Rescued Airmen All Glad It's Over
Twelve airmen stranded for 19 days on an Arctic icecap were rescued and landed at Bluie West Eight. Maj. Gen. Caleb V. Haynes said they were in good condition and had no frostbite though comfort was limited. Most will remain at Bluie West One with families rather than fly to New York for leave.
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Greenland
Caleb V. Haynes
Air Force
Fort Pepperrell
St. Johns
N. F
Bluie West Eight
Arctic Circle
Haynes
Bluie West One
New York
Rescue Cost for Greenland Airmen Hit Half Million Mark
government estimates place the total cost of the Green land ice cap airmen rescue at about 494000 dollars. The tally covers a $100000 C-47 crash, a $300000 rescue B17, two CG 15A gliders at $44000, and $50000 for Saipan helicopter operations and equipment. Additional costs and depreciation are not fully accounted.
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Washington
Dec
Air Force
Greenland
Alaska
Navy
Saipan
Norfolk Wa
North Atlantic
Armed Services
Payne Turns Down Job in Alabama
James A. Payne, managing secretary of the Front Royal Warren County chamber of commerce, has declined an offer to become secretary of the Talladega chamber of commerce in Alabama. Talladega's population is about 16,000.
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James A. Payne
Front Royal- Warren County Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Talladega
Ala
Meteorites Classified Into Iron and Stony Types
Meteorites fall into two main groups. Iron meteorites consist mainly of an iron nickel alloy. Stony meteorites are composed of magnesium calcium and iron silicates with small amounts of metallic iron nickel.
House Plants booklet promotes growing in pots
Learn to grow plants successfully in home pots by controlling light air humidity soil moisture and temperature. Order a 30 page illustrated booklet House Plants for 10 cents postpaid from The Winchester Star Information Bureau Washington DC. Enclose 10 cents and mail name street city or state for delivery.
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Winchester Star Information Bureau
Eye St
N. E
Washington, D. C
14 Year-Old Convicted of Manslaughter in Fatal Shooting
Raymond Tippett, fourteen, found guilty of manslaughter in the fatal shooting of his half-brother Ronald Flathers eleven. Judge William V. Ford ordered commitment to the children's bureau of the State Department of Public Welfare.
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Luray
Raymond Tippett
Ronald Flathers
Tippett
William V. Ford
Page County
Children’s Bureau
State Department of Public Welfare
Order of Publication in Jobe Heirs Partition Suit
Virginia court orders non resident defendants in the Jobe heirs partition case to appear within ten days and directs publication for four weeks in The Winchester Evening Star. The matter concerns partition in kind or sale of Isabella C. Jobe’s 185 acre farm near Brucetown Frederick County and related real estate.
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Commonwealth OF Virginia
Circuit Court
Frederick
Virginia
William Jobe
Isabella C. Jobe
Lurie H. Jobe
Olin Jobe
Douglas Jobe
John P. Jobe
Brucetown
Frederick County
Luke H. Jobe
Eleanor E. Jobe
Horace M. Jobe
Robin N. Jobe, Jr
Ruth A. Jobe Givens
Winchester
Geo. M. Beltzhoever, Jr
Axe N. Whitacre
Fishpaw reports strong 1948 crop and stock conditions in Midwest
John W. Fishpaw, Clarke county farmer and long time supervisor, toured Illinois, Indiana and Ohio after the Chicago livestock show. He notes very good corn and soybeans in Indiana, strong yields in Illinois and Ohio, mild wet weather, and widespread stock cattle on farms with limited feed. He met a prominent Argentinian shorthorn judge and visited terRace horse and cattle farms in Kentucky and Ohio.
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John W. Fishpaw
Clarke County
Board of Supervisors
Chicago
Kentucky
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Middle West
Fishpaw
Virginia
Maryland
U. S
Canada
Logansport
Ind
Dean Robinson
Harvey L. Fishpaw
Berryville
Lexington By
Hamilton
Christmas Party for Trinity Lutheran Class Held in Stephens City
Mrs F B Cadwallader and Mrs Randall Ridgeway hosted the Sunday school co workers Christmas party at the former's Stephens City home. About twenty five members attended with secret pals revealed and gifts exchanged. Refreshments were served and carols sung as Mrs W C Adams plans January hosting.
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Stephens City
F. B. Cadwallader
Randall Ridgeway
Trinity Lutheran Church
W. C. Adams
Tom Galliday
New York
John Galliday
Sonny Orndorff
Gregory
Manassas
Lawrence Gregory
Aubrey Dagett
Dayton
A. W. Dagg
Elsie Hovermale
Walter Seifert
Craig
Long Island
N. Ts
Janet Rollings
Ted Rollings
Richmond
Lillian Rollings
Cc. S. Headley
Maurice Leml
W. C. Hodge
Trial Date Set in Lexington Teen Escape Case
Trial hearings are scheduled for January 7 for Charles Bingler and Gerald MacFadden Fix both 17, held in Rockbridge county jail after being arrested in the escape of a teenage girl. The Lexington youths face charges in a local court.
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Lexington
Trial Justice
Rockbridge County
Charles Bingler
Gerald MacFadden Fix
Life insurance ownership rises faster than population since 1900
Since 1900 total life insurance owned in the United States has grown about twentyfold, while the population has not yet doubled. The disparity highlights changing financial habits and economic growth influencing policy holdings.
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United States
Time zone note from station schedule editorials
Eastern time used for announcements with caveats on clock changes. Central subtracts one hour and mountain subtracts two hours. Some stations adjust relay times to fit local schedules. Last minute program changes not reflected.
Evening Radio Schedule Highlights From A Busy Broadcast Day
A detailed daily time grid lists programs across networks including CBS NBC and ABC with news, plays, music, and talk shows. Notable entries include The Beulah Skit, Abbott & Costello, Burns and Allen, Henry Aldrich, and Henry Aldrich Skit along with crime and mystery programs such as Crime Photographer and The Mysterious Traveler.
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Nbe
Cbs Network
Be-West
Mbs-East
Mbs-West
Nbeo
Cbs
Abe Lowell Thomas
Abec-Basie
Cbs News
Abe Fulton Lewis, Jr
Abe Jack Smith
Cbs Daily
Abe
van Damme
Abe Bob Crosby
Cbs Theater
U.S.A
Harkness
Cbs Sports
Henry Aldrich
Abe F.B.I
Abbott & Costello
Burns & Allen
Abe Mr. Keen
Jo Stafford
George Hicks
Abe Hy Gardner
al Jolson
Abe Gabriel Heatter
Dot Lamour
Manhattan
Screen Guild
Thin Man
Cbs We Care
Abce
News
Abc
Abc- West
Reynolds Store and Winchester Social Notes
Reynolds Store Va Dec 30. Mr and Mrs ED Shenk spent Christmas with friends in Winchester. Guests of Mr and Mrs Ernest Batt were Frank Lee Flowers Brown Collins and families. I D Shade staying near Romney with friends. William Vassar of Washington weekend with C L Vassar. Harley Place and daughter visited Howard Lantz. Clint Carpenter spent Christmas near Winchester with Herbert Yost family. Utah Crossen visiting children around Winchester. H B Dick and Walter Moore improving after illness.
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George E. Pulley
Foster Bros
R. C. Heller
Gold Bond
Restonic
Wats
S. Loudoun
Stetson
Dalton
H.C. Sheetz & Son
Hansbrough & Carter
N. Loudoun ST
Arrow, Jayson and
Traval Perfect
Madras
Geo, Washington
Benefit Hospital Woman's Auxiliary
Ollions
Payne
Alabama
Warner Capitol
Christopher Blake
Alexis Smith
Robert Douglas
Ted Donaldson
Marlene Dietrich
New Orleans
Bruce Cabot
Roland Young
Mischa Auer
Andy Devine
Wg Nat. Riayat
Org Malone Dae
Paige Warner
State
Boy
Hoover Dam
T. A
NEW Holland Combination
Lupton Orchard
Loudoun St
West
Reynold’s Store
Rt. 50
Gore
Bob Ott
Woody Carlisle
J. W. Arthur
Buncutter
Braddock
Germain Sts
R Hable
THE
Roa
Donald O'Connor
Marjorie Percy Main
Kilbride
Earl L. Mason
Thone
Henry T. Goode
Rouss Ave
Kelvinator
Miller
Anderson
E. Boscawen
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