. R. Alexander, Jr
Pitts
Casita
Buncutter Tire CO
S. Braddock St
Tot
Pasengers
C. S. Cunningham
N. Kent St
Summer Cunningham
Ella Burall
Kernstown
Cathy Altman
Burns
H. W. Owings
Larry
Mary Lou
Carol
Ann
John
Susan
David Owings
Owings
James Moore
Capon Road
Dan Brumback
Linda
Julian Gregory
Ralph
Lacy Coverstone
Nancy
Baby
Wanda Lee Cornell
Richard A. Dawson
Richard Jr
Harry
Bertie
Au Bo Martistars
American Airways
Pittsburgh Paints
Smeoow
Gilad
Akel Ldeed Tl
Glaize and
Bro
Chapman
New Motor
Chapman Motor CO
Boscawen St
Co Ll. Brumback ¢ Sons
N. Cameron St
Mervel W. Adams
B. F. Goodrich
Wisconsin
Shade Equipment CO
Martinsburg Pike
Northern Virginia Power CO
Ostermoor
Winchester Furniture CO
South Main St
America
U.S
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