Stevenson says Democratic aims focus on deficit cut and public service
Adlai Stevenson after meetings with President Truman outlines two major Democratic problems: eliminating more than a half million in deficit and serving the public interest. He praises unity with Truman on bipartisan goals and discusses leadership changes and future plans. A reception at National Airport drew about 200 supporters chanting for Stevenson.
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Washington
Adlai Stevenson
Truman
Dwight Eisenhower
Democratic Party
Stevenson
White House
Illinois
Democratic National Committee
Stephen A. Mitchell
Congress
S Korea Repels Three Chinese Attacks on Sniper Ridge
South Korean troops, backed by artillery and air support, repelled three Chinese assaults on Sniper Ridge before midday. An Eighth Army officer reported firm defense as Chinese forces withdrew. Capt. Robinson Risner added another MIG kill, bringing his score to six.
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Seoul
Eighth Army
Robinson Risner
Oklahoma City
Berryville Pike
W. Morris
Winchester
Winchester Chamber Sets Up 12 Committees as Plan of Work
At the first meeting of the new fiscal year the Winchester Chamber of Commerce formed twelve working committees to carry out its program. The board rejected routing U S 340 through Berryville and urged keeping the highway as is. Parking issues were reviewed and referred to the Highways and Traffic Committee. The executive committee will meet with city leaders to solicit community ideas for the year. A Christmas Home Lighting Contest was discussed and sent to the Civic Improvement Committee for review.
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Winchester Chamber of Commerce
Winchester
Frederick
Berryville
Front Roval
Luray
Greenville
Chamber of Commerce
U. S
Highways and Traffic Committee
Civic Improvement Committee
Arthur Testifies At FTC Hearing In Apple Price Fix Probe
In Charlottesville Virginia transcripts show FTC hearing on a conspiracy to fix apple prices moves to Roanoke for one day after three days of testimony in the capital. J P Arthur Shenandoah Valley Apple Cider and Co told examiner price lists matched due to plant expansion and apple supply, with other growers and firms named in the case.
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Charlottesville
Federal Trade Commission
Roanoke
FTC
Washington
Gettysburg
J. P. Arthur
Shenandoah Valley
Ge 3
Arthur
National Fruit Product Company
Winchester Street
Shenandoah
C. E. Johnson
Sperryville
Virginia Apple Commission
Appalachian Apple Service, Inc
Virginia Commission
Johnson
Appalachian Apple Service
Winchester
Shenandoah and
National
C. H. Musselman Company
Biglerville
Knouse Foods Cooperative, Inc
Peach Glen, Pa
Bowman Apple Products Company, Inc
Mt. Jackson
Mission Dec 6-8 At Sacred Heart Church
The Rev. John Grady of the Richmond Diocesan Missionary Fathers conducts a three day mission at Sacred Heart Catholic Church from Saturday to Monday. Grady speaks at 7 and 8 am masses Saturday and Monday and at 8 and 10 30 am masses Sunday with 7 30 pm services each evening. All services are open to the public per Rev. Robert Hickman.
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John Grady
Richmond Diocesan Missionary Fathers
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Father Grady
Robert Hickman
Escaped Convicts Trapped After Cumberland Search
Police block by block hunted three fugitives from Western State Penitentiary in Pittsburgh after stolen cars linked to Oakland and Moundsville were found. The trio Virgil Toney Nick Dermbeis and Andrew L White were marked very dangerous with weapons. Two escapees were recaptured earlier and Marvin Loveland was captured in Morgantown after an alert taxi driver tipped authorities.
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Cumberland
Mad
Maryland
Western State Penitentiary
Pittsburgh
Oakland
Coe
Moundsville
Florida
Virgil Toney
Nick Dermbeis
Andrew L. White
Marvin R. Loveland
Morgantown
W. Va
Loveland
Hawthorne Heads First Baptist Board
Dr. Allen T. Hawthorne was elected chairman of the Executive Board of the First Baptist Church at the annual dinner and meeting. New officers include Datey W. Watts church clerk G. M. Kelly treasurer and Mrs. Jonas Chamberlin mission treasurer. Eleven members joined the Executive Board for five years. The church adopted a 1953 budget of 37080 and reports noted a capacity crowd of over 200 attendees.
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Allen T. Hawthorne
First Baptist Church
Datey W. Watts
G. M. Kelly
Jonas Chamberlin
Dennis Hoover
Ernest LeMaster
E. W. Truslow
Charles P. Ritter
Nicholson
Thurman Masin
Jess Willy
Almond vows to fight end of school segregation in Virginia
Virginia Attorney General J Lindsay Almond pledged to resist ending racial segregation in schools. In Newport News he warned against federal edicts and vowed to fight to keep white and Black children separate, saying miscegenation laws may be attacked if segregation falls.
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Almond
Newport News
J. Lindsay Almond
Virginia
Poe
Newport News Junior Woman's Club
U.S. Supreme Court
Virgina
Tunisian Independence Move Dominates UN Agenda
The United Nations Political Committee shifts from Korea to Tunisian independence talks as Asia Arab bloc presses for end of French rule in North Africa. Morocco's independence drive also surfaces amid French opposition, signaling bitter wrangling ahead.
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United Nations
N. Y
U. N. Assembly
Korea
Lester Pearson
Canada
Red China
North Korea
Pyongyang
Peiping
U. N
Panmunjom
Russia
Eisenhower
Morocco
France
Drunken Drivers Face Jail Terms In Orange County
Orange County officials vow jail terms for violators as drunken driving cases rise. Commonwealth's Attorney S Page Higgenbotham will seek 30 day sentences and longer, with Trial Justice O B Omohundro concurring that violators must serve time. He cites more automobile accidents in Orange County and a past educational 30 day suspension precedent.
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Orange
Orange County
Commonwealth
S. Page Higgenbotham
Higgenbotham
O. B. Omohundro
Omohundro
Recluse Leaves 200000 in Cash in Queens Rooming House
A 64 year old man identified as Roger Stewart was found dead in a Queens rooming house with a suitcase containing over 200000 in cash including a 10000 bill. He lived as a recluse with no mail or visitors and reportedly aimed to leave his fortune to St John’s University. The case lists stocks and jewelry worth undetermined as well.
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New York
Queens
Roger Stewart
Stewart
Lawrence Gesser, Jr
St. John’s University
Brooklyn
Sporting 6
J. W. Hollis Treas
City of Winchester
Harry L. McCann Tream
Frederick County
Hodgson and Brown Jewelers
Stevedoring Firms Admit Payments to Keep Labor Peace
New York hearings reveal stevedoring firms made large goodwill payments to union leaders and dock officials to avert strikes and labor trouble. Ruth M. Kennedy testified that gratuities were standard, with $7,500 paid to AFL ILU president Joseph P. Ryan over five years and other sums to union representatives.
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New York
New York State Crime Commission
Ruth M. Kennedy
Daniels and Kennedy, Inc
Joseph P. Ryan
AFL International Longshoremen's Association
Miss Kennedy
James C. Kennedy
Kennedy
Ryan
AFL Teamsters Union
AFL Warehousing and Paper Handlers Union
Leaking Gas Blamed for Tragic Seven Death Fire
Youngstown officials say a leaking propane gas line caused a deadly blaze that killed Henry Todman his wife Catherine and their five children in a northeast Youngstown home. The family perished as the fire swept through the single story dwelling around 11 15 p m. Mary Grace Todman survived briefly before dying at a hospital.
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Youngstown
Frank Lehnerd
Henry Todman
Catherine
Henry Jr
Patricia
Carol
Mary Grace
Jo Ann
Walter Donnelly resigns as U S High Commissioner in Germany
Walter J. Donnelly resigns after nearly 30 years in diplomacy to enter private business. At 56, he has led U S efforts in West Germany since July 18, succeeding John J. McCloy. His long career includes extensive service in South America and a strong State Department reputation.
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Washington
Walter J. Donnelly
U. S
Germany
Donnelly
Truman
West Germany
John J. McCloy
State Department
South America
Bazaar
US House investigates alleged delays in UN communist probe
Congressional inquiry opens into claims that State and Justice Departments tried to slow a grand jury charge of communism in the United Nations. The probe follows juror Max Zimmerman accusing agencies of interference as Frank Coe at the IMF faces questions over past ties.
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Washington
State and
Justice Departments
United Nations
House Judiciary Subcommittee
Max Zimmerman
Chelf
D-Ky
Rep
Keating
R-Ny
Justice and
State Departments
Justice Department
Grand Jury
New York
International Monetary Fund
Senate Internal Security Subcommittee
Frank Coe
Arlington
House Un-American Activities Committee
Coe
U. N
Senate
O'Connor
Virginia House and Senate Redistricting Bills Move Ahead
Assembly committees approved redistricting legislation with minor changes while the Senate offered no amendments to its bill. House action adds Warwick Newport News splits and multiple by itself. Senate opposition from two rural senators marked a 10 to 2 vote. Floor fights loom as further amendments are anticipated amid pressure over population, geography, and regional effects.
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Richmond
Virginia General Assembly
House
Senate Privileges and Elections Committee
Northern Virginia
Portsmouth
Charles K. Hutchens
Newport News
Warwick
Ham
Del
Walter Page
Norfolk
Delamater Davis
Senate
Frank P. Burton
Patrick
Charles T. Moses
Appomattox
Sen
Minter
Mathews
Fenwick
Arlington
Carpenter
Clifton Forge
Palmer
Prince George
Byrd Cites Favorable Publicity To Virginia Tax Bill
Senator Harry F. Byrd Jr. told the Virginia Senate that the 1950 and 1952 automatic income tax reduction laws have drawn nationwide favorable publicity. He noted Virginia taxpayers face a 9 percent cut, down from 20 percent the year before, and said the policy reflects broad legislative support and a strong state financial image. The speech drew applause from the chamber.
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Byrd
Richmond
Harry F. Byrd Jr
Senate Today
Virginia
Senate
Commonwealth
Burg
Commonwealth of Virginia
Taft Claims Senate Leadership Fight Faces Doubt
Washington reports split among Republicans over Tafts bid for Senate floor leader after his attack on Eisenhowers labor secretary pick. Some backers push Bridges for another term, others unite to rally Taft support, with Knowland as sole challenger.
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Washington
Senate
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Eisenhower
Styles Bridges
New Hampshire
Taft
Bridges
Sen
William Knowland
California
Truman Accepts Coal Wage Boost Triggers Resignation
President Truman approved a 1.90 daily wage increase for John L. Lewis’s 375000 soft coal miners, defying Wage Stabilization Board recommendations and prompting chairman Archibald Cox to resign in protest. Industry members vow to boycott meetings as talks quicken and a new price dynamic looms.
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Washington
Truman
Defense Agency
Archibald Cox
Wage Stabilization Board
White House
John L. Lewis
Eisenhower
WSB
Cox
Harvard
Nathan P. Feinsinger
Congress
Herbert Kelly
Ministers to Make Radio Crop Appeal for CROP Program
Two rural and two urban ministers will join a 15 minute radio program on Station WINC at 6:30 p m to promote the Christian Rural Overseas Program. Speakers include E T Clark Brad ford Robert A Whitten and Emory Eil more. The broadcast aims to raise funds to send a carload of apple products to aid Europe.
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WINC
Christian Rural Overseas
E. T. Clark
First Baptist Church
Winchester
eBay
Ae Cc. Bradford
Opequon Group
Presbyterian Churches
Robert A. Whitten
First Congregational Christian Church
Emory Eilmore
Brucetown
Europe
Virginia Council of Churches
Richmond
Landon B. Whitacre
Frederick County
Farmers and Merchants National Bank
C. W. Goodet
John
Solenberger and Co
Winchester Star
George Washington
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