Duke of Windsor Returns for King George VI Funeral
The Duke of Windsor arrived in England from New York to join the national mourning for King George VI. Secretary of State Dean Acheson traveled from the United States to attend the state funeral at Windsor. A long, dignified line stretched to Westminster Hall with 15,000 in line at 8 am and 40,000 by noon as mourners from the United Kingdom and abroad attended the king’s lying in state. The Dowager Queen Mary, age 85, will miss the funeral for health reasons.
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Duke of Windsor
England
George VI
Ancient
Westminster Hall
Southampton
New York
Dean Achegon
United States
Truman
Windsor
Scotland
Wales
Commonwealth
Bank of the Thames
Lambeth Bridge
Albert Embankment
Mary
Elizabeth I
Virginia State Poultry Federation
G. H. Clark
Luray
P. H. Sprenkle
Chester Housch
Elkton
Walter Grant
Hamilton
Stanley Marsden
Ucla Research Center
Beltsville
Howard Pierce
New York City
Vic Pringle
Broadway
U N Envoys Agree 60 Day Prisoner Exchange Limit
U N envoys in Munsan Korea accepted a 60 day limit on prisoner exchanges and offered concessions on supervising a truce. The accord follows Communist proposals and affects rotation of troops and entry ports under neutral supervision. Talks continue on a broader settlement plan as leadership drafts a new proposal.
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Munsan
Korea
United Nations Command
Japan
Reds
Poultry Conference Draws 150 Attendees From 10 Counties
About 150 egg producers broiler growers and turkey raisers from Virginia and West Virginia and allied industries attended the Winchester Area Poultry Conference opening at James Wood High School. Morning panels covered respiratory diseases and future market outlook with experts from West Virginia University Storrs Laboratory Cornell University and local cooperatives in attendance.
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Virginia
West Virginia
Winchester
James Wood High School
B. W. Moore
Extension Poultryman
West Virginia University
Grandville Crabill
Route 11
Charles Davis
Yellow Spring
W. Va
E. P. Johnson
V. P
W R Sheaffer
Maurertown
Roy FP. Jones
Storrs Laboratory
Storrs
Conn
M. L. Scott
Cornell University
J. Cunningham
Wardensville
Jack Rudolph
A. B. Godfrey
Shhenk’s Hatchery
Harrisonburg
George A
Weyland hails Maj George A Davis Jr as ace dies in Korea
Lt General Weyland of the Far East Air Forces praised Jet Ace Maj George A Davis Jr noting his daring courage and skill after Davis was shot down in North Korea just after earning 13th and 14th kills. The statement honors his service while acknowledging Mrs Davis's protest over battlefield duties.
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O. P. Weyland
Far East Air Forces
George A. Davis, Jr
Korea
Air Force
Weyland
Publi Information
George A Davis, Jr
Davis
Republicans' Absent Voters Law tweak killed in committee
The Senate Privileges and Elections Committee killed a Republican bill to strengthen the Ab sent Voters Law. A Democratic measure with the same aim was delayed until tomorrow for action.
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Richmond
Senate Privileges and Elections Committee
Johnston Names Parade Assistants For Blossom Fes tival
Sam N Johnston announces 121 Lions Club volunteers as the Parade Department staff for the 25th Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival to be held May 1 and 2. He names William Battaile Robert Jasper as assistant directors and Paul Anderson Marvin D Weaver in advisory roles. Johnston, a jewelry store owner and past club president, previously aided the event under Paul Anderson.
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Lions Club
Sam N. Johnston
Johnston
Paul
Southeast Residents Petition for Pedestrian Safety
Council hears a petition signed by 458 Southeast residents requesting a sidewalk on E Cork Street between Kent Street and East Lane to reduce truck parking hazards. Council authorizes the city solicitor to approach Cary Grathen estate trustees and moves to create a walkway and regulate truck parking for pedestrian safety.
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Claude B. Smalts
A Jr
E. Cork Street
Kent Street
Farmers and Merchants Bank
Cary Gratchen Estate
East Lane
Mt. Hebron Cemetry
Common Council For
City of
Winchester
Senseng Road
Senate approves Fenwick-Moses redistricting plan in Virginia
The Virginia Senate approved the Fenwick-Moses congressional redistricting bill by a 24 to 13 vote. The plan creates a Tenth District including Arlington Fairfax counties and Alexandria, with Princess Anne moved to the First District. The Third District shrinks to Richmond Colonial Heights and Chesterfield Henrico, Powhatan stays in the Fourth.
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Richmond
Senate
District of Columbia
Arlington
Fairfax
Alexandria
Church
Princess Anne County
Colonial Heights
Chesterfield
Henrico
W. Alfred Etheridge
Princess Anne
A. 8. Harrison
Brunswick
Norfolk
Portsmouth
Harrison
Etheridge
Accomack
Northampton
Winchester Council Approves Welfare Administrative Merger
The Winchester Common Council approved a temporary merger of Frederick County and Winchester Welfare Boards to cut costs and improve efficiency, with Jane Gross directing both offices through June 30, 1953. Cornell also passed a records requirement for secondhand dealers to aid police in preventing theft.
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Winchester
Frederick County
Gross
Winchester War Memorial Health Center Plan On Kent Street
Winchester officials consider buying the vacant Kent Street lot for a Health Center and Community Auditorium costing about 150000. The project includes a 30 by 50 foot two story health building and an 800 seat auditorium, with potential for later expansion and parking improvements. The plan seeks a 50000 grant under the Hill Burton Act and funds already in the War Memorial fund.
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Kent Street
War Memorial
War Memorial Fund
Harry K. Benham
Winchester-Frederick
L. Lindall
Winchester Evening Star
N. Kent Street
William Battaile
B. & M. Chevrolet Company
Winchester
George Washington Hotel
Star
Lindall
Benham
War Memorial Group
Health Department
Lee Grant
Mifflin B Clowe
J. M. Steck, Jr
J. Lee Miller
C. R. Anderson
Claude B. Smalts, Jr
W. Sargent
Dabney W. Watts
Truman to Decide on Reelect Run Within Two Weeks
Zionist leader Browdy said President Truman told him he would decide within 10 to 15 days whether to seek another term. Browdy reported Truman may run, noting strong sentiment from his tour. Sabath said Truman considered sacrifice if it served world peace.
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Washington
Benjamin G. Browdy
Zionist Organization of America
Truman
Browdy
White House
Rep. Sabath
D-Tll
Brawdy
Alabama
Georgia
Brooklyn
Sabath
New Jersey Gas Dealers Extend Statewide Strike
Newark reports show 3000 members of the New Jersey Revailing Gasoline Dealers Association backing a strike demanding price fixing legislation. Violent incidents surface as “flying squads” prepare to broaden participation and push northern counties to join the shutdown. Gas prices plummet from 25.9 to 13.9 cents per gallon during the unrest.
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Newark
N. J
New Jersey
John Dressler
Judiciary Committee
Page County Man Indicted In Grain Shortage Case
William C Harnsberger Virginia milling official and Page County School Board chairman indicted in a grain shortage case. He allegedly converted 19 284 bushels of government wheat to Page Milling Company funds, valued at 40 000 dollars. The company restitution is noted. He now manages a Warren County mill and refused comment. The case proceeds at Harrisonburg in March.
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Danville
William C Harnsberger
Virginia Milling Company
Page County
Harnsberger
Page Milling Company
Luray
Warren County
Federal District Court
R. Roy Rush
Western Virginia
Harrisonburg
Rush
Page Milling
Agriculture Department
Commodity Credit Corporation
Governor power to discontinue state parks under emergency bill
Senate General Laws Committee reported favorably a bill allowing the Governor to suspend park operations when public interest requires. The measure aims to keep parks segregated by conveying or leasing them to private agencies if court rulings outlaw segregation. No opposition appeared before the committee.
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Richmond
Senate General Laws Committee
City Employees to Receive Social Security Plan
City Council authorized City Manager Lee Grant to contract with the Virginia Retirement System to establish a retirement plan through Federal Social Security. The state will sign with federal authorities Saturday, with back-dated benefits to January 1, 1952 and full Social Security eligibility after June 1, 1952, funded by about 4800 dollars initially.
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Lee Grant
Virginia Retirement System
Winchester
Richmond
Grant
John Jones
Virginia
Fluoride in Water Declared Safe by Public Health Chief
The chief dental officer of the Public Health Service told Congress today it is perfectly safe to add fluoride to drinking water to help reduce tooth decay.
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Washington
The
Public Health Service
Congress
Barkley Expected to Leave Bethesda Hospital Next Week
Vice President Barkley, who had an eye operation last Thursday, plans to depart Bethesda Naval Hospital in about a week.
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Washington
Barkley
Bethesda Naval Hospital
Farmers to Fete Rotary Members at Rural Urban Dinner
Paul D. Sanders editor of the Southern Planter will speak at the Rural Urban Dinner at James Wood High School 6 30 p m Tuesday February 19. Winchester Rotary Club chairs reverse roles hosting Frederick County farm leaders with about 200 expected attendees. Fred I Brumback toastmaster Landon Whitacre heads the committee with M J Pease Loring Woore Henry Brumback and J L Heishman.
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Paul D. Sanders
Southern Planter
Richmond
James Wood High School
Winchester
Plea by Staunton Ex-Sergeant on Grand Larceny Charges
Moyers, a former Staunton police sergeant, pleaded guilty in corporation court to three of nine indictments charging grand larceny. The case concerns alleged theft involving the police department.
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Staunton
Guy MM. Moyers
Jane Russell Premiers With Mouse Not Man in Las Vegas
Jane Russell arrived for a Las Vegas premiere with a mouse, a bruised jaw, and a dark eye, blaming a car door for the facial damage. Her husband Bob Waterfield left town amid rumors after a nightclub incident. Blue says he apologized for a joke, and Russell said all is fine.
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Nev
Jane Russell
Bob Waterfield
Miss Russell
Jane
Bob
Los Angeles
Waterfield
Los Angeles Rams
Red
Ben Blue
Blue
Liter Blue
RKO Studio
Edith Lynch
Waterfields
Miss Lynch
Cameron St. Plans Nearing Completion for 70 Percent Finish
City Manager Lee Grant told the council that state officials indicate Cameron Street widening and surfacing are about 70 percent complete with the final 30 percent expected to move quickly. The project includes a 42 inch storm sewer and may allow right of way acquisition by May 1. The effort aims to ease traffic and reduce frequent flooding at Piccadilly and Boscawen intersections.
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Lee Grant
State Highway Department
N. Cameron Street
Bureau of Public Roads
Grant
Winchester
City
N. Cameron
Piccadilly
Boscawen St
Newark Airport Closed Pending Probe And Safety Meeting
Government and airline officials kept Newark New Jersey airport closed pending congressional and official investigations after a National Airlines crash in Elizabeth. A six hour meeting in New York discussed flights over congested areas and a proposed safety committee by 25 airlines. The death toll rose to 32 with Miss Saran Aronwald of the Bronx dying at St Elizabeth's Hospital.
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New York
Newark
N. J
Offica
National Airlines
Elizabeth
Saran Aronwald
Bronx
N. Y
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
Town and Country Beauty Salon Adds Rosalie Kefauver Staff
The Town and Country Beauty Salon owned by Patricia D. Dude row announces Rosalie L. Kefauver as a new operator. The shop hours are 8 to 5 Monday through Friday and 8 to 1 on Saturdays. Patronage is solicited. A. W. Jones advertises lawn mower repair and sharpening at 225 Shawnee Ave.
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Rosalie L. Ke
Fauver
A. W. Jones
Shawnee Ave
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