Identify Bodies Of All But One Of 13 Newsmen
In Bombay on July 13 monsoon rains hindered search for 13 American news correspondents killed in a hill accident. Bodies of all but one had been identified by police with Fred Colwig of the Post among the named dead. Funeral rites were planned and seven bodies cremated per U S State Department instructions for relatives requesting ashes.
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Bombay
India
Fred Colwig
3Oo
U. S. State Department
Vatican Decree Excommunicates Communists
Vatican City on July 13 issued a major excommunication against communists. The decree from the Holy See church authority cuts off the faithful from sacraments and participation in church society.
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Vatican City
Congregation of the Holy Se
Church
Society of the Faithful
Answers to Daily Quiz
Answers to daily quiz show correct responses with letters and topics. Includes references to the American Medical Association and Franklin D Roosevelt, and a note on religious revival services.
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American Medical Associa
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Estate sale listing for les B. Henry
Seles Directory notes a sale on July 16 at 10 a m from the estate of les B Henry located at 728 S Loud St featuring furniture and household goods.
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Les B. Henry
S. Loud St
Officials Debate Scrap Caused Major Plane Crash
Loss of 35 lives with 14 injured followed a Standard Airlines C-46 crash 30 miles north of Los Angeles after a wing tip snag in fog. CAB regional chief says a passenger fight did not cause the crash, while Standard’s captain insists the brawl led to disaster. Pilot Roy G. White was killed.
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Here
Standard Airlines
Santa Susana Mountains
Civil Aeronautics Board
James N. Peyton
Peyton
L. R. Powell
Standard
Roy G. White
White
Wage Talks Cite Local Labor Rates Ahead of Department Plan
A Frederick County hearing on proposed federal labor wage standards featured witnesses detailing current local pay. Air tool operators earned 90 cents, bricklayers 2.50, carpenters 1.50, cement finishers 1.30, iron workers 1.50 or 1.10, laborers 0.80, and truck drivers 0.80 to 1.10. Supervisors noted varied rates on regional projects including Berryville elementary and the new county high school. Union reps and contractors from Washington, Baltimore, Front Royal, and Chambersburg testified, with many expressing support for the department’s wage schedule covering trades from electricians to plumbers.
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Berryville
Acme
Glaize
N. Cameron St
Miller’s Hardware and O'Sullivan Rubber Co
Enoch Bell
English Construction Company
Frederick County Consolidated High School
Guy Hafer
Dept. of Labor
Washington
Baltimore
Front Royal
Mrs J B Staples Stephens City Dies
Beulah J. Staples 79 of Stephens City died at home after a two year illness. Widow of John Staples who died in March 1948, she was daughter of the late James R. Campbell of Frederick County. Survived by one half brother Paul Campbell of Washington D C and many nieces and nephews.ervices at Methodist Church with Rev E C Day officiating. Interment Green Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers: C E Lemley J D Steele Frank Barley M S Barley T A Grim A R Marks.
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Beulah J. Staples
Stephens City
John Staples
James R. Campbell
Frederick County
Paul Campbell
Washington D. C
Stover
Strasburg
Methodist Church
Rev. E. C. Day
Green Hill Cemetery
C. E. Lemley
J. D. Steele
Frank Barley
M.S. Barley
T. A. Grim
A. R. Marks
German Youth Struggles Highlighted By Wellesley Student
Renate Pflaum, 20 year old German chemistry student and Wellesley junior on a foreign scholarship, told the First Baptist church women's auxiliary of postwar Germany. She described poverty, loss of faith, family disruption, and youth distrust of authority, but urged that many youths are determined to struggle toward a new future.
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First Baptist Church
Renate Pflaum
Wellesley
Germany
E. T. Clark
Baptist Recreation
Berlin Technical University
Hitler
Washout on B and O line cuts Maryland railway access
Flooding washed out the B&O main line at the 17 mile grade over the Alleghenies in far western Maryland. An eight to ten foot deep break formed as underpinnings failed after late yesterday afternoon, with 8:30 p m failure. Rainfall over the region slowed harvests and fed drought relief hopes.
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B&o
Alleghenies
Maryland
Winchester
Associated Press
New Jersey
New York
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Gettysburg
Chambersburg
Boston
Weather Bureau
Connecticut
Long Island
Senators Seek GOP Backing for Truman Economic Bill
Democratic senators drafting an anti low mood bill sought Republican support for key parts of Truman's economic program. Senator Murray said several GOP colleagues would sponsor. Senator Morse agreed to join if changes protect businessmen. The bill targets two main proposals from the 11 point plan: a board study of investment needs and planning and enabling agencies to acquire sites for projects. It calls for creation of a National Economic Cooperation Board and a $15 billion non Federal public works program with federal loans to spur investment in underserved areas.
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Washington
Truman
Murray
D-Mont
Morse
R-Ore
Congress
National Economic Cooperation Board
Governor urges patience in Maryland crabber shooting case
Richmond July 13 Governor Tuck urged fishermen and Virginians not to pass hurried judgment in the Maryland crabber shooting in the Chesapeake Bay. He said a thorough investigation aims to assemble all information to clarify the acts and that Virginia and Maryland police cooperate. The case involves Virginia Fisheries Commission deputy David Acree to be tried next month for murder in Virginia waters.
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Richmond
Tuck
Virginia
Maryland
Chesapeake Bay
Norfolk Izaak Walton League
Earl Nelson
Virginia Fisheries Commission
Jordan A. Pugh 2d
Norfolk
Izaak Walter League
Accomac
Commonwealth
E. Almer Ames Jr
Fisheries Commission
David Acree
House Passes Rural Telephone Measure
The House approved a bill to improve rural telephone service. It lets the Rural Electrification Administration issue long term loans to private companies or cooperatives to expand rural lines at 2 percent interest, same as electric REA loans. Rep. Allen and Rep. Brown sought a higher rate but failed.
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Washington
House
Senate
Rural Electrification Administration
Allen
Ill
Brown
Ohio
Lebanon Church News and Local Visits
July 13 notes from Lebanon Church report a newborn named Robert Douglas to Mr. and Mrs. F A Bowers, returning soldier Joseph Pingley convalescing at home, and yard party at Hope Church. Visitors include Miss Patricia Ann Supinger and Aunt Uncle Vernon McDonald party, with several local families mentioned. Bible school at Mt Hope Church closes with a program.
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Lindamood
Daniel
Roy Hershman
Zepp
Fred Bowers
Walter G. Brown
P. A Henderlite
A. E. Keller
Lucy McDonald
R. S. McDonald
Howard McDonald
Ida Keller
Bible School
Mt. Hope Church
Margaret Crabill
Woodstock
Mary Keler
John Duckwall
Mary Virginia Dicks
Helen McDonald
Winchester
Ellen
Mary Keller
Hunter Ritenour
Seven Fountains
Bill Humphries
Bridgewater
Elkton
Arrisonburg
Clara Keller
Madison College
Canterbury Pilgrims Could Carry Bells and a Pilgrim Flask
The Canterbury pilgrim returned from his journey with bells and a flask holding a few drops of the blood of St. Thomas a Becket, mirroring the Roman pilgrim's limited pewter or lead effigies of SS Peter or Paul.
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Canterbury
Rome
Paul
Thomas A Becket
Health programs and public health priorities described
Dr Still outlined public health efforts and costs focusing on vital statistics from private physicians reports to state offices. He highlighted tuberculosis venereal disease and polio as key issues and stressed water sewage milk and food safety as essential. He noted maternal and child care programs prenatal and well baby clinics and free hospitalization with doctors unpaid for hospital cases under MCH.
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Still
Mexico
Italy
Spain
Jennifer Jones Selznick Weds Aboard Portofino Yacht
Portofino's mayor announced actress Jennifer Jones and director David Selznick were married today on the yacht Manona. Jones wore a white summer dress and sunglasses for the ceremony. The couple later boarded the yacht Facey, owned by Prince Pignatelli, for a reception in Genoa hosted by Rudy Crespi.
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Portofino
Italy
Jennifer Jones
David Selznick
Manona
Miss Jones
Prince Pignate,i
Naples
Rapallo
Alsa Genoa
Rudy Crespi
Vandenberg Promises Second Speech Over Treaty Fight
Opposition claims pact speeches on the Republican side of the aisle proceed through Thursday. Senator Vandenberg prepared to re enter the debate with a second major speech in support of the treaty. He has joined administration leaders in saying the treaty carries no obligation for the Senate to vote for the arms program which President Truman planned to submit to Congress soon.
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Vandenberg
Senate
Truman
Congress
Demonstrations Showcase Farm Practices at Winchester Area Event
On August 19 twelve farm projects will be demonstrated starting at 9 a.m. at the Murl Hannum farm and 34 miles north west of Winchester. Topics include plow attachments, corn cultivation with fertilizer tools, 2 4D spraying, grain drying units, balers, haymaking, grass silage, clover rotations, irrigation, artificial insemination, and pesticide sprays. The Blue Ridge Farm Dealers Assn. will display modern implements.
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Stine
Martinsburg Pike
Winchester
Murl Hannum
R. 633
Stine Farm
Clearbrook Fire Co
Hannum
Blue Ridge Farm Dealers Assn
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Lamp Motor Co
Smithfield Ave
OLDS
Heatwole Motor Co
Stephenson
H. J. Dyche
Penna
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Holsteins
A.R. Kite
John Kerr
Miller's Hardware
J.B. Staples
Bill Backers
Lebanon Church
Frick
Shade Equipment Company
Martinsburg
National Ave
Tommy D. Lockhart
Loudoun St
E.y
John W
Rosenberger
Selznick
Bride
Virginia Machinery CO
W. Cecil St
ONDA
Newey
Pittsburgh
Geler Dynamics
Glaize & Bro
Chapman Motor CO
W. Boscawen St
C.1. Brumback & Sons
J. R. Alexander, Jr
N. Loudoun St
Just
Winchester S
Pein
B. F. Goodrich
S. Loudoun St. Ph
Aman
Conoco
Conocot
Conoco Nt Motor Oil
Continental Oil Company
J. W Kremer
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