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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1952

Page

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Controversy Rages Over Senate Report on Boyle and Gabrielson

Senate Investigations subcommittee faulted Boyle for actions while noting no illegal conduct and found Gabrielson's representation of Carthage Hydrocol improper after he became Republican chairman. Senator McCarthy withheld his signature citing unresolved moral questions and lack of proof of influence or paid inducements.

Senate Boyle Gabrielson Washington Guy G. Gabrielson William M. Boyle, Jr Senate Investigations Subcommittee McCarthy R-Wis American Lithofold Corp St. Louis Lithofold R. J. Blaunder Carthage Hydrocol, Inc Reconstruction Finance Corporation RFC Carthage Hydrocol Reblican National Committee Texas Gas Refining Company Republican National Committee

Rouss Fire Co to Hold February Meeting At 8 PM

Regular monthly meeting of the Rouss Fire Co is set for Friday February 1 at 8 o clock. members urged to attend. Also Sarah Zane Fire Co schedules its monthly meeting for Friday Feb 1 at 8 pm with all members requested to attend.

Rouss Fire CO Robert C. Legee Sarah Zane Fire CO Loryn M. Crabill Cudahy

Groundhog Forecast Hints At Mixed Weather Shift

Groundhog Day looms as forecasts suggest a shadow could portend six more weeks of winter while milder air and varying sunshine offer brief relief. Temperature contrasts mark the nation with warmth in the central states and cold in New England, with regional readings from 29 to 63 above.

North Portion Groundhog North Central Virginia Winchester Associated Press Atlantic States Central States Wisconsin Michigan Augusta Charleston S. C Norfolk Savannah Jacksonville Fla Chicago Minneapolis Carolinas Miami New England Maine

Polio March Nets $2 158 Last Night

The Mother's March on Polio raised 2158.17 for the 1952 March of Dimes with 150 volunteers led by Mrs. Edward Jackson collecting donations from porch light contributors. Ten new workers joined the effort. Winchester’s total matched Staunton and beat Harrisonburg.

Edward Jackson John Birmingham Grove White Howard Schindel W. R. Strader Arthur Gilkey Elsie Rosenberger Ralph Peterson P. H. Way Richard Crenshaw Roy Cather Winchester Virginia Staunton Harrisonburg

Walcott Granted 17 More Days for Title Defense

The New York State Athletic Commission extended the deadline for heavyweight champion Jersey Walcott to agree to a title defense against Ezzard Charles by 17 days, extending the negotiation window and keeping the title unsettled for now.

New York New York State Athletic Commission Jersey Walcott Ezzard Charles

Byrnes Urges Aggressive Korea Drive Against Reds

Former secretary of state and Supreme Court justice James F Byrnes told the Virginia General Assembly that the United States must show resolve in Korea. He urged using air power to strike Chinese bases naval blockades and accepting Nationalist Chinese aid to force a swift victory. He criticized current policy as fearful and called for a more decisive wartime stance.

Williamsburg James F. Byrnes South Carolina Korea Supreme Court Virginia General Assembly Byrnes China United Nation Manchuria Japan

State Seeks N Y Advice on Rabies Outbreak Control

Virginia veterinarians seek guidance from New York health official Dr. W S Stone of the State Bureau of Animal Industry on rabies outbreak control in northern Virginia counties Loudoun Fauquier Warren and related counties discuss collaboration with state health officials and county representatives in addressing a milder form of the problem. The Annual Memorial Services of the Company will be held at Braddock Street Methodist Church on Sunday Feb 3 at 8 o clock all members to meet at Rouss Hall 4 30 P M and march to the church Public invited.

Richmond Virginia New York W. S. Stone New York State Bureau of Animal Industry Loudoun Fauquier Warren Faquier Arlington Fairfax Prince William Clarke Frederick Rouss Braddock Street Methodist Church

Allies Bay 31 Red Jets Lose 52 Planes in January

Allied airmen shot down 31 Red jets in January and 52 of their own planes, the FEAF reported. It was the greatest monthly loss in the Korean War. Snow and overcast skies grounded most Allied aircraft.

Allies Seoul Korea Far East Air Forces FEAF United Nations Pyongyang Sariwon Sinanju Sinuiju Fifth Air Force

Winchester Frederick County Chamber Plans 1952 Program

At the January board meeting the Winchester Frederick County Chamber of Commerce set its 1952 program and named committees. Eugene P. Sakers said more members may join. committees include Retail Promotion Tourism Industrial Relations Roads and Traffic. Projects include a Business Industry Education Day Halloween Party Winchester Days and traffic and bridge improvements on Route 422.

Winchester, Frederick County L. V. Watson F. R. Branch P. B. Wright Carl Lewis Clyde Hershman P. W. Plumly A. J. Bowen Robert Woltz Paul Terreta Back Creek Route 422

Winchester Becomes Town Again in 1752 Act Reenactment

Virginia General Assembly reenacts the 1752 town charter for Winchester marking its bicentennial. William Wood’s founder role, Gabriel Jones and George William Fairfax Burgesses, and a horseback messenger signal the charter's return.

Virginia Frontier Winchester Col. Wood Dudley Wilkins Williamsburg August Klapper Gabriel Jones Norman Marshall William Fairfax Jones Fairfax House of Burgesses Fredericktown

Winchester 200th Anniversary Senate Resolution Relating to 1752 Town Bill

The General Assembly notes the 200th anniversary of the 1752 act establishing Winchester in Virginia. It recalls James Wood surveying twenty six lots at the Frederick County court house with streets for a town, but town status lacked an Assembly act, affecting local privileges. Continued on page 11.

Richmond Battle Virginia General Assembly E. T Winchester Harry F. Byrd, Jr Winchester Evening Star Senate General Assembly Dominion of Virginia Williamsburg Dominion Legislative Council George II Robert Dinmiddle Court House Frederick County

Truckers Strike Hits 15 States in Wage Dispute

About 20,000 AFL Teamsters drivers across 15 southern and midwestern states walked out at midnight, paralyzing freight operations. Government mediation watched as nine midwest states averted further walkouts affecting 36,000 drivers, while southern unions received strike orders from Memphis after failed talks.

AFL Southern Midwest Carolinas Texas Kansas Oklahoma Missouri Ohio AFL Teamsters Union Federal Mediation Service Washington Southern Conference Memphis Tenn Georgia Florida Alabama Tennessee Louisiana Arkansas North South Carolina Kentucky Mississippi

Local Storages Hold 494,951 Bushels of Apples

About 495 thousand bushels of apples were in local cold storage as of the first of the month. C L Robinson Winchester Cold Storage and Virginia Cold Storage reported 494,951 bushels, slightly less than last year, with market steady and movement good. Winchester Storage holds 300,000 and expects most to be cut by April first. overall business is normal for the season.

C L. Robinson Winchester Cold Storage Virginia Cold Storage Winchester

Dr. James Massey Dies After Walk at Hampden-Sydney

Dr. James Buckner Massey, head of the Bible Department at Hampden-Sydney College, died of a heart attack moments after returning home from his daily campus walk.

Hampden-Bydney James Buckner Massey Hampden-Sydney College

Prince Praised as Back-Turned Greeting at Nairobi Welcome

A three year old Prince caused a moment of charm as he turned his back on Princess Elizabeth at the British East African Colony welcome. Elizabeth redirected him and received the bouquet from Prince Charles side by side with Prince Philip. The royal visit follows a 19 hour London to Nairobi flight.

Nairobi Kenya Princess Elizabeth Prince Elizabeth Prince Charles New African Maternity Hospital Philip the Duke of Edinburgh London British Commonwealth Hospital Government House Mitchell RAF el Adem Libya

Dedication Tonight Of Douglas Addition

Dedicatory ceremonies for the new 150000 addition to the Douglas Colored School will be held at 8 15 tonight in the school auditorium. Dr A G Richardson of the State Department of Education will speak. The program includes the Douglas Glee Club, a presentation by John H. Rosenberger for the City Board of Education, and student acceptance by Miss Joan Eliott.

Douglas Colored School A. G. Richardson State Department of Education Richmond Garland R. Quarles Winchester Quarles Douglas Glee Club Laura B. Turner John H. Rosenberger City Board of Education Kirk N. Gaskins Joan Eliott Julius 8. Carroll John Mann Methodist Church Chester M. Comer Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Shockey and Sons

Soviet Resolution on U N Membership Applications Rejected

The United Nations General Assembly voted 22 to 21 with 16 abstentions to defeat a Soviet resolution urging the Security Council to reconsider 13 membership applications. The list included Albania Mongolia Bulgaria Romania Hungary Finland Italy Portugal Ireland Austria Ceylon Nepal and Libya.

Paris United Nations General Assembly Security Council U. N United States U. S Assembly Albania Mongolia Bulgaria Romania Hungary Finland Italy Portugal Ireland Austria Ceylon Nepal Libya

Murray Seeks Guaranteed Annual Wage in Industry

Philip Murray president of the CIO United Steelworkers called for a guaranteed minimum annual wage in American industry to combat unemployment and deter the Kremlin. He spoke to the Wage Stabilization Board as hearings resume on steel workers' demands, noting possible nationwide strike implications.

New York Philip Murray CIO United Steelworkers Kremlin Murray Wage Stabilization Board Murray W Latimer

Virginia Weather Outlook February 2 to 6

Period from February 2 to 6 shows scattered showers mainly Saturday and Saturday night and again around Tuesday totaling about 0.25 to 0.75 inches. Temperatures run 4 to 6 degrees above normal with mild start, cooler Sunday, warmer by Tuesday, and cooler likely Wednesday.

Virginia

Okla Delegates Pledged to Eisenhower at GOP Convention

Oklahoma announces its first two district delegates for the Republican National Convention are pledged to General Dwight D. Eisenhower. The designation ties the state’s early convention slate to Ike as the party readies for the national gathering.

Shawnefe Okla Oklahoma Dwight D. Eisenhower

Just Arrived Gourmet Bakery Goods At The Market

New shipment arrives featuring Apple stroudels genuine cheesecake French sticks hard rolls onion rolls pumpernickel and rye. Local shoppers excited for fresh bakery variety and tempting pastries.

Open Till 2 A.M. At 918 S Braddock St

Local listing notes the 918 South Braddock Street venue operating until 2 am. The entry provides a brief hours detail for the late night establishment.

Steve's Delicatessen S. Braddock St

Morris Takes Job of Supervising Federal Cleanup

Morris New York Republican lawyer joins the federal cleanup program as special assistant to the attorney general under McGrath. The appointment, approved by President Truman, avoids Senate confirmation and aims for thorough, impartial misconduct investigation in public office. Morris has long been a reform figure in New York politics and is linked to LaGuardia’s rise in 1933.

Washington —i Newbold Morris New York Morris Senate McGrath

Reds Face Fate of 600 000 Left to Good Faith

U N negotiations report Reds demand that 600 000 displaced Koreans decide their own fate while neutrals are rejected and Swiss Swedish Norwegian observers preferred. Libby says good faith not enough to guarantee resident choice amid port inspections and prisoner repatriation issues.

Reds Munsan Korea U. N Switzerland Sweden Norway Adm R. E. Libby

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Steve’s Delicatessen Handley Campus N. Y Robert C. Legge, Pres COC TownAs Eday Capitol Star Hemisphere Blue Ridge Mountains James Wood George William Fairfax William P. McGuire Tom Wood Baldridge E. Blackburn Moore The DR. Massey Princess Douglas U.N Weather Outlook N.Y International Committee of the Red Cross of Cross Sinuisu Hamhung Chongjin North Korea Pusan Inchon Suwon Lovett’s Shoe & Dress Loudoun St Clevenger N. Main
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