Winchester Council Eyes Downtown Parking and School Bonds
The Winchester council discussed parking in downtown areas and approved plans for meter revenue use. Seven new members joined the Winchester School Board with term dates through 1958. The council authorized a $247,000 temporary school loan funded from current revenue and a $97,491.23 grant from the Battle Fund, plus ordinances to spur industrial water and sewer extensions and sewer reporting requirements.
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Mulvey
Wilkins
Noonan
N. Loudoun St
Fairfax Lane
Public Safety and Finance Committees
Council
Winchester
Howard H. Shockey
Miller St
F. Amos Shryock
Henry Moling
Delmer Robinson
James March
Virgil R. Strader
William Fauver
B. B. Dutton
State
Battle School Fund
Battle Fund
Stewart Bell, Jr
Fred I. Brumback
Water and Sewer Committee
Water and Sewer Department
National Fruit Products Company
Zeropack Company
Brumback
Randolph Larrick
CARE Food Crusade aid drive for overseas needy
A public service 광고 notes a CARE led FOOD CRUSADE to deliver two surplus food packages overseas for each dollar donated. In cooperation with the FDA and The Advertising Council, contributions to CARE offices in New York or San Francisco will fund distribution to those in need and boost American goodwill.
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FDA
CARE
America
New York
San Francisco
Hart Says Troops Ready to Strike With Atomic Firepower
In Frankfurt Germany Lt Gen Charles E Hart declares the U S Fifth Corps in Europe would use atomic firepower if attacked. He notes the 280 mm cannon and Honest John rocket can carry atomic warheads and that decisions would rest with the U S government. Hart describes a system rotating entire regiments overseas with the 1st Infantry Division to depart next summer and the 10th Infantry Division to replace it by next November.
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Frankfurt
Germany
America
Europe
Charles E. Hart
U. S. Army
U. S
Hart
1St Infantry
10Th Infantry
Fort Riley
Kan
Eskimos Adrift On Ice Floe
Nine Eskimos are missing after an ice floe broke from Hudson Bay near the northeast shore on January 4. Mounted police and the Royal Canadian Air Force search the area as dog teams kayaks and ice boats were found ashore. A spokesman noted the chances of rescue are slim and survival depends on fuel and fire for warmth.
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Ottawa
Mounted Police
Royal Canadian Air Force
Hudson Bay
H. A. Larsen
City Finances Report Highlights Tax Collection Changes
City Auditor Robert Barbour presented a mid year report showing a gross operating cash need of 224 596 38 with a 296 399 47 cash balance. Current real estate taxes are up 6 952 39 while personal property taxes are down 1 123 97. Delinquent tax collections rose 5 874 79 or 88 percent, with 30 percent tied to suits by the treasurer. Total taxes receivable stood at 44 918 28. Vice Mayor Claude Smalts presided while Mayor Clowe was away at Fort Benning awaiting staff school. several council members were absent.
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Handley School
Robert Barbour
Barbour
Claude Smalts
M. B. Clowe
Myor Clowe
National Guard
Inf
Fort Benning
Georgia
Laurens Jones
J. M. Steck
Congress Debates Pay Raises for Senators and Judges
Congressional leaders discuss a proposed $12,500 raise for senators and representatives to $27,500 yearly and urge similar increases for federal judges. The House pursues a $10,000 figure, while the Senate considers broader raises tied to postal rate changes, with Speaker Rayburn opposing higher letter mail charges.
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House
Rep
Celler
Chaiman
House Judiciary Committee
Walter
House Post Office and
Civil Service Committee
Senate
Sen
Olin D. Johnston
D-Sc
Senate Post Office and Civil Service Committee
Carlson
R-Kan
Post Office Committee
Eisenhower
Johnston
Rayburn
Quick Relief for Itchy Pimples and Skin Irritation
When skin is irritated with pimples and itching, use Peterson's Ointment. Get a 50c box at your druggist and apply the soothing balm for fast relief. If not delighted, money back.
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Peterson
More Snow Seen Headed for State
The weather bureau reports a soggy low pressure mass over central Texas moving northwest and expected to reach Virginia by tomorrow. It brings rain clouds and follows a front that dumped over seven inches of snow earlier.
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Weather Bureau
Texas
Virginia
Opposition Member Is New President of French Assembly
Pierre Schneiter, a member of the opposition to Premier Mandes France, is elected president of the French National Assembly. He won on the third ballot as Communists withhold support for Le Troquer and back elder statesman Marcel Cachin, though the post remains a neutral, nonvoting role.
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Paris
Pierre Schneiter
Pierre Mandes
France
French National Assembly
Schneiter
Assembly
Andre le Troquer
le Troquer
Reds
Marcel Cachin
Cachin
Champagne
Popular Republican Movement
MRP
European Defense Community
Weather Update Warns of Sleet and Hazardous Roads
Lingering cold across Virginia and a potential Canadian cold air blast may bring sleet and dangerous driving conditions. The forecast also calls for possible snow in western regions of the state and across nearby areas.
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Virginia
Old Dominion
Weather Bureau
About 850000 Reach Draft Age Each Year
The text states about 850000 young men reach the draft age of 18 within 1 to 2 years annually in the United States.
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United States
Outstanding Young Farmer to Be Named Tonight at Broadway
The Virginia Young Farmers' Association selects the outstanding young farmer for the past growing season in the 16 county northern district at a Broadway High School banquet. Hugh S. Cassell of Staunton will address the gathering. P C Moyer of Luray will present the district winner who competes with other regional winners for the all Virginia trophy. William S. English Jr. of Winchester presides over the afternoon business session.
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Broadway
Virginia Young Farmers’ Assn
Broadway High School
Hugh S. Cassell
Staunton
Augusta County
A and P
Paul Revere
P. C. Moyer
Luray
Fauquier
Prince William
Fairfax
Loudoun
Clarke
Warren
Rappahannock
Page
Frederick
Shenandoah
Rockingham
Augusta
Highland
Bath
Rockbridge
Allegheny
William S. English, Jr
Winchester
Virginia
Young Farmers’ Association
Kansas City
One Car Damaged In City Accident
A minor city crash reported yesterday afternoon at 5:05 involved D. J. O Connell 54 of Clearbrook in a 1951 Packard rear ending a 1947 Chevrolet sedan driven by L. D. The incident occurred on Valley Avenue with both cars traveling south in traffic.
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D. J. O’connell
Clearbrook
Valley Avenue
Chevrolet
L. D
Car damage report from Cornwall incident
Cornwall 65 of RFD 3 sustained damage to a Packard estimated at 150 dollars for the grille left front fender and headlight with no injuries reported.
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Cornwall
Packard
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Winchester-Frederick County
Barr
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Grover C. Kidwell
Elm Street
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Sheridan Avenue
B. M. Sullivan
Wayne B. Omps
Monmouth Street
Handley Avenue
Omps
A. Harold Rowe
Welfare and Claims Committee
Departent of Public Welfare
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ITI A
Stephens City
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Vanceright Street
Miller Street
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Valley Ave
Gerrard St
Cedar Creek
Johnson Subdivision
Rt. 50
Food Crusade
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Advertising Council
Eskimos
Congress
Seiberling
Cammer Tire CO
S. Braddock St
Associated Press
French Assembly
Bayliss & Patterson
E. Piccadilly
Kenneth E. Henry
Carr Publishing CO
Ine
N. Braddock St
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
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Mutual Fund Department
White, Welch CO
NEW York Stock Exchange
John Cussen
N. Cameron Street
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Hagerstown
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Chicago
Minneapolis
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New Haven
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Plymouth
Americas
Best Buy
W. B. Cook, Jr
Nashville, Tennessee
Mary Rooney Hilliker
Denver, Colorado
William Bogle
Haverford, Pa
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