James Wood High hires 33 teachers for 1950 51 term
County Superintendent R E Taylor released the list of 33 teachers for the new James Wood High School term. The roster includes 14 new instructors, most recently out of college, with two from Winchester and two from Frederick County.
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R. E. Taylor
James Wood
Winchester
Federick County
Handley Fh School
Efc. Sy
Jeanne Nixon
Patsy A. Wereh
New County
Stephens City High
Daniel Albert Colaw
Roanoke College
Shepherd College
Matthau H. Lovett
VPI
Carroll L. Payne
Harry Caughron
Robert R. Tabor
Koudatricia Newton
Madison
Reco Ware
Davis Respond
Elkins
Mary B. Sewell
Artha R. Thomas
Gradu
Ges
Elsie C. ‘Nornhill
L.isa D. Miller
Mary Washings College
Nan
Romney
Marylang
Clyde Emsler
Sheprd College
Scince
Truman Orders Seizure of U.S. Railroads in Wage Dispute
President Truman ordered seizure of the nation s railroads at 4 p m Sunday to avert a Monday strike by two unions. He named Army Secretary Pace to run the lines in the name of the U S Government and urged workers to stay on duty as unions agreed to operate under government seizure. Major General Frank A Heilman leads the operation with Brigadier General Andrew F McIntyre assisting.
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Washington
Truman
Mr. Truman
Pace
United States
Brotherhood of
Order of Railway Conductors
U. S
Army
Pennsylvania
Frank A. Heilman
St. Louis
Andrew F. McIntyre
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railway
Elbert Thomas
Dutah
Senate
Donnell
R-Mo
McGrath
Weather Outlook for Virginia Late August
Extended forecast calls for widely scattered afternoon thundershowers Saturday and more general showers by Monday. Total precipitation uncertain. Temperatures run 2 to 4 degrees above normal with cooler conditions Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Virginia
Carlton P. Himeiright
Rotary Speaker Urges End to Europe Aid
Rotary speaker Dr Hawthorne urged stopping aid to Europe arguing the Marshall Plan should be immediate and European rearmament is futile. He said Europeans rely too much on the United States, noted scant desire to work in several countries, and described Europe as well fed and well clothed with strong farm crops especially in Southern France and Germany.
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Bores
Pene Hawth
Rotary Club
Western
Europe
United States
Hawthorne
Ralph N. Dorsey
Berryville
England
France
Germany
Switzerland
Holland
Austria
Italy
Belgium
West
Russia
Colored School To Be Expanded in Berryville
Clarke County plans a $108,000 addition to the Johnson Williams colored school in Berryville to consolidate Negro education for the county. Architect J Raymond Mims designed brick and concrete facilities to nearly triple floor space, with opening slated for September 1951 pending bids and plans.
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Berryville
Johnson-Williams
George W. Burton
J. Raymond Mims
Arlington
Rockingham County Consolidated High School
Montevideo
Clarke County School Board
A. Garland Williams
Richmond
State Department of Education
Johnson- Williams
Burton
Fifty Six Clarke County Teachers Ready for Opening
Clarke County schools prepared for a September 8 opening with 56 teachers signed, one math and science vacancy in Boyce. Superintendent George W. Burton said three more than last year will start classes at 9 a.m. and pre school conferences run September 5 to 7.
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Berryville
Clarke County
George W. Burton
Boyce
Burton
Tax Bill Faces Indefinite Delay in Senate Clash
Senate debate over a 4.5 billion excess profits tax on corporations threatens delay as Senators Connally and O Mahoney push for an 85 percent levy on profits beyond normal. President Truman seeks the measure to fund military spending, with Finance Chair George warning of economic disruption if tied to the bill. CIO rebukes the proposal as favoring wealthy taxpayers and ADA calls it profiteers' legislation.
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Francis M. le
Washington
Senate
George
D-Ga
Truman
Finance Committee
Connally
D-Tex
O’mahoney
D-Wye
CIO
Congress
Committee of ‘Americans For Democratic Action
Paradise
ADA
Philip Murray
Construction Jobs Nears Completion on Loudoun Street Hardware
Two major construction projects on Loudoun Street near finish. Earl Crowser confirms hardware at 112 N. Loudoun St. is complete with the front finished and sidewalk cleared. Workers proceed with flooring and fixtures delays noted. basement toy and bargain sales area planned.
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Loudoun Street
Miller’s Hardware
W. T. Grant
Earl Crowser
N. Loudoun St
Crowser
U S Backs Probe Of Formosa Charge In UN Letter
The United States offered to support an on scene probe of Communist China’s Formosa charges in a letter to UN Secretary General Trygve Lie. Warren R. Austin denied Chou En Lai’s accusation and urged the Security Council to address Formosa, while stressing that Korea remains the top issue.
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Formosa
Formosan Issue Scrutinized by Security Council
Russia's Jakob Malik is to raise the Formosan question in the UN Security Council as anti Communist powers led by the United States aim to keep focus on Korea. Chou En Lai issued cables to Malik and UN Secretary General Lie demanding the removal of American forces from Formosa, now under Chinese Nationalist control, signaling Communist intent to "liberate" Formosa from American presence.
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Formosa
United States
Elton C
Fay Washington
Radio Peiping
Chou En-lai
Korea
Peiping
South Korea
Truman
U. S. 7Th Fleet
Chiang
China
Teachers to Meet With Principals in Frederick County
Teachers gather with principals for a nine to three session as schools prepare to open on September 1. County Superintendent Ayler and Miss Starling speak. consultant W Barnett discusses special education issues. Labor Day holiday pauses classes.
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Frederick County
James Wood High School
Robert E. Ayler
Annie Preston Starling
W. & Barnett
State Department of Education
Winchester
Little Mountain M. E. Church
Cedar Grove
N&w
Selden G. O’bryan
Berryville
Major Battle Begins In Central Mountains Near Taegu
In Korea the fight rages in the central mountains 12 to 25 miles north and east of Taegu as Allied South Koreans counterattack and drive back Red infiltrators. The front remains tense with a large enemy force and reported battles near Yongchon and Chongno.
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Taegu
Russell
Korean Central
Red
Korea
MacArthur
Yongchon
Chongno
Republicans Still To Knock Policy
Washington Republicans plan to keep criticizing Administration foreign policy despite Lodge of Massachusetts joining the U S delegation to the United Nations. Senator Knowland says Lodge's appointment won't stop GOP complaints about Far Eastern policy and consultation lapses. Senator Wherry says his stance on Secretary Acheson resignation remains unchanged.
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Washington
Senate
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
U. S
United Nations
Knowland
California
Lodge
Far East
Wherry
Nebraska
GOP
State Acheson
White House
Victor A. Johnston
Johnson
Berryville Faces Water Shortage and Voluntary Rationing
Berryville suffers a dwindling Blue Ridge water supply as officials urge residents to conserve. Town Secretary-Treasurer John L. Enders says voluntary rationing is hoped to avert mandatory limits, with supplementation from Lee Springs not solving the shortfall. A heavy mountain rain could end the crisis.
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Berryville
Blue Ridge
John L. Enders
Enders
Lee Springs
Doctor Earns 1125 Daily for X ray Exams
An Army inquiry is promised into Milwaukee physician Dr Irving Cowan who averages 1125 per day for X ray work at the Milwaukee Induction Center. Officials say Cowan bills 5 per chest X ray with technicians paid 150 per hour. total plates this month exceed 22500.
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Washington
Army
Milwaukee
Capitol Hill
Irving Cowan
Raymond W. Bliss
Representative Vinson
DGA
House Armed Services Committee
Vinson
Thomas Appleby, Jr
Milwaukee Induction Center
Cowan
5Th Army
Chicago
County Labor Camp To Be Activated
The Virginia State Employment Service manager F. W. Bailey announced the Frederick County Fruit Growers labor camp will open next week to house migrant workers for peach and apple harvests. Growers should place orders with the Employment Service in advance, and can visit 21 W. Piccadilly Street or call 6655 to ensure prompt scheduling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
F. W. Bailey
Frederick County
Kernstown Queen of Apple Blossom Festival details
A Kernstown girl served as Queen of the Apple Blossom Festival on a date stated in the issue. A local businessman acted as a delivery boy for the first issue of the Winchester Evening Star.
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Kernstown
Winchester Evening Star
Congress Asked To Draft Doctors For Armed Services
Secretary of Defense Johnson urged Congress to permit the draft of doctors and dentists up to age 45. He outlined a bill to the House Armed Services Committee and noted small volunteer intake. hearings to begin Monday. The proposal ranks candidates by prior military education and service and aims to fill a 29,000 medical reserve pool.
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Washington
Secretary of Defense
Johnson
Congress
Armed Services
Vinson
D-Ga
House
Armed Services Committee
Defense Department
Army
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