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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1951
Page
2
Fragmentary notice lists times and names for a schedule involving Mrs Mage Gerrard and R C McKee of Winchester with entries on June 0 and July 16 including furniture and house related items. The legible portions indicate a sale or posting of appointments in a local classifieds context.
The National Education Association objected to proposed postal rate hikes and the motion failed at the conclusion of its convention yesterday. Newspapers were among groups reacting to the decision.
Abington officials and lawmakers released a letter from Pulp and Paper division director DiSalle to R N Fowler requesting an end to the price increase on newsprint. The document, public today, cites industry pressures and regional impact.
A reported incident north of Manila involves a fatality linked to a hazardous device carried by an unnamed husband and bride. The event centers on a grave area where the device was pulled, resulting in a fatal outcome.
Acheson rejected claims of appeasement and discussed intelligence on North Korea. The dialogue touched on possible June attacks, the risk of diverting forces to South Korea, and projections by G-2 on civil war and guerrilla tactics in Korea.
Skelton joked about his operation in Santa Monica as doctors Nathan Hiatt and Stanley Smerman described the procedure as extremely complicated. He remains hospitalized with a one pipeload limit of tobacco. The comedian said the two man job required one to remove the appendix and the other to supply tools.
In Sherman Oaks Demitasse a miniature black poodle mothered six pups after giving birth ten days earlier. Two days later Curly Tall the resident cat produced four kittens. Demitasse raided the hallway stealing and adding two more kittens to her brood before being stopped.
Mrs James Stewart returns home from the hospital with her actor husband and their twin baby girls after caesarean births a month ago. The twins faced two operations and a critical illness during birth.
Firefighters answered a call from a threatened specialist’s office as skunks inhabited a ventilation well. Fire Marshal Joe Moore joined the effort washing the area and acting quickly to remove three sleeping skunks by pouring ether into the well.
Miss Faye High, 40, said she would spend ten days in jail rather than take a driver's license test. Municipal Judge Allen T. Lynch sentenced her after she declared no intention to take the test. She faced a charge of operating an automobile without a license.
A sharp quake struck Japan's Kyushu region at 2 58 a m local time. The epicenter was reported near Oku island off the southwest coast by the Central Meteorological Observatory.
A local message promotes a broad range of gifts in Winchester suitable for graduation weddings and birthdays. Shoppers are invited to explore a grand selection at area stores.
In Washington a meeting among cattlemen, DiSalle, and the President sparked cautious optimism. Officials warned of a possible meat shortage as price controls were discussed, with DiSalle calling the situation an adjustment and Turner noting the talks left cattlemen very happy.
Miss Lavetta Fraley will demonstrate small electrical equipment used in the home at the Northern Virginia Power Company office in Berryville on June 19 at 2 pm.
Sixty two volunteers gave blood for the first time and twenty four donated a second time yesterday. Eleven donors gave blood ten times, eight donors for nine times, and four for eight times, with Miller and Anderson leading the industrial division at sixteen pints.
Clark Gable filed an answer to Lady Syl Ashley's divorce alleging cruelty claims. He says their settlement was sufficient and he needs no further alimony. The actor is identified as the former London tie’s star and cites prior wealth as proof he cannot owe more.
Witnesses described the right wing dipping as the Stratofreighter from the 1274th MA TS unit of Kelly Field struck a utility pole, then crashed near a filling station and a tavern during a transcontinental flight.
Answers list common knowledge items with names and places: 1 cerium alloy with iron 15 percent, 2 Eliza, 3 Warren G Harding, 4 Maine, method hanging, 7 text of an opera, 8 a style depicting ordinary life, 9 Minnesota, 10 a quoted crowd line.
Albert Udini of North Bergen New Jersey attempted a Houdini style escape last night. He was secured in handcuffs by friends but could not escape. He went to a firehouse where firefighters freed him with a hacksaw.
Indianapolis officials declare city workers must sign non communist affidavits or lose employment. Mayor Phillip L. Bayt says action will proceed quickly to enforce the order affecting thousands of city employees and claims.
In Richmond and Spotsylvania Court House area reminiscence of Lee’s charge at Spotsylvania. Frank Traveler horse moment with General Lee ordered to the rear. At gravesite a ceremonial volley by American Legion color guard and Winchester National Guard members under Lieut. Boyd Headley Jr. and Sergt. William Sandy. Legion guards include Charles B. Tyson William C. Sirk and Walter R.
U D C and Memorial Association members and guests attended Confederate Memorial Day exercises across the cemetery corner area with the Handley Band, then traveled to Strasburg for the customary luncheon at the Strasburg Hotel.
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