former legislator says many have lost regard for Miller in Rust state
Former legislator John W. Rust of Fairfax criticizes Miller and says his stance shifted after neighbors challenged him for quoting editorials. Byrd ally Rad ard W. Smith recalls Taft era remarks while Miller rebuts on a Washington radio broadcast that Byrd no longer has a political home in either national party.
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Miller
Byrd
Washington
WNEW
Mr. Repub
Taft
New Residents May Vote Tuesday
New residents may vote Tuesday if they have registered and possess a capitation receipt for years assessed. Service members discharged since January 1, 1951 must bring discharge pages and register but need not have poll tax receipts. Those charged since 1952 require charge papers to the pan. No registration or tax receipts are necessary for them.
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Vira
Winchester
Pan
Highway crash claims eight lives near here
A Friday highway accident killed eight people near here, including Lee Johnson of Selah and five of his six children. The sixth child and Mrs. Johnson were hospitalized in critical condition. A later note mentions a church service and a relief benefit organized by a group from West Virginia.
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Rage Sage Phemphot Wy Fae Sons
Lee Johnson
Selah
Johnson
ARTY
Gainesboro
W. Va
Robinson
Confidence Ve’lence Vote From Neighbors
A reader letter appeals to voters in Winchester, Frederick, and Clarke counties urging support for the United Senator in the upcoming election. The writer claims long residency and asks neighbors to consider his past record as deserving of backing.
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Winchester
Frederick
Clarke
United
Clare
Harry F. Byrd
Soldier On Trial For Wife's Death In Clarke
H. Wood formerly of Clarke County will be arraigned for the death of his wife at the Clarke County Circuit Court July term. Wood was indicted for murder after his wife’s death on the night of two. He was arrested at Fort Myer on a court warrant. The body was identified as female by examination.
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H. Wood
Clarke County
Sgt. Wood
Wood
Fort Myer
Afteen
Pyongyang Raids Spark 24 Hour Air Offensive
Reports say around the clock raids on Pyongyang involved heavy bombing with over 1400 tons dropped. The Far East Air Forces led the strike described as the largest 24 hour operation against a single target, with one F-84 Thunderjet lost.
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Pyongyang
Far East
Miller’s Arlington Efforts Aimed at Federal Employees
Miller concentrates on the Arlington area as he seeks support from federal officeholders and employees. He predicts a heavy Washington vote and says Miller will win by a large margin in this region influenced by Byrd’s economy drive.
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Miller
Arlington
Alexandria
Senate
Byrd
Washington
Local Boy Mailed by Post to Winchester in 1913 1914
A High View West Virginia lad about four rode the mail car to Gore and then to Winchester via Back Creek Road and Route 50. He arrived around 6 pm and was delivered to his brother on Fairmont Avenue by bicycle. The 20 mile trip used parcel post with stamps and a tag.
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Post Office Department
W. Va
Clint Barr
Rock Enon Springs
Chester
Back Creek
Gore
Hayfield
Chambersville
Winchester
Fairmont Avenue
C. R. Anderson
Eisenhower Greets GOP Congressmen
President Eisenhower opens a day with Republican lawmakers amid cheers and political rhetoric. The event highlights the party’s unity as they discuss unity, reform, and prospects for victory in November.
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Eisenhower
GOP
Democrats Predict They Will Defeat the Nixon Team
Democrats predicted they would whip the GOP Eisenhower Nixon team in November. They noted the Republicans nominated a formidable candidate and named possible Democratic rivals Kefauver Kerr Harriman and Detroi. The Democratic National Convention opens in Chicago on July 21 to choose a candidate capable of beating Eisenhower.
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Associated Press
Dwight D Eisenhower
Chicago
New York State
Sen
Estes Kefauver
Tennessee
Robert S. Kerr
Oklahoma
Averell Harriman
Richard Detroi
Marines announce officers in Korea deployment
Washington reports Col. Frank H. Schwable chief of staff of the First Marine Air Wing and Maj. Roy H. Bley, his co pilot, are in Korea confirming deployment status for the unit.
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Washington
Frank H. Schwable
First Marine Air Wing
Maj
Roy H. Bley
Korea
Nixon calls communism the chief issue of campaign
Senator Richard M. Nixon declared communism the great issue of the race and accused the Democrats of being unable to handle it. He said the administration failed to stop Communist aggression and urged a strong national defense to save the country from abroad and within.
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Richard M. Nixon
California
Nixon
Navy
House
West European papers praise Ike nomination
European press greets Dwight D. Eisenhower as the presumptive nominee and notes how his leadership will likely endure into a possible November election. Commentators across Sweden Germany Italy and France describe the effect on Europe and U.S. policy with cautious optimism about his presidency.
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Aa Ees
Sweden
Stockholm
Siresel
Europe
Italy
Rome
T Zs Tempo
Cnd
France
Rouen
Paris Normandie
Eisenhower
Taft
Douglas MacArthur
Local Firemen Take Middletown Honors
Middletown firemen receive top honors at a local carnival event as the celebration closes its final evening session tonight.
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Middletown
Highway Death Toll 33 Under Last Year
A fragmented report notes 33 deaths from highway accidents this year versus last year’s total. mentions a bread delivery truck collision near a residence and an injury fatality in Norfolk County with a victim dying in a Norfolk hospital.
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Woodward
Norfolk
Everyone May Ride To Polls To Vote
Public notice offers transportation to polling places on election day. Call 4256 to arrange rides to the polls and return home.
Shooting Charge Involving Local Woman
Police report a shooting involving a local woman identified as Gare Jane Tigney from atmmown Fe. She says her party drove away after an argument and a bullet struck a man in the back and left side, described as a deep flesh wound. Officers James Claycomb and John All conducted the arrest this week.
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Gare Jane Tigney
Atmmown
Bains
James Claycomb John
R and T Orchard
Psa Whey
Cedar Grove
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