Embargo Tightened on Long Island Rail Freight
Long Island Railroad broadens a freight embargo amid a two day engineers strike causing severe commuter gridlock. Notice filed with the Association of American Railroads as mediation continues and federal efforts stall.
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Long Island Railroad
New York
Long Island
Association of American Railroads
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Ross Barr
National Mediation Board
Statler
Tuck to Keynote State Convention
Ex Governor William M. Tuck will keynote the Virginia State Democratic Convention in Roanoke on July 17. Tuck, governor 1945 to 1949, is a long time Democratic figure and likely to be named temporary chairman. He may replace Alvin Massenburg as state party chair if term limits are not pursued. Virginia aims to elect 28 delegates to back Sen. Richard Russell for president.
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Richmond
William M. Tuck
Virginia
Roanoke
Tuck
Alvin Massenburg
Hampton
Truman
Massenburg
Richard Russell
OPS Permitting Price Increases For Department Stores
Department stores may raise prices on most goods starting next Monday with increases from a penny or two on small items to a dollar or more on furniture radios and television sets. The Office of Price Stabilization says many products already sell below ceilings and competition largely sets actual prices. Some large appliances like washing machines and freezers are not covered and will get separate orders.
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Washington
Office of Price Stabilization
OPS
Stephens City Fire CO
Glenn Combs
Civilian Watch Begins July 14 In Defense Plan
The Army dispatched anti aircraft batteries to defend strategic plants major cities and air bases amid 24 hour civilian watch. Maj Gen Frederick Smith Jr said the measure aims to deter possible Soviet attack with more than 400 bombers under intelligence estimates. Observers will operate in 27 states including Pennsylvania Delaware Maryland Virginia West Virginia and Ohio.
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Washington
Air Force
Frederick Smith Jr
Ai Defense Command
Smith
Russia
U.S
Pentagon
Nathan F. Twining
Kremlin
Twining
U. S
Defense Department
Civil Defense
Alaska
Hawaii
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Maryland
Virginia
West Virginia
Ohio
East Germany prepares conscription law amid Cold War tensions
East Germany unveiled a plan for a national armed forces and conscription for all able citizens, labeling conscientious objectors as enemies of peace. Otto Grotewohl confirmed rapid formation using police units, while the regime rotates women into work to free men for military service. Western authorities warned of cross border sewer blockades and health risks from redirected flows.
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Berlin
East Germany
East Zone
Otto Grotewohl
East Berlin
West Berlin
der Tag
Red
House approves bill boosting Social Security benefits nationwide
The House passed a bill raising Social Security payments by at least $5 monthly for about 12 million recipients, estimated to cost $300 million annually. The measure, sponsored by Rep. Coughton, includes boosts for current and future retirees, families, earnings limits, and a freeze on nonproductive-year adjustments for totally disabled beneficiaries.
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Washington
House
Senate
Rayburn
Rep
Ford
R-Mich
Coughton
D-Nc
Body Found in Appomattox River Near Pocahontas
The body of George A. McKenny aged 59 was found today in the Appomattox river near Pocahontas after being last seen Thursday.
One-Week-Old Steel Strike Deepens U.S. Economy Cuts
Pittsburgh reports the two week old steel strike worsening the economy with 650,000 CIO Steelworkers idle since June 2 after the Supreme Court ruling on seizure. Over 100,000 workers in allied industries are idle, including 50,000 coal miners and 80,000 railroaders. Three companies face shutdowns as government and United Steelworkers seek to restart steel flow to avert weapon production crippling.
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Pittsburgh
CIO
U. S. Supreme Court
Truman
Great Lakes
United Steelworkers
Public Hearing On Budget Tonight
Winchester Common Council will hold a public hearing at 7 30 tonight on the final passage of the proposed city budget for fiscal 1953. The tentative budget was approved at a prior special meeting, and this session was delayed a week to satisfy publication timing. The hearing takes place in the Council Chambers of the City Building.
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Winchester
Thing Seen Near Berryville By Clarke County Doctor
Dr. Frank E. Tappan Berryville physician and county coroner reported a large semi transparent balloon shaped object seen yesterday afternoon on the mountain in Clarke County. He watched it for about an hour and a half traveling roughly 50 miles toward Frederick Maryland as a possible observation balloon. He observed through binoculars noting two flashing lights at times and said it showed silver or mirror like surfaces with no evident propulsion.
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Tappan
Frank E. Tappan
Berryville
Clarke County
Martinsburg
W. Va
Frederick
Ridgway Denies Germ Warfare Charges in Korea
General Ridgway rejected Communist propaganda accusing UN forces of germ warfare in Korea. He told reporters at a Rome news conference before departing for Naples that such charges are deliberate fabrications by Communist leadership. The protests dubbed General Plague failed to materialize during his Italian visit.
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Rome
Matthew B. Ridgway
United Nations
Korea
United Nations Command
Ridgway
Naples
Kids Splash at Rouss Pool Opens in Park Event
The Rouss Park area opened with a big splash Sunday as hundreds of kids turned out for two pools one for swimmers and splashers and another for waders and splashers. Yesterday over 200 children were counted in the play area at one time with instructors and lifeguards on constant duty.
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Rouss Park
Russians Could Overrun Europe Now Says Bradley
Gen. Omar N. Bradley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, warned in a Senate subcommittee session that Russia could overrun Europe now if it chose. He and other leaders urged a defense budget above 46 billion to peak US strength by mid 1954, citing gaps in air power, reserves, and anti communism plans.
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Washington
Russia
Europe
Omar N. Bradley
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Soviet Union
United States
U. S
Bradley
Senate
Sevenens
Rankine U
Subcommittee
Truman
House
Defense Lovett
Korea
Nathan F Twining
Air Force
Finletter
U.S
Schuman Plan Wins Italian Approval
The Schuman Plan to pool Western Europe's coal and steel output cleared the Italian Chamber of Deputies in a 265 to 98 vote. Italy now awaits President Luigi Einaudi's signature to finalize ratification. France West Germany Belgium The Netherlands and Luxembourg have already ratified. Foreign ministers will meet in Paris to appoint the pool operators.
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Rome
Schuman
Western Europe
Italian Chamber of Deputies
Luigi Einaudi
France
Saarland
West Germany
Belgium
Netherlands
Luxembourg
Benny Brown Aims for 2000 Dollar Cup On Ted Mack Hour
Winchester singer Benny Brown performs on Ted Mack's Original Amateur Hour in New York at the International Theater on Columbus Circle tonight. He competes with 20 other three-time winners for a golden cup and a $2000 prize, with local telecast on Channel 4 at 9 p.m. for 45 minutes.
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Benny Brown
Winchester
New York
Ted Mack
Channel 4
Richmond Virginia Weather Outlook June 18 to 22
Extended Virginia forecast calls for temperatures 3 to 5 degrees above normal. A cooler Wednesday followed by warm days through the week, then cooler Sunday. Showers likely Wednesday in the southeast, with additional showers by week’s end. Total rainfall expected between one third and one half inch.
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Richmond
Virginia
Eisenhower Rally Slated in Williamsburg June 24
A rally in support of Dwight D. Eisenhower will be held in Williamsburg on June 24. The event is organized by Virginians for Eisenhower, a Williams-burg area chapter of the statewide group. Local attendees can contact Live Bait Young Men's Sport Shop at 111 S. Loudoun for details.
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Williamsburg
Williamsburg Area
Virginians For Eisenhower Club
Young Men's Sport Shop
S. Loudoun
Reds Fire Big Guns At Record Clip In Korea
In Korea near Chorwon the Chinese 섰 launched a three pronged assault on a T shaped hill, about 750 men, three attacks in 21/2 hours, repelled by U N infantry. Shelling on both sides was heavy as 5 000 shells hit the knobs and 18 500 rounds fired overall Sunday night and Monday.
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Seoul
Korea
United Nations
U. N
U. S
Eighth Army
U.N
Mrs. Riley Begins 31st Year as Deputy
Mrs Corinne Thomas Riley of 308 South Cameron Street starts her 31st year as deputy clerk of the Corporation Court today June 17. She joined the clerk’s office after graduating Handley High School in 1922 under Clerk Captain J B Beverley. Her current supervisor is J Marshall of South Stewart. She belongs to the Presbyterian Church of Winchester.
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Corinne Thomas Riley
S. Cameron St
Corporation Court
Riley
Handley High School
J. B. Beverley
J. Marshall
S. Stewart
Midwest Relief Ends Heat Wave Across Regions
The mid-June heat and humidity plague eased in mid-continent areas today, ending a stretch that caused more than 125 deaths including 19 heat prostrations and 109 drownings across the Eastern half of the nation.
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Associated Press
Heat Bakes City as Thermometer Rises to 93 Degrees
Local residents endure another scorching day with a 93 degree high and a 71 degree low. Forecasters predict scattered thunderstorms tonight and cooler, partly cloudy conditions tomorrow as the heat eases.
Heat Wave Breaks Across Midwest After Record Temperatures
After days of temperatures in the 90s and above 100, a cool air mass moved into the Midwest. Chicago, worn from heat, received showers shortly before midnight as temperatures dropped into the high 60s. Other cities reported 90 to 100 degree readings with Springfield 104 and St Louis 101, among many records.
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Chicago
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Atlantic
New England States
Springfield
St Louis
Cleveland
Detroit
Columbus
Cincinnati
Huntington
W. Va
Little Rock
Ark
Buffalo
N. Y
Abbitt backs Byrd in Virginia Senate race
Rep. Abbitt of Virginia's Fourth District endorses Sen. Byrd's re election citing farm voting record and support for soil conservation tobacco and peanut programs. He rebuts Miller's critique and notes Byrd's role in tobacco policy during the 1930s. Byrd and Miller plan speeches today at Dinwiddie County courthouse and on a statewide network.
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Associated Press
Watkins Abbitt
Virginia
United States Senate
Sen
Byrd
Abbitt
Francis P. Miller
Cforan
Miller
Dinwiddie County
Maine Voters Oust Sen Brewster As Payne Tops Primary
Maine Republicans backed Gov. Frederick G Payne over Sen. Owen Brewster in a high turnout primary the biggest in state history. Payne defeated Brewster 68 485 to 63 357 with eight precincts missing. The Army clarified that five star generals like Douglas MacArthur are not bound by political activity rules.
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Owen Brewster
Army
Douglas MacArthur
Brewster
Senate
Robert A. Taft
GOP
MacArthur
Frederick G Payne
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Payne
Eisenhower
Roger P. Dube
Lewiston
Taft
Washington
Denver
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Utah
Georgia
Sen
Richard Russell
Casper
Wyo
Oklahoma
Robert Kerr
Iowa
District of Columbia
Estes Kefauver
Tennessee
Mutual Security
W. Averell Harriman
Kefauver
Wilmington
Del
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