Hospital Speaker Pays Tribute To Our Way of Life
Col. Robert T. Barton of Richmond Virginia delivered the principal address at Winchester Memorial Hospital cornerstone ceremony praising the capitalistic system and public funds supporting the project. He traced local hospital history from 1902 and noted growth to 268 beds with six operating rooms and advanced labs pending completion.
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Robert T. Barton
Richmond
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Col. Barton
Board of Visitors
The
Medical College of Virginia
Winchester
Stewart Street
W. P. McGuire
William A Bell
William S. Love
Virginia
Panhandle
West Virginia
American Hospital Association
Kuykendall
McGuire
H. E. Alberti
Philip W. Boyd
Lewis M Allen
Charles O. Dearmont
Clifford D. Grim
John H. Rosenberger
Local Girl Bets Betsy Stockdale Speaks at Horticultural Meet
Betsy Stockdale daughter of Mr and Mrs Layton Stockdale of RFD 2 Winchester spoke among five students at the 55th Virginia State Horticultural Society meeting in Roanoke. Other speakers included J R Wall Ashland A R Omps Ridge WV S W Hastings Norfolk and R D Hubbard Blacksburg. The three winners will receive awards tonight as the society planned officer elections and a talk titled My Life As A Spy by Countess Maria Pulaski.
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Betsy Stockdale
Layton H. Stockdale
RFD 2
Winchester
Virginia State Horticultural Society
Roanoke
J. R. Wall
Ashland
A. R. Omps
Ridge
W. Va
S. W. Hastings
Norfolk
R. D. Hubbard
Blacksburg
Countess Maria Pulaski
Virginia Agriculture
Parke C. Brinkley
RL Spangler
U. 58. Department of Agriculture
Corner Stone Laying Ceremony Observed by Officials
Back row attendees included the Rev. Ronald 8. Wilson Frank N. Hack Dr. W. P. McGuire Robert T. Barton Andrew Bowen and H. E. Alberti at a corner stone laying ceremony with ceremony participants noted.
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Ronald 8. Wilson
Frank N. Hack
Dr. W. P. McGuire
Robert T. Barton
Andrew Bowen
H. E. Alberti
Byrnes Urges U S Military Concentration in Europe
In his inauguration as South Carolina governor James F Byrnes calls for major US military concentration in Europe to deter Russia. He urges withdrawal from Korea unless UN acts, supports air strikes on China bases and a China blockade, and says Europe is essential for civilization defense. He also backs immediate wage and price freezes at home.
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James Byrnes
Europe
Columbia
S. C
James F. Byrnes
Franklin D. Roosevelt
South Carolina
Korea
United Nations
China
Russia
Big U S Bombers Land in England On Atlantic Flight
Six B 36 bombers capable of carrying atomic payloads arrived at Lakenheath Airdrome near London after a ~24 hour flight from Carswell AFB Texas with a fuel stop in Maine. They will return home soon as pilots practice navigation and fuel use.
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London
America
Atlantic
England
Lakenheath Airdrome
Here
Carswell Air Force Base
Fort Worth
Texas
Limestone Air Base
Maine
Air Force
Lakenheath Field
U.S
Third Air Division
Dallas grocers seek price controls on runaway costs
Four hundred Dallas dependent grocers ask Congress for controls on runaway prices. A spokesman says wholesale food costs have passed retail prices on some items.
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Dallas
Congress
Tavenner Seeks Not To Be Considered For Court Vacancy
Woodstock VA August reports that Tavenner former U S district attorney and HUAC counsel asked friends not to recommend him for interim appointment to the Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals. He cites personal reasons and says appointment would be improper while grateful for support.
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Woodstock
Frank
Tavenner, Jr
Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals
Tavenner
United States
Western District of
Virginia
House Un-American Activities Committee
Washington
Battle
Supreme Court
Abram P. Staples
Supreme Court of Appeals of Virginia
Supreme Court of Appeals
Desperado Cook Blames His Plight On A Christmas Spree
Desperado William E Cook, linked to eight murders, says his troubles began with a Christmas spree after a two week blackout. He faces federal kidnapping and murder charges, with hearings set, while authorities pursue other related cases across Missouri, Arkansas and Oklahoma.
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Desperado Cook
San Diego
Calif
William E Cook
Missouri
Blythe
Cook
Joplin
Carl Mosser
Mossers
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Mosser
Thelma
Ronald Dean
Cary Carl
Pamela Sue
Santa Rosalia
California
U. S
Robert E. Dewey
Seattle
Dewey
FBI
el Centro
James Burke
Forrest Damron
Santa Rosaria
Francisco Kraus Morales
Tijuana
Burke
E. C. Richardson
Savings Bond sales rise in Virginia in 1950 totals
United States Savings Bond sales for Winchester and Frederick County reached 713 262 dollars year 1950. Clarke County 5782 92 Shenandoah County 402 393 07 Warren County 233 237 60 Virginia totals exceed 1949 by 8 634 080 dollars. December purchases by series E F G amount to 6 745 647 dollars with 250 firms added to the Virginia list in 60 days.
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United States Savings
Winchester
Frederick County
Richmand
Treasury Department
Clarke County
Shenandoah County
Warren County
Virginia
Leaders Splits Over Drafting 18 Year Olds
Washington leaders clashed over drafting 18 year olds to grow the military. Secretary of Defense Marshall warned a compromise to draft 18 year olds but bar combat until 19 could hamper the services and create confusion. Senator Johnson said the 18 year olds need not be touched and mass manpower could come from existing 19 to 25 year olds with inducements.
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Washington
Defense Marshall
Armed Services
Marshall
Senate Preparedness Subcommittee
Anna Rosenberg
Secretary of Defense
Lydon Johnson
Johnson
Congress
Railroads seek six percent general rise in freight rates
The Interstate Commerce Commission was urged by all major railroads to approve a new general six per cent hike in freight charges. If allowed, it would be the ninth postwar increase, lifting overall rail freight costs about 57 per cent since 1946. The industry cites rising operating costs and plans to seek emergency effectiveness this week with specific ceilings for certain commodities.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
ICC
Air Force plans giant parachute container for infantry drops
Engineers at Wright Patterson AFB test a 6 000 pound container capable of carrying an entire infantry squad plus equipment. The system could serve as a weather station or rescue unit and may be dropped with a crew into inaccessible areas using a two stage parachute setup.
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Dayton
Air Force
Air Material Command
Wright- Patterson Air Force Base
Artic Us
Military Air Transport Service
Frederick County Grand Jurors Find Nine True Bills
Nine indictments were returned by a Frederick County special grand jury led by Commonwealth's Attorney Joseph A. Massie Jr. Pleas were entered, trial dates set, and several defendants faced initial sentencing actions while other cases proceeded to court. The report also notes broader political debate in Congress over Truman's budget and calls for spending cuts.
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Frederick County
Commonwealth
Joseph A. Massie, Jr
Elliott Marshall
James Frank Alsberry
Ola Shipe
Vaucluse
Stephens City
Howard Neil McDaniel
James Fred Love
Edwin David Forrest
Jack G. Grim
C E. Garber
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Grim
Staite
James Shanholtz
Walter Fincham
Petticoat Gap
Round Hill
Fincham
Shanholtz
Albert
Nicholson
A. C. Oates
Frederick Motor Company
Eugene Puffinberger
Tony Jackson
Robert Earl Kerns
Bertha Burcham
$2 800 Check For Tractor Bounces
Russell E. Stotler age 19 of Cross Junction was arrested by county officers and West Virginia State Police for passing a $2800 bad check to E. E. Shades Garage for a tractor truck. The check was found worthless after he drove away with the tractor. Stotler was jailed in Berkeley Springs and will be returned to Frederick County for arrangement.
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West Virginia
Russell E. Stotler
Cross Junction
E. E. Shade
Shade
Stoller
Robert L. DeHaven
Chamber Officials Confer With Citizens on 1951 Work Program
Winchester officials and civic leaders met at the George Washington Hotel to discuss the 1951 work program. Participants proposed street curb and lighting work, teen activities, summer programs for underprivileged children, a city promotion fund, Apple Blossom Festival promotion, and traffic improvements including a truck bypass and one way streets.
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Winchester Chamber of Commerce
George Washington Hotel
Gene Lakers
Chamber of Commerce
Winchester
Virginia
Highway Department
Grant
Kent
Piccadilly
William M. Battajle
Lions Club
Daniel Leatherman
Rotary Club
George Masters
Kiwanis Club
Lewis Hyde
Exchange Club
Edward Molden
Junior Chamber of Commerce
D. W. Ritenour
Business and Professional Women's Association
Robert Glaize
Women's Civic League
Shenandoah Valley Manufacturers Association
Walter Wolfe
Salvation Army
C. Ridgely White
Gene Sakers
Winchester Retail Merchant's Association
Tank Led Force Cracks Suwon Then Withdraws
Allied armor drove into the Communist held town of Suwon 17 air miles south of Seoul taking about 100 Red troops before withdrawing to defensive positions. The Western front drive marked the largest objective cracked by the Eighth Army in Korea to date and followed heavy bombing and strafing that pushed the garrison from the area.
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Tokyo
Suwon
Seoul
Eighth Army
A. P
Wonju
U. S. Eighth Army
Sobaek
United Nations
Fifth Air Force
Hungnam
Korea
Stan Swinton
Don Huth
Han River
Five day Virginia forecast turns warmer weekend
Five day outlook for Virginia from Wednesday January 17 through Sunday January 21 calls for milder nights midweek and a drop in temperatures Friday. A warmup returns over the weekend with average temperatures three to six degrees above normal. Showers are likely Saturday or Sunday with total precipitation forecast at one to three tenths.
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Virginia
Stanton Griffis Named Ambassador to Franco Spain
President Truman正式 nominates Stanton Griffis as ambassador to Franco Spain. Griffis to represent United States interests in Madrid, with confirmation expected after official ceremony.
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Washington
Truman
Stanton Griffis
Franco Spain
Thompson's Battery Service and Heating Ads
Thompson's Battery Service repairs batteries and rents equipment at 6 East Cork Street. Heating services offer prompt delivery of kerosene No 2 and No 4 fuel oils via Oil Heat Inc at 413 North Cameron. Also notices seeking help for pruning apple trees with room and board for John Livengood at Byrd Orchard Berryville Virginia and a Wanted Practical Nugman.
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Thompson
E. Cork St
OIL Heat. Inc
N. Cameron Dial
John Livengood
Byrd Orchard
Berryville
Virginia
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Robert Barton
Winchester Institution
Apple Meeting
Back Creek
G. Harry Richard
Clarence EB. Lemley
Chatman
Frinley
Ox County School Trustee Electoral Board
William Eisenberg
J. Sloan Kuykendall
Gare
Land R. Quarles, F. Grove White
Fred Glaize, Jr
Dr. B. B. Dutton
Byrnes
Winchester Evening Star
Allied Combat Team
Sen
Byrd
Mr. Truman
Harry
Chamber
Weather Outlook
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