Battle Orders Study To Trim Highway Deaths
Governor Battle orders an intensive study by the Virginia Advisory Legislative Council to cut auto fatalities after 518 deaths in state road accidents this year. He seeks recommendations before the 1952 General Assembly, urging consideration of enforcement, penalties, prevention, and accident causes.
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Richmond
Battle
Virginia
Virginia Advisory Legislative Council
Advisory Council
Batte
McCarthy Faces Choice on State Department Loyalty List
Senator McCarthy of Wisconsin said he may name 29 individuals in the Senate as under investigation for loyalty within the State Department. The department rejected his demand for assurances, noting some names are not in the department or have been cleared, and all employees are barred from secret papers if security risks exist.
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Washington
McCarthy
R-Wis
Senate
State Department
Department
United States
Red Cross aids veteran family after flood levee collapse
A Guadalcanal veteran, decorated for bravery, lost his small frame house near the Missouri River and all possessions when a levee broke. The family escaped unharmed. Red Cross fed and sheltered them and will help rebuild and refurnish. President Truman urged at least 5 million dollars in Red Cross contributions.
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Guadalcanal
Missouri River
Red Cross
Truman
Truman credits resolute U.N. stand in Korea for halting potential world war
President Truman said the United Nations response to the Communist attack on South Korea likely prevented a world war. He called the U.N. action decisive and warned aggressors sought to break solidarity. He described the Korea effort as costly but necessary to deter future aggression.
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Washington
Truman
U. N
South Korea
U.N
Korea
Red Cross Appeals for 950 Here to Aid In Flood Relief
The Winchester Frederick County Red Cross asks local citizens to donate a minimum of 950 through the chapter over the next two weeks to fund flood relief in Kansas Missouri and nearby areas. National chair E Roland Harriman notes 68 local chapters in 64 counties are aiding victims with shelters meals and medical care and rehabilitation support after the emergency phase.
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Red Cross
Presidente Truman
American Red Cross
Kansas
Missouri
Winchester - Frederick County
The
Stewart Bell
E. Roland Harriman
Christmas Bonuses Get Wage Board Approval
The Wage Stabilization Board approved traditional worker bonuses, allowing automatic approval for customary bonuses not exceeding 25 percent of annual pay. Eligible bonuses include annual or semiannual pay packages such as profit sharing and Christmas pay, under the new regulation.
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Washington
Wage Stabilization Board
Rent Control Round Won By Administration
Senate House conferees approved a provision to roll back rents to the May 24 1950 level in new critical defense areas. The measure authorizes designations by defense and mobilization leaders and allows up to 20 percent above 1947 levels for new controlled dwellings. The rule expires next Tuesday and still requires ratification by both chambers.
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Washington
Senate House
Senate
House
Eric Johnston
Secretary of Defense
Conference
Maybank
D-Sc
Costello Freed On 5000 Dollar Bail
Frank Costello, reputed king of the underworld, is free on $5,000 bail after pleading innocent to contempt of the United States Senate. Indicted with him by a federal grand jury are Joe Adonis and Frank Erickson for allegedly defying Senate crime probes. Costello surrendered at the Federal Courthouse after the indictment and was fingerprinted by the U.S. Marshal's Office.
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New York
Frank Costello
Underworld
United States Senate
Joe Adonis
Frank Erickson
Senate
Costello
John F. X. McGahey
U. S
Frederick Field Says Army Offered Intelligence Post
Frederick Vanderbilt Field testified before the Senate Internal Security Committee that the U S Army offered him an intelligence commission in 1942 but the effort was blocked by nonmilitary parties due to a certain problem. He refused to identify the army officers involved or name the problem while citing potential self-incrimination. Field is serving a 90 day jail sentence for contempt of court after declining to answer bond related questions from a New York federal judge.
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Washington
Frederick Vanderbilt Field
U. S. Army
New York
Field
Senate
Internal Security Committee
Army
State Department
William T. Stone
Edward C. Carter
Institute of Pacific Relations
IRP
Owen Lattimore
Johns Hopkins University
Price Ceilings Rise Amid Stabilizer Policy Ties
Government actions push some price ceilings up while a no changes in July rule continues. OPS announces a slight rise in general price levels for major canned vegetables in the 1951 pack, and copper refined from imported ores costs increase by three cents. The new regulation affects canned green peas initially with plans to add beans and other vegetables later. Packers may base prices on 1948 material and labor costs plus allowed increases since then. Bureau of Labor Statistics notes a 0.1 percent drop in the cost of living from May 15 to June 15, the first decline since February 1950.
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OPS
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Conley Committed for Psychiatric Observation in Charlottesville
Raymond Wilson Conley, charged with shooting or slashing the throats of his three small children, was ordered committed today for a psychiatric observation in Charlottesville.
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Charlottesville
Raymond Wilson Conley
India to mobilize territorial troops amid regional tension
A military spokesman said India will activate substantial numbers of territorial troops but denied linkage to rising tensions with Pakistan over Kashmir. Local notices list a yard party at Smith's Grocery on July 28 with ice cream and entertainment to benefit the North Mountain Red Skin Ball Club, and a Relief Methodist Church ham supper also on July 28 at 5 PM.
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New Delhi
India
Pakistan
Kashmir
Smith’s Grocery
Mountain Falls
North Mountain Red Skin Ball Club
Relief Methodist Church
MacArthur accuses Soviet propaganda of dominating U S policy
Gen Douglas MacArthur charged that Soviet propaganda dominates American foreign policy and called the Korea war outcome indecisive. He attacked Administration policy and domestic spending while urging a stronger independent America, signaling potential 1952 presidential involvement in Massachusetts.
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MacArthur
Boston
Douglas MacArthur
Korea
United States
Free World
America
Massachusetts
Bay State
Senate
House
Truman
Telephone Labor Fight Deadlocked in Virginia
Virginia's long running telephone labor dispute remains deadlocked as union officials say a strike vote is ready if needed while Thomas B. Morton, a federal mediator, plans talks with the union. The company says its July 5 contract offer, now rejected by union members, would be final and would have given about 10 percent wage increases for 6,000 employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Virginia
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
Glenn E. Watts
Communications Workers of America, Cio
Virginia Public Utilities Labor Reations Act
Thomas B. Morton
J. Rhodes Mitchell
Gladiolus
Woodstock Lane
Russells
T Lovett’s
Acheson Sees 25 Billion Needed to Aid Allies Three Years
Secretary of State Acheson told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that about 25 billion dollars will be spread over the next three years to provide defense capital equipment for U S allies. He urged approval of the 8.5 billion dollar foreign aid bill and warned that two more programs will be required to arm Europe and Asia.
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Washington
Acheson
U. S
Congress
Europe
Asia
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Korea
United Nations
FBI Launches New Roundup of Reds
The Justice Department announced a new FBI roundup targeting Communist party leaders in Los Angeles San Francisco and New York City with 11 arrests reported. FBI Director Hoover tied the arrests to California party activity and noted prior seizures of 17 Eastern Seaboard members.
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Washington
Justice Department
Los Angeles
San Francisco
New York City
FBI
J. Edgar Hoover
California
Eastern Seaboard
U.S
Supreme Court
Pittsburgh
William Schneiderman
Communist State Committee
Senate Approves Extra for Soil Conservation Payments
The Senate approved $280,000,000 for soil conservation payments this year, a $55,000,000 increase over the House figure, in a 41 to 39 vote after repeated efforts to cut the total in the Agriculture Department appropriation bill. The action follows ongoing debates over farm assistance and conservation funding.
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Washington
Senate
House
Agriculture Department
Army to Disband Its Last All-Negro Regiment in Korea
The Army announced today it will disband its last all Negro regiment serving in Korea, marking a step in desegregation of forces.
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Washington
Korea
Senate panel backs Kimball for Navy secretary
The Senate Armed Services Committee unanimously recommends confirmation of Dan A. Kimball as Secretary of the Navy.
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Washington
Senate Armed Services Committee
Dan A. Kimball
Navy
Winchester Days Draw Big Crowd in Northern Virginia
The Winchester Chamber of Commerce and Retail Merchants of Winchester present Winchester Days sales event. Nearly seventy stores participate with deep discounts attracting crowds as banners and streamers brighten the district. Gene Lakers commends merchant cooperation and early advertising, noting the extensive planning by committees and staff.
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Winchester Chamber of Commerce
Winchester
Winchester Days
Virginia
Gene Lakers
Chamber
Merchants Association
Sakers
C. J. Ott
U S Casualties In Korea Reach 79723
Washington announced U S battle casualties in Korea reached 79723 today an increase of 584 since last week. The rise marks the third lowest weekly increase since the Defense Department began issuing summaries last August.
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Washington
U. S
Korea
Defense Department
Truman orders wage board to settle Utah refinery strike
President Truman directs the Wage Stabilization Board to seek a settlement of the walkout at the American refined product plant in Utah. The move aims to avert disruption in fuel supplies and keep wartime controls in place.
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Washington
Truman
Wage Stabilization Board
American Ne and Refining Co
Utah
Clearbrook Presbyterians Mark 50th Anniversary
The Clearbrook Presbyterian Church celebrates its 50th anniversary with a 3 p.m. service next Sunday at the church, followed by a 5 p.m. family picnic on the grounds. The church sits about six miles northeast of Winchester on Valley Pike land donated by James G. and Margaret Catherine Whetzel. Built and dedicated in 1904, the church originated from a December 8, 1901 organization by Winchester Presbytery officials and elders.
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Clearbrook Presbyterian Church
Winchester
Valley Pike
James G
Margaret Cather Whetzel
David Howard Scanlon
Berryville
Stone Chapel
Clarke County
Stephenson Depot
Winchester Presbytery
James R Graam
R. A. White
David H. Scanion
D. P. Pierce
Five Point Agenda Agreed In Brief Armistice Session
United Nations and Communist delegates at U N advance headquarters Korea agree on a five point program to guide Korean armistice talks. The agenda covers adopting the agenda establishing a buffer zone ending shooting and supervising the truce exchanging prisoners and recommending actions to governments. Negotiators expect a long process with continued shooting until an armistice is signed.
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U.N
Korea
United Nations
Genda
Matthew B. Ridgway
Ridedyway
Quiet Day Reported On Fighting Front
On the Korean front at Kaesong the day was unusually quiet amid ongoing peace talks. Small unit actions occurred with two full company assaults near the Hwachon Reservoir, while UN air strikes and artillery targeted Red troop concentrations, causing notable casualties.
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Kaesong
Hwachon Reservoir
East Central
Red Company
United Nations
Kumwha
Fifth Air Force
Mustang
Kumsong
Air Force
Timber Ridge
Winchester
Farmers & Merchants National Bank
H. W. Butler & Brother
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West Va
Winchester Evening Star
Michael V. DiSal
Kremlin
Reds
Calif
N.Y
Kimball
C. of C. and Merchants
Clearbrook Presbyterians
J. Clyde Mohler
P. W. Loyd
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