West Virginia flood toll climbs after deadly flash flood surge
Northern West Virginia six county area hit by flash floods early Sunday left at least 21 dead and 33 missing. Among those lost were six members of the B J Cooper family and many others in Berea Smithburg and Weston areas. Rescue teams faced extensive damage as 200 homes in West Union were destroyed and Weston experienced widespread flooding.
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West Virginia
West Union
W. Va
Clyde Bailey
Smithburg
Here
Bailey
B. J. Cooper
Berea
Ray Bonnell
Paul Revere
Harland Hodge
Charles Bridge
Weston
West Fork
McCarthy Attacked by Senator Over Communist Charge
Senator Neely of West Virginia compared Senator McCarthy to a fiendish spirit and called his claims of Communist influence in government a monkey show. He spoke during remarks welcoming American Newspaper Guild delegates to Washington and criticized the timing amid alleged hysteria.
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Washington
Neely
D-W Va
McCarthy
R-Wis
American Newspaper Guild
Closing Out Sale at Accessory Shoppe
All merchandise greatly reduced again at the Accessory Shoppe run by R W Boscawen.
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W. Boscawen
Truman Pledges Full UN Support in South Korea Fight
President Truman pledged full United States backing for United Nations actions to end the North Korean aggression. He praised the UN Security Council for ordering a withdrawal of invading forces and affirmed U S cooperation and aid under the mutual defense assistance program while stopping short of stating whether armed U S forces would be sent if the UN requested.
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Truman
Washington
United States
United Nations
South Korea
UN Security Council
Security Council
Council
Lawles
North Korea
Korea
Four Railroads at a Standstill in AFL Switchmen Strike
Four AFL switchmen led to a rail blackout on 8000 miles of lines including Chicago Rock Island and Pacific, Denver and Rio Grande Western, Chicago and Great Western, and Western Pacific. Great Northern reported crippled freight while maintaining near normal passenger service. The walkout seeks a 40 hour week with 31 cent hourly pay rise, rejecting an 18 cent recommendation. At stake are 35,000 layoffs and ongoing mediation under the National Railway Mediation Board.
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Chicago
AFL
Western
Switchman’s Union of North America
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
National (Railway) Mediation Board
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
Order of
Raiway
AFL Yardmasters of America
Yardmasters Union
New Lions Officers To Be Installed In Winchester Dinner
Jules C. Ricker of Washington a Lions International director will install Winchester Lions at a George Washington Hotel dinner tomorrow at 6 30 p m. Samuel Johnston heads the slate with James R Alexander Jr prior Lion of the Year. Johnston succeeds retiring president Paul Anderson.
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Jules C. Ricker
Washington
Lions International
Winchester
George Washington Hotel
Samuel Johnston
Paul Anderson
James R. Alexander, Jr
There's Logic In It Too In Victor Ritter's Will
Victor Ritter of East Greenville left nearly 4000 to send his 12 nieces and nephews to Havana Cuba in his June death forfeit if they decline the cruise. He also left a 45000 estate with the stipulation that any legatee who refuses the cruise forfeits their share. His brother Wilson Carlisle explains the plan as a way to create lasting memories rather than cash.
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Norristown
Victor Ritter
Ritter
East Greenville
Wilk
Havana
Cuba
Victor
Wilson
Carlisle
Doughton Pins 3.5 Billion Deficit Forecast on Snyder Claim
Chairman Doughton of the Ways and Means Committee quoted Secretary Snyder stating the federal deficit for the year ending June 30 would not exceed 3.5 billion dollars.
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Washington
Doughton
House
Ways and Means Committee
Local Legion Man Elected To High Post
L E Hill of 316 West Whitlock, former Conrad Hoover American Legion Post commander, was elected first vice commander of the Seventh District at a Dayton convention. BE O Baldwin won district commander, succeeding Walter Green. Green eyed for department vice commander at August state convention in Alexandria. Also named were James Cower second vice commander A G Grekse adjutant and George Trimble treasurer. Delegates from Winchester included Robert Baker Charles Zuckerman James Shirley Leroy Cahill Robert Womeldorph and Ralph Grubbs. Hill, editor of the Legion paper, conducts for Allegheny Freight Lines. Mrs Hill is Helen Jeanne Miller of Winchester. They have one daughter.
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Clifford
George W. Trimble
Strasburg
Hill
Robert Baker
Charles Zuckerman
James Shirley
Leroy Cahill
Robert Womeldorph
Ralph Grubbs
Legion
Winchester 40 & 8
Allegheny Freight Lines
Helen Jeanne Miller
Winchester
Stock Market Plunges On Korea War Tensions Rise
New York stock market faced its steepest drop in a year and a half as Korea war fears sparked a global selloff. Opening NYSE trades moved slowly with price breaks from $1 to $5, later debts slump to around $8 lows amid widespread selling. Rubber and commodities surged on futures, and markets abroad in London and Canada weakened.
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New York
Korea
New York Stock Exchange
London Exchange
Singapore
London
Richmond Bishop Peele Hosts Berryville Methodist Picnic
Bishop William Walter Peele of Richmond headlined the Winchester District ministers wives picnic at Berryville Methodist parsonage. About 60 attended including Dr and Mrs T J Hawkins of Danville. Peele baptized Elizabeth Louise White and later helped dedicate the Strasburg Church organ.
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Berryville
William Walter Peele
Richmond
Virginia
the Methodist Church
Winchester
T. J. Hawkins
Danville
Peele
Elizabeth Louise White
Percy G. White
Duncan Memorial Methodist Church
Katherine Bayliss
Bishop Peele
Strasburg Methodist Church
W. Boscawen
Montmorency Cherries
Martinsburg Pike
Boyds
Gambling kingpin Erickson jailed for two years
Frank Erickson, a nationwide bookmaking kingpin, sentenced in Special Sessions Court to two years in prison and a $30,000 fine after pleading guilty to 60 gambling counts. He faced up to 60 years in prison.
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New York
Frank Erickson
Erickson
Smith Wins North Carolina Senate Primary
Willis Smith defeats Frank P. Graham in a bitter Democratic runoff by 20,000 votes. With 277,672 to 257,156 across 1,990 precincts, the 534,828 total well surpasses most prior primaries and assures Smith the November Democratic win.
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Raleigh
N. C
North Carolina
Willis Smith
Truman
Frank P. Graham
U. S. Senate
Smith
American Bar Association
Graham
Autos Damaged In Accidents Here
Two accidents yesterday in the city caused about 300 dollars in property damage and slight injuries to two people. One incident involved drunken driving. the other blamed on a wet highway. Roy Daniel Rudolph pleaded guilty to driving under the influence and was fined 100 dollars plus a 30 day suspended jail term.
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Purcell Ave
Valley Ave
J. A. Wakeman
Rt. 3
Edinburg
Bowman Apple Products Co
Mt. Jackson
Rudolph
Pontiac
Piccadilly
East Lane
Dodge
Diamond Cab
Harey William Sirbaugh
Route 3
John Osborn Billmyer
Woodland Ave
Vernon Haines
Winchester
Dorothy Haines
Billmyer
Heat Stays On In Winchester
The heat wave continued in Winchester with a high near 92 degrees on Saturday and 83 in the afternoon after a rain. The Winchester Research Laboratory logged 87 at 1 pm though many felt 97. Pools and soda fountains reported strong business in the heat.
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Winchester Research Laboratory
Sears Demonstration and Appliances Free Bus Tickets
Sears Roebuck and Co offers free bus tickets for a cooking demonstration and appliances in action at the Armory Thursday. Location listed as 121 8 Loudoun St Winchester with a notice dated 1p-6-26-28-21. Also advertised Wanted experienced auto salesman at Pine Motor Co Inc. with similar date stamp.
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Sears
Armory
Sears, Roebuck and CO
Loudoun St
Winchester
Pine Motor Co.,, Inc
Spark of Korea War Prompts Global Alarm Across Nations
The Korea conflict sparks global unease as Western allies fear a wider war. Leaders including Attlee and Schuman weigh implications while press across Europe debates whether the clash signals Moscow aims to dominate Asia and threaten Western prestige. Tass counters North Korea invasion claims.
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Korea
South Korea
London Evening Standard
London
Daily Mail
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Asia
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Germany
Europe
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Russia
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Britain
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Foreign Office
Ernest Bevin
House of Commons
Clement Attlee
Commons
Washington
Seoul
Paris
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Bidault
Jules Moch
Socialist Party
Tass
North Korea
Conservative MP urges Britain to use atom bomb on Korea
Peter Geoffrey Roberts, a Conservative member of Parliament, urged Britain to seek use of the atom bomb against Communist controlled Northern Korea, while speaking in London.
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London
Peter Geoffrey Roberts
Britain
Korea
Freedom Nations Might Act To Check Communism
Senate leaders warned freedom loving nations could act beyond the United Nations to curb Communism if Korea is not contained. Senator Connally said UN security action depends on member troop commitments and that Truman will decide Korea policy for American interests.
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Connally
D-Tex
Senate
United Nations
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
South Korea
United Nations Security Council
United States
Kremlin
Russia
State Acheson
Defense Johnson
Adm
Roscoe H. Hillenkoetter
Central Intelligence Agency
Korea
John J. McCio
Alert Sounded In Alaska Amid Korea War Ties
Lt Gen Nathan F Twining commander of the Alaska forces ordered Elmendorf Air Force Base fighter groups and anti aircraft units on alert after news from Korea. Military police urged troops to return to base. A similar alert was issued at Ladd AFB near Fairbanks.
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Anchorage
Alaska
Nathan F. Twining
Elmendorf Air Force Base
Korea
Twining
Ladd Air Force Base
Fairbanks
Red Invasion of South Korea May Mean Stronger Draft Bill
A swift, compromise on a draft bill was expected as Korea’s invasion spurred talk of a stronger draft. Senate and House conferees pressed to resolve a two-year versus three-year extension while keeping control of inductions, with a temporary 15-day extension just expired.
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South Korea
Washington
Truman
Congress
Senate
Senate House
Capitol
House
North Korean Forces Demand Surrender Near Seoul
Northern columns pierced two Southern divisions near Uijongbu and Seoul outskirts and broadcast a surrender demand from Pyongyang. Street fighting raged as U.S. and South Korean forces faced advancing tanks and air raids amid collapsing defenses and urgent reinforcements.
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O. P
King Beoul
Korea
Pyongyang
Chat Ung Jun
South Korea
Seoul
Uijongbu
Here
Ongjin Peninsula
Kangmung
38Th Parallel
Japan
Supervisors Cannot Alter Salaries Fixed by State Board
Attorney General J Lindsay Almond Jr ruled that county supervisors cannot raise or lower salaries fixed by the State Compensation Board for certain county officers. The ruling responded to Norfolk treasurer R A Robertson who asked if June 12, 1950 budget changes changed the original 1950 allowances.
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Richmond
Board of Supervisors
State Compensation Board
J. Lindsay Almond, Jr
R. A. Robertson
Norfolk County
Robertson
Commonwealth
County Board of Supervisors
Compensation Board
Almond
Commissioner of the Revenue
For Sale Frick Thresher and International Combine
For sale Frick 24 36 used thresher in good condition priced at 350 dollars. Also International Model 52 R combine one owner almost new priced at 1000 dollars. Lupton Co Service located at 560 North Loudoun Street with notice dates.
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Frick
Lupton CO
N. Loudoun St
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