Allies Hit New Main Communist Defense Lines
Eighth Army infantry advanced up to 4500 yards toward Kumsong, then faced 1500 Chinese troops and heavy artillery. Allied tanks moved into Chorwon and Kumhwa as Red defenders retreated. Lt. Gen. Van Fleet framed the attack as a final seizure near the 38th Parallel in a prolonged eight day battle.
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Eighth Army
Kumsong
Kumhwa
Chorwon-Kumhwa-Pyongyang
Chorwon
38Th Parallel
James A. van Fleet
Uv. N
Mately
U.S
George c. Marshall
Russia Demands Multilateral Japanese Peace Conference
Moscow cites a 19 page note handed to U S Ambassador Kirk by Deputy Foreign Minister Zorin demanding all nations that fought Japan join a July or August peace conference. The Soviets call for a multilateral treaty process with all wartime allies and for Formosa to be handed to the Chinese Communists under Cairo and Potsdam.
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Moscow
Russia
Japan
China
U. S
Alan G. Kirk
V. A. Zorin
United States
Britain
France
Cairo
Potsdam
Formosa
Winchester Heirloom Show Showcases Civil War Relics
The Winchester Frederick County Historical Society hosts the First Annual Heirloom Show at the Elks Home, with relics from War Between the States including items from General Sheridan and Stonewall Jackson headquarters. The Winchester repeating rifle used by Buf-Pailo Bill is on display. The exhibit opens tonight at 10.00 and runs tomorrow from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.
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Winchester
Winchester - Frederick County
Elks Home
Philip Sheridan
Stonewall Jackson
Senate probes waste of fit manpower in U S arms
Senate Armed Services subcommittee reports 95 784 enlisted personnel in roles suited for combat arms. Chairman Lyndon Johnson urges major manpower revision across Army Navy Air Force and Marines. Draft legislation pending could lower standards and admit about 150 000 more draftees.
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Washington
Senate Armed Services
Lyndon Johnson
Dtex
Senate
Army
Navy
Air Force
Armes
Armed Services
Congress
Truman
Mt Carmel Baptist Church Lends Members Startup Dollars
The Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Building Fund Committee loaned each member from one to twenty five dollars yesterday for a 30 day investment. A final loan roll call with accrued interest is planned at Sunday services July 8 at 11 am and 8 pm. Rev Chester M Comer cited The Talents from St Matthew for the idea. Committee members are J G Irw Wright chair Garfield W Prather treasurer Lloyd P Fisher secretary and Austin B Crawford assistant secretary.
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Mt. Carmel Baptist ‘Church
Building Fund Committee
Chester M. Comer
Joseph G. Irwright
Garfield W. Prather
Lloyd P. Fisher
Austin B. Crawford
Caterpillars Halt Express Train On Sardinia Line
Millions of caterpillars halted the Isola Bianca Express near Montecale as they piled on the tracks. Railroad workers scattered sand on the rails to resume movement after the slithering mass was cleared.
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Rome
Sardina
Tony
Montiscale
Wanted Young Man For Bookkeeping And Sales Post
Gother seeks a young man with high school education or equivalent for bookkeeping and sales at J. W. Grove Furniture Company. Preference given to veterans. Apply in person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gother
J. W. Grove Furniture Company
GM President Highest Paid Among Executives in SEC Reports
Charles E. Wilson of General Motors topped the SEC public pay list with 626 300 before taxes and about 470 000 after tax equivalent. Bert Bradley at 541 425 and Crawford H. Greenewalt at 539 550 followed, with GM taking seven of the top twelve spots.
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Washington
Charles E. Wilson
General Motors Corp
Securities and Exchange Commission
SEC
Wilson
Defense
General Electric Co
Bert Bradley
Bradley
Crawford H. Greenewalt
E. I. Dupont de Nemours and Company
Marvin E. Coyle
Harlow H. Curtice
Bradley Returns From Europe Talks With Allies
Gen. Omar Bradley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, arrived at National Airport after a 10 day round of conferences with U S British and French military leaders in Europe. He will report findings to Truman and Robert Lovett as part of a series of defense assessments.
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Washington
Omar Bradley
Joint Chiefs of Staff
U. S
Europe
National
Bradley
Bis
America
Truman
Robert Lovett
Dietitian to Speak At Winchester Lions Luncheon
Paul O. Sampson a dietitian and lecturer from St. Louis will speak at the Winchester Lions Club luncheon in the George Washington Hotel at 12 15 tomorrow. He has broadcast from WOR New York for a year and 36 weeks from WCAU Philadelphia with shorter times at stations in Miami Kansas City Minneapolis St. Louis and Omaha. He has addressed civic clubs colleges and high schools across the country.
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Paul O. Sampson
St. Louis
Winchester Lions Club
George Washington Hotel
Mr. Sampson
WOR
New York
WCAU
Philadelphia
Miami
Fla
Kansas City
Minneapolis
Omaha
Man to Help in Dry Cleaning Plant at Pingley & Carper Cleaners
In person application sought for a position at Pingley and Carper Cleaners. The notice requests interested individuals to apply directly at the dry cleaning plant location.
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Pingley & Carper Cleaners
Senators Push Inquiry Into China Lobby Across Government
Senators Morse and McMahon urged an inquiry into the so called Nationalist China Lobby tied to overseas funds and influence on U S policy. President Truman ordered government agencies to back congressional probes and consider widening scrutiny to other foreign actors.
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Washington
China Lobby
Senate
Douglas MacArthur
U.S
Morse
R-Ore
McMahon
D-Conn
Truman
Ferguson
R-Mich
Mr. Truman
Storms Hit South and Southwest Causing Destruction
Storms struck Louisiana Mississippi and surrounding areas with aircraft forced to land at Moisant Airport. A Biloxi lightning strike killed a woman and a revival tent collapsed. Mobile suffered downed lines and Abi lene Texas saw shattered windows.
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Mississippi
Civil Aeronautics Administration
New Orleans
Louisiana
Moisant International
Biloxi
Miss
G. B
cDowell
Dallas
Tex
Jail Backlog Ends In The Tojo Case Involving Puffinburger
James Puffinburger alias Tojo, released June 1 after a six month sentence for stealing mailroom checks, allegedly broke into Gilbert DeHaven’s cabin the same day. Sheriff DeHaven pursued and recovered some items at Roy Stewart’s residence. Puffinburger pleaded guilty to stealing and breaking and entering, with a June 14 sentencing date set.
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James
Tojo
King
Robert L. DeHaven
Puffinburger
Roy Stewart
Wedemeyer Claims Reds Blocked Ambassadorship
Lt. Gen. Wedemeyer testified that Communists leaked plans to appoint him ambassador to China. He said Gen. Marshall relayed the message and the Senate was to confirm the nomination, but the order never left President Truman’s desk.
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Ted
Jesus
Eson
Acheson
George C. Marshall
China
Reds
Eans
Truman
Senate
Five Hurt In West Virginia Crash On Route 50
Five persons injured in a highway collision on U S Route 50 west of Capon Bridge West Virginia occurred about 7 p m Sunday. Four were hospitalized at Winchester Memorial Hospital with serious injuries including Lucille Angelin Philippi fractures of the left leg and face and head injuries and Sergeant Michael Helenic Camp Le Jeune internal injuries Also hospitalized were Mantell Angelin Jr and Pfc Frank G Kutch both with injuries The elder Angelin was treated and released.
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Capon Bridge
West Virginia
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Lucille Angelin
Philippi
W. Va
Sergt
Michael Helenic
Camp le Jeune
N. C
Montell Angelin, Jr
Truman's Fight for Stronger Controls Near Climactic Stage
President Truman seeks a two year extension of the Defense Production Act with added anti inflation powers. He will address the nation Thursday night as Congress debates extending or limiting the current powers. Cattlemen and various groups press for stricter price and wage controls while labor backs limits on wage hikes. Senators and representatives meet to speed action amid mounting inflation concerns.
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Washington
Truman
House
Senate
George Kuhn Held on Murder Charge After County Shooting
George Kuhn, a Frederick County filling station operator and tavern keeper, is jailed on a murder charge after Irvin W. McCauley died early Sunday morning from three .38 caliber gunshot wounds. The shooting occurred at Kuhn's Mountain View Service Station on Route 50, about two miles west of Gore, following a fight with McCauley and companions. Witnesses were questioned and bonds set for related relatives as the case proceeds to preliminary hearing.
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George Kuhn
Frederick County
Irvin W. McCauley
Diehl Avenue
Winchester
McCauley
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Robert L. DeHaven
Khan
DeHaven
Mountain View
Gore
West Virginia State Line
W. B. McCauley
Highland Avenue
Virgil McCallin Law
Kenneth Anderson
Kitzmil
Congressman Walter E. Brehm Convicted on Five Counts
Rep. Walter E. Brehm of Ohio was found guilty by a jury on five counts of violating the Federal Corrupt Practices Act. Each count involved a $200 payment from Emma Craven while she worked as a clerk in his office in 1948. He may remain free on bond while appealing.
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Washington
Walter E. Brehm
Ohio
Brehm
Emma
S. Craven
House
Red Cross Life Saving Classes Open at Willow Lawn Pool
The American Red Cross and the Recreation Department offer a Junior and Senior Life Saving Program at Willow Lawn Pool starting Monday June 18. Classes run 9 to 11 a.m. daily except weekends and holidays, with Miss Jane Barry in charge. No age limit. contact Miss Barry or Red Cross Headquarters at 113 E Piccadilly Street.
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American Red Cross
Recreation Department
Willow Lawn Pool
Jane Barry
Miss
Car Skids and Rolls on Route 11 Near York Inn
State Trooper A. D. Carwile investigated a non collision accident on U S Route 11 north of Winchester near York Inn at noon. A 1936 Ford driven by Mike Lillis skidded on wet pavement and rolled over to avoid a second vehicle. Four occupants were in the car, including two children. one child reportedly injured a knee.
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A. D. Carwile
York Inn
U. S. Route 11
Winchester
Mike Lillis
India Grain Aid Approved by Senate for U.S. Grain Sale
The Senate approved a compromise bill to lend India 190 million dollars to purchase 2 million tons of U S grain and sent the measure to the White House for signature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
White House
India
U. S
Assembly Seats Contested in State
Fifty of Virginia's 140 General Assembly seats will be contested in August as Democrats seek positions in the Senate and districts face organized opposition. All county elective officials will stand for reelection in primaries amid a general interest in organization versus anti organization currents.
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Richmond
Virginia
General Assembly
Senate
Million Pledged In Berle Runyon Marathon
New York comedian Milton Berle raised 1 127 211 dollars in pledges for the Damon Runyon Cancer Fund during a 22 hour TV marathon. Louis B Mayer pledged 25 000 dollars and the Junior Chamber of Commerce 15 00 dollars.
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New York
Milton Berle
Damon Runyon
Berle
Nine Company
Jacksonville
Pla
Omaha
Neb
Louis B. Mayer
John H. Teeter
Exchange to Elect Officers Tuesday
The Exchange Club of Winchester will elect officers and three Board of Control members at its regular luncheon on Tuesday June 12 at 12:15 p.m. The group also announces plans for the annual Junior Model Aviation Meet with Shirley Bly in charge and mentions the Annual Boys Picnic.
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Exchange Club of
Winchester
Board of Control
Shirley Bly
Ee State
Bomb Bases Use Blockade Even If It Meant War
Senator Brewster says the United States should pursue blockade and bombing options if needed to shape Korea policy, warning that delaying action could risk greater conflict and allied credibility. He urges decisive measures to deter aggression and protect regional security.
Removal Justified If Confidence Lost, Washington Report
A Washington dispatch argues Lt. Gen. Albert Wedemeyer supported the decision to remove Gen. MacArthur, stating President Truman’s confidence in top commanders must hold or be clearly justified by policy and results. The piece reflects Office of the President debate and public sentiment on leadership changes.
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Washington
Albert C. Wedemeyer
Truman
Douglas
Soins Aaiaaine
Wedemeyer Warned of Powder Keg Risks as U S Debates Troop Use
In remarks on policy suggestions, Wedemeyer said his years of service yielded ideas that were not adopted. He argued against deploying American ground troops, noting many volatile flashpoints around Soviet Russia that could trigger major U S losses.
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Department
Ain
Wedemeyer
Soviet
Russia
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Freedom
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Anderson
Peyton
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Romney
Lesley
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Polly's Cab
Red Cross
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W. Boscawen St. K
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