Free Kiddies Shows Mark Winchester 200th Celebration
The Capitol Theatre in Winchester announces a free Friday morning program for children featuring Bugs Bunny, Tweetie Pie, Give Me Liberty in Technicolor, Law of the Bad Lands, and A Missed Fortune with Shipyard Symphony. Palace Theatre offers additional shorts and a free ice cream treat after the hour long show.
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Shipyard Symphony
Mystery cave sought in Texas guarded labor camp
A Mexican laborer reported being held for 13 nights at a hidden cave near Terlingua in the Big Bend area south of Alpine Texas. He said men with machine guns guarded the site and he was forced to load trucks as part of the confinement. Margarite Perez 40 identified a man and aided police in the investigation.
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Suite Set Aside at Ambassador Hotel for Bergman Rosellini
A suite at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles is reserved for Ingrid Bergman and Roberto Rossellini on July 28, signaling a planned stay by the famous couple.
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Ambassador Hotel
Ingrid Bergman
Roberto Rosellini
Presidential Primary Tally Shows Close GOP Tie
The report notes delegate counts and a tight balance between Ike and Eisenhower era figures amid ongoing party tallies. Readers see stalled momentum and shifting votes influencing late primary strategy.
Strike by Radio Writers Guild hits three major networks
New York reporters and continuity writers begin a walkout at three networks. The strike targets Republican and Democratic conventions in Chicago while networks claim broadcasts will not be interrupted. NBC notes Chicago and Los Angeles staff belong to a separate engineers union and will not be affected. The dispute involves pay offers rising to about $30 total with a current minimum of $130.
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Truman rails against special interests in whistle stop tour
President Truman denounces special interests opposing health housing and education programs as he campaigns by train through Arkansas. He cites progress over 20 years as salvation for the country and vows continued push despite slogans of socialism. He voices concern at Newport about more whistle stops in 1962 and the coming battles ahead.
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Legion to Install Potts as Berryville Commander
Roy E. Posts Jr will be installed as commander of Lloyd Williams Post 41 American Legion in Berryville tonight at 8 at the Berryville Legion Home. Installing officers will be Carl Campbell and Kenneth Patton of Conrad Hoover Post 21. New officers include Jack Russell, Iden Mallory, John Enders, Beverley Whiting, the Rev Francis Rhein, John Sours, and Stuart Brown Jr. Potts, previously second vice commander, is active in Berryville Legion work and works for the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co.
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Berryville
Chamber survey aims to boost tourist business and jobs
The Chamber of Commerce notes that the survey covers gasoline stations restaurants gift shops and auto repair shops. It believes a completed survey will show tourism supports hundreds of jobs and brings the community millions in income.
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Time to Decontrol Politics Baruch Speech at Staff College
Bernard M. Baruch told the Armed Forces Staff College graduating class in Norfolk that now is the time to decontrol politics and selfishness not prices. He criticized executive and congressional actions for encouraging inflation and urged steadfast resolve to pursue peace.
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Bernard M. Baruch
Armed Forces Staff College
Malik Begins Sitdown Strike Over U N Debate
United Nations council debate on U S demands for impartial inquiry into Communist germ warfare charges in Korea. Malik refuses to speak but uses his vote to block the American probe, while the U S vows to push for a vote despite Soviet veto threats.
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Korea
Explosion Fatal For Mrs Little Graybill Near Eagle Rock
An explosion between Eagle Rock and another site destroyed a building and caused fatal burns to Mrs. Little Graybill who died last night. The blast occurred early yesterday morning and investigators work to determine the cause.
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Davis Re-Elected Clarke ARC Head in Berryville Meeting
Davis was re-elected head of the Clarke ARC at a Berryville meeting. New officers include Rear Admiral George I USN retired as vice chair, Mrs J D Griffing as secretary, and Mrs Melvin Longerbeam as treasurer. The Junior Red Cross chair Glen E Sanderlin reported 1400 county enrollments, near full participation. Grey Ladies counted 12 volunteers with 874 hours at Newton Veterans Hospital.
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Clarke County
Three Thousand Smash Windows Fire Near Convention Site
Police reported a crowd near the International Amphitheatre smashed all windows of a two story frame house in Chicago's South Side district. The front porch and two front doors were destroyed in the disturbance.
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Free Fireworks Area Opens Near Town
Royal road area reopens for Fourth of July fire crackers and fireworks. The large shady field, away from traffic, is legal for setting off fireworks in this county. Mr. Potts calls it an ideal safe spot. area opens tomorrow and Friday.
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Governors vote split on Deumsiewer for president
The Houston Post reports a Governors conference poll showing 30 of 44 governors convinced Dwight Deumsiewer would be for president. The finding reflects cautious optimism among attendees at the event in Houston.
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Twins born in two waves with mixed parentage reported
Two sets of twins arrived in separate births described as two waves. The younger siblings are said to be of mixed parentage. No further details about families or locations are provided.
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