General Walton Walker Killed in Jeep Collision in Korea
Lt Gen Walton H Walker commander of U S Eighth Army was killed instantly in a head on crash between his Jeep and a Republic of Korea army truck near Beoul. His son Capt Sam Sims Walker 25 a combat officer in the U S 24th Division mourned as officers expressed shock. The body was sent to Tokyo after services at Seoul Municipal Airport.
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William J. Waugh
Seoul
Walton H. Walker
U. S. Eighth Army
Walker
George S. Patton, Jr
Western Sea Front
Sam Sims Walker
Beoul
U. S. 24Th Division
Frank E. Milburn
Sam
Sam Walker
U. S
VU. S
Republic of Korea Army
U. S. Army
Paul Maur
Poe
United Nations Army
Korea
Tokyo
MacArthur
Haneda
Polly
Yellow Cab
Noonan
Ringside
Wincaester
L. F. Buck McDonald
Esso Village
Kernstown
Winchester News
S. Loudoun &T
City child burned by extension cord shock on Christmas Eve
Three year old Jimmie Grayson was rushed to the hospital after biting and pulling an extension cord from a light socket. His mother Mrs. Ernest Grayson of Payless Market rushed to help as his mouth and surrounding flesh burned. Doctors say recovery is possible though critical as Santa will not visit this year. The Grayson family plans Christmas for two daughters Mary Virginia and Elener.
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Jimmie Grayson
Santa Claus
Jimmie
Monford D. Custer
Ernest Grayson
Mary Virginia Grayson
Grayson
Santa
Mary Virginia
Elener
Ralph Hengeveld Wins Christmas Home Lighting Contest
Ralph Hengeveld of 135 Latane Street is named 1950 Christmas Home Lighting Contest winner after last night’s judging. His doorway centerpiece features a framed Christmas card and illuminated Santa face with a simple, eye catching display. Second prize goes to L G Sjostrom of 209 Fairmont Avenue with Santa face, plastic candle props, and a tiny sleigh on the roof. Richard Brumback of 321 Kerr Street, last year’s first place winner, is mentioned in the account.
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Ralph Henegeveld
Latane St
Hengeveld
L. G. Sjostrom
Fairmont Ave
Richard Brumback
Kerr St
Peace Committee grasps at straws in Korea truce talks
The United Nations cease fire commission clung to a thin hope that Communist China would still negotiate terms for a Korea truce. Diplomats, chilled by Peiping radio rejection, said they would not accept a radio refusal as final and would await a formal reply from Premier Chou En Lai. They have sent three urgent cables urging negotiations.
Byrd Urges Big Nondefense Spending Cut
Senator Byrd directs Truman to slash nondefense outlays by seven to eight billion dollars next year to keep the 1951-52 budget from rising toward 75 billion. He calls for trimming foreign economic aid and civilian programs while noting wartime deficits and looming tax increases.
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Washington
Truman
Byrd
D-Va
Defense Department
Elizabeth Sloat to Celebrate 103rd Birthday
Mrs. Elizabeth Sloat, the citys oldest resident, will observe Christmas quietly at Maplewood Nursing Home and open gifts from her son in Washington. A party is planned for January 16 to mark her 103rd birthday anniversary.
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Elizabeth Sloat
Maplewood Nursing Home
Washington
Birth of Christ Heralded by Angels and Shepherds in Bethlehem
In ancient Judea Caesar's decree requires taxation, Mary and Joseph travel from Nazareth to Bethlehem where Jesus is born and laid in a manger. Angels announce good news to shepherds who visit the nativity and spread the tale, while Mary ponders events in her heart.
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Caesar Augustus
Cyrenius
Syria
Joseph
Galilee
Nazareth
Judea
David
Bethlehem
Mary
God
Europe Must Speed Its Own Defense To Get U S Aid
United States policy makers push Europe to accelerate its defense efforts to secure Western aid. Secretary Acheson warns against retreat behind oceans and vows to resist Soviet expansion, as lawmakers press for concrete European commitment and a three year readiness plan.
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Europe
U.S
Jack Bell
Harps
Congress
Acheson
Herbert Hoover
Hoover
United States
Asia
National Security Council
State Department
Moscow
Britain
France
Russia
U. S
Soviet Union
Germany
Michael J. McDermott
Hickenlooper
Iowa
Foreign Relations Committee
America
Free World
Foreign Relations and Armed Services Committees
Eisenhower
Notice: No office hours until January second
Christmas greeting from Dr. E B Flickinger notes holiday closure for Christmas Day so employees can celebrate with families. Local business Ward Rebuilt Motors advertises used cars and motor installation with time payment plan.
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E. B. Flickinger
Polly's
Wards
Plymouth
Chevrolet
Montgomery Ward
Winchester
Ridgway Named New Eighth Army Commander in Korea
Lt General Matthew B Ridgway named to command the Eighth Army in Korea after the death of Lt General Walton H Walker He is a World War I airborne pioneer who led the 82nd Airborne in World War II and later served as Army Deputy Chief of Staff for administration He is a West Point graduate class of 1917 and has commanded corps and airborne units in major campaigns from Sicily to Normandy and beyond.
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Washington
Matthew B. Ridgway
Eighth Army
Korea
Ridgway
U. S
Sicily
Italy
MacArthur
Walton H. Walker
Army
West Point
War Department
General Staff
War Plans Division
82Nd
82Nd Airborne
Normandy
Ardennes
Belgium
Baltic
18Th Airborne
Frederick County School Board Mulls Budget for Bus Garage
At a special budget meeting the Frederick County School Board debated a James Wood School bus garage for next year. Superintendent R E Ayler said a study of past bus maintenance costs is under way to justify the project. Estimated cost is 13000 dollars plus 3000 dollars for equipment. The board may fund a band teacher at James Wood next year and aims to finalize the budget at the January meeting before the Board of Supervisors meets next month.
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Frederick County
James Wood
R. E. Ayler
Ayler
Frederick County Board of Supervisors
Warmer Weather Expected for Yale
Chicago reports warmer weather spreading across the nation with mild conditions reaching the Great Lakes. Temperatures were chilly early in Wisconsin and central Illinois but none near zero, with light precipitation in western New York Washington and the northern Rockies.
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Chicago
Great Lakes
Wisconsin
Illinois
Atlantic
New York
Washington
Rockies
Christmas Shoppers Back in Full Swing in Winchester
Business booms as Winchester merchants report December sales at historic highs. Shoppers jam stores despite early slow weather, with Santa expected tonight. The Fellowship Club distributed 97 baskets to county residents and 50 to the city, providing Christmas dinners toys oranges and nuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Miller
Santa Claus
Winchester Retail Merchants Association
Winchester
Fellowship Club
Officials Study Other Wage Curbs After Freezing Auto Pay
The Economic Stabilization Agency set wage ceilings for 1,000,000 passenger car workers and top executives after an auto industry wage freeze. A voluntary fair standard for all other workers is under study, with a general formula expected in two weeks. The wage order aligns with price controls under the defense production act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Economic Stabilization Agency
ESA
Alan Valentine
Othibeine
Cyrus 8
Ching
Wa Ae
CIO
AFL
Ten Feeble Old People Die in Amarillo Barracks Fire
A blaze at the Walker Convalescent Home near Amarillo killed ten bedridden residents, three blind, in a Christmas tragedy. Four survivors escaped after efforts by rescuers and a visiting attendant. Investigators probe the cause while welfare officials note the home’s private operation.
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Amarillo
Tex
Texas Panhandle
Walker
Here
Panhandle
Wright
Defenders Hold Tense Line in Korea Front
Allied defenders waited tensely for an all out Red offensive amid reports of Chinese troop movements into Korea. U N and South Korean patrols described units crossing Manchuria into Kuhwa and Kumchon areas as ROK divisions held contact with Reds near Parallel 38.
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MacArthur
Manchuria
Kuhwa
ROK
Kumchon-Sibyon
Parallel 38
Yondorn
Shenandoah Valley Apple Cider observes holiday garbage schedule
Holiday notices from Shenandoah Valley Apple Cider and Vinegar Corp extend to Grimes Virginia staff and families. Garbage collection shifts due to December holidays with pickups delayed to December 25 and 27.
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Shenandoah Valley Apple Cider and Vinegar Corp
Nelson Hensell
Grimes
Eoth
Star Won’t Publish on Christmas Day 1950
The Star will not publish on Monday December 25 1950 Christmas Day National Holiday. The Evening Star.
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Ralph Hengeveld Decoration
Peace Committee
Virginia
of Christ
Yale
Christ Episcopal Church
W. Boscawen
Peters
Richard F. Lewis
Hugh Peters
Henry Covington, Sr
The
Associated Press
Evening Star
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