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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1951

Page

2

Macy’s shopper gives birth to baby girl in store lounge

In Macy’s New York basement a 31 year old shopper Mary Hertrich delivered a five pound girl named Ann in a store lounge. Sales staff summoned a doctor and the baby was quickly taken to hospital in an incubator ambulance. Mother and child were reported doing well.

New York Macy's Stork Mary Hertrich Big Cat Macy’s Medical Department John Ann

22,000 Expected to Take College Deferment Tests

About 22 000 college students are expected to take the college qualification test tomorrow to become eligible for a draft deferment if they pass it. The number compares with 339 000 who took the test in spring and summer.

Washington

Local Sales Directory Listings and Estate Auctions

Classified sale notices list auctions for December and January including G. G. Baker Frederick County House with truck trailer and auto. Estate of Se 2 near Bufflick Road. W. C. Miller Estate Court real estate on Stew. January 4 12 noon Berbert auction and related details.

G. G. Baker Frederick County House Bufflick Implements W. C. Miller Berbert

Smyth Indicted For Tax Fraud In San Francisco Case

James G. Smyth former Northern California federal tax collector and three aides face indictments after a seven month grand jury probe. They are accused of backdating income tax returns unlawfully extending deadlines and removing records involving forty thousand dollars. The indictments come as Washington names a tax cases aide and the outgoing grand jury notes ongoing investigations.

San Francisco James G. Smyth California Federal Washington J. Howard McGrath Smyth Paul V. Doyle John J. Boland Roosevelt Truman

FBI Continues Search Around Route 40 For Missing Ross

FBI investigators aided by a full moon and a five mile search radius centered on Route 40 near the Patapsco River comb the woods and vines around Ellicott City for Ross a suspected dope addict. Police hope his craving for a shot will lead to surrender or a desperate escape attempt.

Derbrush Patapsco River Ellicott City Ross

How's Your I Q Answers Revealed

Below are the answers to the quiz questions printed on Page 4. The page lists solutions to the I Q questions, providing correct responses and explanations as published in the issue.

Traces of College Professor Missing Four Days Vanish

Dr Barbara Morehead a 39 year old English professor at South Dakota State College disappeared after leaving Marshall Minnesota Sunday. Police traced her car near Lake Benton but found no clues. Authorities consider amnesia and possible link to a mysterious note by a male professor at the college. Her divorcee status and possible trip to Salem Virginia are noted as investigators check two truck drivers who left keys at a Marshall hotel.

State College Dr. Morehead Morehead Connelly

Britain to Pay Debt Installment and Interest to U.S.

A government source says Britain will pay $51.5 million in capital and $87 million in interest to the United States, plus $14 million in Canadian dollars capital and $23.7 million in Canadian interest. Churchill’s government chose to pay in full to honor Anglo American relations and avoid a waiver.

United States Britain Desemere Ouene

Collusion Seen in Army Procurement Probing Hearings

Detroit reports a probe into Army contracts amid talk of collusion between auto firms and suppliers. Subcommittee members press Tank Automotive Center head Brig. Gen. Dietrick as FTC attorneys watch for anti trust signals during three days of hearings.

Detroit Army Federal Trade Commission House Detroit Ordance Defense Department Porter Hardy D-Va George Meader R-Mich Senate War Investigating Committee Carroll MH. Dietrick Tank Automotive Center William L. Cary FIC Hardy Io Ordance Department Justice Department Rep Bolling D-Mo Cary

Byrnes Demands McGrath Resign

Washington report says Representative Byrnes demanded the resignation of Joe McGrath amid tax scandals. Byrnes presented a prepared statement urging immediate replacement by an capable attorney general.

Washington Joe McGrath Byrnes

Typhoons Close In on the Philippines

Two tropical cyclones near the Philippines threaten coastal areas with heavy rain and strong winds. Meteorologists warn of possible storm surge and flooding as the systems track toward agricultural and urban regions.

Philippines

Further Agreements Hinted By Talks At United Nations

Andrei Vishinsky told the United Nations that secret Four power talks raised hopes for more disarmament progress. Western powers said they were disappointed by his tone. He suggested the Big Four may extend cooperation to other issues under a Western- directive commission. The Western powers emphasized continuing safeguards while Russia eyes participation.

Paris Russia Andrei Y Vishinsky Vishinsky United Nations

City Council Acts on School Portrait and Waste Pretreatment

A council resolution funds hangingJohn Kerr’s portrait in the school library and requires Robinson Ice and Cold Storage to pretreat cider press waste before sewer discharge. A traffic reversal proposal for West Street and North Avenue is noted. Lee Miller discusses fly ash concerns and a new air pollution complaint process through the Police Department following a recent death.

John Kerr School John Kerr Robinson Ice and Cold Storage Company Cameron Doun Cameron Loudoun Counc Lee Miller John Kelley

Winchester honors Edward P Browning longtime Handley High principal

Common Council of Winchester Virginia resolves to commemorate Edward P Browning principal of Handley High School who served twenty three years in the city public school system. His death occurred October 29 1951 and the council notes his untiring efforts and steadfast persistence.

Edward P. Browning Cipal Handley High School Winchester Virginia Citiy Edward P Browning

Four Navy airmen killed in crash

Four Navy airmen died in a crash while two crewmen were seriously injured. A Navy spokesman confirmed the incident and provided the initial details.

Navy

Council approves tag costs and school office funds

The council approves a $110 tag cost and adds $700 from unexpended surplus to capital for schools. The meeting also covers the Chespeake fournee and installation of containers for storage underwriters.

Anmnered Council Winchester

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Macy Helen Dean Herrell Washington St FBI I. Q Ses Sinr OS SS Sas Eae Herbert Larrick Mann Moimi Mente Dengan Braddock St U.S Winchester’s Johns-Manville Johns- Manville McGrath MANTA Eee P Browning Handley 1 SPCA Eee Ewer Mervel W. Adams Cameron Street Ginia Robt. L. DeHaven Frederick County G. G.baker Farmers & Merchants National Bank Coleman Dunn McCulloch Martinsburg Pike Common Council Tan Wowrepar Pittsburgh Paints Loo Bettef N. Cameron St H. W Studebaker Buddy Artrip H. W. White Schaller Buffalo Lick Road Buffalo Lick A. B. Solenberger John A. Schuller Wm. J. Schuller Brumback’s METRO Farmall C. . Brumback & Sons
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