Three U.S. Soldiers Die in Two County Crashes
Three soldiers and two civilians were killed or seriously injured in highway crashes in Clarke and Frederick counties. Harvey Lee Russell 36 and Walter Ramey 48 of Charles Town died after a pickup ran off Route 12 near Boyce and struck a tree. Sgt. Harry Alexander Rector 22 of Ft. Belvoir died of head injuries after a 1946 Buick collided with a bridge abutment on Rt. 622 near Cross Junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Lee Russell
Charles Town
Walter Ramey
Harry Alexander Rector
U. S. Army
Ft. Belvoir
Russell Ramey
Boyce
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Glendon
Charles Robinson
James Wood
Robinson
Ramey
Russell
John H. Enders
Berryville
Russel
Winchester Hospital
Omps Funeral
Clarke County
Sgt
Rector
Frederick County
Rt. 622
Cross Junction
George H. Ixon
Donald Smith
Ft. Myer
James Kincaid
Ixon
Rector’s
Jury Calls for Plain Clothes Policing in Virginia Beach
A Virginia Beach grand jury urged the use of plain clothes officers to combat gambling illegal whiskey sales and nude entertainers in Virginia Beach and Princess Anne County. It issued 41 indictments on gambling and nuisance and noted police were efficient while recommending covert policing by unknown officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princess Anne
Virginia Beach
Princess Anne County
Virginia
Floyd E. Kellem
Ves E. Johnson
Johnson
Byrd Seeks Domestic Cut to Free Money for Korea War
Senator Harry Byrd urges trimming domestic expenditures in the 34.7 billion dollar single-package bill as Congress prepares to debate it. He cites a 77 percent rise since 1948 and says nonmilitary outlays must be reduced to avoid bankrupting the nation while Korea combat continues. Attacking nonmilitary waste, Byrd finds allies among Republicans and joins Taft in pressures for economy. Taft notes possible tax shifts if victory in Korea requires funding changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Bell
Washington
Senator Byrd
D-Va
Korea
Byrd
Senate
Senate Appropriations Committee
Taft
Ohio
Congress
Senate Finance Committee
Apple Board Blasts Government Trends Against Free Markets
The Inter national Apple Association passes a resolution in New York condemning government intrusion into free markets and warning of possible nationalization. The letter to Attorney General McGrath dated June 6, 1950 cites Justice Department actions and urges opposition to regulatory policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester, N. Y
International Apple Association
Association
New York City
Department of Justice
J. Howard McGrath
Husband Accused Of Shooting Wife In Mountain Cabin
A 39 year old New York photographer, Herbert Gehr, is charged with homicide after shooting his estranged wife Andrea Gehr and wounding two private detectives at a secluded Birth Hill cabin in Patterson. Dorothea Matthews, a friend involved in a divorce with wealthy Mark Matthews, was questioned. Gehr and Matthews were arrested in Armonk, Westchester County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewster
N. Y
New York
Andrea Gehr
Germany
Herbert
Dorothea Matthews
Matthews
Mark
New York City
Gehr
Birth Hill
Patterson
Armonk
Westchester County
Ingrid
Claudia
Forest Hills
Queens
Great Neck
Stephens
Nancy
Jane
Resident Charged With Auto Theft
Billy Richard Peters of 213 E Baker St has been charged with larceny of an automobile from the George Washington garage and ordered held for action by the Corporation Court grand jury. Judge John Rice heard other cases as Harris E Banks of Stephens City was fined five dollars and costs for no operator's license and Garfield Keckley of Gore was fined five dollars plus costs for drunkenness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Richard Peters
E. Baker St
George Washington
Corporation Court Grand Jury
John Rice
Harris E. Banks
Stephens City
Garfield Keckley
Gore
Quakes Hit Colombia Towns. Death Toll Rises
Reports from Bogota say seven towns in north central Colombia suffered five earthquakes over the weekend. Official tallies ranged from 123 to 211 dead, with thousands injured or homeless and vast material damage. Arboleda Cucutilla and Salazar de Las Palmas were among the hardest hit as the government dispatched troops doctors and tents to the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bogota
Colombia
el Siglo
el Tiempo
Arboleda
Cucutilla
Salazar de Las Palmas
Red Cross
Ten Die in Virginia Weekend Traffic Toll
The Associated Press reports ten fatalities from Virginia road incidents over the weekend plus two drownings and an electrocution. The 1950 highway toll reached 31 with seven highway deaths yesterday and three from Saturday’s accidents.
Motorcycles Stolen From Middletown Lawn
Middletown police report a three state alert failed to yield clues about two motorcycles stolen from Robey Althizer’s lawn early Sunday. A 1940 Harley worth 375 and a 1947 Harley worth 1400 belonged to Althizer and Clarence Orndorff. Witnesses saw four men push two bikes, stop under a street light, and ride off. Police note a similar theft in Shenandoah County that same night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Dallas E. Himelright
Robey Althizer
Clarence Orndorff
Strasburg
L. P. Coverstone
Himelright
Seven Fountains
Shenandoah County
Althizer
Super Service
Winchester
Leaders Called to White House on Korea Crisis
President Truman summoned congressional leaders from both parties to a White House conference on Korea. Senator Knowland urged a national unity government and cabinet inclusion for Republicans. Pentagon officials said U S forces and equipment are sufficient to slow Communist gains for now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
White House
Lucas
Illinois
Korea
Mr. Truman
Knowland
R-Calif
Senate
Trunan
House
Rayburn
Dtex
Fruit Growers Picnic Moves to Aug 12 in Virginia
U S Senator Harry F Byrd rescheduled the annual fruit growers picnic to Saturday August 12 at Rosemont Orchard near Berryville to follow the International Apple Convention in Washington. Speakers include Dr J R Magness and Dr Edwin Gould among others. about 3000 guests expected with Europeans also in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Harry F. Byrd
Washington
Rosemont
Berryville
J. R. Magness
U. S. Bureau of Plant Industry
Maryland
West Virginia
Winchester
Montmorency
Robinson's Orchard
Merriman’s Lane
T. Orchard
Middle Road
H. E. Shirley
Stephenson
Friendship Fire Co
Robert
Ryan
Setty
Stratemeyer Reports Allied Air Losses and North Korean Losses
Lt Gen George E Stratemeyer says 41 Communist planes and 123 tanks were destroyed or damaged in 15 days. Allied air losses include 20 combat planes and five transports with nine American airmen killed. He notes jet fighters performing well and three B 29 groups en route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
George E. Stratemeyer
Navy
Far East
Far East Air Force
North Korea
Stratemeyer
Jessup Defends Korean War As Aggression By North Korea
Ambassador-at-large Philip C. Jessup told an audience in Charlottesville that there is no doubt who started the Korean War. He said North Korean forces attacked the Republic of Korea without warning or provocation and accused Communist propaganda of deception. The remarks were prepared for the 17th session of the Institute of Public Affairs at the University of Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlottesville
Philip C. Jessup
Republic of Korea
Jessup
Free World
Tak
Institute of Public Affairs
University of Virginia
Korea
United Nations
U. N
Winchester Council To Meet Tomorrow
Winchester Common Council will convene at 7 30 p m tomorrow night to review a study on current water supply and future needs. Alexander Potter Associates of New York prepared the report for the city and M H Klegerman will present it. City Manager S L Grant notes two council members are out of town. Mayor M B Clowe Jr and Fred Brumbaugh are away on vacation or training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Fred Brumback
West Coast
NAM Opposes House Tax-Cut Bill
The National Association of Manufacturers urged against the House passed bill to cut excise taxes. NAM argued no tax bill would be better and listed objections in testimony to the Senate Finance Committee. The measure would cut luxury taxes by about 1.01 billion dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Association of Manufacturers
NAM
Senate Finance Committee
House
Officials to Sign Anti-Red Pledges
Detroit Ford Local 600 of the CIO United Auto Workers votes 75 to 63 to require its 550 officials to sign anti Communist pledges by August 1 under penalty of ouster. The measure, urged by Carl Stellato, faces opposition as a loyalty test amid Korea and Cold War tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Ford
CIO
United Auto Workers Union
UAW
Truman
Korea
Soviet Union
Carl Stellato
Communist Party, Fascist Party
Soviet Russia
Pilots Die In Air Force Trainer Crash In Maryland
A two engine Air Force training Beechcraft crashed in heavy rain on South Mountain near Wolfsville Maryland. Both pilots were killed as the wreckage burned. Bodies recovered. identity withheld. The plane had departed Harbor Field Baltimore about 11 40 p m for Selfridge Field Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolfsville
Air Force
Selfridge Field
Mich
Here
Baltimore
Harbor Field
Michigan
Bolling Field
Washington
South Mountain
Hagerstown
Shangri-la
Catoctin Mountain
Truman
Roosevelt
Senate to Hold Test Vote on Fair Employment Bill
Senate leaders plan a test vote Wednesday on a Fair Employment Practices Commission bill. The move would still require 64 votes to end debate, with Southern MPs confident they can block a filibuster. If blocked, sponsor Lucas may abandon effort this session. William M. Boyle Jr urged party officials to attend for a crucial vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Washington
Fair Employment Practices Commission
FEPC
Lucas
Illinois
Truman
William M. Boyle, Jr
Lost U S Battalion Rejoins Fight After Escape
In Korea, a U S Army unit that was cut off near Chonan rejoined its regiment after an overnight clash. North Korean divisions pressed toward Taejon as Allied air power destroyed tanks, trucks, and artillery, while officials noted a lull in ground fighting and continued heavy bombardment by Fifth Air Force.
21 Persons Killed In Airplane Crash
Twenty one people died when a French passenger DC-3 crashed just after takeoff from Casablanca airport. Nine others were injured, eight critically. A woman and child nearby were severely burned by wreckage. All aboard were French on a Paris to Dakar flight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casablanca
Rocco
Casabalanca
Paris
Dakar
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Boand
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Honolulu
Hawaii
General MacArthur
Far East Command
James S. Bae
Michael T. K. Hong
Samuel S. Ahn
Robert C. W. Hoy
Sung Charles Shin
The
Associated Press
Andrew O. Embrey
Upperville
Leesburg
Terrence Simons
Newport News
James River
Ester Kern Doyle
James E. Bumbrey
Warrenton
Robert Feazelle Zink
Rockymount
William J. Newton, Jr
Norfolk
James Frederick Hardway
William Carlton Keesee
Washington, D. C
Elwood Hensley
Elkton
U. B. Fairview Church
Rt. 522
Ladies’ Aid
Pentagon
United States
Stratemyer
Winchester Council
Union Council
Bulletin
Defense Department
Taejon
South Korea
D. C. Gates
Texas
MacArthur
North Rean
Mene MacArthur
Chochiwon
Chonan
Chinchon
Ghonan
Sro
Fifth Air Force
Korean Peninsula
George A. Stratemeyer
Feafae
Seoul
Douglas MacArthur
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