Whetzel Held For Grand Jury In Auto Larceny Case
Auto larceny charge tied to July 28 truck theft from Glaize Lumber Yard. Judge John Rice presided. Police court also fined or jailed several defendants for drunkenness and related offenses, including Beeler, Wingfield, Mason, Offenberger, Netherton, Carter, and Beeler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glaize
John Rice
Robert Carter
Freemont Street
William R. Beeler
N. Kent Street
John D. Wingfield
W. Gerrard Street
H. T. Netherton
RFD
Wineheater
Fred Mason
Luther Offenberger
Martinsburg
Serviceman May Name Any Beneficiary Under NSLI Policy
On August 1 1946 the president signed a bill liberalizing the regulations. Under this law the insured man may designate any one he wishes as his beneficiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Service
Haifa Troops Guard City as Jewish Immigrants Protest Deportations
British forces ringed Haifa after a weekend of unrest over deportations to Cyprus. Immigrants tried to scuttle the transport Empire Heywood, bombs exploded without damage, and 800 more migrants were moved to the Empire Rival for Cyprus. Troops also faced violence at Tel Aviv during a protest meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haifa
Palestine
Cyprus
Holy Land
London
Toam
Europe
Tel Aviv
Australian proposal eyed for international court of human rights
Andrei Vishinsky urged broad use of a general principle placing economic questions under the committees with several nations backing the idea. Australia planned to present an international court proposal to enforce citizenship and human rights provisions as peace talks entered week four focusing on Italy Romania Hungary Bulgaria and Finland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrei Vishinsky
Brazil
Yugoslavia
United States
Greece
Belgian
Russia
Australia
International Court of Human Rights
Herbert V. Evatt
Flora Hiett Celebrates 102nd Birthday at Falls Church Party
Mrs Flora Hiett a Falls Church native marks her 102nd birthday as the Robert E Lee Chapter U D C honors her. She recalls birth in Winchester in 1844 marriage to Capt Joseph T Hiett in 1872 and lives with her late daughter's husband and a house keeper.
Berryville Colt and Horse Show Midway Opens This Week
The Berryville Colt and Horse Show opens its midway this evening on grounds west of Berryville with rides and concessions booked through Winchester Amusement Company. The two day event runs through Saturday with four races each afternoon and a long list of exhibitors including Amory Lawrence Warrenton Justin Funkhouser Charles Town W Va John McCouly Falls Church and many others from Virginia Maryland and West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryville
Winchester Amusement Company
A. B. Hummer
Amory Lawrence
Warrenton
Justin R. Funkhouser
Charles Town
W. Va
John F. McCouly
Falls Church
Paul Sherer
George P Greenhalgh
H. C Thompson
Hillsboro
William Page
Buckeystown
Mary W. Davy
Middleburg
Ned Robinson
Culpeper
Howard Morris
John Freeman, Jr
D. N. Lee
Herbert Bryant
Alexandria
Frost Anderson
the Plains
L. M. Allen
Clarke County
John Davy
Johnstown
R. P. Noble
Greenwich
Senator Byrd to Speak at Massanetta Springs Ceremony
Massanetta Springs Va Aug 19 Ten noted religious leaders join the Silver Anniversary observance of the Bible Conference. A pageant opens the event tonight and an address by Senator Byrd is planned for tomorrow morning. Other speakers include Dr John S Bonnell Dr Norman Vincent Peale Dr Clarence T Craig and Rev Gipsy Smith Jr among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massanetta Springs
Senator Byrd
John S. Bonnell
Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church
New York City
Norman Vincent Peale
Astor
Marble Collegiate Church
New York
Clarence T. Craig
Yale Divinity School
Gipsy Smith, Jr
Senators Debate Immigrant Quota Cuts Amid Refugee Debate
Washington Aug 19 lawmakers push a 50 percent quota cut as a counter to President Truman’s call to admit more European refugees. Rep Gossett Texas predicts broad support, while Rep Rankin Mississippi notes southern backing. Senator Andrews Florida opposes increasing quotas. Senator Taylor Idaho backs the plan as a humane refuge policy.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
United States
Rep
Gossett
Texas
Texan
House Immigration Committee
Rankin
D-Miss
Andrews
D-Fla
Senate Immigration Committee
Taylor
Idaho
Sleep deprivation linked to underweight in children
Authorities state many children are underweight due to insufficient rest. They say energy goes to activity while nutrition suffers, and weight gain occurs when children get proper sleep and daytime rest.
Former Chief Musician Tells Of Sima Deal
ANNAPOLIS Md Aug 19 A former chief musician in the Naval Academy Band testifies that its suspended leader Lt William R Sima borrowed 75 dollars which he considered squared away after the enlisted man received his rating. Donald Keeney retired musician owns a music store in Annapolis said he marked the 75 as paid for professional services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
Naval Academy Band
William R. Sima
Donald O. Keeney
Navy
Lima
Keeney
Sima
West Point and Annapolis cadets stage mock beach assault
Norfolk observers including Secretary Forrestal watched 800 cadets and midshipmen aided by Marines and naval personnel storm and capture a 400 yard beach at Little Creek. Governor Tuck praised the display as a clear demonstration of coordination and modern warfare power. Six waves attacked as simulated mines detonated and Marines defended inland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
West Point
Annapolis
Little Creek
Secretary of Navy
James V. Forrestal
Forrestal
Tuck
Virginia Church Fund Push and Building Plans Discussed
The district meeting reviewed a $5 000 fund target with leaders Rev C R Line B Stickley and Fred D Maphis pushing to top the total. Virginia Society for Crippled Children proposes long term lease to build a 75 to 100 child care facility at the Stickley Institute site with the mansion used for staff. The board seeks court approval for plan changes and a memorial service honored deceased members from Winchester and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Line
B. Stickley
Fred D. Maphis
Strasburg
Virginia Society For Crippled Children
Stickley Institute
Virginia Society
Virginia
Maphis
Frances Spiggle
J. D. Womack
E. B. Wolford
Mr. Wolford
Warren Baldwin
Winhester
Winchester
Joseph F. Patterson
Galilee
Luther W. Miller
Ernest Bockey
E B Wolford and Catherine Butler Named Secretaries
E B Wolford of Woods and Butler of Winchester are appointed to secretary roles with Mrs. Catherine Butler serving as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Wolford
Woods
Catherine Utler
Winchester
Foghorn Congressman Punston Nicknamed for Outdoor Volume
The report notes Congressman Farmer Punston earned the nickname Foghorn due to speeches heard a mile away. Dr. H F Carson of the Richmond VA warned about neuropsychiatric issues among veterans, urging positive rehab programs and noting the broad reach of such cases across several states and districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
H. F. Carson
Richmond
Veterans Administration Medical Service
Virginia
West Yavin
North Carolina
District of Columbia
Carson
Legion Service
Foghorn
F. G
Farmer" Punston
Funston
VFW to Meet at Eight Tonight with Fish Fry
The local Veterans of Foreign Wars post will meet at 8 tonight at Comrade Earl's home 1619 Valley Avenue for a brief business session and a fish fry Other refreshments will be served Members seeking transportation should gather at City Hall by 7 45 this evening for car pickup to Mr Earl's residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Earl
Valley Avenue
Yugoslav Protest Over U S Self-Defense Clash
The United States and Yugoslavia traded notes over a July incident in the American sector of the British zone. Yugoslav soldiers entered the area and fired. American patrols returned fire, killing one Yugoslav and wounding others. The U S asserted self defense and regretted Yugoslav losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Em Tiresenay
States
U. S
Yugoslavia
Yugoslav Clash Prompted After Initial Fire Incident
Fragmented OCR note describes a clash where Yugoslav forces opened fire first and were told a soldier of second s0 in the sequence after an investigation. The readable segment hints at military actions and subsequent inquiry.
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Whetzel
J. G. Holsinger & Son
Court Square
JONES
Uneral Home
Pine Motor CO
Dodge-Plymouth
Chas. W. Webber & Sons Plumbing
J.a.hotinger Mutual Insurance
N. Loudoun St
Megal
First Infantry Division
R and Fomeh
Rournxourr
R’s and Household Supplies
Flora Hiett
City
Massanetta Sps
Sima Deal
Duff
Capitol
Reverator
Duff’s
E. Piccadilly St
Rev
Wolford
Mary E. Wenger
Gerow
VFW
Loudoun
8&T
Valley Weatherstrip & Awning CO
Aubrey J. Gillian, Mer
G. I
U. S. Navy
U.S. Navy
Baker’s Restaurant
Phil H. Cammer
East Main Street
Front Royal
Dorothy C. Thompson
Ball
Dall Brothers Company
Monde, Tnd
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