Mrs Lib Griffin to Move to Governor's Mansion
The Bainbridge Post-Searchlight editor Mrs Lib Griffin, wife of governor-elect, will leave the paper as her husband enters the Georgia governor’s mansion. She ran the paper for 20 years with her brother-in-law R A Griffin aging editor, balancing work with private life and hobbies.
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Bainbridge
Georgia
Bainbridge Post-Searchlight
Griffin
R. A. (Cheney) Griffin
Mrs. Griffin
Griffins
Paper
Sam, Jr
Georgia Tech
Patsy
Georgia Youth Assembly
Winecoff Hotel
Herman Talmadge
Indian Airline to Use American Made Plane
Washington reports an Indian government airline received clearance to operate an American built Super Constellation to Canton in China. The State Department granted the export license without forcing India to drop plans for Canton service, with a pledge the aircraft will not be sold or transferred without U.S. approval.
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Washington
Canton
China
United States
U.S
Dulles
India
Crane crash injures no one as boom triggers power cuts
A crane toppled and the boom snagged power and telephone lines in Winchester, knocking out service to parts of Frederick County. Crews from C P Telephone Northern Virginia Power and Shockey worked overnight to restore lines. Power returned by 6 pm and calls by 10 am. Traffic rerouted around the scene as insurers assess the damage.
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C. & P. Telephone Co
Northern Virginia Power Co
Shockey
A. J. Bowen
Winchester
Martinsburg Pike
Welltown
Nain
Albin
Frederick County
AD. Fowler
Co. & P. Telephone Co
Sunnyside
Fairmont Ave
Telephone Co
Bowen
Wyck St
Shenandoah Valley
Apple Cider & Vineger Co
National Fruit Product Co
Marlboro Road
Stephens City
Opequon
Virginia
Mary V. Omps
Ernest Shell
Hattie Virginia Shell
Gordon
Accident Victims Return to Homes
William E. Offett aged 29 of S Cameron Street and Mitchell Seabright aged 29 of E Clifford Street have returned home from Arlington Hospital after injuries from a December 13 traffic crash at Daleview on the Leesburg Pike involving a tractor trailer. Both men remain in recovery.
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William E. Offett
S. Cameron St
Mitchell Seabright
Draft extension and reserve training plan eyed in Congress
Two options eshaped by lawmakers seek to modify the draft. One proposes a six month military training for up to 100000 draft age youths with nine years in a reserve afterward to avoid the draft. Bills in both chambers back the plan with bipartisan support from the American Legion.
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Gress
Pentagon
Eisenhower
Senate
House
American Legion
Leaders Split on Eisenhower Policy In Congress
Demo leaders report Eisenhower leaning toward Democratic program while Knowland nears agreement on foreign policy. Senators criticize domestic proposals, warn of unemployment, and back stronger reserve and defense plans. House members urge closer debt on farm price supports and defense debates.
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Paul Butler
Democratic National Committee
Eisenhower
Len Knowland
Calif
Knowland
Sen
Morse
Indore
McCarthy
R-Wis
Fisenhower
Sen. Bridges
New Hampshire
Senate Republican Policy Committee
Douglas
D-Ill
Sen. Stennis
D-Miss
Armed Services Committee
Sen. Smathers
D-Fla
Rep. Vinson
D-Ga
House Armed Services Committee
Cooley
D-Nc
House Agriculture Committee
Notice of Sergeant's Sale at Winchester Virginia
Public auction to satisfy a judgment in the Civil and Police Justice Court of Winchester Virginia. On January 19 1954 at 10 00 A M at Pattons Warehouse 425 N Cameron St Winchester Virginia. Household goods seizure by Sergeant to collect 32 97 plus costs. Items include kitchen table chairs stove refrigerator washer bed dresser and more. Posted January 3 1955.
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Patton
N. Cameron St
Winchester
Virginia
Civil and Police Justice Court
H. N. Funkhouser
James L. Schenck
Proposal to Hike Minimum Wages Receives Mixed Support
President Eisenhower’s bid to raise the federal minimum wage from 75 to 90 cents an hour drew generally favorable reactions in Congress though lawmakers urged care on companion worker-requirements. Democrats pledge action while some prefer a smaller increase or a living-cost link. critics label 90 cents as insufficient.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Congress
Sen. Clements
D-Ky
New Democratic Congress
Sen
H. Alexander Smith
RNJ
Senate Labor Committee
Len Hill
D-Ala
Hill
South
AFL
George Meany
CIO
Area Due More Cold Weather Tomorrow
Cold day with a high near 38 degrees and a low around 18 to 24 expected tonight. Increasing clouds promise continued cold conditions with a chance of rain or snow in the southwestern part of the state tomorrow night. Temperatures are near those of this date last year.
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Associated Press
Hawse Named President of Christian Leadership Group
John Hawse was named president of the International Christian Leadership group at a George Washington Hotel meeting today. Oliver Cramer Jr. is vice president and Nat Joyner secretary with Joseph A. Massie Jr. treasurer, Robert E. Ayler program chairman, and James D. Simms attendance chairman. John Hepfer spoke on Christian leadership.
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John Hawse
International Christian Leadership Group
George Washington Hotel
Oliver Cramer, Jr
Nat Joyner
Joseph A. Massie, Jr
Robert E. Ayler
James D. Simms
John Hepfer
How's Your L Q Answers From Page Four Quiz
Answers to the Page Four quiz list ten items across science geography and literature. Notable entries include Chevrolet Pontiac Oldsmobile Buick Cadillac Black Sea James Fenimore Cooper Satchel Paige Red Sea Central America White Russia Bach and Handel Huey P Long and W Somerset Maugham.
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Chevrolet
Pontiac
Oldsmobile
Buick
Cadillac
Black Sea
James Fenimore Cooper
Satchel” Paige
Red Sea
Central America
White Russia
Bach and Handel
Huey P. Long
W. Somerset Maugham
American Denies Involvement In Remon Slaying
A New Yorker jailed in Panama over the assassination of President Jose Antonio Remon denies any role. Police say indications justify detention. Lipstein, 34, spoke with a U S Embassy official and said he was unaware why he was jailed. Panamanian authorities intensify inquiries as security tightens nationwide under a state of siege.
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Panama
Jose Antonio Remon
Jorge Luis Alfaro
Martin Irving Lipstein
Lipstein
Remon
Juan Franco Race Track
U. S
Republic
Estate Sale Dates Listed for January Auctions
A two page listing shows multiple January estate sales in Frederick and Clarke counties. Items include real estate, farms, furniture, household goods, poultry equipment and hay with auction times from January 8 to 22. Auctioneers include W. D. Orndorff, Chas. R. Duvall, W. F. Artrip, and E. T. Snider.
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Laura L. Lineburg
Albin
Nelson Willingham
Berryville
Rt. 7
W. D. Orndorff
John P. Allen
Frederick County Court House
Stephens City
Chas. R. Duvall
Harry Lewis
Virginia Ave
Winchester
W. F. Artrip
J. O. Terault
Byron Brumback
W. Weedon
Welltown Pike
Murl Hannum Farm
G. G. Baker
Patton
N. Cameron St
Police School Completes Third Session
The 1955 Winchester Police School finished its third session with Capt. Joseph C. Ritter leading a discussion on Observations and Investigations Required of a Patrolman. Classes meet two to three times weekly in City Hall, with 15 officers enrolled. next class set for 1 p.m. Monday February 17.
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Winchester Police School
Joseph C. Ritter
Corporation Court
Friendship memorials and Fire Company meeting notes
The meeting was attended by 82 members and included a memorial for William Goss and John Shine of the South End Fire Company. Other business featured annual reports and an announcement that the Rescue squad will sponsor the Red Cross Bloodmobile visit on February 1 at the Presbyterian Church.
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William Goss
John Shine
South End Fire Company
Red Cross Bloodmobile
Presbyterian Church
Sandburg Turns 17 With Parties in Ashville and Galesburg
Sandburg a local figure with a farm nearby celebrated his seventeenth birthday with a small Ashville gathering and an anniversary event in Galesburg. Hendersonville and Asheville residents note the occasion while Sandburg maintains roots in his rural home region.
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Sandburg
Hendersonville
N. C
Ashville
Galesburg
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Jones Funeral Home, Inc
Snellings, Florist
N. Braddock St
Ken
Pillsbury’s
LeGear
Pratt
T. W. Wood
Northrup King Seeds
Harry Murphy & Bro
Dial
Whitacre
P.O
E. T. Snider
Christian Leadership Group
Hawse
L.Q
Farm Credit
Boscawen St
Murl Hannum
U.S. 11
W. D. Orndorfyf
W. T. Anderson
Police School
Pirisparck Architectural
Glaize & Bro
Cameron St
Circuit Court
County Court House
Chas R. Duvall
Henry H. Whiting
T.A
V. Ray Butler
Als
C.T.A
North Frederick Turnpike
Benjamin F. Lineburg
John E. Janney
Minnie P. Janney
Frederick
D. H. Hartman
Lewis
Commonwealth of Virginia
Rouss Avenue
Ladies Aid of Bethel Church
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