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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1950

Page

3

Georgia Faces Strife tops WKCS radio lineup at Keuka college

A 15 minute satirical soap opera over WKCS Keuka college radio, Georgia Faces Strife follows Georgia Smith, Imogene, and Walter Banning in a tangled past and present romance. Written by students, it airs weekly with rotating script writers and features Ruth Machlin as Georgia. The Snooper Rating reaches 74 percent among dorm listeners.

Walter Bannig Walter Imogene WKCS Keokata Georgia Keuksa Eee Eae CS K Georgia Smith Walter Banning Mildred Levitt Pittsfield Mass Charlies L. Wallis Ruth Machlin Brooklyn Claire Lamb Lake Placid Doris Brooks Cambria Heights Barbara Vorsanger Englewood N. J

Vinson Proposes Bill to Halt Defense Fund Freezes

Representative Vinson of Georgia said he will introduce legislation to force the Secretary of Defense to obtain congressional approval before funds approved by Congress are withheld. The move follows Johnson's earlier stoppage of 735 million dollars intended to expand the Air Force from 48 to 58 groups, drawing anger in the Armed Services Committee.

Washington Vinson D-Ga Johnson Congress House Armed Services Committee Senate House House Military Appropriations Subcommittee

Doomed Murderer To Be Baptized In Creek

A condemned killer, Harry A. Burdette, 26, who faces the electric chair for the 194? murder of Edward C. O'Brien, will be baptized by Rev. Sam Graley in Sugar Creek near Sissonville on Sunday under heavy guard and handcuffed to a minister. Burdette recently professed conversion to Baptism and says he carries a Bible in jail. An appeal has been filed against his death sentence set for April 14.

Charleston Here Harry A. Burdette Sam Graley Sugar Creek Sissonville Burdette

Missing Woman Returns Home After Week Away

Helen B. Overlander, 30, returned to her Rensselaer home from Stillwater Oklahoma where she visited her brother Wieser Bates. She left after believing she had cancer and told police she may reunite with her husband Sherrell Overlander.

Rensselar Helen B. Overlander Stillwater Okla Wieser G. Bates Sherrell Overlander Overlander

Truman Pays No Heed to Republican Demands

Washington reports Senator Wherry urged President Truman to break the stalemate in the cold war with Russia by issuing open letters to Premier Stalin. He argued public exchanges would create an official record and end secrecy in negotiations.

Washington Truman United States Russia Wherry R-Neb Stalin Wwe Senate Senate Gop Administration

Bing Crosby to Undergo Appendix Operation

Hollywood reports Bing Crosby will have his appendix removed next week. Larry Crosby, his brother and public relations head, provided the information from the be tween broadcasts.

Bing Hollywood Bing Crosby Larry Crosby

Broadway star Miss Landis endures London debut turmoil

Royce Landis, the Broadway actress, travels to London to lead a play amid delays flu injuries and a cracked ankle. She recalls a canceled opening pushed a week earlier and performing in a hospital bed with casts and makeshift fittings. A London sheriff sends fan mail and she jokes about beauty parlors.

Royce Landis London Miss Landis Savoy Hotel Brigton Cardiff

Permit Refusal Blocks Picasso Peace Delegation Visit

The United States refused to admit a 12 member European peace delegation led by Pablo Picasso to visit the country. The action prevents the prominent artist and fellow delegates from entering amid ongoing diplomatic and cultural tensions.

Washington United States Pablo Picasso

Poll Tax To Be Studied In Virginia House Proceedings

In Richmond a move to discharge a committee on a resolution to repeal the poll tax was blocked by Speaker Moore. The Virginia Advisory Legislative Council is urged to study options including eliminating the poll tax and keeping literacy and registration requirements.

Richmond Moore Del Walter A. Page Norfolk Committee On Privileges and Elections Page House House Committee On Privileges Virginia Advisory Legislative Council

Bloodmobile to Visit City Tuesday

The Red Cross Bloodmobile, sponsored by Freder. Home Demonstration Clubs, will be in the city Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 5 30 p.m. at the Presbyterian church on S Loudoun St. Donors should make appointments tomorrow or Monday at the Red Cross office. The H D Club aims to reach 100 pints of blood.

Red Cross Freder Xee Presbyterian Warr S. Loudoun St H. D

Notary Commission Granted to Charlotte H. Castleman

Charlotte H. Castleman of the Northwestern Grade in this city has applied for and received a notary commission.

Charlotte H. Castleman

Notary Appointment for Frederick County Office Manager

The commission to act as Notary Public for Frederick County is issued. Miss Castleman serves as office manager at Valley Wholesale Corp.

Frederick Miss Castleman Valley Wholesale Corp

Norfolk Officers to Convene Two Day Conference

Officers of the headquarters staff of the 29th Infantry Division Virginia Maryland National Guard will meet here tomorrow for a two day conference.

Norfolk 29Th Infantry Division Virginia- Maryland National Guard

Warren County Budget Adopted Includes 441 For Schools

The Warren County Board of Supervisors adopted the annual budget with a designated 441 allocation for public schools and a fixed tax rate to support the plan. The action formalizes funding levels and tax policy for the upcoming fiscal year.

Warren County Board of

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