Hill Top Cabin Camp Warrant Declared Defective
Charges against Hill Top Cabin Camp owner Lee Honesty were not pressed after defense argued the search warrant used by state police was faulty. The Dec 12 raid at Hill Top Cabin Camp led to six couples being taken into custody. 10 of 12 charged failed to appear, while two pled guilty.
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Lee Honesty
Hill Top Cabin
Commontant
Joseph Massie
Massie
W. Erle Edwards
Cabin
Frank Brumback
Woodstock
March of Dimes Opens Campaign in Winchester
The March of Dimes drive begins in Winchester with B F Arthur first donor at the Lou doun Street booth. Joseph E Butler reports the National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis asks Winchester and Frederick County to raise 3200 to meet 1948 polio needs. Volunteers from women’s clubs and Boy Scouts staff the booth as the drive runs through January 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
B. F. Arthur
Kiwanis Club
Loudoun St
Joseph E. Butler
National Foundation For
Frederick County
Marvin Gore
Ronald Smyre
Howard Cather Jr
Harry Butler Jr
Winslow Potter
N. Loudoun
City Women's Clubs
Truman to Swear On $5000 Bible
President Truman will swear in with his left hand on a Bible from Independence bearing a $5000 value. The Chamber of Commerce funded the Bible, a heavy two volume replica dating to 1456, one of about 300 copies produced in 1913-14 at Leipzig Germany.
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Independence
Truman
Chamber of Commerce
Leipzig
Gerany
Longwood History details linked to Harrison lineage and house
Local notes recount Dr Matthew Page born 1800 son of Gwynn Page of Rosewell Gloucestershire Co. He built Longwood limestone house east of Millwood Berryville road and died 1837. wife Mary Cary Randolph died 1855. Daughter Mattie Cary Page married Dr Benjamin Harrison in 1858 and the property stayed in Harrison hands. Present owner is seventh Benjamin Harrison in line. they reside at Longwood. Also mentions McKillwee band rehearsal notices and Eleanor Cross at Curly Top Beauty Shop.
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Millwood
Berryville
Clay Hill
Page
Mattie Cary Page
Benjamin Harrison
Berkeley
Charles City Co
Longwood
Harrison
Bank Assets in Winchester Banks Surge Over Decade
Assets across Farmers and Merchants National Shenandoah Valley National and Commercial and Savings in Winchester rose from 7,018,392 on Dec 31 1938 to 22,360,926 at close of business Dec 31 194? showing a more than 300 percent gain. Loans climbed 1,333,046 to 9,600,102 while deposits dipped slightly with mixed gains across the year and start of 1948.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Farmers and Merchants National Bank
Shenandoah Valley National Bank and Commercial and Savings Bank
License Tax Hearing Monday In Winchester
John Steck Jr chairman calls a special Winchester council finance committee meeting at 2 30 p m Monday to reconsider the 1949 license tax ordinance. Grievances from business and professional people prompted the session with a possible immediate action if a quorum is present. The council already approved repeal and reenactment on first and second readings if deemed advisable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Steck Jr
Winchester Council Finance Committee
Steck
Festival Office Opens Monday At Apple Blossom HQ
Apple Blossom Festival headquarters in the George Washington hotel building Piccadilly side will officially open Monday with office hours 9 to 5 and 7 to 9 p m daily. Staff includes Mrs Helen Sandy Donald Garber and Robert McKee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington Hotel
Piccadilly
Helen Sandy
Donald Garber
Robert McKee
Bevin and Schuman Reach World Hopeful Accord
British Foreign Secretary Bevin announced after two days of talks with French Foreign Minister Robert Schuman that Britain and France had secured an agreement offering hope for Europe and the world. Both leaders expressed optimism as they parted at Victoria station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Bevin
Britain
France
Robert Schuman
Europe
Schuman
Victoria Station
Bobcat Trapped Near Hayfield By Lewis Brewer
Lewis Brewer of Hayfield reports collecting a $5 bounty after killing a bobcat on January 3. The animal was captured in a steel trap and described as a “right good” size by Brewer who notes tracks of another bobcat seen in the same area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Brewer
Hayfield
Senate Opposition To Acheson Fades
Washington January 15 Critics of Dean Acheson failed to mount a Senate challenge to his confirmation as secretary of state. Senator Capehart avoided committing his vote while Senator Brewster suggested he might oppose, and Senator Taft planned a poll before deciding. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved the nomination 13 to 0, with Senator Vandenberg expressing support as Connally prepared to bring the matter to the full Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dean Acheson
Senate
Capehart
R-Ind
Administration
Brewster
R-Me
Fruman
Taft
Ohio
Senate Republican Policy Committee
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Acheson
Vandenberg
Michigan
Connally
D-Tex
Marshall
Espionage Law Revision Proposed by Attorney General Clark
Attorney General Clark asks Congress for sweeping espionage law revisions to curb treacherous internal threats. He seeks peacetime powers to press spy charges regardless of time elapsed and wiretapping access, backed by FBI Army Navy experts. The plan follows New York grand jury and House committee inquiries into foreign spying and Hiss Chambers testimony. The proposal adds nine concrete changes, including stricter handling of restricted documents and foreign agent registration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Clark
Congress
House
Rayburn
McCarran
Senate Judiciary Committee
FBI
Army
Navy
New York City
House un-American Activities Committee
New York
Alger Hiss
State Department
Man- Whittaker Chambers
Grand Jury
House Committee
Hiss
Robertson Urges Budget Cuts to Balance Fiscal Record
U S Senator A Willis Robertson told the Virginia Medical Society that balancing the budget requires strict expenditure restraint. He cited President Truman’s 41.858 billion proposal, warned against tax increases, and warned of communist sabotage through exaggerated public spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
United States
A. Willis Robertson
Senate Committee On Appropriations
Virginia Medical Society
Virginia
Truman
Congress
America
Europe
Rita Hayworth May Meet Aga Khan Father of Indian Prince
In Cannes Rita Hayworth travels with Prince Aly Khan and his father the Aga Khan. A meeting is predicted as they arrive at Aly’s Riviera château and Rita and Aly express affection. No appearances or phone calls have occurred since their arrival. Rebecca, Rita’s daughter, remained with a governess as the couple stayed in France.
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Cannes
France
Rita Hayworth
Prince Charming
Aga Khan
Riviera
Prince Aly Khan
Rita
Aly
Miss Hayworth
Prince Aly
French Riviera
Europe
Windsor
Karin Aly Khan
Rebecca
London
Switzerland
Lausanne
Inaugural Tickets Mix Up Reaches London Vegetable Stall
London greengrocer Arnold Walker and his wife plan to come to Washington after receiving two inaugural tickets by mistake. Melvin Hildreth, in charge of Washington arrangements, discovers the mix up caused by a British post office error and says the walkers will be welcomed if they make it.
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Truman
London
Washington
Arnold Walker
Walker
London Dispatch
Covent Garden
Melvin Hildreth
Hildreth
Post Office
Arnold W. Walker
Hillerea Export and Import
Fall of Tientsin Blasts Plans for Negotiated Peace
Nanking January 15 The communist conquest of Tientsin shatters the Chinese government's hopes for a negotiated peace on terms other than surrender. Loss of the northern city and its 60,000 troops frees about 150,000 Manchurian red forces for action elsewhere. British and American reluctance to mediate weakens government peace efforts.
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Nanking
Tientsin
Mao Tvetung
Great Northern
United States
200 Restaurants Close when Law Cannot Be Met
Richmond reports the state restaurant sanitation law, effective January 1, led about 200 small restaurants to close voluntarily to avoid compliance costs. Dr. L J Roper said enforcement has not forced closings, about 3500 of 12000 affected firms have licenses, others operate under temporary permits as inspectors assess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
State Department of Health
L. J. Roper
State Commissioner of Health
Roper
Bold Look Dominates Men’s Spring Wardrobe Plans
The National Association of Men’s Apparel Clubs announces a shift from the bold look to the dominant look with a national color scheme. Airline Grey, Valentine Red, and Trish Green will be featured across seasons while education campaigns urge women to buy men’s clothes, noting women purchase 80 to 85 percent of men’s attire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
National Assn. of
Illinois Club
Governor Asked To Seize Transit Lines in 2 Cities
Richmond and Norfolk city councils urge Governor Tuck to seize Virginia Transit Co. if drivers strike on Feb. 3. VTC seeks fare hikes including 10 cents, token elimination, and higher shopper and weekly passes amid a looming labor dispute.
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Richmond
Norfolk
Tuck
Virginia Transit Co
VTC
Sparkman backs 15 month rent control extension
Senator Sparkman supports a 15 month extension of rent controls and heads the Senate banking subcommittee on rent legislation. Senator Cain opposes extensions beyond one year while Senator Myers pushes a 27 month plan. Sparkman warns omnibus anti inflation measures risk failing in Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sparkman
D-Ala
Truman
Senate Banking
Cain
R-Wash
Myers
D-Pa
Dent
Congress
House
Senate
Alabama
Rep
Spence
D-Ky
House Banking Committee
City Salaries Fixed by Board
State compensation board approves Winchester officials pay. Commissioner of revenue earns 4800 with 3900 for deputies and 160 other expenses. Treasurer receives 5000 with 2700 for deputies and 2026 other expenses. Commonwealth's attorney gets 1000. Winchester council was advised of the salary schedule.
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State Compensation Board
Wincester
Commonwealth
Commissioner of Revenue
Winchester Council
Week of Prayer Attendance May Be Record at Winchester
Rev. Paul Hardin Jr spoke on Christian Requirements closing a Week of Prayer at Market St Methodist. Attendance rose through the week and may set a record, with more youths among worshippers and men making up about 40 percent of evening attendees. The Winchester Ministerial Association praised the preaching mission for large turnout and strong financial support.
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Jesus
Paul Hardin Jr
Market St. Methodist Church
Dean Charles R. Brown
Christ
Winchester
Hardin
Handley
L. FP. Havermale
Winchester Ministerial Association
Ives and Taft Plan to Narrow Taft Hartley Labor Law
Republican Senators Taft of Ohio and Ives of New York outline a strategy to block outright appeal of Taft Hartley. They aim to trim provisions objectionable to administration and backers, seeking to preserve core sections while easing others. Taft predicts major provisions will survive with possible modifications.
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Washington
Taft
Ohio
Ives
New York
GOP
Truman
Congres
Taft Hartley
Senate Labor Committee
Ives-Morse
Morse Rore
Senate
House
National Labor Relations Board
Dr E M Steele Dies at 72 in Stephens City
Dr. E M Steele 72 longtime Stephens City dentist dies after a long illness. He served in the American Dental Association and led the Shenandoah Valley Dental Association and the board at Green Hill Cemetery. He is survived by his widow Mary Rhodes Steele, a daughter of J W Rhodes. a brother Julian D Steele and a sister Mrs S B Grove. Funeral at Stephens City Methodist Church with interment at Green Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers named.
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E. M. Steele
Steele
American Dental Assn
Shenandoah Alley Dental Assn
Criieious
Green Hill
Stephens City
Earl C. Day
Four men face hearings after Champlain area liquor raid
Four men face hearings in Essex County trial justice court after a raid on a 150 gallon still near Champlain. The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board reported the operation occurred in full. Agents seized and destroyed 30 gallons of illegal whiskey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Essex County Trial Justice Court
Champlain
Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
Leak Suspected in U S Fats Purchase News Item
Washington January 19 government probe seeks source of tip that the Agriculture Department would boost export allocations of fats and oils by 109 million pounds. News of the planned increase sent prices higher for certain fats and oils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Washington
Mrs Eleanor Cross Joins Curly Toy Beauty Shop
Mrs Eleanor Cross is now with the Curly Toy Beauty Shop. For appointment, dial 2741. P-14-15-17-18-18-Ip-St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Cross
Fortment
Dia
Curly Toy
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March of Dimes
Mckillwee
By Jack Bell
Tom Clark
Attorney General
Robertson
Senator
Aga Kahn
Mao
Red Radio
Chang Chich-Chung
Shao Li- Tze
W. Va
Winchester Evening Star
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