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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1953
Page
6
Five Virginia units are slated to march in the inaugural parade. Officials from the state’s chamber and regional groups expressed enthusiasm for the colorful procession and the chance to showcase local talent and civic pride.
A proposal to designate Shenandoah Valley Week is under discussion. Officials suggest recognizing regional events with county participation and public meetings to gauge support and outline adoption steps.
Rest Ridgeway 4 and Mrs Anna Schisek hosted guests including Mr and Mrs Ralph Athey and daughter from York Pa Mr and Mrs Jamesson and James Stevens of Morgantown W Va over Christmas weekend at their home in Rest. Others visiting were Mr and Mrs Le Roy Jones and Mr Harry Ridgeway and families from nearby towns.
The CIO Communications Workers of America began a drive for 66 000 toward a one million dollar Murray Memorial fund. Joseph A Beirne president of the union outlined the purpose of the fund to support the memorial and related expenses.
Chairman Short cites need for stricter equipment inspection as seven military disasters in November and December cost 233 lives. General Hoyt Vandenberg testifies 1952 accident rate at an all time low while Air Force uses new planes at high speeds and in diverse weather. Maj. Gen. Bertrand notes human factors and maintenance issues, with no sabotage found by investigators.
Eugene F Brackens 22 of Gelaz charges unfair police methods after a high speed chase 40 miles north near Pyramid. He claims bullets were fired and that he outran officers as cars pursued him in the incident.
A pack of dogs lashed out in downtown Chester biting six people, none seriously injured, as police pursued them with rifles and orders to shoot if needed, leaving investigators unable to explain the outbreak.
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