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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1952
Page
7
Virginia Defense Chief H Wyse urged renewed support for air spotters to deter enemy planes. He lamented low turnout on the Eastern Seaboard 24 hour alert and said Virginia needs about 6 000 spotters. Observers report jet and propeller aircraft to a filter center for plotting and radar coordination.
The Associated Press reports continued heat and humidity across the eastern region with a forecast of lingering steam and a risk of scattered thundershowers as a warm breeze dominates the area.
An argument after a pentagon employee walked nude into her living room ended in strangulation. Miss Codie A. Whitman, 39, was found dead in a closet of her apartment. Police say the suspect, an apartment manager, confronted her after the dispute and then claimed amnesia.
At the Winchester Camera Club meeting, Carson Dettra announced plans for a Historical Photo contest. Murphy's Feed and Ben Belchie spoke briefly as the committee outlined entry procedures and noted the event would be scheduled soon for club members.
Gene Autry stays prolific with Range R series films and radio work. He credits efficient production over large mob scenes and says his team handles diverse merchandising from belts to bed spreads. A radio interview captured his brisk, pragmatic approach amid a busy schedule.
Two large military helicopters took off from Westover Air Base Mass aiming to cross the Atlantic in a pioneering flight. The mission tests the feasibility of air delivering helicopters to Europe and covers about 4000 miles.
U N planes bombed targets east of Pyongyang including a locomotive repair shop and a cement factory. Air force and marine aircraft carried out routine patrols amid ongoing tensions in Korea.
The FBI reports a 97.2 percent conviction rate with fines and recoveries totaling 1,918.53 dollars, marking an increase of over 22 million dollars from the prior year.
Two conventions meet today to nominate candidates for Governor and Attorney General in the imaginary state formed by the newly organized Boys and Girls States. A joint session last night extended participation to city officials and outlined the nomination process.
Fire at the Pioneer Hotel in Fairbanks leveled the three story building within two hours. Police chief Floyd Clower said 180 of 250 registered guests had reported in and at least one person was confirmed dead while five remained missing. Additional details from the scene were limited as investigators worked.
Washington will announce the appointment of Walter J. Donnelly as United States high commissioner for Germany. The move marks a new post in Bonn Germany with responsibilities in postwar administration and Allied occupation.
Police press searches for unknown gunman and motive in a baffling case. An unidentified 20 year old woman, Eileen, sat at her desk reading a letter from Marine Ronald Leo, also 20. Two unopened letters lay nearby as detectives explore possible love triangle links and family ties.
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