Millionth traffic death marks grim US milestone
The AP reports the nation reached the 1,000,000th traffic fatality amid a holiday travel surge. Victim No. 1,000,000 is identified after 2:20 a.m. EST. overall toll reflects years of auto travel and rising fatalities, amid warnings to drive with caution.
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Associated Press
Dawson
Actus
Council
HH. H. Bliss
New York City
Roy
Ned MN. Dearborn
Mational Safety Council
U. S
Christmas Day Shooting Contest At Sunnyside Event
A community shoot on Christmas Day at Sunnyside northwest of Winchester begins at 10 AM with warm indoor range. Prizes include turkeys and chickens. Nearby notices list shop closings and holiday specials in Winchester Caldwell and Kernstown areas.
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Sunnyside
Winchester
Turkeys & Chickens L. F
Buck” McDonald
Winchester Nash
Caldwell-Sites CO
Loudoun St
Smith’s Garage
E. Piccetilly St
Rockingham Poultry Marketing Cooperative, Inc
Gillis Bray Place
Stephens City
White Post Road
U.N. Calls for Immediate Exchange of Prisoners
U.N. negotiators urge an immediate exchange of sick and wounded prisoners in Korea. They report 37,500 South Koreans held as civilians to be released, while Red Cross lists differ. Hope for an armistice fades as talks yield no headway and deadline looms.
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Munsan
Korea
United Nations
U. N
Red Cross
R. E. Libby
Geneva
Red
William P. Nuckols
Truce Supervision
Matthew B. Ridgway
International Red Cross
Lee Sang Jo
Ridgway
Tokyo
Red Communications and Supply Lines Smashed by Allies
Allied planes and ships struck Communist supply and communication lines in Korea. UN infantry stormed a northwest Chorwon position, and a valley was set ablaze behind UN lines. The Far East Air Forces reported 14 UN planes down and 13 lost to ground fire in the week, with MIG-15 losses noted.
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Seoul
Korea
United Nations
Chorwon
U. WN
South Yand
Far East Air Forces
Fifth Air Force
United Nations Command
FBI Captures Man Wanted In City
FBI arrested Lewis Lindbergh Preston, 22, in Washington at 12 25 this morning on unlawful flight to avoid prosecution. Indicted in Corporation Court for breaking and entering and larceny at North Loudoun Atlantic Service Station on December 8 and Skyway Grill on December 9. Police prepare to return him to Winchester.
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J. Thomas Boyd
Harry G. Maynor
FBI
Richmond
Lewis Lindbergh Preston
9Th Street
N. W
Washington
Winchester
Corporation Court
Hungary Holds No Timeline for U.S. Airmen Trial
Vienna news reports say Christian Ravndal, new American minister to Budapest, states Hungary has not indicated when four U.S. airmen may be tried. Ravndal rushed from Washington to seek their release and lobbies for access to visit the prisoners while noting Soviet charges and uncertain status.
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Vienna
Christian M. Ravndal
Budapest
Hungary
Ravndal
Washington
Andrei Vishinsky
United States
Zero Left On Snowy Doorstep
A 3 or 4 day old infant named Zero was found last night on the snowy doorstep of Mrs. Bernice Nixon on Chicago's north side. The blue eyed boy cried loudly and was cared for by Janet Nixon before police took him to an orphanage.
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Chicago
Bernice Nixon
Winchester's Mr Claus Busy With Santa Calls
Walter P Claus co owns Kernstown Hosiery Mill and lives at 226 East Street He is the only Claus in Winchester and perhaps Virginia Children call his number seeking Santa and he and Mrs Claus often answer The family includes daughter Trudy and sons Martin and Paul Claus was born in Germany and is a naturalized American citizen
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Phote
Bill Garrard
Walter P. Claus
East Street
Santa
Trudy
Paul
Martin
Santa Claus
Winchester
Mr. Claus
Daniel McFarland
Kernstown
Claus
Virginia
Germany
Kris Kringle
United States
Mrs. Claus
Christmas Buying May Set Record in Winchester Today
Winchester shoppers jam Loudoun Street as C. J. Ott predicts a record year for local merchants. Police report city traffic the heaviest of the day with full shift on duty. last minute buyers flood stores as Christmas demand soars for foods toys candy and novelty gifts.
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Winchester
Loudoun Street
C. J. Ott
Winchester Retail Merchants Association
J. Thomas Boyd
Police Department
Entertainer Josephine Baker Sues Walter Winchell
New York reports Josephine Baker has filed a 400000 damage suit against Walter Winchell the Hearst Corporation and Features Syndicate in federal court. She claims he maliciously printed and published seven attacks on her starting Oct 25 and accuses him of a public campaign to vilify her, alleging fascist communist anti Semite and enemy of her race. Baker seeks 100000 for lost work 200000 for publication harms and 100000 punitive damages.
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New York
Josephine Baker
Walter Wine
Hearst Corporation and Features Syndicate
Winchell
Stork Club
Miss Baker
Bride in Dilemma as POW Disclosure Confounds Pentagon
Washington reports a Atlanta woman Agnes Dixon Sasser faces a complex case after her first husband Pfc Walter B Dixon was listed as killed in Korea, then as a POW. Army records show no wife for Dixon and insurance payments are unclear. Pentagon awaits Dec 26 return of staff to resolve telegram and payment questions.
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Reds
Korea
Agnes Dixon Sasser
Atlanta
William G. Sasser
Liit
U. S
Walter B. Dixon
Walter
Sasser
Army
Pfc
Dixon
Lorean G. Storey
Sikeston
Storey
Houston
Tex
Pentagon
Holiday Closures Notice From Local Businesses
Several lenders and shops announce closures for Monday December 24 and Tuesday December 25 including Winchester Credit Corp Virginia Loan & Thrift Commercial Small Loan Co and Jack Coffee Shop also stating normal hours resume Wednesday. Community wishes Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Mr and Mrs J P Mershberger.
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Winchester Credit Corp
Virginia Loan & Thrift Commercial Small Loan Co
Jack
J. P. Mershberger
BaMara
Senate to probe two agriculture department deals
Senators plan early next year to air two alleged U S Department of Agriculture payoffs. One would lease grain storage to another agency and the second creates an investment pool by federal workers to speculate in oil and gas on land tied to mortgages. Witnesses mainly from Missouri, with Ellender leading a limited inquiry.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Senate
Agriculture Department
Senate Agriculture Committee
Ellender
D-La
Don
Carolina Trailways Bus Drivers Strike
Four bus drivers for the Carolina Trailways Company struck at midnight over wage talks. The suspension halted operations for a system with about 260 drivers and 235 buses serving Charlotte Greensboro Raleigh Jacksonville and points in between plus Virginia routes to Norfolk and Richmond. Hundreds planned holiday travel were affected.
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Raleigh
N. C
Carolina Trailways Company
Charlotte
Greensboro
Jacksonville
North Carolina
Norfolk
Richmond
Virginia
Winter Storm Paralyzes Midwest While Virginia Sees Mild Rise
Heavy two day rains push James River to flood stage in Goochland County Virginia roads iced and water up in Norfolk. Midwest endures first winter storm with heavy snow and cold. Deaths reach 264 as snowbound transport disrupts cities and isolated Millboro Dakota areas.
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James River
Goochland County
Norfolk
Alexandria
Richmond
Roanoke
Bristol
Midwest
Rockies
Chicago
South Dakota
Millboro
Santa Claus appears across nation this Christmas weekend
The weekend embraced the Christmas mood as Santa appeared at the White House courts and orphanages. At Pope Air Force Base in North Carolina Santa arrived by helicopter with gifts for about 1,000 orphans. In Washington President Truman and Attorney General McGrath commented on Santa’s goodness. In New York a judge freed 19 year old car thief Encil Tennant, granting him a job and ten dollars, noting it would trouble his conscience to jail him before Christmas.
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Associated Press
Santa Claus
White House
Korea
Pope Air Force Base
N. C
Santa
Ninth Air Force
North Carolina
Washington
Truman
J. Howard McGrath
New York City
Samuel H. Kaufman
Encil ‘Tennant
Homestead
A. Vito Stamata
Ralph Marimarie
Masbrouck N. J
Stamata
Rescue Efforts Continue After West Frankfort Mine Blast
Rescue workers frantically try to reach miners trapped 500 feet underground after a blast at the West Frankfort mine. Five bodies recovered. officials fear all may be dead. State Mine Director Walter Eadie and Superintendent Foster report at least 60 men entombed as rescue teams comb the shaft area.
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West Frankfort
Walter Eadie
Foster
A Eben
Se Bea
Indie Cate
Czech Government Shuffled Again
Prague announced a new government reshuffle with Jaromir Dolansky named vice premier and three others sworn in. Dolansky, ex-chairman of the State Planning Office, replaces Rudolf Slansky who was ousted last month as a Trotskyite spy.
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Czechoslovakia
Jaromir Dolansky
Dolansky
State Planning Ofice
Repla Rudolf Slansky
Ous
Prague
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