Seventeen Die On Frederick County Highways In 1950
A year end review notes seventeen fatalities on Frederick County roads in 1950 with actions by state officials, civic groups, and police to curb reckless driving. Efforts included stronger enforcement, safety campaigns, teen safe driving programs, warning signs for out of state motorists, and slogan posts by Winchester Lodge. No local fatalities occurred in Winchester city limits in 1950.
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Harry F. Byrd, Jr
Col. C. W. Woodson, Jr
Richmond
Winchester Rotary Club
John 8. Battle
Joseph A. Massie, Jr
Commonwealth
Frederick County
Stonewall High School
Clearbrook
John Hepfer
W. W., Blythe
Virginia State Police
Winchester
Winchester Lions Club
J. Thomas Boyd
Boyd
Shenandoah Valley Manufacturers Association
Common Council of
Robert K. Woltz
Winchester Lodge 1283
Loyal Order of Moose
Sales Directory January notice items listed
Estate of Elmer Peer near Ridings Chapel church offers furniture and personal property. Earl Piddler of Grimes Virginia conducts livestock farm machinery and household goods sale. J Randolph Larrick as Special Commissioner sells timberland on North Mountain in Gore Virginia in front of Western Frederick Bank.
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Elmer Peer
Ridings Chapel
Earl Piddler
Grimes
J. Randolph Larrick
Western Frederick Bank
Gore
North Mountain
How's Your IQ answers list from Page 4
Answers reveal quiz results with locations and names including Philadelphia Egypt Tibet Sunset Mississippi Missouri and William Shakespeare. It states the purpose was to determine the demobilization order for armed forces and notes a seven year span from 1919 to 1926.
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Philadelphia
Egypt
Tibet
Sunset
Mississippi-Missouri
Wheat flour price rise 1939 to 1948 record
The average retail price of wheat flour rose from 3.8 cents per pound in 1939 to 10.1 cents per pound in 1948, marking a notable inflation in staple costs over the decade.
Breeding Group Sets Annual Meeting Tuesday Night
The Frederick Clarke Breeding Association will hold its annual membership meeting Tuesday January 9 at 7 30 PM in the Frederick County Court House. Officers will present reports on the past year and bylaws revisions and director elections will be discussed along with semen contracts and technician employment.
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Frederick-Clarke Breeding Association, Inc
Frederick County Court House
Frederick
Warren
Shenandoah
Clarke Counties
W. H. Armstrong
Virginia
Rocky Mount
Carl Mann
Stephens City
I. Fred Stine
James P. Reardon, Jr
Merle G. Hannum
Brownie Burkholder
Cadet At Randolph Trains With French Recruits
A note found after takeoff from Randolph Air Base near San Antonio showed the cadet planned to crash the plane. Jourdan and another trainer tried to coax him down as he spoke of ending his hours in the air. The cadet's name was withheld pending next of kin notification.
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Randolph Air Base
San Antonio
Jourdan
Drive South and Courage Push Allies From Seoul
Continuing drive south, American forces withdrew under heavy ambush pressure as Par East Air Forces and the U.S. Fifth Air Force struck Seoul after bridges fell across the frozen Han. About 400 vehicles were strafed and pilots reported up to 1,250 enemy casualties, raising four day total to over 7,000 Reds killed or wounded by airmen.
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Par East Air Forces
U.S. Fifth Air Force
Seoul
Han
FEAF
Population of the United States in 1790
The total population of the United States in 1790 reached 3,929,214, marking the first census count after independence. This figure reflects early demographic size and regional distribution in the new nation.
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United States
Mrs Walter Little Dies in Middletown
Mrs. Mary Catherine Little 72 wife of Walter B Little of Middletown died at home after years of ill health. Survived by husband a daughter Hollis Coffelt two brothers Dr George G Snarr and Benjamin B Snarr of Winchester and many nieces and nephews. Funeral tomorrow 2 p m Grace Methodist Church with burial in Lebanon Cemetery.
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Middletown
Mary Catherine Little
Walter B. Little
Lebanon Cemetery
Grace Methodist Church
Wesley Bible Class
Ladies’ Auxiliary
U N Nations Split on Korea Crisis Divides UN Delegates
United Nations political committee debates the Korean crisis with the United States pressing for a formal condemnation of Red China while Asian and Middle East nations favor another appeal to halt fighting before broader measures. A U S spokesman notes many delegations require government instructions before drafting a resolution.
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U. N
U. S
Tax Talkive on Taxes and Government Cuts
Taxpayers Means Committee urges reducing nonessential government expenses before new tax steps. Congressman Doughton doubts exact Truman tax increase, estimates range from 5 to 10 billion dollars annually for defense costs. Capitol Hill aides anticipate another tax rise, with some suggesting delays until July 1, while others consider earlier action possible.
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Means Committee
Doughton
Truman
Capitol Hill
George
D-Ga
Senate Finance Committee
Ways and Means Committee
Coughton
Swiss Confederation Origin Marked by 1291 Meeting
The Swiss Confederation traces its roots to 1291 when mountaineers and peasants from three cantons gathered in a mountain meadow and formed a league prompting future union.
Baltimore Apples and Livestock Market Report
Market notes show steady demand with slow bidding on apples and potatoes. Poultry receipts light and eggs steady, while cattle and hogs at Chicago and Baltimore echo price ranges with few lots sold and typical weight-based quotations.
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Baltimore
N. J. Staymans & Romes
McIntosh & Winesaps
Staymans
Usis Md
N. J
USDA
Chicago
Russia to Resume War Loan Talks with United States
The State Department announced a resumption of negotiations in Washington on a settlement of the eleven billion dollar lend-lease account from World War II. Ambassador Aniyushkin will lead the Soviet delegation. the American lead is not yet named.
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Washington
Russia
United States
State Department
U. S
Alexander
Anyushkin
Origin of tile use in ancient buildings
Tile as we know it originated in Egypt where it adorned royal palaces. The Chinese used tiles for roof coverings and color coded rank, with green and yellow for priests and other colors for different professions.
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FE. R. A
Egypt
New York Stocks Rally As Steel Motors Lead Gains
The New York stock market advanced with rapid trading in early hours as steel and auto shares led. U S Steel Bethlehem Steel Chrysler and General Motors were most active with strong gains while other issues such as Republic Steel Studebaker Goodrich Boeing Admiral Cooper Kennecott International Paper New York Central Southern Railway Chesapeake Ohio Missouri Pacific Pan American World Airways and Paramount also rose.
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New York
Steels and Motors
U. S. Steel
Bethlehem Steel
Chrysler
General Motors
Republic Steel
Studebaker
Goodrich
Boeing
Admiral Corp. Kennecott Cooper
International Paper
New York Central
Southern Railway
Chesapeake & Ohio
Missouri Pacific Preferred
Socony-Vacuum
Pan American World Airways
Paramount
Chicago Grain Prices Open Lower On Board of Trade
Opening prices show declines across Wheat Corn Oats Rye and Soybeans on the Chicago board of trade with March May and July futures all trading lower. Notable figures include Wheat at 2.46 in March and 2.44 in May. Corn around 1.78. Oats near 98. Rye up to 1.81. Soybeans around 3.15 to 3.16 and Lord at 18.65 to 18.80 for the summer months.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Jly
Oates
Lord
Korean Casualties Reach 40,176 in Korea War Update
Defense Department reports American casualties in Korea at 40,176 as of last Friday, up 1,851 in a week. Breakdown shows 6,031 killed in action, 27,997 wounded, 6,148 missing. 716 wounded died, 14 missing dead, total deaths 6,761. Army total 33,184. Navy 548. Marine Corps 6,212. Air Force 322.
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Washington
Korea
Defense Department
U. S
Navy
Marine Corps
Air Force
Defense Dept to seek 18 year old draft and extended service
The Defense Department plans to ask Congress to let it draft 18 year olds and tighten deferments for 19 through 25 year olds. Felix Larkin said a manpower bill would be submitted within two weeks to meet armed service needs. He noted a possible extension of the service period from 21 to 27 or 30 months, though not fixed.
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Washington
Defense Department
Congress
Felix Larkin
Armed Services
Larkin
Defense Departments
Draft rules linked to high school completion described
The speaker argued that 18-year-olds with high school completion would be eligible for the draft automatically. Those aged 19 still in high school would likely be drafted. Draftees would not be sent overseas until after finishing full basic training.
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Larkin
Early Social Security eligibility before 65 questioned
A reader asks if a needy person can draw Social Security retirement before age 65. The response states benefits cannot be drawn before turning 65.
Right 46 Pig pen 47 Man's name Across 1 Protection against rain
Puzzle snippet lists clues including a pig pen and a gun related protection term. Names and positions suggest a crossword style entry with numbered across hints. No full clues or grid provided to determine definitive answers.
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