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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1951
Page
3
The Navy announces salt water spray systems reduce atomic explosion dust for ships and crew. Tests conducted in Charleston during radiological protection research over four years show the method effective and expected to aid design of a full protective system.
Bonn reports that West Germany outlawed the Communist youth group calling itself the Free German Youth for attacking constitutional order. Interior ministers ordered the ban, following prior prohibition in North Rhine Westphalia amid security concerns.
Chicago White Sox sign 18 year old left hand pitcher Ray Preston of San Diego California for an undisclosed bonus. General Manager Frank Lane says Preston will report to Waterloo Indiana and join the Three I League farm club. Preston from Grossmont pitched ten games this season and won all.
R. A. Abernathy of Lynchburg was elected commander of the Department of Virginia United Spanish War Veterans succeeding Charles C. Moss of Newport News. Rufus W. Tuck of Richmond is first vice commander and Charles Shank of Norfolk junior vice commander. Auxiliary president named Mrs. Mary L. Bunch of Norfolk succeeds Mrs. Sarbles of Richmond.
An 11 year old boy drowned in a pond near Wise on Monday afternoon. He went swimming at about 4 p m and did not return home. His body was recovered at about 7 p m after searching by family and others. He was survived by his parents and five younger sisters.
Roanoke's Jaycees were honored as the outstanding chapter in a Roanoke sized city, receiving the Charlie A. Howard trophy from the U S Junior Chamber of Commerce at installation ceremonies. State President James Mullendere presented the award to retiring president L Graham Haynie Jr.
Lloyd Nelson a 28 year old sailor stationed at the naval receiving station Norfolk was killed early today in a car train collision on Route 32 just outside Suffolk in Nansemond County Nelson drove the car involved in the wreck and died at the scene authorities said the accident occurred about 115 a m
An 81 year old Virginian in a 1902 Oldsmobile nears Lansing after a near 1 000 mile trip. William A. Worth of Petersburg pursues a visit to Oldsmobile’s birthplace, noting occasional trouble but calling it a joy ride.
Charlottesville city postmaster John Frederick Harlan died after a prolonged illness at age 61. A Charlottesville native, he served 28 years in the postal service and became acting postmaster June 30, 1948, succeeding Randolph Perry who left to campaign for governor. Funeral services are set for 3 pm tomorrow at the First Church.
Norfolk voters rejected a proposal for city owned downtown parking areas. The 3,921 to 4,013 result blocked a $1,270,000 bond plan to fund the project over 20 years. The measure would have affected the city council and downtown parking facilities.
In Los Angeles a 17 year old, Josephine Amaya, requested a Mohican haircut from her 14 year old sister Veila. The result leaves Josephine bald except for a three inch strip from forehead to neck and a pigtail for possible bow ribbon.
Memphis reports cotton belt farmers bidding for labor with Negro field hands earning up to 10 dollars a day to chop grass from crops. Clara Kitts of the Tennessee Farm Labor Office notes wages have more than doubled from last year as about 13,000 choppers are hired daily from Memphis.
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