Plans Forming on Price Ceilings In Early Stage
Washington officials say a ceiling on prices is being planned but no freeze is imminent. DiSalle and Valentine note staff limits delay a general ceiling for 60 to 90 days, while selective controls on defense mater ials may come first. They warn retroactive rollbacks possible if boosts continue. Congress pressures for wage price controls grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Michel V. DiSalle
DiSalle
Mary
Toledo
Economic Stabilization Agency
Valentine
Ford Motor Company
General Motors Corporation
ESA
O’ Mahoney
D-Wye
Truman
Russell to Take State Police Post
Eugene Russell Jr. a Winchester Police Department desk clerk resigns effective December 15 to join the State Police as a dispatcher at the Richmond headquarters. A 1949 Handley High School graduate, he joined the local force last June and works the midnight to 8 a.m. shift. Chief J Thomas Boyd said applications will be accepted to fill the vacancy.
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Eugene Russell, Jr
Winchester
Russell
Richmond
Handley High School
J. Thomas Boyd
Prayer Services Planned in Winchester Week of Prayer
Winchester Presbyterian Church to host Week of Prayer from January 14 to 19 with guest minister the Rev. Albert G. Edwards of Harrisonburg First Presbyterian. A religious census starts January 7 to count church and non church members. Union Evangelistic services set for February 11 to 16. Dr. William Archer Wright presided at the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Presbyterian Church
Winchester Ministerial Association
Albert G. Edwards
First Presbyterian Church
Harrisonburg
William Archer Wright
Association
Christmas Fairy Land at Colonial Art and Craft Shop
The Colonial Art and Craft Shop invites shoppers in Winchester to browse year round for unique Christmas gifts. Visit the windows and step inside to find a festive display described as Christmas Fairy land opposite the Post Office.
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Colonial Art and Craft Shop
Winchester
Post Mas E
Surge of Cold Air and Snow Hits Eastern States
A strong cold front and snowstorm sweep the East after damaging winds and rain across the storm belt. Gale gusts 50 to 60 mph affect New England coast while Erie and Lake Ontario areas report 91 mph gusts and high waves. Some Connecticut families evacuated as tides rise and flights are canceled.
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Midwest
South
Pennsylvania
New York
West Virginia
Virginia
Maryland
New England
Michigan
Middle Atlantic
Eastern
Board
Connecticut
Rhode Island
Massachusetts Cape Cod
Erie
Lake Ontario
New York City
East River
Demands for Acheson Ouster Split Senate Republicans
In Washington senators push for Secretary of State Acheson to resign. Senator McCarran and Ives say Acheson lost the country’s confidence and must be replaced, while others debate timing. GOP hints of resignation hover as Alger Hiss court ruling energizes anti Acheson drive.
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McCarran
GOP
Washington
D-Nev
State Acheson
Senate
Acheson
McCarren
Ives
R-Ny
Truman
New York Circuit Court of Appeals
Alger Hiss
Hiss
State Department
Need for Camp Program Outlined
B A Poland announces a Capital Fund Campaign to develop Camp Rock Enon near Gore for year round camping and leadership training. At Winchester Armory 600 adult leaders heard plans for expanding facilities to meet growing Scouting membership across nine counties.
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Camp
Rock Enon
B. A. Poland
Shenandoah Area
Boy Scout Council
Gore
Scouting
Winchester Armory
Fellowship Club Plans Christmas Aid for Winchester
The Fellowship Club announces headquarters in Winchester and Frederic County aims to supply food toys and clothing to needy families this Christmas. A 12 truck canvass teams up with Junior Chamber members to collect canned goods Sunday afternoon. A benefit movie on Dec 16 at Capitol Theatre offers admittance in non perishable food. Local high schools will collect foods during Christmas assemblies. Donations may be given directly to the organization.
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Fellowship Club
Winchester
Frederick County
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Capitol Theatre
Handley High School
James Wood High School
State Senator Byrd Assails High Tax Advocates at Leesburg Talk
State Senator Harry F. Byrd Jr told the Leesburg Rotary Club that supporters of heavy taxes oppose his bill for a conditional income tax reduction based on revenue exceeding budget needs by five million dollars. He argued the reduction benefits taxpayers only after deficits disappear and criticized opponents for ignoring fiscal realities amid broader federal tax pressures. He noted the tax burden falls hardest on lower and middle incomes, citing examples of federal withholding and direct taxes.
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Virginia
Harry F. Byrd, Jr
Leesburg
Byrd
Robert Whitehead
Nelson
Memorial for Clifford D. Grim civic leader and businessman
Clifford D. Grim aged 59 of Winchester died this morning at Winchester Memorial Hospital after a two month illness. He owned Hansbrough and Carter and held multiple local posts including president of the Handley Board of Trustees and the Winchester Credit Corporation. Funeral services Monday at Old Stone Presbyterian Church with interment in Mt. Hebron Cemetery.
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Clifford D. Grim
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Grim
Hansbrough and Carter
Handley Board of Trustees
Winchester Credit Corporation
Winchester Building and Loan Association
Virginia Woolen Company
George
Winchester
John Kerr School
Winchester Post
American Legion
Winchester Rotary Club
Virginia Smith
William H. Smith
Julia Bradford
Old Stone Presbyterian Church
Piccadilly Street
Ronald S. Wilson
J. S. Duckwall
Mt. Hebron
Spy to Be Given Term Tomorrow
Spy Harry Gold, 39, who pleaded guilty to espionage for acting as a go-between in the transfer of atomic information from Klaus Fuchs to Russian agents, is to be sentenced tomorrow by U. S. District Judge James P. McGranery after the government seeks 25 years in prison.
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Philadelphia
Harry Gold
U. S
James P. McGranery
Gold
U.S
Gerald A. Gleeson
McGranery
Klaus Fuchs
Virginia Five Day Weather Outlook
A five day outlook for Virginia shows potential rain or snow Sunday or Monday and again around Wednesday. Accumulations total about one quarter to one half inch. Saturday turns quite cold with a rising trend Sunday. temperatures will run two to four degrees below normal.
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Virginia
Big Party Tonight and Local Deals Ad
Local notices advertise a night party at 8:30 in the South End Fire Co with parade of turkey promos and multiple shop sales. Discounts include 4 off fall hats at Buzzella Shop and a December sale on dresses suits and coats at Modern Age Shoppe. Also features promotions for Remington and Royal Corona portables with immediate delivery and time payments. Promotions reference Winchester Auto Wash and Valley Aves locations.
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South End Fire CO
Buzzella Shop
Winchester Auto Wash
W. Hart
Valley Avs
Remington
Royal Corona
Kenneth E
Henry CO
Drive to Cite China in the U.N. Stalled by Reluctant Delegations
The 60 nation U.N. Political Committee debated condemning Communist China with no speakers and a pending vote expected tomorrow. US, Britain, France, Norway, Cuba and Ecuador backed a mild resolution urging China to withdraw from Korea. Wu Hsiu chaun was absent as Vishinsky failed to block the hearing.
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India
38Th Parallel
Korea
United States
U. N
Britain
France
Norway
Cuba
Ecuador
U. S
Warren R. Austin
Red China
Wu Hsiu-chaun
Austin
Andrei Y. Vishinsky
Vishinsky
Phillippia
Carlos P. Romula
Two-Vehicle Crash on Valley Ave Causes $325 in Damages
A two car collision occurred yesterday at 6 15 p m at the Valley Ave and James St intersection. John Edward McAboy drove a 1948 Dodge turning right while Andrew Floyd Bean approached in a 1950 Chevrolet. Damage totaled about 325 with $200 to the Dodge and $125 to the Chevrolet.
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Valley Ave
Jame, St
George Conrad
Winchester Police Department
John Edward McAboy
Clearbrook
James St
Andrew Floyd Bean
W. Bond St
Braddock St
Shooting Match at Stephens City White Post Rd December
An event titled Shooting Match runs Saturday December 9 from 1 to 6 pm on Stephens City White Post Road with Bray's ace noted. The ad also promotes turkey hams and chickens for sale along with announcements of staff rejoinings at Colonial Beauty Shoppe on South Braddock Street and gift items at Colonial Art and Craft Shop near the Winchester Post Office.
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Stephens City
White Post Rd
Bray
Ace
Lavenia Campbell
Colonial Beauty
South Braddock St
Geo. Wash
Truman Attlee end historic conferences in Washington
Presidents Truman and Attlee conclude week of talks with a final communique favoring a peaceful Korea crisis settlement, UN backed measures, and joint aims. They pledge continued US British military unity, expanded defense power, and plans for a Western European integrated defense force with a supreme commander to be appointed soon.
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Washington
Truman
Attlee
United Nations
U. N
Korea
Far East
U. S
Army concentrates on medium tanks and new light scout vehicle
Army armor experts at Fort Knox outline the enhanced family of medium tanks with more firepower and lighter balance. They preview the T-41 light tank built by GM Cadillac, designed for fast reconnaissance and flank protection, weighing about 26 tons with a 76 mm gun and 36 mph road speed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Knox
Russia
Army
United States
Cadillac
General Motors
Soansens
Korea
Six Prisoners Escape from Norfolk City Jail
Six inmates escaped from Norfolk City Jail last night after removing a ventilation duct. The escape was found at 6 am with one escapee later visiting relatives to fetch clothes carrying a submachine gun.
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Norfolk
Norfolk City
Mayor Denies Union Request In Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh mayor David L. Lawrence rejects a union demand for removal of police protection during an 18 day strike by department store delivery truck drivers. The AFL Teamsters seek higher social security and pension benefits amid renewed sabotage at Horne's Kaufmann's and Gimbel's stores as police details are increased.
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Pittsburgh
David L. Lawrence
AFL Teamsters
Horne’s
Kaufmann’s
Gimbel's
Rent Controls to Stay a Little Longer in Places Where Wanted
Congress extended federal rent controls for cities that voted to keep them and left controls ending December 31 for others. The action follows 1940s measures and ongoing wartime housing needs amid Korea and defense expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Marlow
Washington
House
Senate
Congress
Korea
Escape near Hungnam amid Korean War breakout drive
AP reports a mass breakout as 20 000 U S Marines and allied troops push toward Hungnam reunifying escape routes to the Sea of Japan. US and British forces contend with Chinese advances along the Yalu and mountains while Wonsan and Pyongyang defenses tighten and guerrillas disrupt supply lines.
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Koto
Ing Ranson
Sea of Japan
Hungnam
Korea
Eighth Army
U. S
Hunknam
Seof
Chongjin
Siberian
Yopo South Hamhung
Wonsan
Red
Pyongyang
U. 8
Don Whitehead
U. N
Changjin Reservoir
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