Bombing Near Amman Tests Palestine War Ceasefire Talks
June 1 dispatches from Cairo report Jewish forces bombing Amman and Transjordan as Arab leaders meet to discuss a UN ceasefire proposal. The raid sparked bitterness and raised doubts about a truce while a broader battle along a 40 mile front loomed near Jerusalem Tel Aviv and Haifa. Israel accepted UN ceasefire calls but warned of its own conditions and interpretations.
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Cairo
Amman
Transorban
Toy
Abdullh
Joran
Palestine
Orivers
United Nations
Tel Aviv
Israel
Haia
Amnan
Trans-Jordan
Aman
Ritish
Serity Council
Jerulem
Tulkarm
Haifa
Telviv
U.N
United Alions
Tel
Winchester Community Concert Assn Drives to Recruit Members
A week long drive for members by the Winchester Community Concert Association begins with a worker dinner for 80 volunteers led by Miss Virginia Russell. Residents can join at 36 W. Bowen St or by phone this week, with memberships closing at 6 p.m. Omission to join will not derail four season campaigns, which have produced 14 popular engagements in past years.
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Winchester
Acert Assn
Sarah Zanehall
Ginia Russell
Campn
Posse
Perat
W. Boswen St
Couns
Latur
Amunity Concert Assn
Sale of antiques scheduled for Thursday morning and evening
Headley’s Auctions Braddock announces a sale of antiques on Thursday June 3 with sessions at 10:30 am and in the afternoon and evening. Crisman Cleaners at 715 S Kent offers pickup and delivery. Also listed is a welding amp sale with a $100 price and a contact phone.
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Ds.t
Headley's Auctions
Braddock
Crisman Cleaners
S. Kent
Por and Deliver
Tragedy at Norfolk: 22 Die as Navy Launch Sinks on Return
At Norfolk on Memorial Day eve a 50 foot Navy launch swamped in wind and rain while returning 90 personnel to the carrier Kearsarge. Twenty two crewmen including nine Marines and 13 Navy men died. survivor Thomas H. Rowe swam two miles to Pier 5 and recounted the harrowing ordeal.
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Norfolk
Hampton Roads
Navy
Norfolk Naval Station
Kearsarge
Naval Station
Thomas H. Rowe
Pier 5
Rowe
Lucille Rowe
Huntington Park
Calif
Naval Station Fleet Landing
Randolph
Ocean
Frederick County Democrats Elect Delegates to State Convention
Frederick county Democrats Saturday elected 10 delegates with one half vote each and 10 alternates for the July 2 State convention in Richmond. Delegates named are Z. W. Bageant, Guy E. Smith, Fred Larrick, W. E. Edwards, William Carpenter, Lee N. Whitacre, William P. Harris, Harry McCann, G. W. Lemiey, Grover Teets. Alternates listed include Earl Bailey, Robert L. DeHaven, J. L. Reed, Fred C. Braithwaite, Co. E. Campbell, Sidney R. Dorsey, George B. Whitacre, Earl Rinker, George A. Smith, C. M. Rosenberger. The nominating committee was John W. Harper, Lee Smith and Clay Rogers.
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Frederick County
Democrats
Richmond
Z. W. Bageant
Guy E. Smith
Fred Larrick
W. E. Edwards
William Carpenter
Lee N. Whitacre
William P. Harris
Harry McCann
G. W. Lemiey
Grover Teets
Earl Bailey
Robert L. DeHaven
J. L. Reed
Fred C. Braithwaite
Co. E. Campbell
Social Security Expansion Bill Advances Through House Panel
The Republican bill would add 3.5 million people to Social Security, with state and local government workers eligible if approved locally. It allows elderly earners to make up to 40 dollars a month without losing benefits and covers domestic workers for colleges, agricultural groups, farm credit staff, fruit and vegetable processors not on farms, and civilian Post Exchange workers.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
Truman
Congress
Reed
VFW Post Picnic Set for June 9 at Senseny Park
Win chester VFW post announces first summer picnic scheduled 5 p.m. Wednesday at Senseny road recreation park. Commander Harold Patton reports softball and horseshoe games begin at 5 with a business session at 7 and refreshments afterward. A string band arranged by Elmer Lauck will perform. Members urged to attend and bring a prospective past member.
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VFW Post of
Winchester
Senseny Road Recreation Park
Harold Patton
Elmer Lauck
Five Day Virginia Weather Forecast June 2
The forecast for Virginia shows temperatures near normal with little daily variation. Expect showers Friday night or Saturday with total rainfall around half an inch.
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Virginia
Potato Surplus Threatens Parity Program Prospects
Washington reports a projected potato surplus this spring and summer that could force the government to buy large quantities to uphold farm price guarantees. California North Carolina and Virginia lead surplus, with 25 million bushels expected by July end. Some spuds may be diverted to livestock feed and by products if processing capacity is limited.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Virginia
Carolina
California
North Carolina
Congress
Fonkhouser Clarke County farmer dies at 70
Joseph Henry Fonkhouser 70 a prominent Clarke county farmer stockman and fruit grower died at Winchester Memorial Hospital after a period of declining health He was born February 24 1878 in Frederick county son of Charles E and Bertie M Funkhouser He held multiple public offices including Clarke county supervisor 12 years justice of the peace Greenway district and school board member He led local farming and cooperative efforts serving as first president of Shenandoah Production Credit Association and a past president and director of the Southern States Winchester service company.
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Joseph Henry Fonkhouser
Clarke County
Winchester
Frederick County
Charles E
Bertie M. Hoffman Funkhouser
White Post
Clarke County Board of Supervisors
Greenway
Democratic Committee
Ouser
Shenandoah Production Credit Assny
Southern States Winchester Service
Stephens City To Graduate 44 Tomorrow
Commencement exercises for 44 Stephens City high school seniors are set for 8 p.m. at the Methodist church. Donald Marks will deliver the valedictory on Can Education Make Men Free with Annie J. Bayliss giving the welcome. Diplomas will be distributed by County Superintendent Leslie D. Kline. Principal Robert E. Ayler will introduce the class, with special music by Betty Sheetz and a senior quartet under Elsie Hovermale.
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Stephens City
Methodist Church
Donald Marks
Marks
A. R. Marks
Annie J. Bayliss
Miss Bayliss
Maynard Bayliss
Opequon
Leslie D. Kline
Robert E. Ayler
Betty Sheetz
Stephens City High School
Elsie Hovermale
Sanky
Lemley
Ella Rudolph
Elizabeth Courtney
Patsy Barton
Maureen Hausenfluck
Lorraine Marker
Betty Brill
Freda White
Robert Pifer
Betty Bailey
Annie Jane Bayl
Betty J. Wright
Slow ERP Spending Buoys Federal Surplus
Washington reports show ERP outlays far below January projections, with ERP spending under $500,000 of a $500 million budget, risking a surplus of at least 7.2 billion. Revenue may exceed 44.61 billion as tax cuts reduce estimates, while a GOP plan to shift 3 billion could affect next year’s books.
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Washington
White House
Treasury
Truman
Congress
Mrs. Florence V. Miller Rites Planned
Florence V. Miller 88 widow of John S. Miller died at 423 Fairmont Ave after six months illness. Born in Frederick County she was daughter of Henry M. and Catherine Baker and member of Loudoun St. Presbyterian. Surviving sister Flora V. Hiett and nieces and nephews. Services Wednesday 2 pm from the home, Dr. R. S. Wilson officiating. Interment Mount Hebron. Pallbearers listed. Remains to rest at Jones funeral home until 10 am tomorrow.
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Florence V. Miller
John
Miller
Fairmont Ave
John S. Miller
Miller Hardware
Loudoun St
Flora V. Hiett
Falls Church
Rowland Bryarly
Winchester
Joe Funkhouser
Double Toll Gate
J. Handley Jerkins
New Jersey
William Chamblin
White Post
Stonewall High School Graduating Class Placed for Photo
Twenty nine Stonewall High School seniors will receive diplomas at 8 p.m. EST Thursday. The group photo shows graduates Rudell Shiley Pauline Shiley Betty Carper Geraldine McCartney Hilda Henry and others with Robert Brent Clevenger mising from the frame and U S Navy bound student to be noted. Rep Burr P Harrison will deliver the graduation address.
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Stonewall High School
Rudell Shiley
Pauline Shiley
Betty Carper
Geraldine McCartney
Hilda Henry
Ruby Fisher
Stella DeHaven
John Carter
James Crim
Esther Kackley
Betty Franks
Betty Pugh
Frances Kerns
Jeroy White
Charlies Lewis
Sisy Stockdale
Marie Clevenger
Betty Pahnestock
Dixie Hager
John Lowman
Ronald Carper
Nina Affleck
Loretta Hower
Margaret Russe
J. Catherine Clark
Joseph McAboy
Donal Cline
Betty Trenary
Janet DeHaven
Robert Brent Clevenger
U. S. Navy
Burr P. Harrison
Rush
GOP to Ease Confirmation Fight on AEC Members
Sen Taft said Republicans may let atomic energy commission appointees go unconfirmed if Democrats resist the two year extension bill. If passed, Lilienthal and colleagues would serve until successors are named or confirmed. The vote hinges on June 19 adjournment and President Truman’s veto or recess appointments.
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Washington
Sen. Taft
Atomic Energy Commission
Congress
Taft
Trurman
Ohioan
David E. Lilienthal
Commission
Truman
Lilienthal
Senate
Sen
Revercomb
R-Wva
Langer
Russell
D-Ga
Vandenberg
United Nations
Judiciary Committee
Senate Finance Committee
Thieves Jack Up Truck Front Take Wheels and Tires
Frederick county officers seek the person who jacked up the Grove Lime Co. truck and stole front wheels and tires. F Grove White filed the complaint. the dump truck was on company property at Stephens City. Deputy Sheriff Henry Ren ner is handling the case.
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Frederick County
Grove Lime Co
F. Grove White
Stephens City
Henry Renner
Final Report Dinner Tonight In Hospital
Winchester Memorial hospital volunteers hold final campaign reports at 7 p.m. DST tonight at the George Washington hotel. Memorial Gifts and Merchants committees attend as progress notes cite $105 385 raised. Rosenberger urges complete assignments and broader outreach for continued hospital support.
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Winchester Memorial Hospital
George Washington Hotel
John H. Rosenberger
Rosenberger
Greater Winchester M
Rial Hospital
Blood donors enrolment opens at Red Cross office
Red Cross staff under Mrs William H Lawrence Jr opens a recruitment office at the George Washington hotel building Piccadilly Street for volunteers aged 18 to 59. Call 5412 for an appointment for next Tuesday's bloodmobile visit and blood supply for all citizens in need. Blood collected will be tested typed processed at Washington and returned to Winchester Memorial Hospital.
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Red Cross
William H. Lawrence Jr
Presbyterian Church
Armed Services
Washington
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Middletown High Set to Honor 17 Graduates with Heritage Theme
Middletown High School to hold commencement at the Methodist church at 8 p m with 17 seniors receiving diplomas. Talks by valedictorian Mary Frances Ramey salutatorian Mary Virginia Steele and others highlight the Our Heritage theme along with class history prophecy and annual dedication.
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Middletown High School
Mary Frances Ramey
Mary Virginia Steele
Gene Dicks
Allen Cooley
Miss Ramey
William B. Ramey
Stephens City
Miss Steele
Loring Steele
Middletown
Vanport Homes Swept Away by Rail Levee Break
President Truman orders full federal aid for Pacific Northwest floods as the Columbia River surge forces mass evacuations across a 120 mile stretch from Portland to the sea. The disaster toll rises with at least 20 deaths and tens of millions in property losses, including substantial damage in Vanport and surrounding Southwest Washington districts.
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Washington
Truman
Pacific Northwest
Portland
Ore
Columbia River
Northwest
Portland Housing Authority
Kelso
Woodland
Kalama
Vanport
Army
Columbia
National JCC To Feast on State Products
Jaycees and wives join Virginia delegates in an Alexandria march to Philadelphia for the national Junior Chamber of Commerce convention. Virginia plans to bring Winchester apples, apple juice, apple candy, Smithfield hams, and cigars, with 75 attendees and a truck donated for transport.
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Jaycees
Virginia Motorade
Alexandria
National Junior Chamber of Commerce Coneee
Phildelphia
Molden
Virginia
Old Union
Benjamin Franklin Hotel
Winchester
Douglas Cather
Kenneth Robinson
Philip Glaize
Wnatonall Fruit Co
Smithfield
Philadelphia
Patton
John Franks
Whorfolx
Washington
Baltimoore
Wilmington
Del
Joe Saunders
E. W. Armstrong CO
Boston
Eags C. Brown
Martinsburg
W. Va
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BY Max Boyd
VFW
Uncle Sam
J.H. Fonkhouser
Clarke Farmer
County Board of Supervisors
F. Miller
Stonewall High
GOP
AEC
BY Jack Bell
Final Report
Hospital
Pearl Henry
Dannie Steele
Ella Mai Jenkins
Charles Ross
H. Dennis Hoover
Hoover
Julian Everly
J.C. Gordon
FFA
Frederick Clarke
Gene Miller
Anna Jones
Joanne O’neale
Bulletin
National Jcc
Old Dominion
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