United States moves to brand Red China aggressor in Korea
The United States announces plans to urge the United Nations to label Communist China as the aggressor in Korea. President Truman and Acheson defend the move while seeking co sponsors as world capitals discuss consequences and sanctions. France agrees to condemn Red China but urges caution and study of sanctions impact. India and the Soviet bloc may oppose or delay.
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General Assembly
U. S
France
Jawaharlal Nehru
Paris
U. N
State Acheson
United States
Peiping
London
Britain
Gladwyn Jebb
Washington
U.N
China
Korea
Foreign Ministry
Nine Trapped In Mine Explosion Near Kermit West Virginia
An explosion at Burning Creek Collieries Co mine near Kermit WV trapped nine miners with one injured. The blast occurred about 1 10 p m as ambulances were dispatched and doctors summoned. Entrance was roped off and number underground could not be learned.
Soft Coal Industry Agrees to $1.60 Daily Wage Hike
The soft coal industry reached a voluntary agreement to raise miners' daily wage by $1.60 about 10 percent. The rise will be paired with roughly five percent price increases. Harry M. Moses led northern and midwestern operators in announcing the settlement set for 3 p.m. Aimed at 400,000 soft coal miners, with other sectors to follow, including the Southern Coal Producers Association negotiating separately.
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Washington
John L. Lewis
Southern Coal Producers Association
Southern
Lewis
United Mine Workers Policy Committee
Harry M. Moses
Steel Company
North
Far West
Bookies blamed as crime probes push track closures
Arthur McBride told Kefauver’s committee that ending track gambling is the only way to curb horse race betting. He said Florida has more bookies now, argued Continental Press Race Wire is legitimate, and cited ties to ex-convicts while noting many associates improved later. Polizzi faces questioning soon.
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Cleveland
Arthur
Mickey) McBride
Continental Press Race Wire
Cleveland Brown's
U. S. Senate
McBride
Estes Kefauver
Florida
Miami
Pointblank
Kefauver
Continental Wire
Big al” Polizzi
Polizzi
Crime Committee
Governor Promises Fair Share for Civil Defense Aid
Governor Battle announced all localities in the state would receive fair shares of any state financial assistance for civil defense preparations, signaling broad support across communities.
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Richmond—.P
Battle
U S Controls To Be Applied Soon as Possible
President Truman said the government will impose price and wage ceilings as soon as practicable. He did not commit to a date but emphasized rapid action and noted discussions about bringing Eric Johnston into the Office of Defense Mobilization as chief economic advisor.
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Washington
Truman
Mobilization
Charles E. Wilson
Eric Johnston
United States Chamber of Commerce
Office of Defense Mobilization
Wilson
New York Times
Motion Picture Association of America
Johnston
ODM
Rome Demonstration in Rome by Communists Against Ike
Rome workers massed on a hilltop between the Colosseum and Santa Maria Maggiore for the largest anti-Eisenhower rally since his Europe return. Police blocked traffic and kept order as thousands chanted peace and attacked the Atlantic Pact plan amid government restrictions.
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Rome
Italy
Eisenhower
Korea
Italian Federation of Labor
Alcide de Gaspetti
Atlantic Pact Defense Army
March Dimes Containers Near City County Contributions
March of Dimes coin canisters collected statewide for 1951 drive near completion. Winchester Frederick County chairman Robert Pizzano praises volunteers and retailers for displaying canisters. Virginia leaders urge at least 10 dimes from every Virginian to fund epidemic aid and research amid continued polio cases and unpaid bills. Basil OConnor’s Wytheville broadcast boosts momentum.
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Robert Pizzano
Winchester-Frederick Countty
Larry McKenzie, Jr
Pizzano
A. A. Vandegrift
Lynchburg
iMla
National Foundation
Maine
Wytheville
Basil O'Conner
National Foundation For
City Woman Misses Chance of Lifetime on TV Show
Mrs. Rufus C. Goode of 107 E Monmouth Street missed identifying an animal on the Chance of a Lifetime program. She received a $100 Savines Bond as consolation after her wrong answer, while two other women won furniture and a layette.
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Lifetime
Rufus C. Goode
E. Monmouth Street
Mrs. Goode
Winchester Man Reported Wounded in Action
The DoD casualty list names Pfc. Douglas Lee Miller a Winchester man wounded in action. He is the brother of Mrs. Anna Welch of 210 S Cameron St.
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Department of Defense
Winchester
Douglas Lee Miller
Anna Welch
Cameron St
Congress Seeks Indefinite Draft Extension and 18–25 Induction
Congress considering a universal military service plan urged by Maj. Gen. Hershey seeks indefinite extension of the draft and authority to induct men aged 18 through 25. The package would lower the minimum age from 19 to 18, extend service from 21 to 27 months, and rank priority by parental and veteran status, with phased 18–26 then 26–28 age group inductions.
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Washington
Lewis B. Hershey
Congress
Senate Armed Services Preparedness Subcommittee
Hershey
Defense Marshall
Lyndon Johnson
Dtex
Senate Group
Defense Department
Armed Services
Senate
Vinson
D-Ga
House Armed Service Committee
Local Talent Promises Evening at Boyce School Beauty Parade
Ten members from the Ewing Studio of Dance Art Winchester will perform in the Men’s Beauty Parade at Boyce School Friday night at 8 o clock. Contestants include Dorothy Ann Boyd Georgie Elliott Carol Mum tower Sharon Omps Joan Michael Bebe Campbell Tackie Campbell Suzanne Smith Diana Watkins and Linda Everly with Philomena Laren as accompanist. Other acts include Wade Muldoon quartet selections and an auction. MC will be Clay B Carr for Episcopal Church of Boyce fundraiser for a new heating system. Mrs John Friant will be pianist.
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Ewing Studio of Dance Art
Winchester
Boyce School
Dorothy Ann Boyd
Georgie Elliott
Carol Mumtower
Sharon Omps
Joan Michael
Bebe Campbell
Tackie Campbell
Suzanne Smith
Diana Watkins
Linda Everly
Clarke County
Philomena Laren
Wade Muldoon
Episcopal Church of
Arkansas Corporal Earnest Awarded Distinguished Service Cross
Cpl. William C. Earnest of Pine Bluff Arkansas crawled from a wrecked tank after both feet were blown off near Suwon 17 miles south of Seoul on September 20. Under heavy fire he warned advancing tanks, saving a column and aiding the UN drive toward Suwon airbase.
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Tokyo
Arkansas
William C. Earnest
Route 2
Pine Bluff
Ark
Suwon
Seoul
United Nations
Farnest
Earnest
City Parking Meter Receipts Decline in 1950
Winchester’s 3059 parking meters yielded $26,599.54 in 1950, down from $31 02 in 1949 due to meter damage and removals. December 1950 produced the year’s high at $3,474.73, while November 1950 was the low at $1,061.95. overtime fines totaled $1,427, down $82 from 1949.
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Winchester
John Jones
Jones
Two Young Men Elected as Stephens City Councilmen
Stephens City fills two unexpired council terms with Ralph M. Wakeman 29 and Harry E. Ritenour 32 elected by the remaining council members. Wakeman replaces Fred M. Cline who quit to manage Parker's Supermarket and Ritenour replaces Hugh Racey who moved outside town. Mayor J W Galladay calls for new blood. Wakeman and his family farm near Stephens City on U S 11.
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Hugh Racey
White Post
J. W. Galladay
Wakemans
Stephens City
P. H. Wakeman
Wakeman
U. S. 11
Towns Also Enact Gas Ordinances in 20 Year Franchises
Middletown and Stephens City enact gas franchise ordinances similar to Winchester but set at 20 year terms. Bids for Winchester’s 30 year franchise open February 13 with a winner expected then. Stephens City and Middletown plan to accept Winchester bidder if requirements are met as surveying continues for mains expansion to Winchester.
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Middletown
Stephens City
Winchester
Billions in Meat Packed by Families as Ration Talk Rises
Government officials estimate up to one billion pounds of meat may be stored in home freezers and lockers nationwide as rationing talks grow. They note millions already own deep freeze units and warn supplies could surge if controls lag.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Department
All Hell May Break Lose Frontline Clash Near Seoul
U N patrols under air cover clashed with Chinese forces along the Korean western front. Allied units withdrew after 90 minutes of fighting at Kumyangang, taking one prisoner. Artillery and air support followed reports of heavy Red troop concentrations from Seoul toward Yongwol and Suwon.
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Tokyo
U. N
U.N
Kumyangiang
Seoul
Kumvyang- Jang
Associated Press
Jim Becker
Becker
Kunyangiang
Wonju
Chung- Fu
U 8
Fifth Air Force
China
Yongwol
Chungju
Korea
Pusan
Suwon
Inchog
Piramal
Kumyangang
U S Casualties Reach 45 137 in Korea
U S defense figures show total combat casualties in Korea at 45 137 through Jan 12. The tally breaks down to 6 509 killed 29 951 wounded and 8 677 missing in action with 772 wounded later dying and 7 303 total deaths.
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Washington
U. S
Korea
Department of Defense
Department
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N. Cameron Dia
Sarah Zane Fire CO
Stonewall
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WilMitha
Lovett'’s Shoe & Dress Shop
U.S
Eric Johnson
Air Force
Air Reserves
National Guard
Air Reserve
Air Reserve Warning Center
Tactical Air Command
Boyce
West Va
Beyond Va
Winchester Evening Star
Red Drive
Corporal
Tank
Lovett's Shoe & Dress Shop
Warrenton Comery School
Warrenton
Headley’s
John Livengond
Byrd Orchard
Berryville
Virginia
Thompson
E. Cork
Northern Virginia Power Compa
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