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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1952
Page
2
Federal agents seize 804 items described as stills valued at about 108 035 dollars across Alabama and the Carolina district. The operation targets illegal alcohol production and distribution networks reported by officials.
Negotiators in Munsan Korea meet for the eighth secret session aiming to advance a ceasefire. No details were released on progress or outcomes from the Panmunjom talks.
Auction list for Charles Town West Virginia includes July 19 at 9 a.m. two stables near the race track featuring 10 race horses for auction by Chas Duvall with B.T. initials. Also July 19 at 1 p.m. Mrs Janie Va offers furniture and household goods. Auctioneers W. D. Orn and W. E Bde listed.
William F. Arbogast reports Chicago lawmakers approve a plan to enlarge the Republican National Committee by including more women. The new rules allow the chairman to be removed if his state swings to Democrats, and raise GOP votes nationwide while spurring southern support. Immediate effects target governors and Hawaii.
State Field Day for Witcinis aberdeens Anes breeders set for Saturday July 19 with events at Route 15 starting at 10 30 a m. Angus cattle breeders Alex Edwards Doug Weldon participate along with a Virginia Tech department member and Warrenton Va stockman Stan Haworth presenting six Hawkwood Farm herd animals for a mock auction and prizes.
The Librarian of A receives a salary of 15 000 dollars annually.
At the Chicago convention the Republican party approved a four year program including a civil rights plank that sparked debate. The 6,000 word platform faced internal tension as critics urged stronger civil rights language and Democrats quickly attacked the content.
West Berlin police released 20 detainees amid unrest as Mayor Ernst Reu faced pressure over border zones while Red Kidnapers were alleged to be involved in the incidents.
The Tuberculosis Board held its regular quarterly meeting at the TB office on 206 N. Cameron at 3 30 pm Wednesday with two Virginia Tuberculosis staff members. Mrs. E W Lacy Jr presided as 15 of 20 board members attended and routine business was discussed. Robert Barrie and Harold McGee were present.
The following commissioners of election judges have been named to conduct the Democratic primary election in the precincts. Dry Run Precinct judges H. S. Brill and Elijah Piter with clerk Willie Himelright McTilwee. Gore Precinct judges R. M. Muse and W. N. Oates with clerk J. F. Morrison. Lamps Precinct judges Clinton Barr and John R. McKeever with clerk Maynard C. Russell. Ashtons Precinct judges A. P. Whitacre and C. Lee Whitacre with clerk Ernest Gray. Bakers Mill Precinct braithwaite and RL. Smith with clerk H. M. Fout. Dolans Precinct judges Russell Fletcher and Elston Luttrell with clerk Roy Bohrer.
The VFW plans to purchase additional wheelchairs for the Summer Fair to be held the week of July 28. A committee led by Dick Eddy as chairman includes Joe St Brees and Dales Pee ee, with special acknowledgments for Dick Eddy and George Taylor for their service on the House Committee.
In Chicago brief remarks summarize speeches for Taft Warren and Eisenhower by Dirksen Knowland and Mrs Jerns. Taft praised as integrity driven defender of Republican faith. Warren framed as qualified executive. Eisenhower hailed as Hercules capable of sweeping the nation to victory.
Washington officials said a settlement ended a wage conflict between North American Aviation and CIO auto workers that had threatened to halt production of the F86 Galore jets. A shutdown of NAAs 17 plants in California and Ohio could have disrupted the air force program and delayed deliveries amid prior union and management appeals for compromise.
Four battalions wrap up a citizen soldiers camp and head back to Norfolk Virginia Maryland West Virginia civilian defense units include the 111th 97th 224th and 110th as camp closes today in a regional regrouping.
Fragmentary text notes three elder children leaving the Reverend C. Carenound, with no further details on destination or circumstances.
Homer Clinton Sirbaugh aged 59 died suddenly of a heart attack yesterday at his son’s home 573 North Cameron Street Winchester. Born March 26 1893 in Capon Bridge West Virginia he was the son of Arira Sirbaugh and Nannie Brannon Sirbaugh. Surviving are three sons Earl Harry and Harley all of Winchester one daughter Mrs Lorene Plotner of West Virginia and Mrs Hazel Saeree of Points West Virginia seven grandchildren hard workers attended funeral services will be held at Jones Funeral Home and Siner Lutheran Church with Rev J B Duckwall officiating and interment to follow.
An early notice confirms the second Girl Scout camp will open tomorrow. Details on location and activities are limited due to OCR issues, but organizers emphasize preparation and safety for participants.
Fragmentary list includes references to the Bastille anniversary Bastile Day and New Year's Day. Includes stray items such as a raw recruit player and a quote about anger over someone’s remark.
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