New Year Observances Planned in Winchester
Winchester houses plan watch night services and dances to greet 1950. Weather looks cool and cloudy as crowds gather for the holiday, while drivers are cautioned to avoid drinking and driving. Stores and churches operate on holiday schedules with brisk retail activity and watch night events at several churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Weather Bureau
J. Thomas Boyd
George Wallashington
Winchester Hospital
Armory
JCC
Salvation Army
Market St. Methodist Church
E. G. Hill
Braddock St. Methodist Church
Haye J. Riley
Senators Favor End of Federal Rent Control
Two senators who backed the existing rent control law say Congress is unlikely to extend the federal program past its June expiration. Fulbright and Long suggest states and localities should set up their own rent curbs if continued. They align with possible White House aid for a variant, while Lucas urges a continuation but offers no specific plan.
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Washington
Congress
Fulbright
D-Ark
Long
D-La
Capitol
Lucas
Illinois
Truman
Remains of CSA Soldier Topper Interred in Green Hill
Local history recounts Private F H Topper CSA of Clarke cavalry killed at Luray in 1864. Seventeen years later comrades had his remains brought to Berryville for full military honors burial in Green Hill cemetery. Captain Nelson favors Old Chapel cemetery for fallen Confederate dead.
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F. H. Topper
CSA
Clarke Cavalry
Luray
Berryville
Green Hill
William N. Nelson
Millwood
Old Chapel
Clarke Courier
Topper
Hugh M. Welson
Preux Chevalier
Carly Whiting
Holmes Mcawait
Confederacy
Confederat
Legion Post Shifts Meeting to January 10
The Conrad Hoover American Legion post moves its monthly meeting from January 3 to January 10 due to the New Year holiday. Agenda includes home site discussion and a Tide of Toys campaign committee report. Refreshments follow at the post home after the session at Sarah Zane’s.
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Conrad Hoover American Legion Post
Sarah Zane
Post
Hot State Fights Attract Attention
Governor James H. Duff declares sharp internal divisions within Pennsylvania Republicans as he enters the 1952 race, aiming to settle differences at the polls. California Democrat Welburn Mayock, allied with President Truman, announces a bid for governor against James Roosevelt, signaling nationwide party clashes ahead of the November elections.
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Jack Bell
Washington
James H. Duff
Martin
R-Pa
Joseph Grundy
California
Welburn Mayock
Truman
James Roosevelt
Pennsylvania
Duff
Republican Party of
Martin-Grundy
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
John C. Kunkel
Hagerstown Proposes 350 Low-cost Houses
The Hagerstown housing authority seeks federal approval and funds to build 350 low cost units. It cites that 31.8 percent of the citys 10 680 dwellings are sub standard.
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Hagerstown
Hagerstown, Md
Pension Plan Standard Sought Applicable to All Workers
The article reports debate over a national pension policy as privately bargained old age plans rise. Officials warn of potential liabilities, with SEC urging disclosure of pension demands on companies and a push for a reserve funded plan to protect workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling F. Green
Washington
Harry A. McDonald
Securities and Exchange Commission
SEC
American Institute of Public
Institute
Military Chiefs to Visit Asia in February
Four top U S military leaders will travel to Japan in February to discuss policy matters with General Douglas MacArthur, avoiding Formosa headquarters of Chinese Nationalists. The trip aims to shape far eastern strategy amid Cold War tensions and is linked to proposals for a U S advisory mission to Chiang Kai-shek forces.
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Japan
Douglas MacArthur
Asia
Defense Department
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Formosa
Chiang Kai-shek
Connally
D-Tex
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Far East
Taft
Ohio
Cincinnati
U. S. Navy
1949's First Baby to Visit Great Grandparents Tomorrow
Julia Ann Warner, Winchester hospital’s first baby of 1949, will celebrate her first birthday by visiting the home of her great grandparents Mr. and Mrs Henry D Berg. Her parents are Mr. and Mrs E Kenneth Warner of Pike and the family has one other child Stephens Kenneth aged 39 months. Officials say no deliveries are scheduled in the next 48 hours at the hospital.
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Julia Ann Warner
Winchester Hospital
Henry D. Berg
E. Kenneth Warner
Ray R. Campbell
Browntown
Leon Hensley
Stephens City
West Virginia
Warner
Stephens Kenneth
Boyd Davis
Wardensville
Coy Ruble
Ridge
W. Va
Crew Refusal Halts Isbrandtsen Ship Near Shanghai
Hong Kong report says crew of the Flying Arrow refuse to sail through Nationalist mined waters. Captain David Jones says he will push toward Shanghai despite mines and gunboats, while the crew cites risks and seeks legal exit. U S officials note no mass protest and discuss consular channels for complaints.
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Hong Kong
Fiytiag
Isbrandtsen
Flying Arrow
Shanghai
David Jones
Chicago
State Department
Washington
Hong Kong Sunday Herald
U. S. State Department
National Maritime Union
New York
Jones
Herald
U. S
Frederick A. Hill
Frederick A.hill
M._Pa
The
P. R. Becker
Hans J. Isbrandtsen
the Line
Navy
Social Security Payroll Tax Rise Takes Effect Tonight
The payroll tax jumps 1 percent to 1.1 percent at midnight affecting about 39 million workers. The tax applies to the first 3600 of income, raising about 2.24 billion dollars next year while benefits could rise under a pending Senate-House plan.
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Washington
House
Senate
Federal Security Agency
Steady city growth foreseen by McVicar as he quits post
Charles P. McVicar retires after 25 years as Winchester commissioner of revenue predicting steady city growth ahead. He started in 1930, served as councilman, and notes revenue rises while housing remains tight with a rising construction outlook after wartime surge. He, 68, cites 400 properties and 3500 families and expects rent-control lift to boost residential building.
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Charles P. McVicar
Winchester
City Hall
McVicar
Philip Williams
Charles W. Trenary
Mac
Frederick County
C. W. McVicar
A. Mellissa Lewis McVicar
County
John Kerr School
John Kerr School, Mr. McVicar
Winchester News Item
Labor Leader Murray Quibbles Over Cash Bond in Speeding Case
CIO President Philip Murray and his wife Elizabeth faced a speeding charge near Richmond as a trooper cited Mrs Murray for 70 in a 50 mph zone. Magistrate Nam Murray didn’t cite statutes and set the case for January 10 after Murray posted a $40.25 bond and pledged attendance at the hearing.
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Richmond
Virginia
CIO
Philip Murray
Elizabeth Murray
Florida
Here
Trwreg
Nam Murray
Remean Ten
Trial Justice Court
Murray
Turner
Jen
Lad of 12 Defies Gunman and Prevents Robbery
In Cleveland on December 31 a 12 year old Croatian immigrant boy named John Badovinac Jr. defended his father’s beverage store from an armed robber. The youth challenged the intruder, who wore a mask, and his bravery helped thwart the robbery.
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Lad
Cleveland
United States
Croatia
John Badovinac Jr
Strong Start Hopes For New Year In Business Review
A year opening note highlights robust industrial output, high employment and rising bond values. The piece flags last spring recessions and strikes as rough spots but credits record output, wage levels, and stock market strength. It also notes Christmas week scheduling and holiday closures across businesses.
Final Test In Bidault Budget Push Under Tight Vote
France faced a final test as Georges Bidault sought approval for a record 6.4 billion dollar budget with higher taxes. The assembly prepared a vote on debating the budget and tax measures including gasoline profits and large purchases by public institutions.
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Georges
Te P
Byrd Proposes $2 Billion Cut in Foreign Spending
U S Senator Byrd calls for drastic reductions in Marshall Plan funding and other foreign aid. He says a sizeable amount should be cut, replying to Connor Connally remarks as Congress prepares to reconvene.
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Byrd
U. S
Connally
Administration
Congress
Michigan reports suspected uranium ore findings prompt value speculation
In Lansing on December 31, Michigan disclosed 12 suspected discoveries of uranium ore, stirring cautious talk over whether the state could become a major source of atomic material. Six promising claims advanced to the Atomic Energy Commission for review while six more await state geologists.
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Lansing
Mich
Michigan
United States
Upper Peninsula
Era Baraga County
Michigan Conservation Department
Atomic Energy Commision
Public Auction of Bank Stocks and Car Declares Sale
Public sale announced for Saturday January 14 1950 at Farmers & Merchants National Bank Ex E Miller Street. Items include 5 shares Commercial and Savings Bank stock 8 shares Shenandoah Valley Apple Cider and Vinegar Company 7 shares Winchester Cold Storage Corp and a 1939 Dodge Coupe. Probate note E Miller Street deceased listing 1p-12-31.
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Commercial & Savings Bank
Shenandoah Valley
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