Full Investigation of RFC Lithofold Loans Ordered
The Senate investigation subcommittee ordered a full inquiry into Reconstruction Finance Corporation loans to American Lithofold of St Louis and any link to William M. Boyle Jr. Hearings may begin in September with Boyle potentially called as a witness while officials are to be questioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
American Lithofold Corporation of
St Louis
William M. Byle, Jr
Hoey
D-Nc
Nixon
R-Calif
Boyle
Lothoford
Congress
Capehart
Raad
Bricker
Ohio
Truman
Litteford
RFC
Senate Banking
Walter L. Dunham
Capehart and
American Litheford
Pendergast
Strong U S Can Pressure Kremlin To End Korean War
Senator Lodge argues that a well armed United States can force the Kremlin to end the Korean War without war, if the U S builds up its armed forces especially air power and revamps the State Department, then pursues a stronger dynamic foreign policy and peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Kremlin
Washington
Lodge
R-Mass
MacArthur
America
United States
State Department
Two Warehouses Gutted by Fire at Alexandria Waterfront
A four alarm fire yesterday gutted two large Alexandria warehouses holding newsprint and damaged a nearby garage. Damage pegged at 500000 with a warehouse owned by Robinson Terminal Warehouse Co. completing 30 days ago for 40000. Firemen blamed spontaneous combustion and said under control in about two hours. The firm supplied newsprint to major papers including the Alexandria Gazette and Washington Post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria
Robinson Terminal Warehouse Corporation
E. F Cannon
Alexandria Gazette
Washington Post
Washington Tines-Herald
Washington News
Dr. Robert L. Flowers dies at 80 former Duke president
Dr. Robert Lee Flowers, 80, chancellor and former president of Duke University, died last night from hardening of the arteries in Durham North Carolina. Also list: FOR SALE Nectarines and Peaches L. O. Dick Packing House in Clearbrook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham
N. C
Robert Lee Flowers
Duke University
Nectarines
L. O. Dick Packing House
Clearbrook
Apple industry urged to push advertising at Byrd picnic
Reuben G. Benz of the National Apple Institute told 3,000 growers and industry officials at Byrd picnic near Berryville that selling, advertising, and merchandising are essential to restore apples as a dietary staple. He urged growers to take on educational work, as grocers cannot manage it alone, with ideal weather and a large audience noting Senator Byrd hosting the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benz
Reuben G. Benz
National Apple Institute
Washington State
Berryville Toay
Harry F. Byrd
Virginia
Mass Chute Jump To Climax In Army Air Force War Games
In Fort Bragg North Carolina two paratroopers suffered possible serious injuries among 2600 jumpers in the Southern Pine games. The 82nd Airborne Division prepared for further drops led by Maj. Gen. Thomas F. Hickey as 1400 more jumped and 2000 more stood by for air drops tomorrow. A total of 110000 troops are involved with one soldier killed so far in twelve days of maneuvers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Bragg
N. C
82Nd Airborne Division
U. S
Thomas F. Hickey
82Nd
North Carolina
Fire Damage Jobs Quietly Destroys Two Loudoun Homes
A morning blaze at 606 S Loudoun Street damaged two nearby houses in the pack portion of the Embrey home and Gochenour residence. Firefighters from South End, Sarah Zane and Friendship battled the flames for about an hour. Losses include two refrigerators an electric range a washing machine a heatrola and clothing with damage to roofs and rooms. The Hable property suffered major smoke and water damage with valuables insured. The cause was an exploding oil stove in a screened summer kitchen.
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S. Loudoun Street
Clyde E Embrey
Wiliam Gochenour
South End Fire Company
Gochenour
Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firemen's
Chambersburg
Hable
Embrey
Herman H. Hable
South End
Sarah Zane
Friendship Companies
Edward
Clyde Embreys
Harriman Talks With Marshall Tito in Belgrade
W Averell Harriman arrived in Belgrade to discuss Yugoslavia's military and economic aid needs with Premier Tito. He rode in from Tehran weary after efforts to resolve the Tehran oil dispute and the Britain Iran talks deadlock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgrade
Yugoslavia
Truman
W. Averell Harriman
Marshall Ito
Tehran
Harriman
Britain
Iran
Renowned Jurist Sanchez de Busimante Dies in Havana
Havana reports the death of Antonio Sanchez de Busimante 86 a noted international jurist and former World Court member at The Hague from a heart ailment. The notice adds a closing line about repairs by The American Lessee Otto on N Cameron and a House Committee item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Cuba
Antonio Sanchez de Busimante
World Court
the Hague
Otto On
N. Cameron
House Committee
Foreign Aid Bill Heads to Senate Debate Next Week
A 7.535 billion foreign aid bill cleared Senate Foreign Relations and Armed Services panels by 11 to 4 to attach no Seaway authority. It provides 6.013 billion in military and 1.522 billion in economic aid, close to House totals and below Truman’s request. The measure limits military aid to Spain and others outside NATO, while Spain aid awaits negotiations with France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Senate Foreign Relations and Armed Service Committees
St. Lawrence Seaway
Truman
House
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
NATO
Turkey
Greece
Connally
D-Tex
Spain
Yugoslavia
Franco
Madrid
Europe
Ridgway Says He Is Willing To Resume Armistice Talks
Gen Ridgway rejected Communist claims of UN neutrality violations around Kaesong and voiced readiness to resume negotiations. He warned against malicious falsehoods and said he would meet when the Reds terminate the suspension, as US and UN delegates await in Munson for orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Allied Radio Monitor
Matthew B. Ridgway
Ridgway
Kaesong
Peiping
Pyongyang
United Nations
Kaesongs
Alled
Adm. C. Turner Joy
Munson
Hadacol Company Sold For $10 Million in New York deal
Dudley J. Leblanc owner of the Hadacol Company announced its sale to the Maltz Cancer Foundation of New York. The price was reported near 10 million dollars. Leblanc will stay as sales director for 15 years at a 100000 per year salary.
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Augusta
Dudley J. Leblanc
Hadacol Company
Maltz Cancer Foundation of
New York
Leblanc
LaFayette
Foundation
Omaha quote flags unlikely meat rationing soon
Michael DiSalle stated that meat rationing is not likely in the foreseeable future, signaling a cautious stance on wartime food controls.
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Omaha
Michael DiSalle
Young People Begin Spiritual Emphasis Week in Winchester
Winchester youth start a four night Spiritual Emphasis Week at Braddock Street Methodist Church with theme Christ for All All for Christ. Rev Keith Crim of Strasburg leads services and discussion groups with topics on war international affairs and personal commitment. Events run 6 to 9 pm at four churches including Presbyterian First Evangelical United Brethren and First Baptist. registration via local church groups or 5766.
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Winchester
Braddock Street Methodist Church
Keith Crim
Strasburg
Crim
Bridgewater College
Union Theological Seminary
Richmond
Geneva
Switzerland
Korea
Board of World Missions
The
Presbyterian Church
U. S
Edward Clark
Clark
University of Richmond
Dover Newton Seminary
Boston
Presbyterian
First Evangelica United Brethren
First Baptist
FBI probes crash for possible sabotage evidence
FBI and Civil Aeronautics Board opened investigations into United Airlines DC-6B crash near Oakland California. Authorities seek to determine if sabotage caused the airliner to plunge into a hillside killing 50, including six crew and 44 passengers.
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FBI
Oakland
Calif
Civil Aeronautics
United
Here
Boston
Hartford
Conn
Cleveland
Chicago
N. W Hedden
Redwoo City
Washington
Retired General Baldwins Death in Rome Office Building Plunge
Geoffrey P. Baldwin, 60, a retired U S brigadier general and CARE director general in Rome, died after plunging from the sixth floor of the CARE building in Via Luculla Palace. He was a West Point graduate and World War I hero awarded the DSC and Silver Star.
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Rome
Geoffrey P. Baldwin
U. S
Baldwin
Battle Creek
Mich
CARE
Europe
Via Luculla Palace
U. S. Military Academy
West Point
Pius XII
Bristol VFW to Parade in Hillbilly Regalia at NYC Encampment
Bristol Virginia Tennessee veterans from Patton Crosswhite Post head to the 52nd VFW national encampment in New York City wearing hillbilly regalia. The color guard will lead Fifth Avenue parade Tuesday. The post earns $10,000 with auxiliary $2,500 and Virginia department $2,000 as a top award presented by Brig Gen David Sarndoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Tenn
Veterans of Foreign Wars
New York City
Twin-City
VFW
Post
Ladies Auxiliary
Virginia
David Sarndoff
Radio Corporation of America
Senate restores Voice of America funds in money bill
The Senate passed a 1 045 billion dollar money bill allocating 85 million for Voice of America and related activities after a GOP led fight to reverse a 22 million dollar cut. The bill totals about the House amount but under Administration request. it now heads to a conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Voice of America
Washington
State Department
Appropriations Committee
Overseas Information Agency
Mundt
R-Sd
House
Justice Department
Commerce Department
Federal
Senate House
Douglas
D-Tll
Sen
McCarran
D-Nev
Benton
D-Conn
McC
Virginia Highway Program Behind Schedule Six Months
Virginia's highway construction program will be six months behind by the first quarter of next year due to steel shortages. Officials blame small federal allocations and late quarterly releases described as rubber checks, with top officials visiting Washington to press for cures. Maintenance steel is available, but new project needs are cut by about 50 percent at allocation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Virginia
State Highway Department
James A. Anderson
Washington
Winchester Band Concert Sunday At Willow Lawn
The Winchester Municipal Band will play a public concert at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Willow Lawn Swimming Pool. Afterward members may swim as guests of the management. Pool owner Jimmy Sprint says crowds have reached 700 daily during the recent heat wave and plans are to close the pool on September 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Municipal
Willow Lawn
Jimmy Sprint
Capon Bridge Eateries Open Daily 6:30 to 1
Capon Bridge West Virginia offers breakfasts dinners and short orders with beer and soft drinks. Hours run from 6 30 a m to 1 p m daily and extended to 1 a m on Fridays and Saturdays. Dancing advertised. Formerly Schassenaa Cavern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capon Bridge
W. Va
Schassenaa Cavern Beer
Second Time In War U N Planes Hit Rashin Port
U S B 29s bomb Rashin, a Russian port 11 miles from Vladivostok, for the second time in the Korean War. More than 300 tons dropped on marshalling yards and rail facilities. No damage reported. Also air actions with Sabre jets and Australian Meteors near Sinanju and Sinuiju.
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U. S. Eighth Army
Korea
Rashin
Red
MacArthur
Najin
Far East
Divostok
Vladivostok
Senate
Sinanju
Yalu River
Fifth Air Force
Meteo
Royal Australian Air Force
Kaesong
Murder Charges Prepared Against Self-Wounded Man
Charlottesville authorities said Arnold F. Snead 35 a garage mechanic wounded himself after shooting his estranged wife Mary Elizabeth Snead 30 behind a downtown department store where she worked. Police said Snead fired three shots killing her and then shot himself in a failed suicide attempt. The couple were parents of an eight year old boy and had been separated a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlottesville
Arnold F. Snead
Mary Elizabeth Snead
Snead
Eat Your Sunday Family Dinner at the Metropolitan
Public notice invites the community to a Sunday family dinner at the Metropolitan Restaurant with air conditioning and Saturday evening hours listed. It promotes yard party events at Mt Airy School Cedar Creek and August 25th specials including ice cream cakes pies rolls ham and chicken sandwiches sponsored by the Tr District Grange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolitan
Mt. Airy School
Cedar Creek
Tr-District Grange
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RFC Lithofold
DR. Flowers
Byrd
Byrd Orchard
Berryville
Samuel H. Thrasher
Greenbrier Farms
Norfolk
B. Beverley Byrd
Byrd Orchards
John S. Battle
S. Loudoun
Marshall Tito
U.N
Rev
Civil Aeronautics Board
Ralph A. Reed
United Air Lines
Winchester Band
Elberta
E. R. Conners Packing House
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