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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1951

Page

2

Murphy Knocks LaMotta, Targets Maxim Title Shot

Irish Bobby Murphy delivered a seven round knockout of Jake LaMotta at Yankee Stadium before 21,257 fans, with gate receipts of 116,690 dollars. He and co managers plan talks with Maxim’s camp to set a date for a Murphy Maxim title bout after this decisive win.

New York Bob Murphy Jake LaMotta Peking Joey Maxim Bronx Yankee Stadium Bobby Irving Cohen Travis Hatfield Jack Kearns Maxim Jim Norris International Boxing Club

Sales Directory listing near Rest Church on Route 11

Auction items include tools, furniture and household goods with dates June 30 at 11 am for James P. of Pred Reardon, county court real estate sale 11 miles north of Cumerfest. July 6 George Admr 611 N Cameron Winchester, July 7 1 pm Louie Heiltzel 515 S Kent Winchester with household goods and miscellaneous items.

Baseball stars all win tenth game of season

In a brief sports roundup Heuttleman of the Detroit Tigers Johnny Sain of the Boston Braves and Bob Lemon of the Cleveland Indians each earned their tenth win. The note also recalls boxing, tennis and Wimbledon historical results from past decades.

Heuttleman Detroit Tigers Johnny Sain Boston Braves Bob Lemon Cleveland Indians Bob Montgomery Allie Stolz Madison Square Garden Joe Hunt Navy Betty Nuthall L. A. Harper

Major League Baseball Standings Snapshot AP Report

The page lists team records and standings with New York leading at 37 31, followed by St Louis 33 31 and Philadelphia 31 33. Key results include Cleveland 8 St. Louis 1 and New York 2 Washington 0, among others.

Associated Press Pet New York St. Louis Philadelphia Boston Pittsburgh Pet. GB Cleveland Washington

Roanoke Lad Leads In Marble Tourney

Cliff Robertson a 12 year old from Roanoke Va continues atop the National Marbles Tournament standings with 36 wins in 40 matches and a .900 average as qualifying rounds proceed toward tomorrow's finals in Asbury Park New Jersey.

Asbury Park N. J Cliff Robertson Roanoke

British Quakers Plan Moscow Peace Talks

A British Quaker delegation headed by Gerald Bailey plans a trip to Moscow to press for peace. They hope to meet Soviet officials and raise peace issues, though access to the Kremlin is uncertain.

Moscow London Kremlin Gerald Bailey Society of Friends Britain

CIO Phone Workers Halt Negotiations

The CIO Communications Workers of America halted contract talks with Chesapeake Potomac Telephone Co in Virginia affecting 6 000 employees. A. V. Atkinson said a recess was called to inform members of progress and stated workers would vote on next steps, with wide gaps on 24 issues and a recent company package offer rejected.

Richmond CIO Communications Workers of America Cies Chesapeake Potomac Virginia A. V. Atkinson Atkinson The

No Report Planned On MacArthur Quiz

Senator Russell D Ga announced there will be no formal report on MacArthur as sentiment grows against unanimity. He said the bipartisan committee approved a statement defending the United States against Red aggression and will decide in about 10 days whether to call more witnesses or issue a report.

Russell D-Ga Ay Douglas Macur Russell Georgia Russia Aenghe MacArthur America

Seek Indictment Of Pittsburgh Mayor

A special grand jury urged the indictment of Mayor David L. Lawrence and six Democratic aides plus three lighting firm officials after a two month probe of a city contract with Broadway Maintenance Co. for over one million dollars in street lights. The jury cannot indict itself and asks a regular Allegheny County grand jury to return true bills.

Pittsburgh David L. Lawrence Broadway Maintenance Company New York Allegheny County Grand Lawrence Edward R. Frey Alexander R. Brunwasser I. Shapiro James 8. Devlin William Driscoll Morris L. Wolfe Jesse Cohen Sidney

Women Attend Awards Ceremony At Blacksburg

Mrs Sloane Wolfe and Mary Whitacre traveled to Blacksburg where Wil da Jeasi received the Leadership Award at a State 4 H event. The delegation included Ruth Snapp a recent club participant who placed third in a State Canning Contest and appeared in the talent night program performing a reading titled George.

Sloane Wolfe Mary Whitacre Blacksburg Wilda Jeasi Sendancks Coleen Ob Tae Rede Trefendance Bedford County Ruth Snapp Tion Campbell Twins Whitacre George

Warren presses Kefauver clash with Miami debate date

Florida Governor Fuller Warren harshly attacks Senator Kefauver accusing him of crime in a sharp political confrontation. Warren seeks a public debate in Miami on July 7 while denying Senate committee claims of Florida gambling concessions and ties to the Capone syndicate.

Tallahassee Fla Fuller Warren Florida Kefauver Washington Tennessee Fauver Isee United States Senate Judas Iscariot Christ Warren Senate Committee Capone Syndicate Miami Beach

Wind Levels Garage Collapse Hits Warwick County

A twister tore through Warwick County yesterday afternoon damaging a garage and scattering its roof and walls. A truck inside remained largely untouched while debris flew across a woodyard. Local officials from Lipkins and Lipkins of New York allege misdeeds in a Pittsburgh city contract probe naming Lawrence and Cohen with bribery and conspiracy claims.

Newport News Warwick County Lipkins Joseph G. Lipkins New York Pittsurgh Lawrence Cohen Lapkins

Large scale auto layoffs sweep major plants this summer

Chrysler Corp plans to cut 2,500 workers while General Motors has already shed 15,000 this year. Studebaker in South Bend will shut plants from Friday for two weeks in July. The layoffs affect factories across the industry with further shutdowns anticipated in California and Michigan.

CIO United Auto Workers Union Chrysler Corp Willie A Sa Briges Man Genelte Motors Seden St Macateeartag Michigan Srmase Seecuchees California Em- Studebaker Corp South Bend

Segregation Can't Last Says Atlanta University Leader

Dr Benjamin May, president of Atlanta University, told the 42nd NAACP convention a white South will resist removal of segregation. He warned liberals within the movement he described as “crow” would push equality while seeking separate spheres.

Benjami May Atlanta University Add May National Association For Advancement of Colored People

Diplomatic Talks on Korea Continue as Veiled Caution Prevails

State Department officials express caution over any cease fire prospects in Korea. White declines to reveal new instructions to Ambassador Kirk and suggests only readers may infer Communist China views. Kirk’s meeting with Gromyko is being circulated to UN Allies for Friday reviews. In a separate note, wedding traditions discuss typical bridal party sizes and roles.

John D. Hickerson Ambassador Kirk China White Kirk Gromyko Korea Satan

Phelps Applies For Beer License At Paris Virginia

The undersigned will appear before the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board on July 8, 1951 to apply for a license to retail beer over 3.2 percent at The Phelps Paris Virginia at the intersection of Rt. 50 and Rt. 17. Beverage to be consumed on and off premises.

Willap Centrol Phelps Paris O. Phelps Virginia Rt. 60

Young Republicans Hold Convention Opens in Boston

Young Republicans from all 48 states gather in Boston for their biennial convention with over 1,000 delegates and alternates, signaling a preview of grassroots sentiment for the 1952 campaign. Senator Richard Nixon is slated as principal speaker for the first session, with emphasis on campaign integrity and fighting graft.

Boston U. S Richard Nixon Calif

FBI recaptures escaped prisoners on kidnapping charges

FBI announces arrests of two state prison escapees tied to a kidnapping case. One suspect, captured in Bristol, and another in Greenville, Augusta County, were held on identical charges after their June 18 recapture.

FBI Richmond Iwan Trea Bristol Greenville Augusta County

Olti court session delays plea as Vatican cited in espionage plot

Olti said the court would deliberate the plea in secret with the prosecutor invited. He accused the Vatican of inspiring the group to espionage and plot to unseat the regime by force. Defendants confessed to acts spanning black marketing to murder as Archbishop Groesz and lawyers listened.

Olti Vatican Groesz

Unclear fragment hints at scheduling another trial

Fragmentary text references scheduling another trial but lacks concrete names dates or locations, making specifics unavailable.

Answers to quiz questions printed on page four

The page lists quiz answers including Red China and an office at Concord Bridge. True is cited for a statement, and a note credits James Gordon Bennett of the New York Herald for sending someone. John Steinbeck is named, as is Frank Monitor. The final line offers two wording options: There is only one day more or There is but one day more.

Seraneeie Concord Bridge James Gordon Bennett The New York Herald John Steinbeck Frank Monitor

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