Truman Presses for Details on Churchill Talks
President Truman faces House demands for fuller disclosure of his private talks with Winston Churchill last month. A roll call of 189 to 143 sent a resolution urging more information on troop commitments to Britain to the Administration, signaling cross‑party concern over foreign policy.
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Washington
Truman
House of Representatives
Winston Churchill
Britain
London
Churchill
Labor Party
Mr. Truman
Middletown Bank Robbery Ends in Citizens’ Gunfire
Two masked bank robbers were severely wounded when about 20 townspeople fired as they fled with a hostage in Middletown Tennessee. Marshal Terry Hodge and Deputy Carl Pitkin captured the wounded men. The hostage W. B. Sasser Sr. was unharmed. The robbers were taken to Bolivar twenty miles away.
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Middletown
Tenn
W. B. Sasser, Sr
Terry Hodge
Carl Pitkin
Bolivar
R. N. Rogers
Tennessee Gas Company
Lester Simpson
Middleton
Tennessee
Mississippi Line
Gaithersburg Fire Truck Collides. Twelve Firemen Injured
A Gaithersburg Fire Department truck overturned after colliding with a car while responding to a fire. Twelve firemen were thrown clear. all were hospitalized with Wesley Briggs listed as severely injured. The crash occurred in front of the Gaithersburg Bank.
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Gaithersburg
Gaithersburg Bank
Wesley Briggs
H. E. Shirley
Tephenson
Virginia House defeats $3 capitation tax amendment
The Virginia House of Delegates passed the Page resolution to submit the poll tax repeal to voters by 60 to 38. An amendment to raise the capitation tax from 1.50 to 3.00 was defeated 53 to 45, amid heated debate on whether to load the issue with side changes.
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House of Delegates
Richmond
Virginia House of Delegates
House
Edmund T. DeJarnette
Hanover
E. Blackburn Moore
Privileges and Elections Committee
Robert Whitehead
J. Bradie Allman
Franklin
Byrd
Winchester Bicentennial Opening Day Heralded by Town Criers
Citizens of Winchester celebrate 200 years with bells, sirens, drums and bugles. A messenger from Williamsboro arrives to report House of Burgesses actions. Banquet at the Armory, afternoon school programs, and a costume ball mark the opening of the bicentennial year.
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Winchester
Bicentennial Commission
Williamsboro
House of Burgesses
Handley Boulevard
Washington Street
Braddock
Piccadilly Streets
Red Lion Tavern
George Washington
Armory
Morse and Brewster Clash on Taft Foreign Policy
Two Republican senators spar over Taft's likely foreign policy in a Taft Eisenhower contest. Morsey says Taft would reverse Eisenhower positions, while Brewster argues Taft would honor U S commitments under the North Atlantic pact. The dialogue follows New York presidential race fallout and Truman's anticipated plans.
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Brewster
Taft
Sen
U. S
Morsey
R-Ore
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Gen
Eisenhower
R-Me
Ohio
U.S
Official Winchester Bicentennial Insignia Details
The Winchester Bicentennial insignia depicts a Colonial panel with four corner knobs and a central seal. Left shows a Colonial soldier. right features Daniel Morgan with a Kentucky Rifle. The center bears The Winchester Virginia Bicentennial name and the four flags shield, with dates 1752 and 1952 and a motto from Lord Fairfax.
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Virginia
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VI Lord Fairfax
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James Wood
George Washington
Lord Fairfax
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van Dyke
Baldridge
Arthur Spaid
Clarke Cooper
Benjamin Belchie
Winchester-Frederick
Ridgeway Denounces Communist Reach Worldwide
Gen Matthew Ridgway told the Far East division of the Reserve Officers Association that Communist intent is visible globally and that the United States must continue fighting in Korea. He cited Washington’s warnings and warned against excuses or ignorance in facing the danger.
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Matthew B. Ridgeway
Korea
Ridgway
U. S
Far East
Reserve Officers Association
Panmunjom
George Washington
Washington
Truman says he works hard but likes the job and seeks peace
President Truman told a Masonic breakfast he works all day and nearly all night as president but likes it. He defended his aides as the “Missouri Gang,” noted past leaders faced criticism, and said his aim is to bring peace to the world while maintaining public relations to persuade people to support government efforts.
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Hugh Quinn
Robert Tripp Ross
Washington Post
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White House
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Jefferson
Cleveland
Ment
The
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Thomas Jefferson
New York Tribune
Chicago Tribune
Sixteen Fire Companies Entered for Apple Blossom Parade
Sixteen fire companies and six bands have signified intent to enter the 1952 Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival Firemen's parade on May 1 and 2. Harry Rainsberger, director, said fireworks will be staged on Handiey High School campus after the parade, and the parade route will repeat last year.
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Department of Firemen
Friendship Fire Hall
Harry Rainsberger
Rainsberger
Handiey High School
Gallaudet Leader Dr Elstad Speaks At Quota Club Dinner
Dr Leonard M Elstad president of Gallaudet College Washington DC will speak at the Quota Club birthday dinner tonight at 6 30 at Chanticleer Inn The event also marks the ninth anniversary of the local Quota Club and the 32nd of Quota International Elstad has long been connected with Gallaudet since graduating from St Olaf College in 1922 and later serving on several related boards.
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Gallaudet College
Washington, DC
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Chanticleer Inn
Quota International
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St. Olaf College
Northfield
Minn
New York City
Minnesota
Washington
Roosevelt Theater Ceiling Collapse Injures Scores
In Cincinnati last night a large ceiling section collapsed at the Roosevelt Theater, injuring about 62 people and sending a panicked crowd of 200 to 300 fleeing. Projectionist Walter Willis described a pistol like noise and dense dust that blocked exits.
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Cincinnati
Roosevelt Theater
Walter Willis
Train Smashes Gasoline Truck in fatal wreck at Melvin
A gasoline truck was crushed by a passenger train at Melvin killing two occupants Thomas A Wilk inson 29 and Clifford Walker 56 of the F F Garrett Sinclair refining distributor. Train crew Cliff Graves 65 and James Hannah 37 were burned while two passengers escaped uninjured. An extra crew continued the Pittsburgh to Cincinnati run.
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Wilmington
Melvin
Thomas A. Wilkinson
Clifford Floyd Walker
F. F Garrett Sinclair Refining
Baltimore and Ohio
Cliff Graves
James Hannah
Newark
Atlantic Ministers Debate Russian Problem In Lisbon
In Lisbon fourteen Atlantic foreign ministers met behind closed doors to study Soviet policy and regional issues. they discussed Indochina, the Middle East, and Egypt. NATO military plans urged 50 to 60 divisions by 1952 and a scaled down 1954 target of 100 divisions, with funding questions for defense and air base projects across Europe. General Eisenhower outlined needs while ministers weighed who pays for costs.
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Europe
Russia
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Alliance
Winchester Will Celebrate Bicentennial Opening Day
Winchester marks its 200th birthday with 1752 era pageantry and speeches. Boy Scouts as Colonial Town Criers will read the event, bells and sirens signal news from Williamsburg, and a courier reenacts House of Burgesses approval. A mounted courier leads a musical procession through Handley, Piccadilly, and Loudoun to the Red Lion Tavern with period-accurate greetings and refreshments.
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Courier
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Valley Pike
Handley Blvd
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Piccadilly
Braddock
Rouss
South End
Gibson
Loudoun
Red Lions
Tavenn
Cork Street
Ferman Perry
Robert Berry
Sabre pilots down two MIGs in Korea as toll hits ten
American Sabre jet pilots claimed two MIG 15s during a 20 minute dogfight over North Korea. The clash involved 27 Sabres against 20 Reds as 40 Russian types approached, with losses on the American side not disclosed. The engagement occurred northwest of Kaesong amid a quiet 155 mile front after a day of intense activity.
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Korea
United Nations
Kaesong
Elehth
Morgan Beatty Continued on Page 2
Page 2 continues the feature on Morgan Beatty, detailing his career highlights and current assignments. It notes Beatty’s role at the network and upcoming projects, with editor’s remarks on his reporting style and influence.
Liz Taylor and Michael Wilding Wed in Mob Scene
Elizabeth Taylor and Michael Wilding wed in a civil ceremony at Caxton registry hall London amid a hundreds strong crowd. The bride wore a grey frock with a pearl necklace and a white hat while Wilding wore a dark suit and brown hat. British producer Herbert Wilcox and Anna Neagle attended and sent flowers for the couple.
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Elizaleabeth Taylor
Michael Wilding
Caxton Registry Hall
Elizabeth
Caxton Street
Hollywood
Herbert Wilcox
Anna Neagle
James D. Holliday
Wilcox
Miss Neagle
Registry Office
France
Switzerland
Wilding
Yovig Queen
America
Science
Liz
Influenza Not Alarming Says Dr Lindall In Frederick Winchester
Dr A L Lindall of the Frederick Winchester Health Department says influenza cases are not alarming in Frederick and Winchester with 28 cases reported this month. He notes many colds grippe and that epidemics follow colds while pneumonia cases are not yet widespread.
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Dr. Lindall
Winchester
Frederick County
A. L. Lindall
Federick-Winchester
Alexandria
Rockbridge County
Richmond
Garland R. Quarles
Winchester Flag To Fly Tomorrow
Winchester's official flag will fly at City Hall tomorrow. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 2123 will allow the flag to fly from the flagpole on the City Building lawn at the Police Station entrance. The post's colors have included Virginia and U.S. flags and Greece, honoring local Greek-Americans who served in war.
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Winchester
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post
Virginia
United States
Greece
Closing notice for multiple Virginia loan companies
The following loan firms will be closed all day tomorrow February 22 Washingtons Birthday a legal holiday Commercial Small Loan Co Virginia Loan Thrift Co Winchester Credit Corp
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Washington
Commercial Small Loan CO
Virginia Loan & Thrift CO
Winchester Credit Corp
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