McVay Awaits Court Decision On Second Charge
Navy Captain Charles B. McVay III faces a second court martial count after the loss of the heavy cruiser Indianapolis. He was acquitted on the charge of culpable inefficiency following a two hour deliberation. The Navy alleges negligence for failing to zigzag and warn of submarine danger while the Indianapolis sank with 880 lives.
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Foreman Arrived In New York Yesterday
The Star reports via AP telegram that Technician Fifth Grade Lewis L. Foreman of Winchester, a passenger on the S. S. Muhlenberg, was scheduled to arrive in New York yesterday, December 19.
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Merger Plan Faces Continued Opposition in Congress
Washington editorial report shows opposition remains split over Truman’s call to unify Army Navy and Air into one civilian secretary. House Military Group Chairman May aligns with Vinson to back a separate air force with cabinet status rather than a full merger.
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Kiwanis Christmas Meeting Draws 94 Guests
The Kiwanis Club Christmas party at the Sarah Zane Fire Hall was led by Captain Koon of the Salvation Army. Forty seven children received gifts while Santa delivered candy and nuts. Gifts were sent to three ill invited children. Additional guests included Charles Pine Jr, Eddie Shokes, and Walter M Shade. A Christmas dinner fed 94 attendees.
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Services Saturday For Mrs Ida Trail
Funeral services for Mrs Ida May Trail will be held Saturday at 2 PM at the First Brethren Church with Rev Paul Dick officiating. Interment is in Mt Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers are Charles Lockhart Harry Fox Sr Orrie Fultz Robert Lona Ray Marple and Alvin Sirbaugh. The family residence is 107 Euclid Avenue.
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79th Congress Ends With Bills and Pending Items
The 79th Congress extended draft and price control provisions and raised the debt limit to 300 billion. It rewrote the G I Bill, cut income taxes, and approved a reorganization plan. Many measures remained stalled including the UNRRA funding and the Pearl Harbor inquiry extension. Senate confirmation of UNO delegates also awaited House action on a long war powers extension.
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Mrs Kersey Speaks After Route 11 Mishap Involving Truck
Mrs Lucille Kersey of 608 West Cork Street recounts a collision on Route 11 where a Williamsport Missouri truck driven by Lee Taylor crossed the center and struck her car. She says no signals were given, she stayed at the scene to talk with police and the truck driver, and the case is set for Police Court Saturday at 10 AM.
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Christmas Program At Pleasant Valley United Brethren Church
The Pleasant Valley United Brethren Church near Cedar Grove Frederick County presents a Christmas program Monday night December 23 at 7 30 featuring recitations hymns by the choir an exercise Five Little Stockings a pageant The Christmas Carolers a tableau The Birth of Christ The public is invited
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GM Threatens To Withdraw And Bus Strike Pressure
The GM firm threatens withdrawal while Greyhound workers in 13 eastern states strike. A labor panel headed by Secretary Schwellenbach will operate only if 4,000 Greyhound workers resume duties on the Pennsylvania and Central Greyhound lines.
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Answers to the Daily Quiz Revealed
The page lists correct quiz answers: B-29 flight in 35 hours 5 minutes, Chester W Nimitz, Philadelphia 1792, parrot fever, false, Emile Zola, tax relief, diamonds, a hug, is not.
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The Star Local and World News Summary
The Star provides brief updates on local and national events with emphasis on ongoing coverage. Readers are invited to follow ongoing reporting across city, state, and world developments.
Yank Returns To England For Girl He Loves
Dominick Casciari a 22 year old ex paratrooper from New Canaan Conn arrived in Nottingham bearing an engagement ring a wedding ring stockings and two tickets to the United States He came by air from Boston to win Rita Blankley 17 whose father Ferdinand Blankley public works employee welcomed him saying he could not send him away empty handed The neighborhood waited at Rita s door at 1 am amazed he had traveled so far to fetch her
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White Christmas Program At First Baptist Church
The First Baptist Church hosts a White Christmas service on Friday December 21 at 8 p m. attendees bring wrapped gifts in white for food clothing or toys and may donate cash. proceeds support the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for Foreign Missions and gifts aid the less fortunate with color slide narration and carol singing.
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Pageant Tonight At Hebron Church
The young people of Hebron Baptist Church in Gore present a Christmas pageant titled A Soldier's Dream. Written by Miss Elsie Whitacre, directed by Mrs. B E How ard and Rev. N B Habel, with the youth choir assisting. The event starts at 7:30 p m and the public is invited.
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Snow Drifts Close Schools In Virginia
Virginia officials urged caution as freezing temperatures and ice forced school closures. Massaponax Creek search continued for potential victims after a taxicab plunged. two bodies recovered. Roads from Washington to Ashland deemed hazardous with ice. crews aimed to clear primary routes by late afternoon. Northern and western areas warned for worst driving conditions. chains advised. Cold again with links to widespread illness.
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Cold Wave Continues as New Arctic Air Moves South
The Weather Bureau warned of another burst of cold air from Central Canada hitting the Dakotas and Minnesota, as snow stretched from the Rockies to New England. Sub zero readings persisted from eastern Montana to Indiana and Illinois, crippling transportation in many areas and prolonging the cold spell.
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Severe winter storm halts schools and industry across East
A crippling snowstorm disrupted communications and forced school closings, with at least 62 deaths reported. Heavy falls reached 20 inches in Hartford, 12 in New York, and 10 in Boston, the heaviest New York snowfall in over a decade. The Bureau expected relief as the storm waned later today.
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To Captain 1946 Virginia Eleven
Milton Parlow a 220 pound tackle from Milwaukee Wisconsin will captain the Cavaliers for 1946 after returning from Army service. He was elected captain at the Cavaliers foot banquet held at the Hotel Monticello in Charlottesville.
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