Senate Bill Gives President Power to Improve War Plants
The Senate advanced a mobilization bill granting President Truman authority to improve government owned war plants. It would allow restricting credit allocating scarce materials and imposing wage and price ceilings and rationing if needed. Amendments expanding executive powers faced mixed support amid broader anti-Communist policy discussions.
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Kernstown Man Hurt by Lightning
Kernstown is the scene of a lightning strike that damaged a residence at D. Gray. A man shaving was knocked back by a bolt that blew out outlets and plaster, shocking his right side but requiring no medical care. Insurance adjuster to assess damages.
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U S Soldiers Should Quit Korea Told by Student Leader
Chester Davis, representing the Committee for International Student Cooperation, urged at the Second World Student Congress in Prague that the United States withdraw from Korea. He called for ending the intervention and stopping bombing, while avoiding disclosure of his school. About 1,500 delegates from 72 nations attended.
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Two Big Rail Unions Strike 3 Midwest Terminals
Two major railroad unions began five day token strikes at Cleveland, Louisville and Minneapolis St Paul terminals amid a pay and hours dispute. President Truman urged continued operation, unions seek seizure of all railroads.
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Local Draft Board Plans Sept. 17 Inductions in Frederick County
Frederick County Draft Board to supply seven men for induction on September 17. Winchester Board to report two for September 5, with four requested but only two qualified in Class 1-A. All 10 examined at Martinsburg last Thursday passed. county expects full quota. Martinsburg station handles inductions for West Virginia Eastern Panhandle and parts of Maryland and Virginia.
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State Trooper Assigned to Post Winchester Area
Trooper Everette B Johnson son of Buckingham has been assigned to the Winchester area during probation before attending the State Police School in Richmond. He is married and assumed duties here last Wednesday according to Sgt F L Woolf.
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Storm Ends Drought With 1.40 Inches Of Rain In County
A Saturday storm delivered 1.40 inches of rain between 2 30 and 5 30 p m ending a drought in the area. Lightning struck a Gore feeder leaving the town without lights for about 30 minutes. Utilities reported brief outages in rural sections while fall plowing resumed and pastures improved but more rainfall was urged by local agents.
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Quads Reported In Good Health In Sydney
Betty Sara and Percy, proud parents of the quadruplets born during the anxious arrival period in Australia, announced the names Alison a girl born Thursday night weight 3 pounds 9 ounces Philip born Friday night weight 5 pounds 11 ounces Judith born Saturday weight 5 pounds Mark a boy born Saturday night with weight not disclosed.
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Famed American Doctor Jailed In India as Rebel Aid Suspect
Dr. Gordon S. Seagrave, famed author of Burma Surgeon, is jailed in Rangoon on suspicion of aiding Karen rebels. No charges yet. he will appear before a Burmese court. Embassy says he is healthy and receiving good treatment. Seagrave, 53, arrested at Namkham mission hospital and flown to Rangoon. long noted for wartime service with U.S. Army Medical Corps and Stilwell retreat.
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Mrs Julia Garces Seeks Citizenship in Los Angeles
In Los Angeles Mrs Julia Garces 35 sits for cameramen after a preliminary hearing on her citizenship application. In 1942 she organized guerrilla bands on Leyte Philippines to resist the Japanese. She helped ten American officers escape from a Japanese prison camp.
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Two Hurt in Weekend Area Auto Crashes
Three accidents in the city and county over the weekend caused about $1,700 in damage and injuries to two people. Leonard Brooks a 23 year old from Harrisburg Pa dislocated a knee and Elmer Wedlock a 15 year old from White Post cut his mouth in a three car collision near the West Virginia line.
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Atlantic Spawns New Hurricane Near Antigua
A small but dangerous hurricane formed overnight in the South Atlantic east of Antigua with 100 mile per hour winds. Warnings were issued from Guadeloupe to St. Marks as the storm moves north northwest at 8 to 10 mph, 1500 miles southeast of Florida.
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Red China seeks representation in Korean talks
China formally requests U N representation in Korea discussions via telegram from Chou En Lai to Trygve Lie and Jakob Malik. Malik’s prior refusal to rule on South Korea invites prolonging deadlock as council heads to a public meeting and Warren Austin promises sharp response to Soviet role.
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Two Thousand Inspect James Wood High School
More than 2,000 people toured the James Wood High School yesterday afternoon. Principal Paul Beable reported 1,635 signed the entry log, with at least 500 more not signing. Twenty five student guides represented county communities and tours ran from noon to 6 30 pm. Beable said comments were favorable and desks have arrived. lockers and cafeteria tables remain to be delivered before September 1 classes.
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War news dribbles from Korea tighten blackout
U S Eighth Army cut press access to front lines ordering copy to Pusan and Taegu with limited word allotments. Correspondents faced 60 word daily limits and pool transmission offers were rejected as unworkable amid bad radio links and uncertain front-line news flow. A public notice at MOL DEN ELECTRIC CO announces radio tv service from a new address.
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MacArthur Omits Report On Korean War Losses
Tokyo AP dispatch notes North Korea suffers at least 11 000 dead in three days with estimates up to 15 000 as Red forces probe UN lines. MacArthur's HQ omits its usual communique while Pyongyang radio complains of heavy counterattacks and Allied gains. South Korean naval units report sinking a Red troop ship and damaging another off the south coast amid high losses on both sides.
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What Russia Will Do When U N Whips Korean Reds Is Question
Washington based analysis examines Moscow’s likely decision as North Korea’s advance stalls. It weighs risks of direct US UN war involvement against Russia’s security and propaganda needs, suggesting a delayed move might occur until military power and atomic capabilities are stronger. The piece notes Soviet forces, airpower, bombers, and expanding submarines forming a backdrop to any action.
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Theater Located Where McCrory's Store Stood
Winchester is about 75 miles from Washington and roughly 60 miles from Harrisonburg. The editorial page notes the theater once housed at the McCrory's 5 & 10¢ Store site.
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And So They All Anted Up Federal Judge Takes Hand
A crowded courtroom watches Judge Ben Harrison engage in a poker themed sequence as he sentences three defendants who crossed the border without proper credentials to one year in the federal jackpot. Winchester Public Schools posts 1950 51 registration schedule for white and Negro pupils with filing rules and required documents.
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