Bradley Endorses Segregation at Lower Army Levels
Fort Knox report cites Gen. Omar Bradley favoring segregation of white and Negro units in lower echelons while supporting integration in officer enlisted relations. He notes housing delays and urges larger units, and says Berlin developments won’t strengthen U.S. forces in Germany.
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Fort Knox
Army
Omar Bradley
Truman
Gen. Bradley
U.S
Germany
Berlin
Aliens in United States Must Register for Selective Service
The law requires every male citizen and every male resident between 19 and 26, at the registration time or upon turning 19, to be liable for military training and service in the United States. Aliens must register.
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United States
Selective Service Act
August 21 Sale by Mrs W A at Winchester address
Household and kitchen furniture to be sold August 21 at 371 Avenue Winchester. September 1 at 10 a.m. sale by A M Nicodemus, 314 miles northwest of Berryville, dairy herd, other livestock, farm machinery offered.
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W. A. Sale
Ave
Winchester
Nicodemus
Berryville
French Premier forms 19-man coalition cabinet
Andre Marie leads a right of center cabinet in Paris with 19 members. The lineup excludes the Communists and includes at least three former premiers, according to informed sources.
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Andre Marie
Paris
Britain and Western Europe urged to disarm
The Duke of Bedford proposes complete disarmament for Britain and Western Europe with protection from the United States and the British Commonwealth. He argues Western Europe could abandon armaments and focus on culture and economy, showcasing disarmament and undermining communism.
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London
Duke of Bedford
Britain
Europe
United States
Berlin Crisis Deepens as Mayors Defies Soviet Order
Berlin’s mayor Louise Schroeder refuses to dismiss anti communist deputy police chief Johanes Stumm despite a Soviet commandant’s order. Western commanders say Moscow has no authority to fire city officials or install loyal deputies. Walter Bedell Smith stops in Berlin amid talks on Berlin blockade strategy. The eel note appears unrelated.
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Louise Schroeder
Johanes Stumm
Stumm
Paul Markgraf
Schroeder
Berlin
Paul Letsch
Walter Bedell Smith
U. S
Moscow
Smith
London
V. M. Molotov
England
Lewis W. Douglas
Great Britain
Russia
Charles E. Bohlen
George Marshall
Lucius Clay
Victory Ointment advertising skin relief
Advertising copy promotes Victory Ointment for itching and skin troubles including eczema psoriasis rashes and athlete's foot. Claims it is grease free antiseptic safe for babies and children and suitable for use by Army personnel. Sold in Winchester at Miller's Rhodes Brooks Rexall Peoples and Silco Cut-Rate stores.
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Winchester
Miller’s, Rhodes
Brooks
Rexall
Peoples
Silco
Political Fever Mounts to Match July Weather
Virginia faces rising political heat as the Democratic primary nears. Anti-organization factions back Francis Pickens Miller while Senator A Willis Robertson opposes the Fair Employment Practices Act. James P Hart Jr criticized federal aid to education as publicity.
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Associated Press
Virginia
Martin A. Hutchinson
Democrats
Francis Pickens Miller
Albermarle
United States
A. Willis Robertson
Lexington
Robertson
James P. Hart Jr
Roanoke
Senate
Gray Retaken as Police Chief and Officers Nab Parole Violator
Police chief J. Thomas Boyd and officers E. B. Hinkins returned from Atlantic City at noon today and took Thomas William Gray into custody for parole violation.
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J. Thomas Boyd
E. B. Hinkins
Atlantic City
Thomas William Gray
Emmart Emmart Ludwig Case Details From Court Transcript
Testimony describes Mrs. Emmart Ludwig's employment, an arm injury incident, and medical observations. Dr. McKee testified about menopause symptoms and a prior uterus operation, noting hormonal treatment and referrals.
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J. Lynn Lucas
Brumback
McKee
Emmart
Dr. McKee
Wendell Muncie
Baltimore
Answers to Daily Quiz
Answers to the page four quiz list the correct responses for ten questions. The items include topics such as an earthquake the Department of Commerce displaced persons and three vetoes. Cities named include San Francisco Port-au-Prince and a country Yugoslavia.
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Department of Commerce
San Francisco
Calif
Israel
Yugoslavia
John W. Studebaker
Port-au-Prince
Rural Medical Centers Discussed in Blacksburg
In Blacksburg on July 28 the Institute of Rural Affairs explored rural health and economics. Dr. Henry B. Mulholland of the University of Virginia urged establishing shared medical facilities in rural centers for two or three doctors to use, noting many isolated areas lack pediatric care.
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Blacksburg
Institute of Rural Affairs
Henry B. Mulholland
University of Virginia Medical School
S. D. Crute Named District Engineer
Samuel D. Crute, current State highway resident engineer at Amherst, will become Staunton district engineer September 1 replacing George D. Felix. W. M. Jeffress moves from Chatham to Amherst, H. G. Blundon shifts to Chatham, and S. C. Liggett transfers to Harrisonburg. W. W. Shields moves from Harrisonburg to Charlottesville, and R. Carey Ambler leaves Charlottesville for Staunton. the Staunton district covers Frederick and Clarke counties.
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Richmond
Samuel D. Crute
Amherst
George D. Felix
Staunton
Highway Department
W. M. Jeffress
Chatham
Crute
H. G. Blundon
S. C. Liggett
Harrisonburg
W. W. Shields
Charlottesville
R. Carey Ambler
Frederick
Clarke Counties
Feller in Danger With Bone Ailment
Cleveland report says fireball pitcher Bobby Feller suffers a shoulder bone ailment with long standing trouble. A. L. Austin, a mechano therapy practitioner, treated him and warned if not fixed soon Feller may be finished for good. Feller denies an arm ailment despite the visit and therapy.
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Cleveland
Bobby Feller
Austin
Cleveland Indians
Wild Life Essay Contest Planned by Virginia Agencies
Richmond officials announced plans for a second state wide wild life essay contest. the State Game Commission will sponsor the event with the Virginia Chapter Izaak Walton League.
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Wild Life
Richmond
State Game Commission
The
Commission
Virginia
Izaak Walton Legaue
Piccadilly Frame Demolition Approved for Expansion
W. W. Dellinger has city permission to pull down a frame building at 212 E. Piccadilly St. to enlarge the Dellinger Bros. garage by an adjoining concrete block structure 36 feet wide and 50 to 75 feet long. Construction date and cost not announced.
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W. W. Dellinger
E. Piccadilly St
Dellinger Bros
Explosion at German Dye Plant Sparks Wide Rescue Effort
Hours after a blast at a Mannheim dye plant, unconfirmed reports say authorities were testing propulsion fluids for V-1 and V-2 missiles. Police report many injuries, with about 30 officers aiding rescue. American and German fire units, plus Red Cross workers, joined police from Hesse and Rhineland Pfalz in the immediate response.
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Mannheim
Hesse
Rhineland- Pfalz
Red Cross
Winchester Lions club shelter hosts picnics and games
The upper level park shelter in Winchester and nearby communities is used by private families churches and organizations for picnics and games. A department service provides leadership and equipment for these activities and will regularly supply the shelter as demand grows.
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Lions Club
Winchester
Winchester Tennis Club Sees Growth and Plans
The Winchester tennis club has sixteen junior and forty senior members. Teams are forming and inter-group and inter-city matches are expected weekly for the rest of the season, announced tennis commissioner Joe Briggs. Miss Ellen Largent designed a Snack bar billboard at the lighted softball field, with concession fees earmarked for softball activities.
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Winchester Tennis Club
Joe Briggs
Ellen Largent
Racing Stock Prices Slip at Keene Yearling Sale
In Lexington on July 28 buyers kept prices below last year as the Keene land thoroughbred yearling sale entered its third day. An average of 5200 dollars was reported for 95 horses across afternoon and evening sessions. Top bid came from a William Helis agent in New Orleans at 35000 for a yearling half-brother of Revoked, sired by Gala Gelle and War Admiral. Frank Frankel of California offered 18500 for a dark bay colt by Challedon out of Narki.
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Lexington
Keeneland
William Helis
New Orleans
Gala Gelle
War Admiral
Frank Frankel
California
Challedon
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