Major Leagues Brooklyn Scorers and Standings Snapshot
Major League standings show Brooklyn at 43 34 and New York 36 44 with Cincinnati 46 42 and Pittsburgh 29 50. Yesterday results include St Louis 5 Brooklyn 3 and New York 12 St Louis 1. Tonight schedules list games in Detroit Boston Chicago and Chicago at Washington.
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Brooklyn
New York
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Chicago
Boston
Detroit
Cleveland
Washington
Can Openers Busy As Consumption Expands Nationwide
New York reports show U S citizens now open about 200 cans per year per person far above the 26 per person fifty years ago. L W Graaskamp of American Can Co notes the rise reflects broader consumption and changing food preparation habits.
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New York
U. S
L. W. Graaskamp
American Can Co
Roanoke Mother Admits Shooting Son Over Car Dispute
In Roanoke a 45 year old mother Myr tle Mae Simms admitted shooting her son Alwyn Simms after he argued over using her car. Police say he was wounded in the abdomen and leg and taken to a hospital for emergency surgery. Detective Sgt. J C Coleman quoted her saying she fired twice and was shooting to kill.
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Roanoke
J. C. Coleman
Myrtle Mae Simms
Alwyn Simms
Simms
Coleman
Roanoke Men Face Grand Jury Over 15 Year Old Trip
A Roanoke Circuit Court grand jury will weigh charges against George Ray Sexton 39 and Wesley Kelley 28 after a preliminary hearing in Trial Justice court. They are accused of taking a 15 year old girl on trips to Florida and Georgia without her parents consent.
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Salem
Florida
Georgia
Trial Justice Court
George Ray Sexton
Roanoke
Wesley Kelley
Lexington
Crop Service Says Rain Has Been Sufficient This Week
Richmond reports that recent showers provided enough moisture for crops and farm products. The Crop Service notes wetter weather was expected but stresses that the region can endure dry spells without complaints once moisture is adequate.
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Richmond
GI's Parents Lose Insurance Suit
Roanoke report states Sgt. Dan Weatherman’s $10,000 World War II GI life policy was awarded to Mrs. Virginia Viola Ison, the family with whom he lived for three years, not his parents Sam and Mrs. Weatherman. A federal jury delivered a directed verdict after a deadlock, noting Weatherman considered the Isons his parents after age 18. The VA had paused payment pending the suit.
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Roanoke
Dan Weatherman
Federal District Court
Virginia Viola Ison
Sam Weatherman
A. D. Barksdale
Weatherman
Isons
Ison
Veterans Administration
Night Spots Raided At Virginia Beach
Five Princess Anne County and Virginia Beach clubs were raided by Alcoholic Beverage Control officers in a closing phase of undercover work. Seven people were arrested on nine charges after last night’s sweep, with whisky seized at two locations and one venue found clean.
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Virginia Beach
Princess Anne County
Alcoholic Beverage Control Enforcement
Tenant Farmer Held On Murder Charge
An Isle of Wight County tenant farmer was held in Nansemond County jail on a murder charge with a $500 bond. The shooting occurred at his residence and Parker was brought to a hospital where he died from a knee wound and extensive bleeding. Parker lived seven miles west of Windsor in Southampton County.
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Suffolk
Isle of Wight
Nansemond County
Albert Staley Parker
J. B. Duck
Parker
W. C.whitehead
Windsor
Southhampton
Edward Joyner
Legion States Elect Officers in Virginia
Citizens of Boys and Girls State vote on top offices. Gubernatorial candidates for Boys State include M. L. Minnick of Salem and Willard Scott of Alexandria. Girls State contenders are Barbara Norby of Arlington Robbie Allen of Richmond and Marion McSurely of Arlington.
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Blacksburg
American Legion and Auxiliary
M. L. Minnick
Salem
Willard Scott
Alexandria
Girls‘ State
Barbara Norby
Arlington
Robbie Allen
Richmond
Marion McSurely
Welfare Boards Must Make Report to County Supervisors
Richmond Attorney General J Lindsay Almond Jr rules local welfare boards must file monthly reports to county boards of supervisors, citing 63-67.1 of the 1950 General Assembly. The note also includes a Q&A on whether the tropical year length changed, stating 365 days 5 hours 48 minutes 45.7 seconds in 1950, decreasing about 0.5 second per century.
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Richmond
J. Lindsay Almond, Jr
County Boards of Supervisors
General Assembly
H. 8. Morgan
Lunenburg County
Swimming Students Win Certificates
Seventeen of the 48 youngsters to finish the Red Cross Learn-to-Swim class passed their final tests and will be awarded certificates. They are: J. P. Arthur Jr Barbara A. Fawcett John Merriner Robert Novick Charles Robertson Judy Cather Eddievis Phyliss A. Fansler Sally Scully Aimee Gibson Clarence Sirbaugh Helen Dettra Sally McFadden Eddie Soper Eugene Strosnider Ronald Smith Ann Sullivan. Intermediate certificates were earned by Margaret Davis and Sarah Slonaker. A second beginners class is now underway at Willow Lawn Pool and a third will be held in August under Red Cross sponsorship.
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Red Cross
J. P. Arthur, Jr
Barbara A. Fawcett
John Merriner
Robert Novick
Charles Robertson
Judy Cather
Eddievis
Phyliss A. Fansler
Sally Scully
Aimee Gibson
Clarence Sirbaugh
Helen Dettra
Sally McFadden
Eddie Soper
Eugene Strosnider
Ronald Smith
Ann Sullivan
Margaret Davis
Sarah Slonaker
Williow Lawn Pool
Dropping an A Bomb Would Be Bad
Senator Lyndon B. Johnson says the United States would use the atomic bomb if needed to stem aggression. Representative Frances Bolton counters that dropping it on Korea would have little military value and could inflame Oriental opinion.
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Washington
Lyndon B. Johnson
D-Tex
United States
Frances Bolton
Ohio
Korea
Johnson
Russia
Eiffel Tower Draws Crowds Breaks Visitor Records
Paris reports record crowds at the Eiffel Tower with 1 143 000 visitors last year beating 1948 and 1900 marks. The 985 foot tower opened in 1889 during the Paris International Exposition. All Paris grammar school children may ride free to the observation platform with a certificate of passing exams.
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Paris
Eiffel Tower
Winchester Red Cross elects seven to board during annual session
The Winchester Frederick County Red Cross named seven new board members James R. Alexander Dr Leon Slavin P G Ireland Harold Brown R E Ayler Charles Bass and G T Binner Jr Joining seated directors C F Schenck Mary Louise Steele and Mrs J W Newcomer At the meeting 1949-50 officers Marvin Weaver Stewart Bell Charles Dick C Vernon Eddy and John S Scully Jr were reelected A report on the Detroit National Convention was presented by Mrs Earl Clowser with updates from committee chairs including praise for Gray Ladies at Newton D Baker Hospital and the Food Program committee
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Winchester- Frederick County
Stewart Bell
Charles Dick
C. Vernon Eddy
John S. Scully
Detroit
Earl Clowser
Newton D. Baker Hospital
Italian girl leads busy life at Kiski Preparatory School
Niny Funei, 20, recently arrived from Italy, is the only girl among 187 boys at Kiski Preparatory School in Saltsburg Pa. She studies English under special permission to prepare for entering the University of Pittsburgh and becoming a teacher. She expected to feel out of place but finds her days full of study.
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Saltsburg
Niny Funei
Kiski
Niny
America
Italy
University of Pittsburgh
Ning
Elm Trees Typically Grow from Seed
Most elm trees can be grown from seed, a simple propagation fact. Seed handling, germination, and early care influence success rates and eventual tree health. This seeds-to-seedling approach suits amateur gardeners and larger landscape programs alike.
Mrs Amy See 79 Dies In Winchester Hospital
Mrs Amy See 79 widow of Angus See died 11 30 last night in Winchester after a month of ill health She was born December 7 1870 in Petersburg W Va and was a Dunkard Church member Survived by two sons Law son Lee Stephens City Arthur Lee Wardensville a daughter Mrs Lorenzo Kuykendall Moorefield a brother Semour Weese Moorefield and three sisters Mrs G H W Simond Moorefield Mrs Edward Judy Bedford Pa and Mrs Hattie Mohler Illinois Funeral arrangements not yet completed Body at Omps Funeral Home
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Amy Susan See
Angus See
Stephens City
Winchester
Betersburg
W. Va
John E
Susan Weese
Salem Dunkard Church
Lawson Lee
Arthur Lee
Wardensville
Lorenzo Kuykendall
Moorefield
Semour Weese
G. H. W. Simond
Edward Judy
Bedford
Hattie Mohler
Illinois
Omps Funeral Home
Aylor to Speak At Rotary Luncheon
Frederic County Schools Superintendent Robert E Aylor will guest speak at the Rotary Club luncheon about the new James Wood High School. Rotarian W R Legge will introduce in the absence of Program Chairman C E Hofer. Officers and chairs meet 7 30 p m Tuesday at President Leatherman’s home to plan the new club year.
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Robert E
Frederic County
Rotary Club
James Wood High School
W. R. Legge
Northern
Virginia
C. E. Hofer
Daniel E. Leatherman
Residents Granted Building Permits In Frederick County
Two new dwelling permits approved. Maynard and Alma Orndorff receive a seven room semi bungalow east of Winchester for about $5,000. Arthur Richard Ritter gets a four room frame bungalow near Front Royal Road for $5,000.
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Frederick County
Maynard
Alma Orndorff
Orchard Ave
Winchester
Berryville Pike
Arthur Richard Ritter
Loudoun St
Front Royal Rd
Lloyds of London Expanding Quarters
Lloyds of London plans a large new office across Lime Street from its current building in the financial district. The insurer, dating from a smoky coffee house 350 years ago, seeks a lease on the site to widen its quarters.
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London
Lloyd's of London
Lime Street
Financial District
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