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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1951

Page

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Jets and Propeller Planes Clash in Korea Aerial Battle

United Nations forces repelled a Red buildup on the eastern front as jets and propeller planes fought over Korea. In sharp air battles, 24 U N Mustang fighters overwhelmed propeller craft while a Yak fighter and bombers were shot down or damaged. The engagement featured 36 MIG-15s in high altitude clash and covered a new offensive push 15 miles from Ceara.

United Nations Cenes U. N Manee Ceara

Human nature fuels extra charges and perks

The piece notes how people seek small luxuries and tolerate added costs for better service. It argues suppliers profit from our desire for convenience, from extra coffee to quicker service, while everyday frustrations reveal a tendency to overpay for minor comforts.

Cause Undetermined In Near-Completed Shockey Residence

Fire officials say the blaze at a nearly finished Shockey residence may have smouldered for hours before discovery. The secure site showed no entry or occupants, and investigators noted stock of specially turned trim from Richmond stored at a warehouse awaiting transport to the site.

Probers Renew Warren Invitation in Senate Hearing

The committee pressed Senator Warren to answer new questions about interstate crime ties and timing. Warren replied by delaying until after July 2 and reiterated his duty as a private citizen to inform the panel.

Warren Miami

Brice Estate Will Allocates For Family and Staff

Actress Brice leaves bulk of her estate to her children Frances Stark 31 and Wil Brice 30. Brother Lew Brice and sister Carolyn Russak receive life incomes of 40 dollars weekly. A secretary Marion Altenberg Jamaica gets 1,000 dollars. City jurisdiction noted on Long Island.

Frances Stark Wil Brice Lew Brice Carolyn Russak Marion Altenberg Jamaica Long Island

Murder Suspect Ends in Morgue in Newark

A reported murder case in Newark ends with the suspect found dead in a morgue after a manhunt. Police say the investigation continues as authorities confirm the suspect’s identity and await autopsy results.

Military Script Recalled in Pacific

Fragmentary text reports a recalled military script involving Pacific operations. The fragment mentions Ridgway and Korea and refers to smashed rings and occupation, but the passage is garbled and lacks clear events or dates.

Pacific Ridgway Porseemaat Korea

Millions of Scrip Dollars Called In

In Frankfurt and across Africa, US forces launch a third effort to curb coin circulation and wipe out black market speculation. The move targets counterfeit and wartime scrip, aiming to reduce losses and pressure exchanging for money amid troop movements and street traders.

Frankfurt Germany United States Africa

Farm Curb Market Opens Saturday at Kent and Boscawen

The Farm Curb Market will open Saturday at 7 a.m. in the lot at Kent and Boscawen Streets. Farmers with crops will join, offering cherries greens radishes and other seasonal produce. The market is led by Mr Stine and Grover Slack with Mrs Walter Larrick previously serving as market master.

Kent and Boscawen Streets Stine Grover Slack Walter Larrick Gore

Tornadoes Damage Wide Midwest Regions

Tornadoes and heavy rain struck the midwest causing extensive damage. The Hutchinson area reported significant destruction and trees down as the storm passed, with preliminary damage estimates near $590,000. Weather officials noted a deduced tornado in the southwest and heavy rainfall in several locations including South Bend.

Associated Press Midwest Hutchinson Minn Lis South Bend

Congress Asked For Vast Military Building Program

Washington report details a proposed 6.56 billion dollar military buildup with a near term 4.5 billion request to start. Hearings planned to begin Monday, with secret projects totaling 1.587 billion and major allocations across Air Force Army and other bases overseas including Alaska Guam Okinawa Japan and the Philippines.

Congress Washington Caer Marshall Defense Department Compleson Air Force Army T Mend Bn Compten’ Ont

State Boys Truck For Foresters Here

The plan calls for a 100 gallon tank and pump mounted on a truck to fight grass fires and serve in the four crews of high school students who provide emergency fire control. Frederick County has the second largest privately owned timberland area in the district, justifying a county buy. The vehicle would be funded from forestry reserves built by a string of few fires this season amid wet weather.

Rosenberger

Quads Delivered But One Is Dead At Bayonne Hospital

Three girls and a boy were born at Bayonne Hospital. One girl died at birth while the other were reported as doing fine. The father Irving runs a local variety store and the couple has one other child.

del Ga del Deine Stee Pato IE Bayonne Hospital Irving

Cohen Indicted on Four Counts of Income Tax Evasion

The article reports that Cohen faces four charges of income tax evasion totaling over $156,000 defrauded from the government across a three year period ending 1946. The piece also notes that charges against an accompanying female defendant were dismissed during the trial.

Cohen Yard Nome

American Wheat Ships to India Under Grain for India Law

Philadelphia reports 336000 bushels of American wheat en route to famine stricken India. The loading marks the first under a Grain for India law enacted last week with observers including Madame Pandit watching as a 10000 ton former Liberty ECA cargo ship prepares to depart.

Philadelphia Madame India Madame Pandit Chester Kendall Liberty Economic Cooperation Station ECA

James Hottle Takes Second in State FFA Public Speaking

James N. Hottle of James Wood High School placed second in a state FFA public speaking contest held at Virginia Tech Blacksburg during the 25th Farmers of America convention. First prize went to Jesse Co. Green Jr. of Powhatan County High, who will compete in a Tri-State contest in Raleigh, North Carolina this summer.

James N. Hottle James Wood High School Panced Virginia Tech Blacksburg Farmers of America Jesse Co. Green, Jr Powhatan County School Virginia Raleigh N. C

General MacArthur Says Truman Silenced Witnesses

General MacArthur charged President Truman blocked key witnesses, depriving the Senate inquiry of full facts on his dismissal. He said aides and documents were taken out of context, with details disputed and testimony restricted by the White House.

Senate Washington Douglas MacArthur Truman MacArthur

Senators Hear Hurley Attack U S Policy At Yalta Era Hearing

General Hurley assailed U S foreign policy as appeasement during a World War II era inquiry. He criticized Secretary of State Acheson and pledged a vigorous session as committees recessed after his prepared statement. Additional developments noted included MacArthur’s reluctance to testify again and Knowland urging access to Forrestal’s diary excerpts.

Russia Yalta Ambassa U. S Acheson Administration Hurley MacArthur Knowland Calif Defense Forrestal Kent Hoover

Mrs Solenberger Dies at Her Home in World War II

Mrs Solenberger dies at her home on January 21 1944 during World War II. Funeral services will be held at the home tomorrow at 11 AM with the Rev J B Duckwall officiating. Burial will follow in the family lot at Mt Hebron Cemetery.

Duckwall Mt. Hebron Cemetery

Korea a Blunder For Both Russia and U S Admiral Says

An admiral says Korea was a blunder for both Russia and the United States. He argues the incident was not supposed to happen and that Korea hindered their port operations, likening it to another Pearl Harbor.

Korea Russia U.S Alias

Virginia Law Attacked in Court

A federal court hears an indirect attack on Virginia's Public Utility Labor Relations Act raised by employees connected to the Virginia Ferry project. The case questions the law's reach and impact on public utility labor relations in Virginia.

Virginia Virginia Ferry Public Utility Labor Relations Act

Twenty One Red Party Leaders Indicted

Twenty one leaders of the party in New York state face indictment charges. The report notes arrests and pending legal actions tied to party activities and alleged political offenses in the state.

Red Party Washington York State Communist Party

Charles E Rupp Joins C S Bank As Note Teller

Charles E Rupp a Hagerstown Md native has joined the Commercial and Savings Bank as note teller. He attended College Easton Pa Duke University Durham NC and the American Institute. He is married and resides at 1447 Greystone Terrace with family. active member of Lathoren Church.

Charles E. Rupp Hagerstown Commercial and Savings Bank College Easton Duke University Durham N. C American Institute Bie Chamily Greystone Terrace Lathoren Church

Mexican fishing boat capsizes near Cedros Island

A Mexican fishing boat with 37 aboard overturned and sank in 120 feet of water in the Cedros Island channel on Saturday. The disaster left 23 passengers dead while others were rescued or missing in rough seas.

Cedros Island

Regular 11 W Boscawen 6t

Not enough readable facts to form a full summary. The fragment mentions a location at 11 West Boscawen and a date style 6t with partial digits. No clear event, people, or organization identified.

W. Boscawen

Premier Orders Iranian Authority Over Oil Concern

Premier Mossadegh directed control of Iran’s oil, as Britain recalled its peace mission and the cabinet weighed responses. Secretary Acheson called the crisis critical, describing tensions between Iran, Britain, and the United States amid ongoing negotiations.

Tehran Tran Mossadegh Britain House of Commons Tranian United States Acheson Amhoped

Bake Sale Supports Reformed Church Sewing Fund

Parish bake sale to be held June 22 at 10 a m at the Reformed Church. Also listed a jewelry ad for 21 West Boscawen Street and a wanted ad seeking experienced ladies apparel assistants with box 51 Star reference.

Bake Sale Singer Sewing Machine Priday

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Rea Apple Shockey Oneiny Probers Brice Estate Newark, N. J Europe India James Hottle FFA Russell D-Ga White House Bradley Discus Ee Fy Acheson Fee Senators Gen. Hurley State Department C &S Bank Great Britain Shell Station 4& Grocery
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