United States Presses for Korea Armistice Through Ridgway
Washington dispatch reports US and UN allies ordered an armistice for Korea. General Matthew Ridgway was authorized to call a meeting with UN, South Korean, North Korean, and Chinese forces to pursue a military level cease fire. The Pentagon confirmed dispatch of instructions, with Lovett noting authority to seek a peace showdown on the battlefield.
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Russia
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Marshall asks quick action on military aid in Congress
Secretary of Defense Marshall urged Congress to move swiftly on foreign military assistance noting ominous buildup abroad. He said the U S must maintain a multi billion dollar level of aid for at least three more years and warned against reductions while economic aid would continue for a couple of years.
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Ackn
Acheson
Momic Cooperation Administration
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Who le Who le in Newspaper Offices and Print Requests
Readers often tell newspapers how to print and word items, with apologies or belligerence. The piece compares these antics to patients dictating doctors, pharmacists, or shop clerks how to run their trades, questioning the appropriateness of such interference.
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Optician
Senate approves eight month extension of price and rent controls
The Senate voted 71 to 10 to extend price and rent controls through July and ban price rollbacks for that month. The marathon session lasted 16 hours with 30 Republicans in favor and all ten opposed by Republicans, amid debate over delegating authority and inflation limits.
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Bulletin
Washington
House
Lehman
D-Lib
Benton
Dconn
Tha
Truman
Wherry
R-Neb
Lull Settles Over Korean Fighting Front
U S Eighth Army reports a brief lull on the Korean front with both sides briefly retreating toward gun range and jets active Friday night. Communist radio and talks at Pyongyang and Peiping are silent while UN sources offer cautious optimism from Japan and Korea.
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Saan
Yene Alee
U. S. Eighth
Pyongyang
Korea
Peiping
China
United Nations
Japan
U. S. Eighth Army
Pilots Ordered Back To Work After Truce
Chicago dispatch reports a pilot strike ended by a truce arranged through the National Mediation Board. The union paused about 900 posts as executives confirmed the agreement at 3:45 p.m. EST. The pact involves major airlines and rail routes connecting New York, Pennsylvania, and UAL operations.
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Goumeah
Pennsylvania
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Reverend P A Tammaru Leaves for Ohio Faith Move
The Rev P A Tammaru relocates to Ohio taking a position at Grace church where services will be held in the SO Bible Class room due to sanctuary changes. In September 1944 the Lutheran pastor Seana fled with his wife and son. by March 1950 they resided in an unspecified location.
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Grace Arch
Seana
Is Hemband
Byrd Urges Two-Thirds Rule, Civil Rights Plank Backed in Dixie
In Atlanta at a Jefferson-Jackson Dinner Sen. Byrd attacked the Truman administration and urged restoration of the two-thirds rule at the Democratic National Convention along with the civil rights plank. Georgia's Gov. Talmadge led warm support while others warned Vice and party repercussions lingered.
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Byrd
Truman
H. C. Sewier
Louisiana
Georgia
Herman Talmadge
Lee Lemtoweie
South
New U S Appeal To Iranian Premier For Concessions
The United States renewed its appeal to Iran for concessions to ease the oil crisis. British officials in London urged Iran to negotiate a settlement while advising unity among AIOC employees to resume refinery operations.
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U. S
Eight Navy Men Die in Plane Crash
Eight Navy personnel were killed and one survived with a broken leg when a patrol bomber crashed off Key West. The twin engined seaplane, taking off from the naval station, went down in the water and rescue craft recovered the injured man who later died at the naval hospital.
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Fla
Naval Hospital
Local Bride Dies in Canada Highway Accident
A honeymoon trip ended tragically for Mary Sencindiver Lees 23 of Winchester as she died in a highway crash in Canada. The U S Air Force recruit and daughter of Turner Sencindiver is survived by her sister and family.
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Turner Sencindiver
U. S. Air Force
Handley School
Ee Washington
University of Vir
Sencindiver
Winchester
Camp Rock Enon Staff Announced
Camp Rock Enon lists William Kinsley Field Scout Executive as camp director and rifle range Rekertann of Bedford Virginia as camp quartermaster. “Mouse” Martin will again be chef. Reservations exceed last year with vacancies in the final three weeks. A varied program includes aquatics and rifle activities.
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William Kinsley
Virginia June 30 Weather Outlook With Rain Likely
Virginia weather outlook shows a slow rise through Saturday June 30 with a likely end period showers. Totals range from one quarter to one half inch as the period ends and a brighter start to next week begins.
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Virginia
Closing Notice and Local Meeting Alerts
The P. W. Plumly Lumber Corp will be closed from Tuesday July 3 at 5 p.m. through Saturday July 1. A regular meeting of U. C. T. will be at the Lions Shelter with J. R. Brandon secretary. For sale cherries 0c per me, pickup at 4 North of Winchester on Route 11. Starting Monday July 2. H. E. Shirley. Call water 8316 for details. Orchard near Winchester.
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U.C.T
Lions Shelter
City
J. R. Brandon
Sec’y
Winchester
Lee
H. E. Shirley
E. Shirley
Tephenson
Winches
Orchard Near
Two Crewmen Die In Train Wreck at Trestle
Robert Salem was found in the baggage car as the train approached a trestle traveling at high speed. A porter recalled a slight bump before the accident and described the men reacting as the air rushed toward the window.
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Robert Salem
Levi Barn Destroyed by Lightning on Levi Farm
A lightning strike ignited Levi's 237 acre farm barn five miles southwest of the road at 7 45 causing $12 509 damage. The barn 100 by 30 feet wooden structure burned with contents including a jeep a farm wagon a disc a corn shelter a trailer a harrow several plows and tons of straw and alfalfa hay.
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Ralph W. Levi
Levi
Donald Levi
Virginians Face 20 Percent Cut in Income Tax Payments
Virginia officials confirm a 20 percent reduction in both personal and corporate income tax due to the Byrd Act after Philip Morris prepaid a state tax bill to secure the higher cut. The advance payment, $520,338, shifts the General Fund outlook above $105 million by year end, with further relief possible as the bill phases in from 10 to 16 percent based on revenue thresholds.
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Richmond
Philip Morris and Co., Ltd., Inc
Tobacco
New York
State Treasury
Harry F. Byrd, Jr
Irginia
Gienanel Aenean Bly
Benny Brown Wins Ted Mack Amateur Hour Again
Benny Brown Jr wins the Ted Mack Amateur Hour for a second time as viewers receive the news today about his television performance and the show’s outcome. Brown’s victory reinforces his rising status in early TV talent competitions.
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Benny Brown
Brown, Jr
Van Fleet Safe After Helicopter Accident in Korea
Lt. Gen. James A. Van Fleet, commander of the Eighth Army, escaped injury when his Navy helicopter was buffeted by wind while landing aboard the Cruiser Los Angeles off Korea. The incident occurred as the craft touched down amid rough conditions.
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Eighth Army
Korea
James A. van Fleet
Navy
Los Angeles
Ben Road
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