Debate on Televising Congress Draws Mixed Reactions
Senators and representatives discuss televising congressional sessions. Some favor broader access to improve democracy, while others fear distraction and trivialization. The Senate debates TV coverage and potential limits, noting possible loss of deliberative quality versus public information gains.
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Washington
Academy of Radio and Television Arts
Argumen
Dilette
Iowa
Oliette
Congress
Yee
Wiley
Wison
Senate
Howe
Tdevision Playhouse
Floyd Parkinson Retired White Hall Farmer Dies
Floyd Romanus Parkinson 74 a longtime farmer from White Hall died at his home after three years of declining health and a four week serious illness. He was born in Berkeley County West Virginia, married to Laura Jenkins, and survived by two sons, four daughters, siblings, twenty-two grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements set for Little Mountain Church with services led by Rev. Charles Burkert.
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Floyd Romanus Parkinson
White Halls
Berkeley County
W Va
John and
Eliza DeHaven Parkinson
Laura Jenkins
Frederick County
Litte Mountain
Albert de Haven
Nain
Marvin Grove
Cross Junction
R Mason
Route 2
William Dellinger
Middletown
John
Kerby Parkinson
Ganotown
W. Vas
Mollie Lattre
Winchester
Stewart DeHaven
Ciainesboro
Jones Funeral Home
Little Mountain Methodist Church
Charles Burkert
Pourial
Little Mountain Cemetery
Paul Neithers
Harry Neithers
Hueh “Fe Carty
Jerry Bennett
Luther Hart
Charles Brown
Truman Plans Large Budget To Expand Defense And Aid
President Truman outlined a five year expansion plan for atomic energy and foreign aid totaling billions, with military aid rising to eight billion and total spending near eighty five billion for the next fiscal year. He warned of Kremlin threats and urged revenue increases, while stressing a security oriented budget to fund defense housing GI benefits and Seaway plans.
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Kremlin
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Hst Bureau of Internal Bureau
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Truman seeks large military buildup and new aid
President Truman calls for increased military outlays and manpower across all services. He seeks higher budgets, expanded Air Force wings to 143, more naval ships, new Army divisions, and larger strategic material stockpiles, plus increased foreign aid and Voice of America funding.
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Air Force
Army
Marines
Navy
National Guard
Mr. Truman
Voice of America
Stanton Griffis Resigns as Ambassador to Spain
Stanton Griffis announced his resignation as United States Ambassador to Spain effective at a date to be set. In a letter to President Truman he cited ten years of service, nearing sixty five, and his wish to retire to private life. Griffis previously served as ambassador to Poland, Egypt, and Argentina.
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Washington
Stanton Griffis
Spain
Truman
Griffis
United States
Poland
Egypt
Argentina
Franco
New York
Nun Dies in Ismailia Fighting as British Sweep Cairo Canal Zone
A nun dies amid Ismailia street fighting as British forces tighten control. Autopsy and funeral plans follow a public requiem at St Vincent de Paul with burial at Moascar. Gen Sir George Erskine orders a thorough cleanup of the Arab quarter. 55 suspected guerrillas arrested and many families displaced as tanks and zommies clear the area.
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Ismailia
Moascar
Sir George Erskine
Canal Zone
Erskine
Winchester Chamber Plans 1952 Work Program with Leaders
The Winchester Chamber of Commerce met at the George Washington Hotel to map a 1952 work program. About 20 civic and service group presidents contributed ideas on initiatives like Business-Industry Education Day, Winchester Days, Halloween activities, Christmas promotions, road improvements, and new traffic light installations.
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George Washington Hotel
Bakers
Rotary
Winchester
Chamber
Shenandoah Valley Manufacturers Association
Chamber of Commerce
Back Creek
Lakers
Exchange to Hear Dr A P Shirkey at luncheon
The Rev Albert P Shirkey of Mt. Vernon Place Methodist Church Washington will address the Exchange Club luncheon at 12 15 tomorrow at the George Washington Hotel He returns from a Europe tour tied to the World Brotherhood Movement and will speak on Builder of Brave Tomorrow Two new Exchangies John Cussen and John W Sencindiver were inducted Carl Haines reports 18 members had 100 percent attendance in 1951 including Charles Axin Pred Brumbach Irvine Cather John Goodwin John Jones Eugene Knight Pred Larrick Randolph Larrick Robert McNally J Douglas Cather Charles Dick Bruce Gorman Lewis Hyde Jr James March Leon Slavin Shirley Bly William Pauver
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Albert P Shirkey DD
Mt. Vernon Place Methodist Church
Washington
Exchange Club
George Washington Hotel
Dr. Shirkey
Europe
World Brotherhood Movement
John Cussen
Boyce
John W Sencindiver
Cork St
Japanese peace treaty reforms cited by Acheson and allies
Acheson credited Gen Douglas MacArthur and Gen Matthew Ridgway for Japan’s reforms including land changes and civil rights while stressing the treaty’s aim to curb militarism. He said the pact guarantees mutual security and invites Japan to join peaceful nations.
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Omar N. Bradley
U .S. Joint Chiefs of Staff
John Foster Dulles
Douglas MacArthur
Japan
Matthew Ridgway
Pacific
Truman
Senate
Front Royal Man Hurt After Route 22 Crash
Henry Jackson Campbell of Front Royal was injured when his Buick overturned near the Double Pole gate on Route 22. He was hospitalized with head injuries and body bruises. His car belonged to his brother James F Campbell. condition not yet determined.
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Henry Jackson Campbell
Front Royal
Campbell
Winchester Memorial Hospital
James F Campbell
Survivors Pray as Crash Victims Die in icy Seas
Seven survivors recalled clinging to a wrecked four engine plane off the British Columbia coast after it crash landed en route from Japan to Sandspit. Of 43 aboard 33 escaped the water but seven remained on the wing as fishermen rescued them. One baptized youth slipped under, others prayed as rescue arrived hours later. Names include Demetric G. Apostolon and Gregory Calkins among the survivors.
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Wash
North Pacific
British Columbia
Wren
Santspit
Queen Charlotte Islands
Japan
Sandspit Airport
Demetric G
Jimmy Apostolon
Hinton
W Va
Ounrer
Charles H and
Richard P. Fields Brothers
Temple City
Calif
Pfe Wiliam
Chicago
Gregory Calkins
van Nuys
H. D Maynard
Spruce Pine
Vestry Elected for Grace Episcopal Berryville
Four vestrymen were elected for a three year term at the annual meeting of Grace Episcopal Church in Berryville. The members are Albert E. Long Charles E. Bowerman Edward McC Williams and Dr Ralph Snapp. Following the meeting refreshments were served.
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Grace Episcopal Church
Berryville
Albert E. Long
Charles E. Bowerman
Edward McC. Williams
Ralph Snapp
Winds Ground CAP Planes Disrupt Air Rescue Mission
High winds halted Winchester Civil Air Patrol units during a National Capital Wing air search and rescue drill. Parachutes were spotted in wooded terrain southwest of Middleboro as 40 mph gusts prevented takeoffs. Local squadron crews stayed engaged in communications to aid the effort.
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Middleboro
DUI and Reckless Driving Charges From Local Court List
Police Court records show Stanford Lee Barb 47 of 368 National Ave charged with driving under the influence with a 10575 fine and days suspended. Tayior F Simpson 40 of 686 Woodland Ave cited for speeding with 1425 fine. Wilbur R Kern Jr 19 of 230 Shawnee Ave for reckless driving with 2525. Clark Hanshaw 59 of Middletown charged with drunkenness 10.25 fine. George Washington Wright 50 of Stephens City charged with DUI 106.75 and 30 days suspended.
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National Ave
Tayior F Simpson
Woodland Ave
Wilbur R. Kern, Jr
Shawnee Ave
Clark Hanshaw
Middletown
George Washington Wright
Stephens City
Auction and sale listings for January to February
A sequence of sales notices listing dates, times, and locations for auctions in Frederick County and nearby towns. Items include antiques furniture real estate livestock farm machinery tractors and household goods with auctioneers and venues such as Winchester Waynesboro Greenspring Boyce and Inwood.
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Headley
Valley Ave
Winchester
W. E. Edwards
Lloyd E. Sample
Frederick County Court House
Horst & Bittner
Waynesboro
Carlton Dyke
Greenspring
White Hall
W. F. Presgraves
Old Salem Road
Boyce
Clarke County
Katie C Punkhouser
C. H Madagan
Double Tollgate
Raymond Balanger
Inwood
W. V
R. L. Ashton
Florence M. Barr
Local Court Docket Includes Assault with Intent to Kill and Fines
The record lists William Fountaine Jackson, 98, colored, 10408 Loudoun 8, released to Clarke County sheriff after an assault with intent to kill charge. Thomas A. Lillis of 209 Street faces a $10.25 fine for drunkenness. Edward G. Fauver of W Piccadilly Street charged with failure to surrender operator license after revocation, fined $15.25.
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William Fountaine Jackson
Loudoun
Clarke County
Thomas A. Lillis
Edward G. Fauver
W. Piccadilly Street
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