Five Star General Eisenhower May Lead U.S. Forces
The five star general and Columbia University president indicated willingness to accept supreme command if offered. He has remained a soldier in civilian roles since leaving active duty in 1948, with Truman and defense officials weighing the possibility of his return to active leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman Acheson
Whling
Columbia University
Eisenhower
Army Chief of Staff
New York City
Truman
Defense Secretaries
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Record Mailing At Post Office Sets Christmas High
Winchester Post Office processed 103370 Christmas cards and mail, a new daily record. Previous highs were 101470 last year before Christmas and 92260 in 1948, with the historical note about Cincinnati’s mound civilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Sales Directory January Auction at Patton's Warehouse
City Sergeant G. G. Baker directs a January 1 sale at Patton's Warehouse Winchester offering furniture and personal property. The event details include location and time 10 am. Numerous items are listed for disposal in this public sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. G. Baker
Patton
Winchester
Funeral times for Mrs Mary Larrick and Mrs Mary Richard
Mrs Larrick to be laid to rest at Timber Ridge Christian Church at 1130 A.M. Wednesday with service details listed. Mrs Richard scheduled for a 1 P.M. service at Jones Funeral Home and a 2 P.M. service at Mt View Methodist Church on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary B. Larrick
Timber Ridge Christian Church
Mary C. Richard
Jones Funeral Home
Mt. View Methodist Church
Tommy Ebbert Burns Survivor Faces Tragic Christmas
In Altoona Pennsylvania 11 year old Tommy Ebbert recovers from serious burns as his family perishes in a fire. He awaits Christmas with visitors and gifts while a relief fund forms and Lionel trains pledge a toy for him. His father Wil liam Ebbert survives in a hospital ward and praises strangers generosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercy Hospital
Tommy
William Ebbert
Search Continues For Missing Plane In Pacific
Seattle reports a wide North Pacific search by American and Canadian air and sea craft for a Navy P2V patrol bomber and its 11 crew members. The missing plane vanished during training near Oregon Inlet and is believed to have ditched in icy waters. liferafts, life jackets, dye, flares and emergency gear were aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
North Pacific
Navy
Pacific
Eee Island Station
County Church to Present Christmas Program
The Millwood Methodist Church will hold a Christmas program on Thursday December 21 at 7 30 p m announced E F P Kent today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Church
Millwood Methodist Church
E. F P. Kent
Blood Drive Group Tours Red Cross Mobile Unit
A National Fruit Products Co. group of 145 visitors toured the Red Cross Bloodmobile last Thursday. The pictured box, used for shipped blood, bore Korea era markings, and several company employees and nurses aides joined the event, including Miss Alice M. Marple and Mrs. Virginia Ritchie among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Fruito Fruit Product Co
Red Cross
Korea
Alice M. Marple
Virginia Ritchie
Emma M. Elliott
Billa McCauley
Catherine Alt
Dora B. Fries
Emma Willis
Colleen Ritter
Bessie Colvin
Bessie DeHaven
Martha Whitmer
Holmes Patton
The
National Fruit Products Co
Goldie Place
Edith Whitlock
Daisy Sager
FBI Chief Gets Truman's Support
President Truman said he has always thought well of J Edgar Hoover, head of the FBI, in response to questions about Max Lowenthal's critical book. He noted he has not read the book and did not share all the author’s views, affirming Hoover remains in place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
J. Edgar Hoover
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Max Lowenthal
FBI
Lowenthal
Senate
Hoover
Trueman
Senate approves interstate ban on slot machines
The Senate approved by voice vote a bill to ban the interstate shipment of slot machines except to states with special laws. Backed by the DOJ as a crackdown on organized gambling, it now goes to the White House. Foes led by Senator Malone argued it infringes on states rights and questioned if pari mutuel devices would be affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Department of Justice
White House
Malone
R-New
Taft
Rohio
World’s oldest and largest living things in Yosemite
Report notes Mariposa trees in Yosemite National Park may rank as the world’s oldest and largest living organisms. The claim highlights their immense size and ancient age as a notable natural landmark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yosemite National Park
California
Vampire and Pulitzer Prize Q A from The Winchester Star
A reader asks about vampires with origin meaning and nocturnal graveyard feeding details. The answer explains the legend and notes the vampire bat can pierce skin. It also explains the Pulitzer Prizes were established by Joseph Pulitzer and awarded by Columbia University trustees with input from the Columbia School of Journalism.
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Winchester Star Information Bureau
Eye St
N. W
Washington, D. C
Joseph Pulitzer
Columbia University
School of Journalism
New York City
Deadline Jan 15 For Reporting 1950 Conservation Work
Jan 15 1951 is the last day for Frederick County farmers to report 1950 ACP practices. Reports after deadline not accepted for cash payments. 815 of 1950 participants have filed by Dec 18. PMA to finalize 1950 ACP disbursements and enable early tax season checks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Hershman
Frederick County
Hershman
PMA County Committee
Treasury Department
PMA
Air Guard Groups To Be Called To Federal Service
The Air Force will call five Air National Guard groups and several support units into federal service on February 1. The bases and unit designations cannot be announced for security reasons. Five Guard groups had already been activated in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Air Force
Air National Guard
Defense Department
National Guard
Stage Is Set For Tax Bill Ok
Senate leaders aim for swift approval of a multi billion dollar excess profits tax bill. Optimists predict final passage before nightfall Saturday while others expect a post Christmas recess. Finance Committee approved the bill and plans to call it up for debate tomorrow. Chairman George predicts a Thursday Senate passage with a large majority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
White House
Senate Finance Committee
George
D-Ga
House
Temperatures of deceased linked to Asiatic cholera rise after death
A report notes that body temperatures of individuals who die from Asiatic cholera may increase postmortem, affecting forensic readings. The finding suggests careful temperature assessment is needed in cholera deaths.
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Gerenal Motors Corpora
Cuba
Strait of Dover
Cincinnati
Ohio
Altoona
Tommy Ebbert
Yoo -La-Lel- Lela Abe
Oo SY Order OF Monpen Mus
Jones
Echomal Blood Center
Beckigton DC
John W. Rosenberger and Co., Inc
S. Braddock St
Texas Panhandle
Mayfield Ranch
Silverton
Tex
Johnny Crain
Lou Anna
International
Central America
Pulitzer Prizes
Dad
Swift’s Premium
Perfect Christmas Toys Co
I. Brumback & Sons
N. Cameron St
Chapman Motor CO
Stephens City
Sanitary ‘Sexnme Co
Sen
J. R. Alexander, Jr
N. Loudoun St
Phome
Heatwole Motor CO
Braddock St
Willys Jeeps
Frederick Motors
North Martinsburg Pike
Valley Wrecking Co
Goodyear
Sunbeam Toasters
Toastmaster Toasters
Sunbeam and G E
Frybyte Home French Flyers
Sunbeam & Universal Automatic Coffee Makers
Waffle Irons
Molden Electric CO
S. Loudoun St
the Valley
Crosby Square
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