Red Army Retreat North of Triangle Faces U N Pursuit
North Korean units streamed north in rugged terrain as UN forces pressed the Red withdrawal east of the triangle. Mountain fighting slowed advancing troops with clashes across ridges while patrols probed the Imjin and Kumsong sectors amid air and artillery support.
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Pyongyang
U.N
United Nations
U. N
Triangle
Kumsong
Imjin
James A. van Fleet
Posino
Moscow
Far Af
Winchester Budget Passed for 1951 52 by Nine to Three Vote
Citizens packed the Winchester council chamber as the 1951 52 budget totaling 1 138 570 was approved nine to three with one absent. Some property owners argued rents would rise to cover higher assessments and levies. City officials cited low local valuations and noted salaries are set by the state. Bond issues and a 2 million dollar water system upgrade were discussed as part of the financial plan.
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Winchester
Ggg Selver
Trention
E. L. Thacker
Richmond
Virginia League of Municipalities
Bernd
Heniger
Smat
North Tazewell
Tazewell
Clinchport
Scotland
Covington
Appomattox
Associated Press
Shenandoah
James P. Orye
Lexington
Paul A. Holstein
Washington and Lee
O. T. Engleman
Gordonsville
L. M. Acree
Mike Holladay, Jr
F. C. Ryan
O. B. Omohundro
Harrisonburg
Falls Church
State Water Control Board
Truman Cites Korean Casualties Under Eighty Thousand
President Truman said total casualties in Korea are fewer than 80 000 including killed wounded and sickness He spoke at the Annual Safety Conference in Constitution Hall noting highway deaths and injuries in the prior year He warned that highway accidents threaten national productivity and urged a faster replacement of worn road mileage and improved safety measures
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Washington
Truman
Korea
Oes
Bradley
United States
Rotarians to Hear Farm Bureau Speaker
M. A. Hubbard executive secretary of the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation will address Rotary Club members. He will discuss the farmer’s side of controls and office work with typewriting shorthand.
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Farm Bureau
M. A. Hubbard
Virginia Farm Bureau Federation
Rotary Club
Ubbard
Clothing Costs to Change Little By Pricing Order
Washington reports price controls on clothing will cause limited shifts. Officials say the order will roll back some cotton garments while allowing woolen items to rise. The impact on overall apparel prices is expected to be small across hats belts handbags and accessories.
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Washington
Michael V. di Salle
Denver
DiSalle
Office of Price Stabilization
DiSalle Exp
City Playgrounds Open Friday With Summer Program
City playgrounds will officially open at 9 30 a m Friday June 15. Mrs Myrtle Ridge leads the summer program with swimmers Jane and Elizabeth Haivosa. Playground leaders include Ellen Largent Pritz Briggs Jeanette Holmes Boyd and Alan Junior League softball era instructor Alan Oate will conduct sessions each weekday 8 a m to noon. Construction at Douglas High School prevents playgrounds on school grounds this summer. Holmes Boyd oversees a Rockingham field program with Mr Boyd at the field 2 p m to dusk to issue equipment and supervise play.
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Myrtleridge
Jane
Elizabeth Haivosa
Ellen Largent
Pritz Briggs
Jeanette Ooe Holmes Boyd
Alan
Senseny Road
Alan Oate
Douglas High School
Rockingham Field
Holmes Boyd
Boyd
Star Editor Plans Six Week Western Europe Tour
Harry F. Byrd Jr editor of The Star will travel tomorrow for six weeks as foreign correspondent for twenty newspapers across New York Connecticut Illinois and New Jersey with an audience of about three million. He will be joined by Mrs. Byrd and report on France Germany and other countries through a series of articles on economic and political conditions.
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Harry F. Byrd, Jr
the Star
Europe
New York
Connecticut
Illinois
New Jersey
Mr. Bird
Byrd
France
Germany
TCH
Repairing Guiden
Rhodes Jewelry CO
W. Boscawen St
81YearOld Man Drives 1902 Oldsmobile to Michigan for New Model
Bedford Pennsylvania reports 81 year old Virginia businessman Worth driving a 1902 Oldsmobile at 15 miles an hour toward Lansing Michigan to trade in his antique for a free new model at General Motors plant. After cleaning a spark plug the engine started for the 32nd time and he continued his journey. Worth had previously refused a 1947 trade in but has now reconsidered.
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Bedford
Lansing
Mich
Virginia
General Notors
Worth
Firemen Parade at New Market and South End
Middletown firemen plan to attend parades with auxiliary marching unit and vehicles. Fire trucks and jeeps will depart in two buses and cars at 4 p.m. South End also hosts a parade.
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New Market
Uxiliary
Middletown
Cold dry weather turns cold and wet as rain persists
After a dry spring a pattern brings heavy rain, with 1.33 inches in 24 hours and 4.24 inches for June so far. Virginia forecast calls for rain east and north tonight with showers along the coast, while soil remains cold hindering sprouting and spray effectiveness.
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Virginia
Wert Joins Winchester City Police Force
John H Wert 26 of Mint town has been appointed to the Winchester City Police force raising the force to full strength. Wert married with one child served 22 months in the South Pacific with the First Marine Division in World War II. He has just begun training duties at midnight Thursday as applications continue to be received for one more officer.
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John H. Wert
Middletown
Winchester
J. Thomas Boyd
Wert
South Pacific
U. S. Marine Corps
Gottene Cae
Boyd
House Group Votes Excise Tax Hike On Gasoline Autos
A House committee approved a plan to raise taxes by about 7.5 billion dollars annually and broaden the excess profits levy on corporations. It would raise auto mobile tax from seven to 10 percent and tighten rates on buses trucks and parts. Some goods taxes rise while most school equipment and toys remain exempt. A tax on gasoline would also be adjusted.
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House
Doughton
D-Nc
Administrator Wins Damages in Estate Suit for Braithwaite
The 1950 auto wreck case in the district court awarded the Braithwaite estate $2 365 to Leonard Braithwaite the widow received 365 and attorney Harris 1270. Donald Lee Baughman 17 received 475 and Harris 125. The guardian Mary L Baughman received a 5 fee for court representation.
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Leonard E. Braithwaite
Tecenty
Leeson R. McNealey
Norwich Pany
Leonard Braithwaite
Waite
L Braithwaite
Milton Harris
Donald Lee Baughman
McNealy
Harris
Mary L. Baughman
Heirloom Show Highlights Oddities at Winchester Elks Home
The Winchester Frederick County Historical Society hosts an extended Heirloom show at the Elks Home. Readable items include a photo of a building site now Court House Plaza a Bourbon price list and a 1746 spice plate with date inlaid plus Wedgewood pitchers a brass plate warmer and a Dutch doff pot. Also on display a New York Herald from April 15 1865 headlines Lincoln assassination and Jeff Davis at Danville muster rolls of Company K Stonewall Brigade and ink sketches of battles. The exhibit runs daily 2 to 10 pm through Friday with the original Monday opening extended.
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Elks Home
Winchester-Frederick County
New York Herald
Lincoln
Jeff Davis
Danville
Virginia
Stonewall Brigade
Woman appeals to Truman over pants for son in service
Mrs Madeline Hunsperger asks President Truman to arrange a properly fitting summer suit for her son Russell, an Air Force member at Presque Isle ME on leave. She writes that his current lightweights no longer fit due to weight gain and seeks a practical favor for a mother awaiting her son’s homecoming.
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Philadelphia
Truman
Madeline Hunsperger
Russell
Air Force
Presque Isle
Louis and Savold Fight Postponed
A New York Tonight title bout between Joe Louis and Lee Savold was postponed 24 hours due to rain and threatening weather at Polo Grounds. Officials said weigh-ins would be unnecessary if the bout is held tomorrow, with Eddie Eagan noting the revised schedule and weather outlook. Louis weighed 211 1/4 pounds and Savold 190.
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New York
Joe Louis
Lee Savold
Polo Grounds
Eddie Eagan
New York Athletic Commission
Louis
Savold
Benny Brown Tops Amateur Hour Show At Mack's TV
Benny Brown wins the Amateur Hour at Mack's TV in New York amid strong local voting. He attracted crowds and received extensive support by mail as voters noted his flying feet and performance despite competition from other talented acts.
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Bennie Brown
Mack's
New York
Bennie
Rsons Co
Senate hearing questions cover many fields
Questions at a Senate hearing span numerous topics as witnesses discuss wartime logistics and diplomacy. One testimony notes a railroad jointly controlled by the Soviets and Red Chinese. The rail line is described as a major supply route for the Communist war effort in Korea.
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Senate
Korea
U. S
China
Japan
Unions Stage More Walkouts Across Exchanges
Walkouts by Communications Workers of America members continue across exchanges as talks on a new contract stall. Indications suggest returns to work similar to yesterday with two hour delays in some cases. The dispute follows a breakdown in negotiations on Meg 18 contract terms.
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Triangle Area
America
New York City
Baptist
Bible School
Kernstown Methodist Church
Star
West
Michigan
John Wert
Wedemeyer
U.S
Manchurian
Albert C. Wedemeyer
Blair
Milady
Rummage Sale Pri
South Braddock St
Old Hershey Ice Crean
Gues Club
Uel
Benny Brown
Communications Workers of America, Cio
Cal
DeShields
Montague Avenue Methodist Church
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