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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1951
Page
1
The bill aims to curb inflation and support defense, with a 31 day extension. DiSalle warned that stopping rollbacks could cost consumers billions yearly, while officials expect price increases to continue for another month.
An explosion at an ordnance factory claimed six lives and damaged the plant. Officials report the blast occurred at the Soneren facility, with investigations ongoing.
The speaker argues for selling shares of American enterprise, urging self-promotion and continuous improvement of American values. He stresses individual effort, the right to self government, better intergroup understanding, and consistency in promoting the American way of life both at home and overseas.
Colorado authorities comb rural counties for a United Airlines DC-6 missing since 1:46 a.m. amid reports of a crash sound near Loveland. Air and ground crews scoured farms north of Denver toward Wellington and Cheyenne as weather stayed marginal.
Warren Lee Irwin a 27 year old fugitive sought on kidnaping and murder was trapped by New Jersey state police in a wooded area near Phillipsburg. He had fled from Warrington Pennsylvania and forced his uncle to drive him to Philadelphia where he collected clothing and drove away with a young woman. State police and the FBI mounted an intensive East Coast search describing him as extremely dangerous and armed with a .38 revolver.
Garbage collection schedule altered due to a holiday. No service on Wednesday July 8. pickup moved to Saturday July 10.
In Tehran Britain warned Iran that its seizure of British oil installations could trigger the gravest consequences. The note came as the International Court of Justice at The Hague opened hearings on a British bid for an injunction against Iran’s nationalization action.
At a Boston Young Republicans gathering McCarthy declared the United States has lost its first war and attacked the current administration. He charged President Truman with mistakes at Potsdam versus Yalta and called the Yalta accords treasonous while praising Wisconsin Republicans and the College Young Republicans for support.
Fighting in Bangkok leaves uncertain success as Navy and Marines clash while Premier Pibulsonggram is kidnapped. The Navy reports a rebel government under Phra Saras Praphan, with several retired officers among its ranks. American diplomat Turner reports a bullet fragment in his home as shells hit the embassy.
The Local All Stars group selected a local boy and girl for outstanding work leadership and community service through Extension. Miss Lucille Graves was named an honorary member of the chapter.
The Vatican issued a decree condemning all parties connected with the arrest, trial, and sentence of Archbishop Jozef Groesz in Budapest this week, declaring their involvement excommunicated.
Soldiers say they won’t believe cease-fire until they are aboard homebound ships. Marines in Korea report daily mortars at the Hwachon area as hope for negotiations grows unreliable. A New York Corporal and other unnamed troops voice cautious optimism amid ongoing fighting and uncertain UN news from Tokyo and front lines.
National Fruit Product Company of Winchester and Waynesboro is listed as sharing a contract for 617 500 dollars of wool cloth for the Army.
Walter P. McGuire, age 70, publisher of the Southside Vi, died at his home in Petersburg today. The death was due to a heart ailment.
At the Winchester Junior Chamber of Commerce Ladies Night Banquet officers were installed led by Ed president and Vi Penter as vice president. Russell Newcome became secretary and Jack Ireland chaired social activities with Claude Smalts heading Get Out the Vote.
Iran protests British forces moving two warships, aircraft, and a troop carrier with tanks toward Abadan. Hussein Makki, close to Premier Mohammed Mossadegh, says the move is a bitter escalation and vows a response.
The Defense Department identified 691 U.S. casualties in Korea with 341 reported dead 116 killed in action 482 wounded missing or in action and four men in accidents in the area.
Patuxent Maryland dispatch reports Thomas Kielty a Pittsburg seaman stationed at the Navy station was struck by lightning while working in a clean thunderstorm. He died an hour later in base hospital with two cadet men slightly burned.
A July effective newsprint price rise draws complaints from various parties. The New York rate reaches 116 dollars per ton while Canada eyes 112 dollars plus sales tax. About 4 million tons are tied to at least 11 producer firms amid anticipated demand shifts.
Notice states The Star will not be voted on Wednesday due to a national holiday. The Evening Star announces the published holiday closure.
AFL Commercial Telegraphers Union representing 35 000 workers reaches contract with American Communications Association an independent union announcing the settlement Monday morning at 6 am EST.
Fragmented OCR text notes Packing Corp and PLA head fom Corp for Monday. References to containers, screening at ES Stephenson and addresses include 6375 and 6t codes. Details unclear but indicates planned packing and screening actions on a forthcoming Monday.
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