Sorrowing Britons Pay Last Tribute To Dead Monarch
London crowds in Westminster Hall pay homage to King George VI with solemn procession and long lines. The coffin rests on a purple catafalque crowned with imperial jewels, as Elizabeth bows above the wreath. The king lies in state from 8 am to 10 pm until Friday’s transport to Windsor.
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A. A. Pugh
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Elizabeth
Catafalque
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St George's Chapel
Sandringham
Faculty suspends Washington and Lee student magazine
The Southern Collegian, Washington and Lee University's student magazine, is suspended for the rest of the term. A faculty committee recommended discontinuation for being too risque, and the full faculty approved. Dean James Layburn said the last issue overstepped decency.
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Lexington
Southern Collegian
Washington and Lee University
James Layburn
Hollywood Oscar Derby Shapes Up As Wide Open Race
Hollywood eyes the 1951 Oscars with Vivien Leigh a top Best Actress favorite for A Streetcar Named Desire. Contenders include Katherine Hepburn Eleanor Parker Shelley Winters Jane Wyman. Best Actor features Bogart Brando Clift Kennedy March would be first three time winner. Best Picture nominees span An American in Paris Decision Before Dawn A Place in the Sun Quo Vadis Streetcar. Awards set for March 20 at the Pantages Theater in Hollywood.
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Katherine Hepburn
Eleanor Parker
Shelly Winters
Jane Wyman
Humphrey Bogart
Frederick March
Marlon Brando
Montgomery Clift
Arthur Kennedy
March
Academy
Walter Brennan
Paris
Pantages Theater
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Vine
Lee County Republicans Endorse Taft for President
At a meeting last night Lee County Republicans endorsed Senator Taft for president and voted to send delegates to the national GOP nominating convention uninstructed.
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Pennington Gap
Lee County
Senator Taft
100 Combat Missions Air Force Defends Pilot Tour Policy
An Air Force spokesman defended keeping jet pilots in Korea until completing a 100 mission tour after Maj. George A. Davis Jr. was shot down. Davis had 11 MiGs and three Red bombers in 59 missions with five kills needed for ace status. Davis’s wife urged return home, and Rep. Mahon called for an investigation.
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George A. Davis, Jr
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Lubbock
Tex
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Rep. Mahon
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North Korea
Virginia Fires Rage Across State Amid Swift Winter Winds
Swift winter winds fanned fires across Virginia inflicting heavy damage in Mecklenburg Baskerville Henrico and other counties. The largest blaze covered 200 acres near Brodna in Mecklenburg. Forester George Dean warned for a harsher fire season ahead in late February through April as ground dries.
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Mecklenburg County
Baskerville
Henrico County
Henrico
Mecklenburg
Brodna
Chesterfield County
Chesterfield
Dinwiddie
Albemarle
Goochland
Brunswick
Charlottesville
George Dean
Conscience Fund Receives $200 Donation Prompted by Taxpayer
An anonymous donor mailed $200 to the Virginia State Treasurer for the conscience fund. The note, postmarked in Rockymount near Dillon's home, raises questions about methods used to avoid taxes. Dillon notes similar gifts have occurred before, but this is the largest, with funds going to the general fund.
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Richmond
Jesse W. Dillon
Rockymount
Dillon
Bootie's Mill
U N Soldiers Sink Large North Korean Attack Near Mundane Valley
In heavy action near the Mundane Valley on the Korean front, United Nations forces killed 96 Reds and wounded 130 as 420 Communists attacked Allied positions in two waves. An Eight Army communique gave no clear enemy origin.
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Korea
United Nations
Pukhan
North Korea
Fifth Army
Rede
Fifth Air Force
Urologist Dr Harrell Dies in Norfolk at 65
Dr Bryant Eugene Harrell a nationally known urologist aged 65 died today at his Norfolk home. He was a prominent figure in his field with a long career and influence in medical circles. The obituary notes his status as a leading physician and his residence in Norfolk.
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Norfolk
Bryant Eugene Harrell
Redistricting Battle Opens in Virginia Senate Fight
In Richmond the Moses-Fenwick redistricting proposal to create the Tenth District and redraw counties faces Senate scrutiny with a bid to block an emergency clause and shift district boundaries while the House sends a bar exam education requirement bill back to committee amid a tense vote.
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Chesterfield
Henrico
Colonial Heights
Arlington
Fairfax
Alexandria
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Powhatan County
House
Cahill to Head In Town Finance for Apple Blossom Festival
Howard J. Cahill named Director of the In Town Finance Department for the 25th Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival held May 1 and 2. The Winchester resident since 1928, Cahill owns Valley Food Co. and serves in community roles including Red Cross blood program chair, Elks exaloted ruler, and Lions Club member.
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H. B. McCormac, Jr
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Baltimore
Margaret Heil
Leroy
August
the Valley Food Co
Patricia Cahill
Eileen Cahill
Handley High School
Leroy Cahill
Howard J. Cahill I
Margaret Ellen Cahill
Baugh Hired as Associate Coach at Hardin-Simmons
Sam Baugh, renowned pro football figure, is named associated coach at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene Texas. President Rupert N. Richardson announced the hiring with no salary disclosed.
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Abilene
Tex
Sam Baugh
Hardin-Simmons University
Rupert N. Richardson
Lincoln Death Suit Sought in Greensboro Bank Vault
The J Marvin Smith family preserves a suit they claim was worn by President Lincoln the night he was shot at Ford's Theatre. They rejected a $20 000 offer from P T Barnum to keep the relic. The donor was Lincoln’s bodyguard Alphonse Donn, to whom Mrs Lincoln wrote praising his trusted service.
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N. C
Lincoln
John Wilkes Booth
Ford
Washington
J. Marvin Smith
P.T. Barnum
Smiths
Alphonse Donn
Mrs. Smith
Public statements tie costs to the people at Rouss Banquet
Rep. W. M. Wheeler of Georgia told 325 at the 55th Charley Rouss Fire Company Banquet that government extravagance rests with the American people and urged support at home. He warned Washington must change, criticized federal checks, and blamed bureaucrats born of Democratic appointments. The evening featured music, greetings from officials, and performances by Kay Poppell and Pat Seames.
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Georgia
Rouss
Charley Rouss
Washington
America
William Archer Wright
Fire Company
Braddock Street Methodist Church
Helen Samsell
Presbyterian Church
Ronald 8. Wilson
Winchester Presbyterian Church
Willis Robertson
Harry F. Byrd, Jr
Burr P. Harrison
Harrison
Wheeler
Kay Poppell
Pat Seames
Washington, D. C
Taft Backer Hails Oklahoma Results A Great Victory
Oklahoma convention delegates split with seven pledged to Taft seven to Eisenhower and two to MacArthur. Taft backer called the result a great victory as Dewey era observers urged fighting for the nomination. Kefauver Campaign moves in New York Chicago with attacks on corruption and a pledge to expand Roosevelt Truman ideals.
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Oklahoma
Associated Press
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Oklahoma City
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D. Dwight Eisenhower
Douglas MacArthur
Victor A. Johnson
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Kefauver
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Ridgeway condemns Russian seizure of Japanese fishing boats
Gen. Matthew Ridgway accused Soviet forces of seizing 178 Japanese fishing vessels in breach of the occupation accord. He said 29 boats were confiscated and one wrecked, 33 disappeared, one escaped, and 114 were released. fishermen were reportedly held and interrogated for political and military information.
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Matthew B. Ridgway
Reds
Ridgway
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Arnall Approved As Price Stabilizer By Senate Panel
The Senate Banking Committee unanimously backed former Georgia Governor Ellis Arnall to lead the Office of Price Stabilization. The panel, meeting for under two minutes after a 90 minute briefing, aims to send a Senate vote Monday. Arnall said decontrol should follow solid facts, not hearsay, and would replace Michael V. DiSalle.
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Senate Banking Committee
Ellis Arnall
Georgia
Arnall
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Restaurant Honors Farm Boys Friday Banquet at 6 30
Howard Johnson Restaurant hosts about 45 Fat Livestock Show winners, parents, county agents, and guests for a banquet at the George Washington Hotel. The December 10 show grand champion steer, exhibited by the Thomas Brothers of Loudoun County, will yield steaks for the guests from Loudoun, Frederick, and Clarke Counties. The December show was open to 4-H Clubs and Future Farmers of America members.
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George Washington Hotel
Thomas Brothers
Loudoun County
Loudoun
Frederick
Clarke
Future Farmers of America
British Exports Hit Record High
London reports January exports at a record 250 million pounds, a six percent rise from late 1951 averages, while imports reach 357 million pounds with a similar value in dollars. The trade balance narrows by 15 percent as Winston Churchill's austerity measures begin to take effect.
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Britain
Board of Trade
Winston Churchill
Virginia Weather Outlook for Feb 13 to Feb 17
The forecast calls for temperatures about 5 to 1 degrees above normal with a rising trend into Friday and cooler conditions over the weekend. Rain is likely Thursday and Friday, totaling around half an inch.
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Winchester Frederick County Welfare boards to unite
The Frederick County Board of Supervisors approved uniting the city of Winchester and Frederick County Welfare administrative units in regular session with full attendance. A Winchester Common Council vote on the measure is scheduled for tonight. The board also amended the county zoning ordinance reducing dwelling floor space from 900 to 800 square feet and expanding the west side of Merriman's Lane zoning area toward Route 50 and the city limits. John Anderson spoke for the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival committee requesting permission for farm and other exhibits on the county parking lot during the festival. The board will hear rental requests for the Bailey store building adjacent to the parking lot at the March meeting.
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Winchester
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Merriman's Lane
Winchester and Western
Merriman’s Lane
John Anderson
Commercial and Industrial Committee
Shenandoah
Truman Signals Possible Run If Peace Depends On It
President Truman hinted he might seek reelection if it would speed peace and aid America and the world. Rep. Sabath quoted the remark after a White House talk and notes the president called the peace task a killing job.W Stuart Symington said he may run for Missouri Senate if asked, having just resigned as RFC administrator amid talk Truman could return to the Senate.
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Saabath
D-Ill
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Sabath
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White House
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Symington
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Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Inquest Scheduled In Highway Death at Vaucluse
A coroner's inquest will be held in Winchester tomorrow regarding the highway accident at Vaucluse that claimed the life of Mrs. Dorothy M. Chaplin of Washington D C Saturday night. Passenger Ede ward O Holtzman son of Mrs. Roy Rupert near Edinburg will testify. He was injured and said he slept in the back seat when the crash occurred with Ira Franklin Nesselrodt of Winchester driving another car.
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Vaucluse
Dorothy M. Chaplin
Washington, D. C
Edeward O. Holtzman
Roy Rupert
Edinburg
Ira Franklin Nesselrodt
Chaplin
Crystal Caverns
Eight dentists listed for April draft call in Virginia
Virginia announces eight dentists will be available for the April draft. Col. Asher W. Harman, Selective Service director, confirms final clearance and details.
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Virginia
Defense Departement
Asher W. Harman
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