Washington Ladies Fashions Show Draws Celebrities
The Washington Advertiser Club staged a fashion show featuring eight models in sheer negligees attracting attendees including Presidential Assistant John Steelman and Federal Trade Commissioner Stephen J. Springarn. Comic Abe Burrows provided commentary as the event poked fun at fashion and taxes with jokes about burlap wear and barrel wardrobes. Chief Tax Collector J. Schoeneman attended but stayed unimpressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. L
Abe Burrows
Burrows
Milandy
Crybody
Sales Directory January and February Notices
Listings of public sale announcements with dates and locations in Gore Middletown Boyce and Clear Brook Virginia. Items include timberland estates livestock farm equipment household goods and trucks with specific times and commissioners noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Fowler
Boyce
Pyletown Road
Edgar
W. J. Butler
Clearbrook
U. S. 11
Court Cases Highlight Taxi Licensing and Accident Fines
Harley W. Sirbauch of Winchester RFC was fined $25 and costs in Police Court for operating a taxi without a chauffeur's license or operator's card. Dewey A. Elliott of Gore, involved in an accident at Braddock and Boscawen Streets last Sunday evening, was fined $20 and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harley W. Sirbauch
Winchester Rfc
Dewey A. Elliott
Gore
Braddock
Boscawen
Defendant Wins Wage Claim Against Estate
The circuit court ruled in favor of Laura V. Pierce over W. Erle Edwards as administrator of Fred R. Mowery's estate. Pierce claimed wages as Mowery's housekeeper, and the judge found against the estate on the wage dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura V. Pierce
W. Erle Edwards
Fred R. Mowery
Pierce
Mr. Mowery
Middletown Plans Gas Franchise Bids From Multiple Firms
Town authorities on the Strasburg corridor authorize a gas franchise as three firms Virginia Gas Transmission Company Shenandoah Gas Company and Valley Gas Company line up bids. Middletown considers an unnamed third bidder and mirrors Culpeper's ordinance crafted by Town Attorney Robert E. O'Neal.
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Middletown
Stephens
U. S. 11
Strasburg
Virginia Gas Transmission Company
Charleston
W. Va
Rockville
Shenandoah Gas Company
Lynchburg
Washington
Valley Gas Company
Winchester
Culpeper
Robert E. O'Neal
Local Council Members and Family Ties Listed
The passage names council members including Ritenour a World War II veteran and owner of Stephens City Garage married to Mary Cleven ger with two children. Other council members listed are Frank Ewing C S Cook 8 T Reed and Harry Carbaugh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Miller Craig
Ritenour
Stephens City
Mary Clevenger
Frank Ewing
C.S. Cook
8. T. Reed
Harry Carbaugh
President Truman backs Senate move on troop use in Europe
Truman welcomed a Democratic Senate move to voice approval of using American troops in Europe and said he has authority to deploy forces with or without Congress though he would like an affirmative congressional expression of support. A Q&A notes that military service disqualification applies to felons with over one year penalty, but waivers occur in some cases.
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Washington
Truman
Senate
Europe
Congress
Decision time in Washington over Chiang and Asia fate
Washington factions face a ninety day window to back Chiang Kai-shek or risk Soviet and Chinese Communist dominance across Korea and Southeast Asia. MacArthur warns of a Kremlin advance if UN forces fall or are boxed on Pusan. Chiang's Formosa troops and south China guerrillas are seen as the last buffer to prevent a Red offensive into Indo China and Malaya.
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Washington
Chiang Kai-shek
Japan
China
Formosa
Southeast Asia
Hawaiian Islands
Moscow
United Nations
Korean Peninsula
Pusan
Russsia
Sakhalin
Kuriles Islands
Cairo
Mao Tse-tung
Korea
Yangstze
Indo-China
Malaya
Burma
Hig
Tibet
Asia
Truman
Acheson
Marshall
Chiang
Sun Li-fen
Marshal
Virginia Military Institute
South Korea
Indo- China
Flood Urged as Supreme Court of Appeals Vacancy Candidate
A Richmond delegation led by Rep. Abbitt urged Governor Battle to appoint Judge Joel Flood of Appomattox to the State Supreme Court of Appeals to fill the vacancy left by Abram Staples. The group touted Flood as highly qualified and backed by the district bar. The governor said selection is difficult but will be given careful consideration. Also noted is a separate perjury trial testimony in New York involving William W. Remington.
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Richmond
Watkins M. Ambitt
Fourth Congressional District
Battle
Joel Flood
Appomattox
State Supreme Court of Appeals
Flood
Court of Justice
Abram P. Staples
Charles Moses
Moses
Supreme Court
H. B. Chermside
Charlotte County
George W. Palme
Green Bay
John Boatwright
Buckingham
Abbitt
High Court
Congressional plea for 1952 53 defense measures
Marshall urges prompt enactment of fiscal year changes to broaden fighting forces and civilian reserve. He argues for rapid action amid grave world conditions and warns that relying solely on existing forces harms the economy and national strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Congressional Committees
Threat to Korea Could Redraw World Power Map
The author warns that control of strategic war minerals could empower dictators to seize wide regions, topple Indonesia and India’s neutrality, and erode democratic safeguards. Without limits, the West risks losing influence and becoming an “Orphan Annie” world rather than a fortress of civilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normandy
Marshall
Bradley
Eisenhower
Korea
Indonesia
Nehru
India
Mr. Truman
Wilson warns on controls while avoiding near term rationing
Wilson defends stabilization plan on Capitol Hill saying inflation controls are needed though rationing should be avoided. Senate panel hears about material shortages for small business. Tobey presses on possible wage price freeze and timing remains unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Capitol Hill
Senate
Small Business Committee
O'Conor
Tobey
Inland water area of the United States totals 45259 square miles
United States inland waters cover a total of 45259 square miles. The figure reflects the nation's inland water expanse used for navigation and resource planning. Environmental and geographic agencies track these figures for policy and research purposes.
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United States
That Loosen Need Not Embarrass
Advert says FASTEETH powder helps dentures stay in place and feel comfortable. It claims to prevent slipping and odor and to be sold at drug stores.
Week of Prayer Crowds Fill Winchester Presbyterian Church
Last night the City Wide Week of Prayer overflowed Winchester Presbyterian Church with the pastor Dr. Ronald S. Wilson noting strong citywide participation. Rev. Albert G. Edwards spoke on Christ And a Colt urging Christain zeal while guiding believers to channel energy into service. The Week of Prayer ends tomorrow night with Edwards to speak on The Purpose of Christianity.
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Winchester Presbyterian Church
Ronald S. Wilson
Ministerial Association
Christ
Albert G. Edwards
Quiz answers from page 4 1 VI and other items
Provided answers include Duty, Honor, Country at the North Pole. Dartmouth, 6 Dec. 1950. Seventy eight times Whence had you this news. Swelve. Virginia.
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The
North Pole
Dartmouth
Word Fill Crossword Clue Fragments
A puzzle style listing of clue fragments likely from a crossword grid including entries such as German composer and final and other scattered hints. The partial clues hint at a themed fill with varied lengths and languages.
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J. Schoeneman
J. Randolph Larrick
Western Frederick Bank
North Mountain
Lloyd N. Conner
Buillders
John W. Rosenberger & Co., Inc
Braddock St
Rahia
Americas
Nymok
Kinney
Men’s Sox
Loudoun St
Civil Defense Administration
Mobile First Aid Station Organization
CDA
Central Press Association
Orient
Douglas A. MacArthur
Pentagon
Kremlin
St.Joseph
Say
New York
William W. Remington
Remington
Horace P Byran
Reselle
N. J
Knoxville
Col
Thomas Gerrity
U. S
Rome
Piccadilly St
N. Cameron
Cc. I. Brumback & Sons
Mervel W. Adams Plumbing
Chapman Motor CO
W. Boscawen St
Funeral Home
Nash
Frederick Motors, Inc
Valley Wrecking Co
Tommy D. Lockhart
Valley Pride Coffee
the Food Center
N. Loudoun St
Virginia
Ame
Glaize & Bro
N. Cameron St
J.R. Alexander, Jr
Heatwolee Motor CO
N. Braddock St
B. F. Goodrich
S. Loudoun St
R Sanitary ‘Heating Co
Omps’ Funeral Home
Valley Ave
Daily Crossword
Iraq
Latvia
Goddess of Healing
Tempest
Public Notice
Domino
Noisy
Charlies Lamb
SILTA
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