Middletown Singer Wins New York Audition in Amateur Contest
A 28 year old colored singer from Middletown, Ellen Marie Gant, won the first Forty and Eight Amateur Show at Handley High School, earning 144 points to claim top honors. She edged Harpers Ferry’s 18 year old Hope and Winchester’s Bennie Brown, with Mickey Sharp and Teresa Taylor also placing in a lively field of performers. Gant advances to a Ted Mack radio TV audition in New York, aiming to bring credit to her hometown and supporters.
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Middletown
Handley High School
Ellen Marie Gant
Land Hope
Harpers Ferry
Bennie Brown
Winchester
Darktown
Mickey Sharp
Uniontown
Teresa Taylor
Benny Brown
Irmgarde Waggy
Charles Town
Courtney Grim
Jay Lowden
February the month of short weeks and special days
February stands out as the only month with four full weeks and two fewer days. The calendar trim creates anniversaries and notable dates, including birthdays of Witham Lincoln and George sehington, plus local mention of Charles Broad way Rouss. St Valentine’s Day also features.
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Witham Lincoln
George Sehington
Charles Broadway Rouss
Sryre
Russell County Vote Contest Dismissed by Virginia House
The Virginia House of Delegates dismissed the Russell County election contest filed by Mrs. Vera D. Gilmer against John W. Fletcher by a vote of 89 to 1. The committee found some fraud and illegal votes but not enough to affect the outcome. Fletcher was seated at the start of the 1950 session on January 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
House of Delegates
Russell County
Vera D. Gilmer
John W. Fletcher
House
Privil and Elections Committee
Gilmer
Key S. Boldwin
Abingdon
Fletcher
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
Battle
Snyder Explains Tax Cut Program
Secretary of the Treasury Snyder told Congress that excise tax reductions should total about 600 million dollars while introducing a new 10 percent tax on television sets at the manufacturer level. He outlined offsets including continued reductions and repeals across furs, luggage, jewelry, toilet preparations, and transport taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury
Snyder
Congress
Truman
Virginia All-State Band Clinic Names Harris Workshop Leader
Dr Ernest E Harris assistant professor of music education Teachers College Columbia University will direct the All State Workshop Band of 65 students from Northern Virginia at Handley High School February 10 12. Harris is a noted music educator conductor and administrator serving as National Secretary of the American String Teachers Association and Eastern Province Governor of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia. The 95 member All-State Concert Band directed by Joseph Gremelspacher Indiana State Teachers College will rehearse February 10 12 and perform a free public concert February 12 at Handley Auditorium at 3:00 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Virginia
Handley High School
H. Gaylen Strance
Ernest E. Harris
Teachers College
Columbia University
Harris
U. S
Strance
American String Teachers Association
Phi Mu Alpha
Sinfonia National Music Fraternity
New York
Music Educators Club
Handley Auditorium
10 Per Cent TV Tax Proposed in Truman Plan
The Truman Administration backed a 10 percent tax on television sets and an increase in the top corporate levy from 78 to 42 percent to fund tax cuts. Secretary Snyder testified before the House Ways and Means Committee detailing figures behind the proposal. The plan aims to raise about $1.075 billion in additional revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
Secretary of the Treasury
Snyder
House
Ways and Means Committee
Congress
Miner Shot Amid Coal Strike Pickets at Marianna Co.
Buchanan County Sheriff reports union miner Robert Cook was shot in a brush with pickets at the Marianna Smokeless Coal Co near Pineville. Cook, with a compound wrist fracture, was admitted to Stevens Clinic in Welch after about 12 to 15 shots were fired at him and others on a tramroad as they went to work. Harry P. Gibson of Beckley, an older worker for District 29 of United Mine Workers, was served injunction papers. The scene gathered about 100 men but dispersed peacefully.
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Robert Cook
Stevens Clinic
Welch
Miller
Marianna
Harry P. Gibson
Beckley
Ald
District 29
United Mine Workers
Midler
Cook
Veterans and newcomers vie for Winchester City Council
Three former councilmen and seven newcomers enter the Democratic race for Winchester City Council with filing deadlines set for April 4 for the April primary. In First Ward candidates include Dr. C. R. Anderson J. Henkel Henry H. W. Butler Jr. and Charles D. Lanahan. In Second Ward candidates include A. Lee Coble E. R. Clark C. Everett Holsinger A. C. Oates William S. Sargent and Robert Jasper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Miller
Winchester
T. G. Scully
Democratic Committee
First Ward
C. R. Anderson
J. Henkel Henry
H. W. Butler Jr
Charles D. Lanahan
A. Lee Coble
E. R. Clark
C. Everett Holsinger
A. C. Oates
William S. Sargent
Robert Jasper
Anderson
Henry
Oates
Sargent
Winchester Taxpayers Protective Association
the Treasury
the Elks
Democratic Executive Committee
Golden Rule Bible
W. Clifford St
H. W. Butler and Bro
245 Parkway
Butler
Kiwanis, Elks
Izaak Walton League
Veterans
VFW
Braddock St. Methodist Church
Rose Ellen Ramsburg
Berryville
Chanticleer Inn
Episcopal Church
Rouss Pire Co
JCC
First Brethren Church
Louise Henry
Front Royal
N. Loudoun St
W. Va
Minnie Johnson
William Sargent
National Ave
Catherine Welsh
Frederick County
McMahon Puts Forward $50 Billion Global Aid Plan
Senator McMahon proposes a five year program costing 50 billion dollars to expand Point Four aid, develop atomic energy for peace, and offer broad economic help to all nations in exchange for international control of atomic energy and armament reductions. Bricker calls it well worth considering while warning of overreliance on weapons for security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
McMahon
Dconn
Senate
Bricker
R-Obbie
Senate House Atomic Scvew
Congress
Truman
U. S
Mr. Truman
Russia
America
Bergman Delivers Son in Rome Amid Divorce Proceedings
Ingrid Bergman has given birth to a son at Villa Margherita Clinic in Rome. The 34 year old actress, who plans to marry director Roberto Rossellini after divorcing Dr. Peter Lindstrom, was attended by Dr. Pier Luigi Guidotti and another physician. The child, reportedly born without difficulty at 7 am, is said to be in excellent condition, with Rossellini at the hospital. Police were stationed outside the clinic as flowers flooded in from abroad. Bergman had filed for divorce in Juarez, Mexico, from Lindstrom, who is with their daughter Pia in Hollywood.
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Rome
Ingrid Bergman
Roberto Rossellini
Peter Lindstrom
Villa Margherita
Pier Luigi Guidotti
Guidotti
Rossellini
Soca
Miss Bergman
Lindstrom
Hollywood
Juarez
Mexico
Pia
Tl Messaggero
Il Messaggero
Margherita Clinic
Oriolo
Lake Bracciano
Stromboli
Five day weather outlook for Virginia with varying temps
The outlook calls for temperatures two to four degrees above normal with a cold Saturday, warmer Sunday and Monday, and turning colder again Tuesday or Wednesday. Rain or snow is likely late Monday or Tuesday. The text also notes clay target and still target events on Sunday February 5 at 1 pm at Rouss Park, hosted by Winchester Rod and Gun Club.
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Viginia
Rouss Park
Winchester Rod and Gun Club
Floods Leave 46000 Homeless Across Seven States
Associated Press reports more than 46 000 people homeless as central and southern states face rising flood waters. Arkansas, Missouri and Kentucky bear the heaviest toll with thousands displaced. Ohio River crest expected near 60.5 feet. rain ends but cold weather adds hardship for evacuees.
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Arkansas
Missouri
Kentucky
Ohio
West Virginia
Indiana
Tennessee
Ohio River
Cincinnati
The
Weather Bureau
St. Francis
Cumberland
Williamsburg
Barberville
Willamsburg
Pacific Submarine Exercises Slated In Pacific
The U S Navy plans hunter killer anti submarine drills this year in the Pacific as Russia expands its submarine program. Admiral Sherman said the escort carrier Sicily and six destroyers will join the exercises, with Sicily due in mid April. Joint Chiefs chair Bradley said discussions with MacArthur covered broader Far East military issues.
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Tokyo
U. S. Navy
Pacific
Russia
Joint Chiefs of Staff
General MacArthur
Adm
Forrest P. Sherman
Naval Operations
Sicily
Washington
Sherman
U. S
Western Pacific
Omar N. Bradley
Joint Chiefs
Japan
Kyoto
Bradley
Air
Hoyt S. Vandenberg
Army
J. Lawton Collins
MacArthur
Far East
China
Formosa
British scientist Fuchs arrested in London for A-bomb leak
Congress summoned Lt Gen Leslie Groves to testify on the arrest of Dr Claus Fuchs, a British naturalized German physicist linked to atomic secrets leaks to the Soviet Union. FBI and British intelligence coordinated the probe outlining two leaks and wartime security lapses at Los Alamos and Oak Ridge.
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Washington
London
FBI
Russia
Karl Fuchs
Bow Street Court
Fuchs
United States
Britain
J. Robert Oppenheimer
Los Alamos
N. M
Senate
House Atomic Energy Committee
Atomic Energy Commission
McMahon
D-Conn
Army
Puchs
Congress
Leslie R. Groves
U. S
U.S
England
Germany
Newport News
Ministry of Supply
New York City
Atom
Oak Ridge
Los Alamos Laboratories
Mexico
Canada
British Intelligence Service
Alan Nunn May
May
New Mexico
AFL Slows To Aid Lewis In Coal Strike Crisis
AFL's Executive Council discussed aiding Lewis in his court fight against a National Labor Relations Board injunction sought by Robert Denham. Lewis wants AFL legal help similar to CIO support, but some leaders doubt rushing to assist due to his CIO ties and a controversial wage clause allowing locals to strike at will.
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Miami
Bea
Andiya
L. Lewis
Fem
American Federation of Labor
Aee
AFL
Lewis
United Mine Workers Union
CIO
AFL Council
Robert N. Denham
National Labor Relations Board
Denham
Washington
Berryville Legion to Host Mid Winter Conference
Berryville Legion Post 41 and the Auxiliary will host the mid winter conference with State Commander Ralph Johnson State Adjutant Kessler and Seventh District Commander Walter Greene expected to attend. About 200 legionnaires and auxiliary members are anticipated to be present. Refreshments will follow the business session in the building's main auditorium.
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Lloyd William Post No
Auxilary U
Ralph Johnson
Kessler
Walter Greene
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Privileges and Elections Committee
Boldwin
Pineville
Marianna Smokeless Coal Co
Buchanan County
John H. Miller
Son
Bergman
Weather Outlook
Associated Press
College Richmond
Ethel Gertrude Hamm
Goochland County
Medical College of Virginia
Hamm
E W. Lord Said
Here
Groves
B. Piccadilly St
Coal Chief
Berryville Legion
T the South Fire CO
Sarah Zane Fire CO
Loryn M. Crabill
George Washington
Crenshaw
A. C. Oates Lumber Yard
Rouss Fire CO
Sam's Cash Grocery
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