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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1951

Page

2

Two Suspects Sought in Maryland West Virginia Mine Blast

Police hunt two persons after an explosion and fire at Elmer C Grim strip coal mine near Crellin Maryland. Machinery valued at 62000 damaged as boot and car tracks, snipped telephone lines, and a rainy night were cited by investigators as clues. Local area unrest noted amid union organizing activity.

Crellin Elmer C. Grim Strip R. Doyne Halbritter Preston County W. Va Aurora Grim Terra Alta West Virginia Stanley Hoover William Eberly Maryland United Mine Workers

Dr. Largent Appointed at Lincoln Hospital

A Lincoln hospital announces the appointment of Dr. Largent. He is currently pursuing advanced study and research at the University of Nebraska.

Dr. Largent Lincoln Hospital Largent The University of Nebraska

Rugged Camp Training Earns Praise From 43rd Division

Major General Kenneth F. Cramer says letters from soldiers in the 43rd Infantry Division praise Camp Pickett training as hard yet essential. He notes the 28 week preps required lengthened days and foresees Europe Korea or U S site future. Congressional probes were postponed until maneuvers finish.

Hartford, Conn 43Rd Infantry Division Camp Pickett Kenneth F. Cramer Forty Third Time Magazine Rep Morano Rconn Cramer 43Rd Europe Korea A. P. Hill Military Reservation Washington House 43Rd Division

Lee Price New JCC President in Miami Convention

The U S Junior Chamber of Commerce adjourned its national convention after electing Lee Price a 33 year old attorney from Swainsboro Georgia as its new president Price won over Ed Rood of Tampa Florida and Bill McDane of Dallas Texas Howard A Marks awards went to Baytown Texas Roanoke Virginia and Dallas Texas in three population categories Dallas also received a top honor

Miami Fla U. S Junior Chamber of Commerce Lee Price Swainsboro Dallas Tex

Obituary: Kuhn Local Truck Driver Laid To Rest

Kuhn a truck driver survives by his wife Evelyn Anderson and daughter Georgia Ann McCauley. He is survived by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Lesley McCauley and sister Mrs. Louise Young of Hagerstown Maryland. The body rests at Jones Funeral Home until final rites at 1 PM Tuesday with Rev J B Duckwall, burial in National Cemetery.

Evelyn Anderson Georgia Ann McCauley Lesley McCauley Louise Young Hagerstown Maryland Jones Funeral Home Duckwall National Cemetery

June 16 to June 30 Sales Directory Items Listed

A series of estate and household sales are scheduled in Frederick County and surrounding areas. Items include furniture, household goods, tools, and a school property sale by the Frederick County School Board at the county courthouse. Addresses include Winchester and Mt. Airy area locations with dates from June 16 to June 30.

J &. Adams Maggie McKay E. Gerrard Bt Winchester Furniture R. C. McKee Winchester Jennie L. Dwyer National Ave Frederick County School Board

Clarke Man to Be Sentenced for Wool Theft

Richard Porter of Clarke County near White Post faces sentencing in Frederick County Circuit Court for theft of about 93 pounds of unprocessed wool from Floyd Hite near Ninevah. The wool sold to a Mr. Stokes in Front Royal for 93 dollars. Porter was arrested June 5 and pled guilty, with sentencing set for June 14.

Richard Porter Clarke County White Post Elliott Marshall Frederick County Robert L. DeHaven Floyd Hite Ninevah Hite Henry Renner Stokes Front Royal Porter

Flash Fire Kills Five Navy Men at Guantanamo Bay

Five sailors died when gasoline on the water ignited in a surface fire at Guantanamo Bay Cuba One man is missing and ten injured as officials confirm victims include three Cuban sailors Names will be released after next of kin notifications Rear Admiral Murphy says four drowned the fifth died of burns An investigation is under way to determine how the gasoline reached the water and no sabotage is suspected Damage to nearby vessels was light

Guantanamo Bay Cuba U_ 5 Naval Addi- Naval Navy Department Washington Rea. Adm M. E. Murphy

Iran Hoists Flag Over Anglo Iran Oil Office

Iran today hoisted its flag over the central office of the Anglo Iran Oil Company signaling the takeover under the oil nationalization law. Officials said the act marks national control of the oil operation and asserts sovereign management of resources.

Abadan Iran Anglo Iran Oil Company

Famine Averted Says Nehru in New Delhi

Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru announced in New Delhi that India has averted famine. He credited domestic efforts and international aid for stabilizing the food situation.

New Delhi India Jawaharlal Nehru

Phillies Sign 17 Year Old Ted Kazanski for Big Bonus

The Philadelphia Phillies signed high school shortstop Ted Kazanski, 17, for a reported bonus exceeding 80 thousand dollars.

Detroit Philadelphia Phillies Ted Kazanski

Allies seek peace moves amid Korean front crisis

Secretary Marshall urged that future peace efforts must come from the Reds, warning of the Korean war’s uncertain duration. He spoke after a surprise three and a half day Tokyo visit, while Chinese withdrawals followed heavy air raids by 72 F 84 jets on Condon, and the U S Helena with destroyers Bradford and Cunningham shelled Songjin area firing over 1,000 rounds.

Marshall Tokyo Korean Front Triangle U. S Helena Korea Bradford Cunningham Songjin 38Th Parallel

Quiz answers page reads out roster of facts

A page lists answers to a quiz including Chicago Tl San Juan Africa Angola Roosevelt Churchill Stalin South Carolina December 20 1860 During the first year The Battle Hymn of the Republic Charon and a note that he is remembered as a friend of the Prime Minister.

Chicago San Juan Africa Angola Roosevelt Churchill Stalin South Carolina Charon

Police Probe Restaurant Break-in at Baker's on W. Bos cawen

Police investigate break-in at Baker's Restaurant on W Bos cawen Street. Entry via rear kitchen window with screen removed. Cash drawer rifled, about $100 missing. Investigators Captain Francis Funk and Sergeant Warren Rudolph pursue leads.

Baker's W. Boscawen Street J. Thomas Boyd Boyd Francis Funk Warren Rudolph City Police Department

Wedemeyer urges decisive action against Soviets in Korea inquiry

Wedemeyer advocates punitive air and naval action and a UN led blockade if needed, criticizing 38th parallel settlement talks. He supports firm U N action, warns against fighting under Soviet chosen terms, and says the blockade should not be imposed by the U S alone. He remains cautious about ground forces and emphasizes decisive steps.

Tom 38Th Parallel Korea Wedemeyer Russia U. S Red China United Nations U .N MacArthur Ran Porrest Saltonstall R-Mass Manchuria Marshall Joint Chiefs of Staff Wedeneyer Department of the Army Wedenever

Telephone workers strike halts service at three Virginia towns

In Roanoke Norton and Fredericksburg telephone workers stayed off the job joining a union action over wage demands and contract terms. Supervisors operated switchboards handling only emergency calls as negotiations with Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company remained at a standstill.

Associated Press Roanoke Norton Fredericksburg CIO Communications Workers of America Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company CWA J. Mitchell Richmond Communications Workers Union A V. Atkinson Virginia Dial

Train Derailment Injures 26 in Indiana

Twenty six persons were injured yesterday in the derailment of 11 cars of the New York Central Knickerbocker train near Muncie Indiana. All but two were treated and released after first aid as crews worked to restore the right of way. A spokesman said a wheel broke on the left rear of the second unit causing the derailment as the train headed from New York City to St. Louis Mo.

Muncie Ind New York Central Railroad Knickerbocker New York City St. Louis

Mrs Welsh Succumbs at 38 in Frederick County

Madeline Frances Welsh 38 wife of Broddus Richard Welsh of Armel Frederick County died at 2 a m at her home after a two week illness. Born July 23 1912 in Stephens City she was daughter of William and Minnie Rit ter Madigan. Survived by husband three sons two at home and others including sisters and brothers. Funeral arrangements pending from son at Camp Rucker and body at Omps Funeral Home.

Madeline Frances Welsh Broddus Richard Welsh Armel Frederick County Stephens City William and Minnie Ritter Madigan Broddus Welsh, Jr Camp Rucker Ala Julian Lee Ora Welsh Folowing Lawrence Boyd Margaret Madigan White Post Carrie Magrove Midway Madigan Berryville Herman P and Loring William Madigan Wincheser Revel Madigan Mount Clemens Mich Omps Funeral Home

Mrs. Linda Triggs Rites Held at Whitacre Redland

Funeral services for Mrs. Linda P. Triggs 57 of Wadesville Clarke County were held yesterday at 2 p m at the Whitacre Redland Church with the Rev Emory Elsmore presiding. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Joseph Newlin Cather Nixon Robert Duvall Harrison Shirley Wilson Keiter and Brunk Shickle.

Linda P. Triggs Wadesville Clarke County Whitacre Redland Church Emory Elsmore Joseph Newlin Cather Nixon Robert Duvall Harrison Shirley Wilson Keiter Brunk Shickle

Truman forecasts 1953 spending nearly double current outlay

On WINX Meet Your Congress Truman projects 1953 government outlay around 90 billion dollars, about twice this year’s. Taft warns inflation risk unless spending slows and spreads to meet defense goals. Senate Small Business Committee to probe price wars impacting small retailers as price chart postings begin in stores.

WINX Congress Taft Senate Small Business Committee Sparkman Dala

Uncle of Meredith E. Royston Dies in Marsh All

Lewis H. Royston 80 of Marsh All died at home. He was uncle of Meredith E. Royston Sr. Survivors include his widow and two children Norris Royston of Middleburg and Mary Jane Haga of Arlington. Funeral at Marshall Baptist Church tomorrow at 2 p.m. EST with Masonic honors. Interment in Middleburg Memorial Cemetery.

Lewis H. Royston Marshall Meredith E. Royston Winchester

Red Plane Drops Live Bombs on German Town Jueterboe

Soviet aircraft reportedly dropped live bombs on a German village Jueterboe about 40 miles southwest of Ilin killing at least one and wounding six or eight others. The report noted no explanation but suggested a Russian plane may have jettisoned the bombs due to mechanical trouble.

Berlin Ilin

King Leopold III Announces Abdication Date

King Leopold III told the Belgian government he will abdicate on July 16 in a letter to Prime Minister Joseph Pholsen who announced the news. The Prime Minister said Baudouin, the king's eldest son, will be coronated soon.

Brussells Belgium Leopold III Joseph Pholsen Princ Baudouin

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