Car Crash at Cameron Gerrard Streets in Winchester Causes Damages
Police report a 1928 Ford coupe driven by Howard Junior Ashby collided at Cameron and Gerrard Streets in Winchester at 10:30 last night. Estimated damage totals 125 dollars with charges noted for rock damage and Plymouth Reese? damages of 75 dollars and related costs.
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Cameron and
Gerrard Streets
Winchester
Ernest A. Stotler
Win- Police
Howard Junior Ashby
Clearbrook
Cameron Street
Estate of Cary Aefea O
Probate records note an estate filing for Cary Aefea with court actions in progress. Details include filing date and party participants, with future hearings listed by the clerk.
Weirton Steel Seeks Price Increase Amid Labor Moves
Weirton Steel Co., a National Steel subsidiary, seeks government approval to raise prices by 5.50 dollars per ton to cover higher labor costs as CIO United Steelworkers signs more small firms to new contracts. Immediate Washington reaction was not reported. The USW has extended deals to over 30 smaller outfits, with Harrisburg among the latest signings.
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Pittsburgh
CIO
United Steelworkers
Weirton Steel Co
National Steel Corp
Washington
O-Usw
USW
Harrisburg Pacg Corp
Senate approves 46 billion defense budget for armed forces
The Senate approved a 46.403 billion defense bill to fund the armed services starting today, with Air Force buildup to 143 wings by mid 1955 supported by Sen. O Mahoney. House passage stood at 46.207 billion, with final totals to be resolved in conference. The vote was 66–0 on the armed forces budget.
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Jerry T. Baulch
Washington
Senate
House
New Act Keeps Wage Controls Centered on Home Purchases
The legislation preserves the Wage Stabilization Board with modified scope and maintains minimum cash down payments for home purchases under Regulation X. It includes a request from Congress to the President as part of the reform.
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Wage Stabilization Board
Congress
Lightning Gives Reprieve to Man Sentenced to Die
A thunderstorm struck the power line to the electric chair at the State Penitentiary in Richmond delaying the execution of Albert Jackson Jr. The 32 year old Charlottesville man was sentenced to die for rape in 1951 and now must have his case returned to the court for a new date.
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Richmond
State Penitentiary
Charlottesville
Albert Jackson, Jr
Bern Hn Co
Frank Smyth
Smyth
Jackson
Negro Corporation Court
Heat Wave Eases Across Most of United States
Weather reports indicate heat waning in most regions while Pacific Northwest and western areas still endure high temperatures. Readings include Paducah Kentucky 106, Hill City Kansas 101, Akron Colorado 102 as June relief lags.
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Tennessee
Pacific
Northwest
Paducah
Hill City
Kan
Akron
Colo
Unclear OCR item on Cedar Hill School and James Wood training
A garbled report describes site work near Cedar Hill Colored School and James Wood High School training with Donald L. Perrault in charge. It mentions August 1 outreach to firms, a furnace installation, two rooms used this year, and summer repairs by two workers. details are obscured.
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M. K. Sandy
Cedara Hill Colored School
James Wood High School
Donald L. Perrault
Sande Sataing
Wanehedter Elites
Perrault
Armel
Acheson Says US Erred By Not Notifying Before Bombing North Korea
The State Department reports Secretary Acheson told Britain the United States made an error by bombing North Korea power plants without prior notice. He did not say apologize, and Sen. Knowland urged full publicity.
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Washington
State Department
Acheson
United States
North Korea
Knowland
Shirt Dispute Snarls Baltimore Transit
Baltimore hairline bus and trolley strike left about 70 percent of service disrupted. Operators walked out for 19 hours over disputed shirts, causing few buses to run and forcing crowds to cluster at corners.
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Baltimore
Army Releases Autopsy Reports On Two Soldiers
Fort Lee Virginia authorities released autopsy reports on two soldiers who died suddenly. The releases detail the investigations by Army medical examiners and mention the names and ranks of the deceased.
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Army
Fort Lee
William Wyler Birthday Note Highlights Career
William Wyler born July 1 1902 in Mulhouse Alsace son of a dry goods dealer. He became a motion picture director and producer winning Oscars for Mrs Miniver and The Best Years of Our Lives. Wyler directed twelve films that earned Academy nominations and awards.
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William Wyler
Mulhouse
Alsace
Wyler
Mrs. Miniver
Aere
Tractor-Trailer Shuffles Traffic In Damaging Mishap
A tractor-trailer accident disrupted traffic with damage estimates reported. No injuries are announced, and authorities investigated the scene for clearance and safety procedures.
Rolfe Faces Job Loss as Detroit Manager Shakeup Looms
Rumors suggest Detroit Tigers manager Rolfe and coach Dick Bartell are set to be dismissed in a major shakeup. W. O. Spike Briggs Jr. confirms leadership changes at the club as Detroit slips from last place.
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Rolfe
Detroit
Detroit Tigers
Detroit News
Dick Bartell
W. O
Spike Briggs Jr
President hints action on managerial situation this Saturday
The president suggested a decision on the managerial situation may come soon as he disclosed the access club has been called for Saturday.
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Acces
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Cameron-Gerrard
Caryaefea
Marion BH. Tevalt
Jones Funeral Home
Lance
Weirton Steel
Mrs. Smith
J. W. Rosenberger & Co., Inc. Quality Building Materials
S. Braddock St
Jones
Jones Zas
Patser
Chalmers
N. Cameron St
Miss Everhart
U. S
The
Associated Press
Holmes L. Whitacre
Ridgeway
West Va
Beyond Va
Winchester Evening Star
N.Y
Answers
International Harvester
C. L Brumback &,Sons
Braddock St
Vieiaed
Glaize
John Stuart & CO
Clearbrook, Va
the Gas$ Company
Consumer Utilities. Co
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