Remembering Robert Gray Williams Winchester Mourns A Local Leader
The community grieves for Robert Gray Williams a longtime Winchester figure and lawyer who died after a lifetime of service. He led the Virginia Bar Association served as Rector of the University of Virginia and guided the Handley School as board president for 25 years. He was admired for intellect devotion and generosity and is remembered as a beloved friend and civic advocate.
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Cumberland Times
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Tribute to Judge Philip Williams Draws Community Mourning
The community mourns the death of Judge Philip Williams. Citizens recall him as a trusted friend and advisor whose modesty and guidance touched many lives. Gray Williams might dispute the portrayal, yet the piece honors the judge’s lasting impact.
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Philip Williams
Gray Williams
Opinion on Jerusalem violence does not alter Palestine policy
The piece argues that yesterday's Jerusalem terrorist attack will not influence British or U S policy toward Palestine. It condemns indiscriminate bombings, notes no gallantry in such acts, and says terrorism will worsen tensions between Palestinians. It urges refugee admissions and U S influence to help displaced people despite the tragedy.
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Palestine
Jerusalem
Whever
Europe
Joint
Anglo-American Committee
United States
Justified Removal of Five Union Officials at Aberdeen Proving Ground
The War Department discharged five CIO United Public Workers of America officials at Aberdeen Proving Ground in the name of national security. The removals target workers handling highly secret defense weapons, with officials arguing the action is justified to protect national safety amid suspected Communist influence in the CIO.
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Aberdeen
CIO
United Public Workers of America
Moscow
Secretaries of War and Navy
Winchester Sees Jump in July Permits Totaling 36500
Construction activity in Winchester accelerates with July permits totaling 36500. The day also records a 91 degree high, the first time this month temps rose above 80. A break in at the Harry Murphy and Brothers store on Amherst Street left thieves unable to access a money box.
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Winchester
Harry Murphy and Brothers
Amherst Street
Revised Boyce school plans approved. blueprints pending
State authorities approved updated plans for a new graded school and high school at Boyce and are preparing final blueprints. On the same day Capitol Theatre began screening Bob Hope's Caught In The Draft, assistant manager John Harris received his induction order.
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Boyce
Capitol Theatre
Bob Hope
John Harris
Handley High School wins top Class B honors in league
Virginia High School Literary and Athletic League officials named Handley High School as winner of the highest Class B honors. Mrs. Lewis M. Allen and her three sons left New York at 10 a.m. aboard the Swedish American liner Gripsholm to embark on a six week Viking-Russian tour of Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Russia.
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Virginia High School Literary and Athletic League
Handley High School
Lewis M. Allen
New York
Mrs E Virginia Smiths European visit sails announced
Mrs E Virginia Smith and her daughter Virginia plan a two month visit to Europe after leaving Winchester for New York. Early today fifty Boy Scouts began a two week camp at Camp Cornwell Capon departing for the camp this morning.
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E. Virginia Smith
Virginia
Winchester
New York
Europe
Boy Scouts
Camp Cornwell
Capon
Late B&O passenger train delays in Baltimore area
The Baltimore and Ohio southbound passenger train was several hours late as it passed the city yesterday. A barn owned by J. T. McKnee of Rosenberger in the county was totally destroyed by fire last night.
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Baltimore and Ohio Southern
J. T. McKnee
Rosenberger
Strength For The Day By Earl L. Douglas D D
A reflective piece argues self blame over blaming others for life troubles. It warns heredity and friends as scapegoats and urges honest self assessment and courage to accept personal responsibility for mistakes. The tone is exhortatory and moralistic.
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Earl L. Douglas
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Which contains the largest naval unit in a draft quiz
The page asks seven questions about naval organization and a mix of history and law including arms, drafts, and famous figures. Answers not provided on this page. turn to Page 2 for correct responses.
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Superior
Erie
Michigan
Ontario
Secretary of the Treasury
Harding
Touhy to Seek Indictment Of Heirens In Degnan Case
Chicago July 24 State's Attorney William J Touhy said he would seek murder indictments before the Cook County Grand Jury tomorrow against William Heirens in the Suzanne Degnan kidnapping and the lipstick slaying of Frances Brown. Assistants Wilbert Crowley and Richard B Austin will present evidence.
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Chicago
William J. Touhy
Cook County
William Heirens
Suzanne Degnan
Frances Brown
University of Chicago
Wilbert Crowley
Richard B. Austin
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