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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1954

Page

2

Subversives in CIA to Be Ousted Says Gen Clark

Gen Mark W. Clark announced the CIA study aims to root out subversives if any exist, with a report due by January 1. He noted the effort will scrutinize CIA procedures, not hunt for individuals, and plans to begin in August.

CIA Gen. Clark Miami Fra Mark W. Clark Clark Citadel Charleston S.C Herbert Hoover Central Intelligence Miami Daily News Far East Rio de Janeiro Robert Wood Sears, Roebuck and Co Sen Joseph McCarthy R-Wis McCarthy Agency

Lieutenant Sentenced inEmbezzlement Case in Japan

Lowell Arthur Logan 24 of Springfield Ohio convicted of embezzling 30000 in overseas military currency while serving as an Air Force lieutenant in Japan. He was sentenced to five years in prison yesterday.

Des Moines Lowell Arthur Logan Springfield Ohio Air Force Japan

Understanding of All Free People Urged by Martin

New York Joseph W Martin Jr urged Lions International to form a broad free peoples coalition and use psychological warfare and propaganda to counter the Communists. He rejected coexistence and a conference table approach and said truth and moral stamina are essential to win the struggle.

New York House Joseph W. Martin Jr Rmass All Free Peoples Martin Lions International Madison Square Garden

Daily Crossword Across and Down Clues Mixed

Crossword puzzle clues list with across and down entries including various definitions and abbreviations across continents and eras for a newspaper puzzle page. It mentions moccasin hike shoe corridor winged region bombardment of this fort opened Civil War paid before shipping like ale twining plant stems Malayan garment send forth as rays assumed name trap impair by friction boiled slowly fruits of palms grow old small cake a peninsula in Europe Ireland classifying river in Africa fathers down clues include two year salmon toward the lee aging observed malt beverage nest-building fish in South America girl's name and other partial entries with oriental and regional hints

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Shawnee Names Seven Yard Party Committees

Shawnee Fire Company picks seven committees for the ward party to be held July 31 at the Brakeblok Plant. Committees include auction publicity and equipment soft drinks ice cream and desserts parking and food with members named. Proceeds go to the equipment fund which has about 4000 owed. The half year report shows 31 alarms January to June and four in June.

Shawnee Fire Company Donald Ritter Troy Houston Lester Keller Clyde Rudolph Vance Whitacre

Air Force Colonel Shot to Death in Florida

Lt Col William A Covington was killed by six bullets in his sleep during a domestic murder case. Detective L L Hargraves and investigator John R Hiatt named Orville Waldron of Fairfield California as the shooter after Waldron allegedly broke in and fired from the bed foot. Waldron surrendered to police and gave a full statement. no charges filed yet pending further investigation.

West Palm Beach, Fla Air Force L. L. Hargraves Hargraves John R. Hiatt William A Covington Orville Waldron Fairfield Calif Covington Waldron

Practical Nurses and RNs Hold Winchester Meeting

The private duty section of the Graduate Nurses Association District XII and the Licensed Practical Nurses of Winchester met at Memorial Hospital Tuesday. Miss M Hazel Knibb RN BS executive secretary of the Graduate Nurses Association of Virginia spoke. District XII reports were presented by Mrs Lucy Marshall H N Albert i Hospital Administrator Mary Jane McCone director of nurses Dr George Troxell and Dr James Miller. Also present were Gerald DeHaven associate administrator Memorial Hospital Mrs Ann Wisecarver president District XII Mrs Lillian Hoover RN Mrs Kathryn Pifer president LPN Winchester and Mr Dca Moser Miss Ethyl Martin chair District XII Graduate Nurses conducted the meeting.

Graduate Nurses Association District XII Practical Nurses of Winchester Memorial Hospital M. Hazel Knibb R. N B. S Graduate Nurses Association of Virginia Lucy Marshall H. E. Alberti Mary Jane McCone George Troxell James Miller Gerald DeHaven Ann Wisecarver Lillian Hoover Kathryn Pifer Dca Moser Ethyl Martin

Berryville Social Weekend Guests Gather in Homes Across Town

Holiday gatherings span Grafton Masontown and Waynesboro as Earl Willingham visits friends. Madison and Mrs. Galloway bring Bethsda relatives to stay with them. Moore family hosts Harold Mills and Robert Seldon while Anita Henson joins after a Richmond trip. The Ames party vacations two weeks in New York with Lake Canandaigua cottage. Mrs. Charles McIntosh returns from Norfolk and Virginia Beach.

Earl Willingham Grafton W. Va Robert Ridenour Watler Menear Masontown Frank Galloway Madison Galloway Bethesda Shade Moore Harold Mills Willoughby Ohio Robert Seldon Cleveland Louis Ames Marietta David Ames H. E. Bowerman Genelle Long New York Lake Canandaigua Mr. Bowerman Etta Bowerman Rochester Charles McIntosh Norfolk Virginia Beach

Organizations reminded to return GOC volunteer lists

The Winchester Frederick County Chamber of Commerce asks groups to return observer volunteer lists by July 15. Supervisor Vincent A. Catarella and the chamber stress enough manpower for the Civil Defense Observation Post to operate 24 hours, with two hour watches across five monthly sections.

GOC Winchester-Frederick County Chamber of Commerce Winchester United States Air Force Catarella Air Force United States Winchester Ground Observer Corps George Washington Hotel

Col Stapp Aims To Break Sound Barrier On Ground

Col. Paul Stapp air force flight surgeon holds the ground speed record at 421 miles an hour set March 19 in a rocket sled at Holloman AFB Texas. He plans to use 12 rockets to reach sea level sound speed about 760 mph for a fraction of a second and then exceed it. He reported no unconsciousness during the ride and his circulation returned to normal after about 30 seconds.

New York Paul Stapp Air Force Holloman Air Force Base Fl Paso Tex Stapp Aeromedical Field Laboratory Col. Stapp

First Transcontinental Railroad Completion Date

The Union Pacific and Central line met on May 10, 1869 at Promontory Utah marking the completion of the first railroad to cross the United States. Nevada silver used for a last tie led to quick replacement with iron spikes for practicality.

United States Union Pacific and Central Line Promotory Utah Trans-Continental Nevada California

White Hall Sermon and Community Yard Party Notes

The Rev W F Canoles will preach at White Hall next Sunday at 9 45 am. A yard party last Saturday night drew good attendance despite rain. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Carter Luttrell and relatives from Smithburg Pa Pike side Lottie Whitacre Erma and Stepha Haines. Naomi Luttrell and granddaughter Elizabeth attended the Chestnut Grove yard party with relatives. The Grover Laight and Luttrells hosted visits from Stephens City and Portsmouth Ohio guests, with Washington DC residents also stopping by. Spring greetings from Mr W G Luttrell of Jane and from Mr and Mrs Douglas Whetcal of Washington, D C marked the weekend community chatter.

White Hall W. F. Canoles Carter Luttrell Luthe DeHaven Smithburg Lottie Whitacre Erma Stepha Haines Pikeside Naomi Luttrell Elizabeth Chestnut Groveyard Jane Douglas Whetcal Washington, D. C

Can honey be produced without bees

No, bees are necessary. Enzymes in the bee's body start the process which changes nectar from flowers into honey.

Terry Moore Night Club Debut in Dietrich Style

Las Vegas witnesses Terry Moore’s nightclub debut with a gown transparent from waist up, beads masking selective areas. The crowd, including film celebrities, saw a lively song and dance act backed by three men, climaxing in a $3500 black beaded dress weighing 26 pounds described as transparent nude souffle.

Las Vegas Marlene Dietrich Hollywood Terry Moore Miss Dietrich Miss Moore

Engineer Killed By Steel Beam In Arlington Church

Gustav William Kramer 31 of Camp Springs Maryland died after a steel beam fell during erection at the Arlington Church of Christ auditorium under construction. He was seated when the beam pulled loose. another worker escaped. Kramer worked for Old Dominion Hoisting Co. and died en route to Arlington Hospital.

Arlington Gustav William Kramer Camp Springs Kramer Arton Church of Christ Arlington Hospital Old Dominion Hoisting Co

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