Massie Named a Commonwealth Attorney Here
Joseph A. Massie Jr. was appointed by Judge Elliott Marshall as commonwealth attorney for the county, succeeding J Sloan Kuykendall who resigned. Massie, a World War II Navy Air Corps veteran and UVA Law graduate, is Winchester Exchange Club president and Junior Board of Trade vice president. Kuykendall, admitted to the Virginia bar in 1931, served since 1942 and is moving to Romney, W Va. he and his wife have three daughters.
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Frederick
Elliott Marshall
Joseph. A. Massie, Jr
J. Sloan Kuykendall
Mr. Kukendall
Jad
Iar. Massie
Namce
University of Virginia Law School
Navy Air Corps
Bessie Love
Winchester
J. A. Massie
Rappahannock County
Teresa Jennings
Hot Springs
Ark
Heads Exchange Club
Massie
Winchester Exchange Club
Junior Board of Trade
Kuykendall
R. Gray Williams
Romney
W. Va
Potomac State College
George Washington University
Williams
Commonwealth Attorney
Philip Williams
W. Erle Edwards
Emilyight
Frederick County
Winchester Church to Send Two to Massanetta Conference
The Winchester Presbyterian church will send two representatives to the young people's conference at Massanetta Springs. Betty Bayliss and Jay Lowden Jr. will attend, with Miss Margaret McMurray teaching a Bible course for girls. Massanetta Springs near Harrisonburg opens its 26th annual session and runs through August. The Virginia music camp and the Presbyterian camp for intermediates also hold sessions this week and later.
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Winchester
Joseph A. McMurray
Massanetta Springs
Harrisonburg
Virginia
State Board of Education
Presbyterian
Bridges Charges Russia Looting Germany With Printing Press Money
In Washington on June 19 Senator Bridges urged three cabinet officers to outline official U S policy against what he called Russia's legalized looting of Germany through printing press money. He chairs a three member inquiry into the army overdraft tied to marks printed by Soviet occupation authorities using plates supplied by the U S government. Bridges postponed further hearings to await a policy outline from Secretary of State Marshall Secretary of War Patterson and Secretary of the Treasury Snyder.
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Washington
Senator Bridges
New Hampshire
Russia
Germany
Bridges
Marshall
Fifteen Killed as Clipper Crashes in Syria
Pan American World Airways Constellation Eclipse with 37 aboard crashed near Megadine Syria while attempting a forced landing en route from Karachi India to Istanbul. Fifteen people died eight passengers seven crew. other passengers and crew survived.
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New York
Pan American World Airways
Megadine
Syria
Pan American
Karachi
Istanbul
India
Damascus
Anthony Volpe
Jane Bray
Eugene W. Roddenberry
River Edge
N. J
Enigadine
America
Pan- American
London
Gander
Newfoundland
Ames
Joseph Hart
Cairo
Alaza
la Guardia Field
Grocer Cited For Speed In Sugar Run
Tulsa on June 3 a grocer rushing to a wholesale house received a fine after explaining he needed sugar for customers. Assistant Prosecutor Vera Lamm presented the case to Judge Asson as the motorist argued his fast drive.
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Tulsa
Okla
Vera Lamm
Asson
Cain
State Office Places Workers At Wrecking Job
W Bailey, manager, announced workers are being interviewed at the Virginia State Employment Service office for placement with the firm tearing down the old frame building at the Robinson Ice and Cold Storage Corp on Cameron St. Fifteen interviewed. six employed. more referred as needed. Seasonal unemployment rising as registered job seekers include many unemployed veterans, though ex servicemen numbers are easing.
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W. Bailey
Virginia State
Russian Forces Outnumber U S Army Says Lt General Collins
Lt General J Lawton Collins stated in Miami that Russian soldiers outnumber U S Army forces by 20 to 1 and that Russia possesses over 10 000 aircraft. He warned that the United States cannot man 4 000 aircraft today and implied further implications in case of escalation.
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Miami
Fla
J. Lawton Collins
U. S. Army
Boy 13 Slays Mother After Reprimand in Gaston Co NC
Johnny Weaver, 13, the son of a Baptist preacher, shot his mother Cora Weaver, 47, at their Spencer Mountain home after being reprimanded for opening a letter to his sister. Sheriff H. T. Byrd said the youth retrieved a .22 rifle and fired two shots, showing little concern afterward.
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Gastonia
N. C
H. T. Byrd
Edward Groves
Gaston County
Johnny Weaver
Cora Weaver
Groves
Spencer Mountain
Here
Heads U. S. Effort In Greece
The United States plans a large aid push to keep Greece from falling to Communism with up to 400 million dollars. A civilian mission of about 40 people will depart next week to Athens to organize and manage Greece’s economy for a year alongside a military mission already there. President Truman nominated Edwin C. Wilson to lead the mission under the Turkish aid program.
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Washington
Greece
Athens
Truman
Edwin C. Wilson
Turkey
France and Britain Press Moscow on European Recovery Plan
Paris and London gave Moscow until Monday to decide on participating in a postwar Europe recovery effort with American aid or face reconstruction without the Soviet Union. Paris and London invited Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov to meet with Georges Bidault and Ernest Bevin the week of June 23 to discuss the Marshall plan. French and British officials indicated a quick reply is expected and that they are prepared to proceed without Soviet participation if Moscow refuses.
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Paris
France
Great Britain
Russia
Europe
Soviet Union
Moscow
V. M. Molotov
Georges Bidault
Ernest Bevin
U. S
George C. Marshall
Marshall
Aspeech
Harvard University
London
Bvin
Bidault
United Ste*s
Blazing trousers spur rescue and savings found
In OND Indiana on June 19 firemen pulled away burning trousers from 87 year old John Wadsworth who was rushed to hospital with minor burns. He pleaded for help to check a pocket where his savings of 1234 dollars were recovered.
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Ond
Ind
John Wadsworth
Exports of Coal Rise Despite Threat of Strike
The Bureau of Mines reports coal exports are up a third from last year despite domestic stockpiles shrinking to a 33 day supply. Mine workers begin a 10 day wage holiday June 27 and soft coal mines revert to owners June 30. If operators and United Mine Workers fail to reach a deal before vacation ends, a general coal strike seems unavoidable.
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Washington
Bureau of Mines
Coal Mines Administration
United Mine Workers
Hardy Takes Seat on ABC Board in Virginia
John W. Hardy was sworn in yesterday as a member of the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control board to succeed the late John N. Sebrell. The ceremony occurred in the governor's office with Judge John L. Ingram officiating. Hunter Miller also assumed the chairmanship of the commission.
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Richmond
John W. Hardy
Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
John N. Sebrell
John L. Ingram
Richmond Hastings Court
Hunter Miller
Sebrell
State Lets R.629 Contract for 5.4 Miles at Stephens City
The State highway department announced the award of a 5.4 mile Route 629 improvement between Lebannon church and Stephens City in Frederick and Shenandoah counties. Richard F. Kline of Frederick Maryland won the low bid of 84 970 05 for two projects in the Staunton district. The Shenandoah Frederick project bid was 41 193 54. Construction will begin soon and finish in five months. Major work eases curves and grades and adds a bituminous surface. Right of way width 40 feet is secured. This project is one of three Staunton district awards this week, with others in Rockbridge and Clarke counties. Two additional bids in Warren County and bids in Highland County were not obtained or rejected.
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Frederick
Shenandoah
Lebannon Church
Stephens City
State
Richard F. Kline
Staunton
Shenandoah-Frederick
Frederick - Shenandoah County
Highway Commission
Rockbridge
Clarke Counties
Warren County
Highland County
Eisenhower May Head Columbia University
New York report quotes Walter Winchell claiming General Dwight D. Eisenhower tendered resignation to Truman and will become Columbia University president next fall. Washington dispatch adds Maj. Gen. Parks saying Eisenhower has been approached about Columbia but will not seek army chief of staff this year.
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New York
New York Daily Mirror
Walter Winchell
Dwight D
Eisenhower
Truman
Columbia University
Washingtoon
F. L. Parks
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Presidency of Columbia Universiy
Army Chief of Staff
China Seeks Renewed U.S. Loan Amid Civil War Turmoil
In Shanghai on June 19 the National government pleads for an American loan as the civil war continues. Officials urge Washington to act soon, warning of grave consequences if the request is ignored.
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Shanghai
Muse Dresses Sale At Greatly Reduced Prices
Local shop Lovett's Shoe and Dress on Loudoun Street advertises Muse dresses marked down from as high as 29.50 to five and ten dollars, highlighting bargain options for shoppers during a mid 20th century sale.
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Muse
Opening of curb service at Hershey Drive-In Restaurant
Announcement notes curb service opening at the Hershey Drive-In on Saturday June 21 with courteous service from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. The notice also advertises an auction of homemade cakes pies cookies and fancy work. A separate entry lists a benefit event for the United Brethren with robes on Friday June 21 at 6 p.m.
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Hershey Drive-In
United Brethren Jat
Gallant in Jeep Rescues Bonnet At Busy Corner
GRAND ISLAND Neb June 19 A brisk wind snatched Mrs Willard Palmers hat from her head at a busy street intersection. A passing jeepdriver swept the hat from the road before cars reached it, halted at the curb and returned the bonnet to the grateful owner. Mrs Palmer praised the drivers courtesy.
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Gallant
Bonnet
Grand Island, Neb
Willard Palmer
Virginia Cuts Traffic Deaths In First Quarter
Governor William M. Tuck told President Truman’s highway safety conference that Virginia reduced traffic fatalities by 19 percent in the first three months of 1947. Pedestrian deaths fell about 35 percent year over year due to a coordinated campaign with state police and police chiefs.
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Washington
William M. Tuck
Virginia
Truman
Tuck
Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police
Negro Saved From Mob Gets 20-year Term
In Phenix City Alabama on June 19 19 year old Jimmy Harris was sentenced to 20 years for assault to ravish after being seized by a mob in Hartsboro while accused of attempting to rape a white housewife. The mob of about 25 white people blocked the scene before rescue by Mayor Hugh Vann and three companions.
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Phenix City
Ala
Hartsboro
Jimmy Harris
Russell County
Harris
Hugh Vann
GOP Leaders Readied to Override a Veto
Washington June 19 President Truman refused Southern Democratic appeals to sign the labor curbing bill. Republican leaders prepared for quick Senate House action if a veto occurs. Taft noted possible night and Saturday sessions to speed a veto showdown. Barkley warned of potential delays.
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Washington
Truman
Marion Rushton
Montgomery
Ala
White House
Congress
Senate
House
Martin
R-Mass
Taft
Finate
Republican Policy Committee
GOP Senateen
Barkley
Charles
Burglars Steal Alarm Clocks From Sleeping Man
In Los Angeles on June 19 a Py Factory worker Harry Hughes aged 25 set two alarm clocks on his sofa for a nap when burglars cut a window screen and entered the home. His wife found the two alarm clocks missing and police were told of the theft. The couple's dog slept nearby during the break in.
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Los-Angeles
Harry Hughes
Raze Oldest Col Storage Plant and Build New Six-Story Facility
The C. L. Robinson Ice and Cold Storage Corp plans to raze its oldest three frame buildings built 1905 to 1912 in Winchester to make way for a modern six story concrete and brick storage and quick freeze complex. contractor Guy Hafer of Chambersburg leads the project with an estimated cost of 200000 to 300000 dollars and a target completion by January 1, 1949. A new five story quick freezing plant at Charles Town, West Virginia opens July 1 with 90000 cubic feet capacity and zero degree or lower temperatures. Officers include Frank B. Robinson of Charles Town president C A Robinson of Winchester vice president and H D Robinson of Winchester secretary treasurer and general manager.
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C. L. Robinson Ice and Cold Storage Corp
N. Cameron
Apple
Zeropack Co
H. D. Robinson, Jr
Guy Hafer
Chambersburg
Charles L. Robinson
Shenandoah Valley
Charles Town
W. Va
Winchester
Zeropack
Cold Storage Company
Frank B. Robinson
C. A. Robinson
H. D. Robinson
Seamen to vote on wage offer and end strike
New York June 19 negotiators for three maritime unions and 39 East and Gulf Coast shippers settled a coastline shipping tieup with a five percent wage increase. About 110,000 seamen would gain overtime pay for nine holidays annually and other improved terms if unions and shipowners ratify.
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New York
John W. Gibson
Atlantic
Gulf
FP Tna
Marine Engineers Beneficial Assn
CIO
da Dee
Gibson
Labor Department
Curran
NMU
Oan
Higher Tariff On Wool Voted In Senate
Washington June 19 The Senate approved legislation raising tariffs on wool imports by a 48 to 38 vote. Backers say the measure protects the American wool market from low prices caused by foreign wool imports.
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Washington
Senate
White House
Vandenberg Bi partisan Survey on Foreign Aid Receives Support
Washington June 19 Senator Vandenberg proposes a bipartisan survey to determine how much more aid the United States can safely provide to foreign countries. The State Department appears to back the idea, with Undersecretary Will Clayton calling it a wise suggestion as Secretary Marshall reviews the plan and cabinet officials consider the broader question with the Michigan senator.
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Washington
Vandenberg
United States
State Department
Will Clayton
Pirates Trim Giants in 12-2 Victory
The Pirates hammered four New York Giant pitchers, including Mort Cooper, for 16 hits and a 12 to 2 win. The game followed Cooper’s no start since being traded to the Boston Braves.
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Pittsburgh
Pirates
New York Giant
Mort Cooper
Boston Braves
Sanat Cone Lovett
N. Loudoun Lst
Yard Party At Gainesboro High School Benefit
Gainesboro High School hosts a yard party on June 21 at 5 PM featuring a baseball game entertainment and refreshments to raise money for the Agriculture and Home Ec Building. Evening gowns on sale at Shoe and Dress on 56 N Loudoun St for 10 dollars.
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Gainesboro High School
Agriculture and Home Ec
Eed Ce Shoe & Dress
N. Loudoun St
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White Swan Pruit
Miller's
LaGuardia Field
State Office
VSES
Dwight Griswold
Nebraska
Richard F. Allen
Reds
Britain
Hardy
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China
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