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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1948
Page
3
President Truman plans extensive campaign travels across many states for a four year term. Press secretary Charles G. Ross notes he will campaign in numerous states and may avoid the South after a reception in Philadelphia.
The Soviet note condemns the Western currency reform in the western zones of Germany and in Berlin as a direct result of Potsdam decisions being violated by the United States Britain and France. It calls the transportation limits in Berlin temporary measures and blames Allied actions for the difficulties.
British and American officials report a crisis atmosphere after the Soviet refusal to lift the Berlin blockade. Western powers consider raising the issue at the United Nations while preparing to expand air aid to western Berlin and press for German peace talks.
Alabama leaders name a 52 member delegation to Birmingham as plans unfold for a Southern party split. Ex Gov Dixon cites a knife in the heart of the south urging protests and future planning while Mississippi's Wright publicizes the move. Georgia Senator Russell declines to seek southern backing at Birmingham.
Delegates noted Democratic fortunes as President Truman appeared lively and spoke with a fighting mood. He attacked the Republican-dominated 80th Congress with anger and humor, delivering a strong, persuasive address that energized the convention. The Weather Bureau reports high humidity along the East Coast with Washington and New York showing 75 to 66 percent and 74 to 63 percent respectively.
Beverley W Tapscott aged 71 died at 9 50 am today at his sister’s home near Bluemont Born in Clarke County he was a son of Joseph B and Rosie Alexandria Tapscott Surviving brothers and sisters include Miss Gertrude Tapscott James C and Charles M Tapscott Funeral arrangements are not complete
United States and British planes fly about 490 to 500 missions daily over three Berlin air corridors as Moscow rejects Western demands to lift the blockade. Russians threaten to narrow corridors citing air safety, signaling a deepening crisis.
The article recalls General John J. Pershing’s career from West Point graduation in 1886 through major campaigns including the Apache and Sioux campaigns, the Spanish–American War, and the Philippine insurrection. It notes his role as General of the Armies and his influence on WWII leaders like Marshall Eisenhower and Patton.
Of the 1,094 delegates to the convention, 110 were women. There is no broad nationwide hobbyist photo graphy estimate. available figures are based on camera ownership with about 22 million amateur still cameras and 750,000 amateur motion picture cameras in use.
The first battle formation occurred in World War I on May 6 1917 during a clash between British and German fliers. Five two seat fighters formed three nine plane groups for battle.
The platypus is described as partially warm-blooded, with blood that remains warm but its temperature shifts with the weather. This characterization notes a unique middle ground between cold and warm-blooded animals.
In a party gathering the President urged action over platitudes, saying the test lies in the record. He contrasted Republican inaction with wartime pledges and warned against the Dewey campaign. Dewey critiqued foreign policy and cited Dulles on Berlin amid platform criticisms of Republican and Democratic positions.
Hart reported the Winthrall car traveling east about half a mile east of Paris skidded on wet pavement and struck a tree, slightly injuring Mrs Sands while Hart was unhurt. Jane was not mentioned further.
Mrs. Sands a longtime Middleburg resident and prominent garden club leader died after a westbound Sands car collided with another vehicle near Winchester. She was known for equestrian breeding and civic work including the Garden Club of Virginia and Loudoun hospital boards. Funeral 3 pm EST Friday at Emmanuel Episcopal Church Middleburg.
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