National Manpower Mobilization Policy To Be Known Soon
Mrs Anna Rosenberg said President Truman will issue a national manpower mobilization policy within days asking industry agriculture military and civilian groups to conserve manpower. She declined to detail the plan but said each group must align its needs with overall national needs. The Senate hearing also touched draft deferments for farm work and a universal military training program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Anna Rosenberg
Truman
Mrs. Rosenberg
Rosenberg
Senate Armed Services
Armed Services
Defense Marshall
Defense Department
Congress
Northern Virginia Livestock Banquet Date Set
The Northern Virginia Livestock Producers Association will hold its annual banquet at the Round Hill Community Center near Winchester on Thursday at 6 30 p m with J T Wolfe secretary sending the notice. Parke C Brinkley Virginia Commissioner of Agriculture will discuss Grassland Farming and M L Dalton will be toastmaster. The group includes 127 members from several Virginia and West Virginia counties and sponsors multiple livestock events. Front Royal officers include R R Reynolds president E Clay Rogers vice president and Mrs Isabelle O Rear treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Virginia Livestock Producers Association, Inc
Round Hill
U.S. Route 50
Winchester
J. T. Wolfe
Frederick Clarke
Loudoun
Fauquier
Rappahannock
Warren
Shenandoah
Virginia
Jefferson
Beef Cattle Research Center
Front Royal Association
Wolfe
R. R. Reynolds
E. Clay Rogers
Isabelle O'Rear
Senator Carter Calls Korea War a Mistake at Legion Banquet
Staunton state senator Curry Carter told the Conrad-Hoover American Legion Post last night that the United States should withdraw from Korea and focus on securing its own country first. He urged heavy spending and sacrifices to make the U.S. impregnable and criticized broad global commitments as unsustainable. The banquet honored past Legion commanders with 30 year pins. introduction by State Senator Harry F. Byrd, Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Korea
Curry Carter
Staunton
Conrad-Hoover American Legion
Carter
United States
United Nations
Zuckerman
Legion
Charles Zuckerman
Robert Jones
Claude Grim
Harry F. Byrd, Jr
Richard Resigns from Frederick County School Board
Harry Richard, a Back Creek District farmer, resigns after nearly seven years on the Frederick County School Board. Appointed in 1944, he helped consolidate Gore High and oversaw plans for a two room addition, plus construction of James Wood High School. He cites ill health and will continue farming at Mountain Falls with his wife and two daughters.
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Harry Richard
Back Creek
Frederick County
Robert E. Ayler
Richard
Charles A. Mcllwee
Gore High School
Ayler
James Wood High School
National Avenue
Winchester
Martha L. Richard
Mary L. Richard
U N Delayed In Quest For Korean Peace Settlement
The United Nations faced a new delay as the General Assembly's 60 nation Political Committee planned a 3 p.m. meeting but likely adjourned until next week because no formal proposals were ready.
Coal's Part in War Economy Outlined
William C. Lynch of the Bituminous Coal Institute addressed the Winchester Kiwanis Club at the George Washington Hotel in Virginia. He cited coal's wartime value, noting Old Dominion output and its role in meeting military needs without delaying civilian supply.
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Old Dominion
William C. Lynch
The
Bituminous Coal Institute
Lynch
Winchester Kiwanis Club
George Washington Hotel
Virginia
Justice Staples Retires from Bench
Justice Abram Penn Staples of the Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals announced retirement at age 65 citing health. Ill for nearly a year he requests retirement under the Mcapacity clause. effective January 15, he will receive three fourths of his salary.
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Richmond
Abram Penn Staples
Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals
Staples
Edward W. Hudgins
Justice Staples
Meeting Proposed Between U S and Red China on Korea
Informed sources say Britain and Commonwealth nations propose a UN framed high level meeting between the United States and Red China to discuss a Korean settlement. No response from Washington or Beijing is reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
British Commonwealth Nations
United States
Red China
United Nations
Connally backs U S troop move to Europe in Senate speech
Senator Connally says the administration will consult with Congress on sending U S troops to Europe and urges swift Western European defense buildup. He disagrees with Taft over needing prior congressional approval and asserts presidential authority to deploy forces for national security. Knowland later urges a 6 to 1 European to American troop ratio in a North Atlantic defense force.
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Washington
Connally
Congress
U. S. Trops
Europe
Texas Democrat
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
United States
Taft
Ohio
Truman
U. S
Korea
Eteepeie
Senate
Senator Wherry
Nebraska
Knowland
Calif
North Atlantic
Atom Weapons To Be Tested in U S
The Atomic Energy Commission announced plans to test atomic weapons on a guarded bombing range in Nevada. The tests will be the first nuclear explosions in the United States since 1945, authorized by President Truman on part of a large Air Force range near Las Vegas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Atomic Energy Commission
Nevada
United States
New Mexico
Commission
Truman
Air Force
Las Vegas
Nev
Prosecution Rests In Remington Trial
The final government witness testified that William W. Remington said he joined communism due to his father’s stance. The defense motions were postponed as Judge Noonan set tomorrow for juror return and today for defense filings. Kelley, a Dartmouth College classmate, testified as the last government witness.
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Elizabeth T. Bentley
New York
William Remington
U. S
Remington
William W. Remington
U. S. Commerce Department
Gregory F. Noonan
Robb F. Kelley
Dartmouth College
J Alvin Dick 55 dies in Charlottesville hospital
J Alvin Dick a lifelong Frederick County resident died at 3 30 AM in Charlottesville hospital after a prolonged illness Born January 14 1895 he was son of Mrs Lavinia Dick and the late John A Dick He was an apple grower and farmer member of White Hall Methodist Church Survivors include widow Susan Smith of White Hall one son Charles H Dick of Winchester one daughter Mrs John H Seal III of New York two brothers five sisters six grandchildren The body is at Omps Funeral Home funeral plans not completed.
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J. Alvin Dick
Frederick County
Charlottesville
Lavinia Dick
Clearbrook
John A. Dick
White Hall
Susan Smith
Charles H. Dick
Winchester
John H. Seal, III
New York
Lee O. Dick
J. Lohr Dick
Arlington
John W. Rees
Thomas D. Cather
Clark W. Jolley
Meda Dick
Washington
Harry LeDane
Gainesboro
Omps Funeral Home
Dentist from West Springfield Identified in Fatal Auto Fire
Dr. Raymond W. Thomas 70, a retired dentist of West Springfield Pa., identified as the auto driver killed in a Route 522 crash and fire north of Winchester. Authorities say the body was badly charred, complicating identification. Thomas was en route to Florida for the winter. He had no known family.
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Raymond W. Thomas
West Springfield
Winchester
Pennsylvania
Farlier
F L. Woolf
Thomas
Dr. Thomas
Robert V. Larrick
Sarah Zane Fire CO
Heat, Inc
N. Cameron
Joseph Massie, Jr
Florida
All Time Record Set for Building in Winchester and County
All-time construction boom likely in Winchester and Frederick County for 1950 with an unofficial total of 4 707 574. The city saw 3 304 669 in proposed work including a 2 006 000 hospital expansion and Frederick County reported 1 402 905. February led with 2 245 250 while October dipped to 58 450. Frederick County added 188 new dwellings valued at 870 125 double Winchester’s 671 500. Dwelling permits favored the county except June. Major projects included Holliday Apartments 270 000 and a new sand plant at Gore along with upgrades to power substation and a Winchester Research Laboratory.
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Winchester
Frederick County
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Commissioner of Revenue
Taylor Barr
Earl Bailey
Holliday Apartments, Inc
Braddock St
Gore
Northern Virginia Power Co
Kent St
Winchester Research Laboratory
Grant
Europe Faces Same Nightmares Over Russian Question
Page 14 column by Wes Gallagher argues Europeans and Americans share fears about Soviet aggression. It suggests a likelihood of accidental war through blunder rather than deliberate attack, pins danger on April to September, and urges fighting in Europe as long as possible given limited resources.
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Wes Gallagher
New York
Europe
Kremlin
May Have to Rule on Quick All-Out Wage Freeze
President Truman may be forced to decide on an across-the-board price freeze as food costs could rise 8 to 10 percent in 60 days. The ESA rejected a 30-day price freeze, delaying action until a larger control staff is in place. Labor leaders urged a long term flexible wage price policy to stretch a stabilization effort for a decade.
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Washington
Truman
Economic Stabilization Agency
ESA
Michael V. DiSalle
di Salle
Wage Stabilization Board
AFL
CIO
Machinists
United Labor Policy Committee
Organized Labor Movement
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Frederick Clarke Scout Fund Drive Led by Battaile in Winchester
William M. Battaile co owner of B and M Chevrolet Sales Co is named chairman for the Winchester and Frederick County section of a 72000 Camp Rock Enon Developement Fund Campaign to be run by the Boy Scouts later this month and in February. Andrew J. Bowen general chair announces a group of 100 captains and volunteers with Harold G. Brown Shenandoah Valley National Bank as treasurer. Six area county chairmen are listed including Chester A. Hobert Warren County Ray Gott Front Royal and John C. Morris Shenandoah County.
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William M. Battaile
B & M Chevrolet Sales Co
Camp Rock Enon
Boy Scouts
Battaile
Winchester
Frederick County
Andrew J. Bowen
Harold G. Brown
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Bowen
Clarke County
Chester A. Hobert
Berryville
Warren County
Ray Gott
Censors Describe Korean Front Skirmish Near Wonju
American Second Division hold near Wonju as 20 000 Red forces from North Korea press from north and east. Allied units, bolstered by French and Dutch troops, said to have repelled a surrounding attack with 200 to 300 casualties. Front then stabilized with minor firing south of Wonju.
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Clen Clements
Tokyo
Wonju
William C. Barnard
Barnard
Seoul
U.S
Chanju
Mreich
Chunzia
Osan
Korea
U. S. Eighth Army
John Ranedolph
Eighth Army
Virginia Apple Purchase Plan Aims to Cut Small Fruit Burden
The USDA PMA announces a Virginia purchase program led by R B Bridgeforth to buy U S No 1 apples of Delicous Rome Beauty York Imperial Winesap and Albemarle Pippin sized 2 1 4 to 2 1 2 inches or 216 to 175 by count at 1 65 per bushel container. Offers due by January 19 1951 deliveries due by February 17 1951 with later purchase periods possible. Virginia 1950 apple output estimated at 12 58 million bushels and ranks third nationally behind Washington and New York.
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Virginia
R. B. Bridgeforth
Production and Marketing Administration
U. S
PMA
J. Parker Lambeth, Jr
USDA
East Main Street
Richmond
Washington
New York
Northern Virginia Power Company
Aremel P. T. A
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Oscar T. Crosby
Headley's Auctions
Lee-Jackson
Gene Miller
Iron Curtain
Hitler
1939
Continent
Frederick Clarke Scout Fund
American Viscose Co
Front Royal
Shenandoah County
John C. Morris
Steephenson
Turkeya
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