Swimmer Dies After Heart Attack Off Dock During Vacation
Harry Everly 41 a Middletown native and gasoline station proprietor died of a heart attack while swimming off a dock at Baker Creek during a two week vacation with his wife. Rescue squads could not revive him. his funeral will be in Washington with interment at Arlington National Cemetery.
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J. P. Everly
Arlington National Cemetery
Film Patrons Defy Blue Law in Hattiesburg Theaters
Police attempted to enforce Mississippi Sunday closing rules as six Hattiesburg theaters remained open in steady rain. Twenty four theater workers and staff were arrested and released on bond multiple times, with some making up to eight trips to the police station. Patrons booed as officers used force to gain access. a projectionist locked in a room and an officer used a cap to block a projection outlet. The screen went dark and music and dancing occurred during the disruption. Theaters kept operating past 6 pm despite arrests, marking a fifth consecutive Sunday of enforcement attempts.
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Saenger Theater
Mississippi
Cargo Ship Slices Small Boat in Harbor Tragedy
In Boston on July 25 a freighter struck the pleasure craft Marie S slicing it in two. One passenger Mary DiViovanni 42 of Waltham died and 19 aboard Marie S. were injured. The American Veteran inbound from Philadelphia caused the crash. Witnesses reported clear weather and rescue boats aiding 20 Marie S. passengers and crew. Captain Charles E. Stevens 50 said he did not see the freighter until it was too late.
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Waltham
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Charles E. Stevens
House Unit Approves Aid to Health in Private Schools
A House commerce subcommittee approved a bill to permit $35 ton in federal health funds for private as well as public schools. The measure mirrors Senate action, adds minor amendments, and heads to the full interstate committee for consideration later this week.
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Kem Secures Backing to Block European Nationalization Plan
Senator Kem of Missouri gains support from Senate leaders Wherry and McClellan to block use of American recovery funds for nations nationalizing industries. Kem says the move targets Britain's iron and steel socialization and halts subsidies to socialist experiments abroad. Lucas notes President Truman hopeful Senate defeats crippling amendments.
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Rent Control Law Struck Down by Federal Court
Federal Judge E R Shaw ruled the 1949 rent control act unconstitutional due to a local option clause that allowed states and divisions to end it. An immediate Supreme Court appeal was planned, with enforcement to continue pending appeal.
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U N Head Denies Red Terror Rule
Washington July 25 United Nations official denies witness No 8 claim that the UN secretariat is terrorized by Communist agents. Senator McCarran calls it fantastically untrue while Byron Price defends admin policies and tries to oust Trygve Lie. Page 3 continues.
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Lie
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Trygv Lie
United
Americans Shift From Berlin to Western Germany
The U S military government plans to move about 200 officials from Berlin to Frankfurt and Bonn by August 10, concentrating administration in the western zones. Berlin will keep a small outpost with 75 officials and 100 city employees. McCloy will base in Bad Homburg with offices in Frankfurt and Bonn.
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Conference on Farm Credit Shifts in Valley Area
Directors from production credit associations and national farm loan groups plan a three day meeting at Luray to review credit services for farmers amid changing economic conditions. Dr John R Hutcheson of Virginia Tech will speak at a Wednesday dinner on agricultural changes with officials from Federal Land Bank of Baltimore and Production Credit Corp of Baltimore in attendance.
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R. S. Halenger
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Virginia Tech
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Frederick, Md
Staunton, Warrenton
Winchester
Lions to Hear Convention Report by Three Delegates
Three delegates from the Lions International convention in New York will report at a Winchester club luncheon at 12:15 p.m. tomorrow in the George Washington hotel. Speakers are District Governor C. A. Hobert C. F. Schenck and George Sanders. Finals plans for the Aug. 9 Baptist Fellowship park picnic will be announced. outdoor session replaces the regular hotel luncheon, per Paul Anderson.
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C. A. Hobert
C. F. Schenck
George Sanders
Baptist Fellowship Park
Schenck
Rebert Smith
Hoye Riley
Paul Anderson
Exchange Club Hosts Ladies Night Dinner and Dance
A ladies night program will replace the Exchange luncheon at the George Washington hotel. The River House on Route 50 east of Winchester will host dinner at 7 p.m. followed by dancing. Gladiolus delivery available at Russell's Gladiolus.
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R. 50
Winchester
George Washington Hotel
Community Sale Days Set for Weekend in Winchester
Winchester hosts its annual Community Sale Days this Thursday through Saturday with thirty one merchants offering unprecedented low prices. The event, held twice yearly to thank customers, follows the last sale on February 24 to 26 and will feature a special Star section highlighting local bargains.
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Winchester
Four Severely Hurt In Weekend Motor Crashes
Four people were hospitalized after two weekend accidents in Berryville and Stine's Chapel. In Berryville a Jeep wagon struck a parked car and rolled through a hedge injuring James Guldam Thomas Plock and Lillian Solyer. In Stine's Chapel James Royston Jr. suffered a compound leg fracture and shoulder and arm injuries when hit by a truck driven by Clyde Loy.
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Morton C. Mumma Jr
James Guldam
King St
Baltimore
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Lillian Solyer
James Royston Jr
Valley Ave
Stine’s Chapel
F. L. Woolf
Royston
Clyde William Loy
Winchester
Loy
J. H. Wood
Guldan
Paul Frazier
Mumma
Polio Count Here Remains at Two
Dr. J. W. Still health officer reports no new polio cases over the weekend. Katherine Gail Miller and Lawrence Fletcher remain in satisfactory condition at the Medical College of Virginia hospital in Richmond. Residents near Orchard Ave have cleaned and sprayed DDT.
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Lawrence Fletcher
Orchard Ave
Medical College of Virginia Hospital
Richmond
Still
New Bungalow For Sale With Modern Kitchen
Modern five room frame bungalow offered for sale with oil heat and electric water heater. Fully equipped kitchen and convenient inspection contact Ed Molden at 7247. Listing appears in a local classified section.
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AFL Fights Coal Industry Probe Led by Green and Robertson
Senator Robertson and AFL leader Green joined Harry M. Moses of U S Steel in denouncing John L. Lewis three day work week as confiscation of capital as Senate banking committee opened a probe into coal industry power. Moses warned of damage to economy. The witnesses described unions as possible monopolies while denying a plan for a northern coal czar.
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Berryville Horse Show Set For Next Friday, Saturday
The 45th Berryville Horse Show runs Friday and Saturday with 330 horses entered by 57 owners from four states. A. B. Hummer says entries surpass last year’s pace as the event expands to attract top horses from Virginia Maryland Pennsylvania New York and beyond.
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Truman Seeks 1825 Million for Foreign Arms Aid
President Truman signed the North Atlantic Treaty and asked Congress to back it with 1825 million in foreign arms aid. He urged rapid approval to bolster Western Europe and other allies against Soviet threats, stressing the need to strengthen freedom worldwide. The plan focuses aid on eight European nations and related regions, with additional stockpiles shipped at minimal rehabilitation cost.
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Vandenberg
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Europe
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House Takes Up Anti-poll Tax Bill By 242-102 Vote
In Washington on July 25 Southern Democrats failed to adjourn the House to block consideration of an anti poll tax measure. The roll call stood 242 to 102 as Rep Gossett of Texas led the effort against poll taxes as a prerequisite for voting in national elections. The move followed a 46-30 initial standing vote with many members still arriving. Rep Hays of Ohio sought a roll call to allow supporters to muster votes. Opponents were ready to use parliamentary tactics to delay. This marked the fifth House attempt in ten years to pass anti poll tax legislation.
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Gossett
Texas
Congress
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Hays
Ohio
Balloting by Mail Is Easily Aranged
Voters away from home Aug 2 or unable to reach polls may vote by mail. Applications for absentee ballots must be received by midnight next Wednesday. Absentee voters may call from 9 am to 5 pm for guidance and detailed information.
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