Senate Democrats Split on Truman Run
A random sample of nine Democratic senators shows sharp division over whether President Truman should run again. Some praise his leadership while others prefer Russell, with several predicting he will not seek the nomination. Republican views emphasize electoral impact.
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Kerry D-Okla
White House
Maybank
D- 80
South Carolina
James F. Byrnes
Stennis
D-Miss
Robertson
D-Va
Sen. Monroney
D-Okla
Oglesby to Speak At Grace Lutheran Class Banquet
The Rev. Forrest B. Oglesby Winchester District Superintendent of the Methodist Church will address the Men’s Bible Class banquet at Grace Lutheran Church in the social rooms at 6 30 p m Tuesday February 26 A K Wingert chairs the arrangements committee which plans entertainment as well
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Winchester
The
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Grace Lutheran Church
A. K. Wingert
Rep Doughton Retires From Congress After 22 Terms
The 88 year old Rep Robert L Doughton of North Carolina announced he will not seek reelection citing medical advice. He had considered a 22nd term two weeks earlier and will retire to his Laurel Springs farm. Sabath of Illinois, 85, remains the longest serving member, in his 23rd term since 1911.
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Robert L. Doughton
North Carolina
Laurel Springs
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Coughton
Navy
Sabath
Ill
Doughton
Allied Big Guns Bombard Reds in Eastern Korea
Allied forces unleashed a heavy shelling across eastern Korea as aircrews returned after storms. A four-minute air battle over northwest Korea damaged a Red MiG while Fifth Air Force logged 289 sorties in the day. Red spearheads struck Mundung Valley with 2,000 troops but were halted in a 49-minute fight. losses described as very heavy.
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Korea
Mundung Valley
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Swartz Wins District DE Speaking Contest at Warren County High
James Wood High School senior Willam Swartz won the Northern District Convention of the Distributive Education Clubs of Virginia speaking contest at Warren County High School in Front Royal. His talk The Job Is You argued sales work is crucial and urged personal initiative. He will compete at the State Convention in Richmond on March 10.
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Alexandria
Culpeper High School
Richmond
Eugene P Sakers
Winchester Chamber of Commerce
Skyline Caverns
Brazilian Cruiser Tamandare Arrives for Training
The Brazilian cruiser Tamandare formerly the USS St. Louis arrived today for a month of training, marking a notable naval visit to the port.
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St. Louis
Disease among American troops in Korea falls after WWII
General Headquarters reports disease rates among American forces in Korea are about twenty percent lower than during the postwar occupation period. The brief statement notes the improvement without detailing specific illnesses or dates.
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Hodgson and Brown
Racial Segregation Question Hits Two Candidates
Two presidential contenders, Eisenhower and Kefauver, face criticism over racial segregation in the armed forces. NAACP official Clarence Mitchell accuses Kefauver of backing segregation in service, while Eisenhower reportedly told the NAACP that segregated soldiers mixing with whites would be disadvantaged. Taft also faces scrutiny for comments on military leadership as he campaigns in the Far West.
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Roanoke Visitor Held After Florida Shooting
J E Neikirk of Roanoke Va held in Palatka Florida on an open charge while the status of Tex L Argent a fishing camp operator critically wounded from a double shooting is observed L Argent was shot as he prepared to drive off with his wife Mrs Neikirk in the vehicle Deputies say Neikirk argued with the couple and struck Mrs Neikirk with a pistol before firing at L Argent and then at the station wagon residents say Neikirk and his wife were vacationing at the camp and await the outcome of L Argent s condition
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W. J. Revels
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Army speeds up release of National Guard and reserve
The Army announced that enlisted members of the National Guard and organized reserve on duty involuntarily will be released as individuals after 20 to 24 months of duty. About 325,000 men are affected. releases begin next month to allow orderly replacement.
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Army lists Korea enemy casualties exceed one and a half million
The Army reports total Communist military losses in Korea at 1,577,734 through Feb 6, an increase of 14,260 since Jan 25. The tally includes 1,142,099 battle deaths, 303,358 nonbattle losses, 132,277 POWs, plus 37,859 civilian internees under UN control. The latest UN casualty report through Dec 31 lists 306,070 losses for UN forces.
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Korea
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Byrd Calls for $9 Billion Trim of Truman Budget
Senator Byrd proposes a detailed overhaul reducing Truman's budget for the next fiscal year by about 9 billion dollars. He argues the plan would curb currency decay and chaos while preserving military preparedness and essential functions. Byrd suggests eliminating 2.5 billion in foreign aid and cutting military and civilian program spending to balance the deficit. Senate Appropriations members express doubt about achieving the target but acknowledge the push for a major reduction.
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Washington
Truman
Byrd
D-Va
Senate Appropriations Committee
Senator Young
Masked Gunmen Rob Bank Near Johnsonburg
Two masked men robbed the Johnsonburg National Bank in Johnsonburg, escaping with about $9,000. They bound the janitress Cecelia Bush and forced Assistant Cashier L. E. Anderson to open the vault, then fled in a stolen car later abandoned near the railroad station.
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Johnsonburg National Bank
Johnsonburg
Cecelia Bush
L. E. Anderson
Norman R. Gardiner
Fifty Years Club Forms in Winchester Bicentennial Year
The Fifty Year Club organized by the Winchester Bicentennial Commission invites residents with 50 years in the city or local firms to join. Headquarters are at the Chamber of Commerce in the George Washington Hotel Building. Members need not reveal exact ages, only that they have resided in Winchester for over half a century.
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Katie Grant
S. Kent Street
Winchester Virginia
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George Washington Hotel
Ben Belchie
Bicentennial
Winchester
George VI Laid To Rest At Windsor In Nationwide Farewell
Elizabeth II led the final homage as George VI was buried at Windsor in a royal ceremony. More than a million Britons lined London streets while dignitaries including Eisenhower and Acheson attended. The archbishop spoke of mortality and resurrection as the coffin joined the Duke of Kent in the chapel crypt.
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Staunton Names New Police Chief
Bernard Allen Gill a 41 year old lieutenant in the Richmond Police Department was named Staunton police chief by the city council. He will start within 30 days and replaces Chief E. L. Bragg who will take another city post. Foster grants Gill a one year leave to protect retirement if he returns to Richmond. The move follows a department shakeup tied to a gambling connected slaying probe from last summer.
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Youth Defies Two Minutes Silence in Fleet Street
In London crowds paused for two minutes in tribute to King George VI. A lone youth ignored the gesture and was mobbed on Fleet Street, police rescuing him as supporters shouted insults and others urged harm. The act followed a royal request for silence.
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Auto Hitl Tree Texan Is Injured In Single Vehicle Crash
A one car crash on Macedonia Church road two miles west of Route 522 sent Marvin Leon Cox of Burkburnett Texas to Memorial Hospital with facial lacerations. The 1951 Chevrolet was a total loss after striking a tree beside the road. Trooper James Wood Jr investigated and could not question Cox at once.
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Texas
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Memorial Hospital
Marshall Vance and Mason Sentenced in Corporation Court
James Homer Vance pled guilty to breaking and entering the A C Oates warehouse at 599 Pennsylvania Avenue on Christmas Eve and received a two year term with a post sentence probation report. Nett T Mason received two years in prison with costs paid and probation for two years after pleading guilty to grand larceny. Roger Braithwaite admitted cashing a forged welfare check and was sentenced to 12 months with suspension. Randolp Larrick named as defense counsel. Next term begins February 25.
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Brumback
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Pineville
U. S. Army
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N. J
Mason
Nettie S. Hill
Washington, D. C
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Roger Lynwood Braithwaite
Cameron Street
Roy Morgan Jackson
Rustic Tavern
Braithwaite
Randolph Larrick
Family of Four Perishes in Fire in Somerville
A family of four perished in a sub freezing fire that damaged four tenement buildings in Somerville. Anthony Carcarro 52 and his daughter Jeanette 12 were found in his arms. Eva Carcarro 35 and son Richard 8 died in their apartment. Fireman Richard McDevitt 47 suffered burns. About 30 residents became homeless.
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Anthony Carcarro
Jeanette
Eva Carcarro
Richard
Carcarro
Virginia Weather Outlook February 16 to 20
Extended outlook for Virginia shows temperatures 2 to 5 degrees below normal. Warmer on Sunday, colder on Monday. Rain or snow expected Saturday night or Sunday and again around Wednesday. Total precipitation expected from half an inch to one inch.
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Virginia
Resolution Against World Federation Passed in Virginia Senate
The Virginia General Assembly moved to oppose world federation principles after a House amendment clarified no attack on the United Nations. The Senate approved the amendment and passed the measure, reversing the 1944 stance in favor of world federalism. Delegates and senators debated the change, with several withdrawing objections.
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Earl Fitzpatrick
Raymond R. Guest
Warren
Robert O. Norris
Edward L. Breeden, Jr
Norfolk
Assembly
Norman C. Batley
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The
Mouse
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Virginia
House Courts of Justice Committee
Florida University Students Quizzed In Exam Cheating
University of Florida students face investigation for suspected cheating on an exam. President J Hillis Miller confirmed the matter as part of Honor Court proceedings. Reports note football players may be involved and hearings have been ongoing since school opened. Coach Bob Woodruff did not comment.
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University of Florida
J. Hillis Miller
Coast Guard Probes SOS Hoax in Cuban Waters
Coast Guard teams pursued a radio distress call from a blazing freighter and her crew in Cuban waters yesterday, then determined the incident was a hoax.
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