Airliner Missing With 30 On Board Over Alaska
An airliner carrying 30 aboard vanished over Alaska while en route from Anchorage to Shanghai. A search plane followed a mountain fire near Mt Sanford and reported the craft at 11 03 p m radio contact was lost. Officials said fire was seen near Nabesna Pass and that conditions were worsening. The plane involved workers from Texas oil firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anchorage
Alaska
Shanghai
Paul Northwest Airlines
Civil Aeronautics
Mt. Sanford
Guikana Caa
Hattan
Anchoragy
Alta
Ord
Nabesna
Guikana Station
Res
St. Paul
Califini
Texas Oil Companies
York
New
Cholera scare spurs 1832 Virginia city measures
Amid fear of cholera, Frederick county authorities move to ban public shows, circuses, and lyrical performances until 1833. City leaders cite crisis with death in various forms and worry over sweeping spread. A medical committee led by Dr. Hol McGuire and others imposes precautionary steps. no cholera cases were reported in Frederick County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
R. W. Dun
Heis- Campbell
Hol _. H. McGuire
McGuire
Beatty Car
Davison
R. T. Baldbe
Joseph H. Sherrard
Isaac ‘Gsell
John R. Cooke
Charles Clarke
James R. Cone
A. S. Baldwin
Frederick County
Byrd doubts tax cut above 4.7 billion can override veto
U S Senator Harry Byrd said Congress could override President Truman if a tax cut of 4.7 billion dollars is kept. He noted doubts for larger measures and hoped the House would accept the Senate figure amid House and Senate floor debates. Byrd supported 4.7B after backing 4.0B failed.
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U.S
Byrd
Truman
Washington
Harry F. Byrd
Congress
Senate
Virginian
House
Finance Committee
Republicans
Byr
House Accepts Anti Tr u man Bill Amendment
RISHMOND March 13 Virginia House of Delegates approves Senate amendment to a modified anti Truman bill. The amendment allows Mr Truman name to appear on presidential ballot if nominated without a petition while preserving the bill’s aim to let the Democratic state convention instruct electoral candidates if Truman is the July nominee. The measure billed as retaliation for civil rights stance and to boost Southern influence. Governors warn Truman to drop civil rights program or lose Southern support.
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Rishmond
Gov. Tuck
Virginia House of Delegates
Senate
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
Mr. Truman
Democratic State Convention
Truman
Virginia
Washington
Dixie Governors
Dixie
Dairyman Calls Farmers to Thursday Breeding Meeting
County Agent I Fred Stine announces a 7 30 p m meeting on artificial breeding of dairy cattle at the court house in response to numerous inquiries from farmers in this and adjoining counties. GC Graf of VPI will explain starting the program locally. Farmers with dairy cows urged to attend.
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I. Fred Stine
Court House
GC. Graf
VPI
Taylor Barr Heads Fire Executive Assn
Taylor Barr heads the newly organized Firemen's Executive Assn in Winchester while C Douglas Brown serves as secretary and John S. Courer as vice president. The group set committees and rules, discussed retirement plans for drivers, and outlined county fire codes and open house plans ahead of an NVFA meeting.
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Taylor Barr
Winchester Fire
Associam
Wiinchester Volunteer Fire
Ssn
C. Douglas
John Secretary
J. Frank Courer
Jarr
Northern Virgina Volunteer Firemen's Assn
Barr
Clearbrook
Stephenson
Stephens City
Middletown
Winchester
Open Houses Groves
NVFA
Rouss
Fire Companies Elect Honorary Girl Wardens
Winchester fire companies name four honorary girl wardens for the Apple Blossom Festival parade on April 29. Sixteen bands and twelve fire companies will participate, with bands from multiple high schools and colleges listed. Also noted are equipment entrants from several fire companies and updates from committees.
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Winchester
John A. Boyd
Susan Pingley
South End
Bernice Hodgson
Patricia Carson
Sarah Zane
Anne Butler
Rouss
Hilda Henry
Clearbrook Fire Company
Boyd
Gary High School
Gary
W. Va
Washington and Lee High School
Arlington
Warrick County High School
Morrison
Fairmont State Teachers College
Fairmont
Monroe High School
Roanoke
Fork Union Military Academy
Fork Union
Jefferson High School
Martinsburg
Strasburg High School
Strasburg
Handley
Morgan County High School
Berkeley Springs
Giles County High School
Pearlsburg
Greenbrier Military Academy
Lewisburg
Fairmont Post 13
W.va
Yellow Jackets
West Newton
Morris Frock
Hagerstown
Independent Fire Co
Charles Town
Strasburg Fire Co
Purcellville
Waynesboro
Fire Co
Harrisonburg
Westphal Rose Co
Winston Pope
E. Monmouth 81
Retired Bishop Tucker to Visit for Dedication Ceremony
The Rt. Rev. Henry St. George Tucker will arrive Saturday March 13 to lead the dedication of Christ Church sacristy donated by Frank N. Hack in memory of the late rector Robert B. Nel. A Virginia native, Tucker served as Bishop in Japan and Virginia and led the Federated Council of Churches before retirement in Richmond.
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Henry St. George Tucker
Lewis M. Allen
Tucker
Beverley Tucker
Maria Washington Tucker
Virginia
Protestant Episcopal Church
St. George Tucker
Japan
America
Federated Council of Churches In America
Christ Church
Frank N. Hack
Robert B. Nel
Nelson
University of Virginia
Richmond
Czech Communists Fire U N Delegate
The Czechoslovak government in Prague dismissed Dr. Jan Papanek from his post as its United Nations delegate. Papanek refused to acknowledge his firing.
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U. N
Lake Success
Prague
Jan Papanek
United Nations
Papanek
Exchange Club Hears Angell At Founder's Day Dinner
Frank A. Angell Roanoke businessman entertained about 120 members and guests at the annual Exchange Club Founder's Day dinner at York Inn. Charles Dick, club president, presented a leather briefcase to past president Joseph A. Masie Jr. and introduced distinguished guests.
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Frank A. Angell
Roanoke
Exchange Club
York Inn
Charles Dick
Joseph A. Masie Jr
Senators Set To Vote Foreign Aid Bill Today
The Senate moved toward final action on the European Recovery Program after defeating a push to cut first year funds. Senator Connally predicted overwhelming passage by tonight as Taft’s $1.3 billion cut failed 56 to 31. Taft warned the larger sum lacked economic justification and risked economic stability.
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Washington
Senate
Connally
Congress
Taft
Sen. Vandenberg
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Capitol Bill
Sen
Republican Policy Committee
Michigan
Chamber Seeks New Secretary for Winchester Chamber
J Curtis Fray president of the Winchester chamber of commerce said a special committee will meet within 10 days to choose a successor to Henry Hardenburg who resigned to take a managerial post with S and F Distributing Co. The board accepted the resignation with regret and praised Hardenburg for expanding membership since 1946. A 10 member committee will review applicants.
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J. Curtis Fray
Winchester Chamber of Commerce
Henry Hardenburg
Hardenburg
S and F Distributing Co
Fray
Hardenburge
Chamber
Three Generations Enter Eagles Club in Frederick County
Joseph E. Clevenger Sr and Jr and Elmer Willis Clevenger were among the Eagle members initiated on golden anniversary day at the Eagle home on 123 N Braddock St. The three generations, all residents of Stephens City, mark the first time in the local chapter that a single family has three members listed. The club dates to August 17, 1904 and now exceeds 700 members. Elmer Willis is a blacksmith in Stephens City while the senior Clevengers work in Winchester.
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Joseph E. Clevenger, Jr
J. E. Clevenger Sr
Elmer Willis Clevenger
Frederick County Eagles Club
Joseph E. Sr
Elmer Willis
Joseph E. ,Jr
Eagle Home
N. Braddock St
Clevenger
Stephens City
Winchester
Valley Service Station
Truck Suppliers Inc
Frederick County
Eagles Club
House to Debate Local vs National Rent Control
The House Banking Committee voted 12 to 8 to strip federal rent authority and grant local boards named by governors power to raise or lift rent ceilings. The measure, approved 13 to 3, would run the modified controls to March 31 1949 and the House plans a Monday debate with a Tuesday showdown vote. Rep Monroney questions constitutionality and may seek to restore federal powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Banking Committee
House
Rep
Monroney
D-Okla
Senate
Meyers Faces Possible 30-Year Term in Prison
Maj. Gen. Bennett E. Meyers, found guilty of pressuring a business associate into testifying to a Senate committee, awaits sentencing. He faces potential tax fraud charges in Baltimore and Dayton, a possible Army court martial, a slander suit, and a $10,000 claim. If convicted on witness tampering, he could receive up to 30 years. He remains free on bond until Monday.
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Washington
Bennett E. Meyers
Texes
Senate
Meyers
Air Forces
Baltimore
Dayton
Monay
Fifteen Arabs Killed In Galilee Village Raid
Jerusalem march 15 an official source says fifteen Arabs were killed and about twenty wounded at dawn today when a large group of Jews raided the Arab village of Al Hussein in upper Galilee. Several Arab houses were blown up during the attack. Police and military units found grenades and a rucksack filled with explosives at the scene.
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Jerusalem
Upper Galilee
al Hussein
Pingley and Carper Cleaners Pick-Up and Delivery Ad
An advertisement for Pingley and Carper Quality Cleaners offering pick up and delivery service with contact number 4611. Also lists sales notes for a 35 gal per minute bean sprayer and a Le Roy 16 HP engine with Brunner air compressor, plus a dinner listing at Red Wing Restaurant and a church dedication service announced by the Elks.
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Pingley & Carper
Call J. Livengood
Berryville
Eee
le Roy
Brunner
Wm. Neudenburg
W. A
RED Wing
W. Boscawen St
Anderson to Quit Cabinet Post and Run for New Mexico Senate
Secretary of Agriculture Anderson announced his bid for the Democratic nomination to the U S Senate from New Mexico. He will stay in the cabinet until Congress adjourns, likely in July, and would succeed Senator Hatch who plans to leave the seat for a federal judgeship if offered.
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Washington
Anderson
U. S
New Mexico
Truman
Congress
Sen
Hatch
Federal District Court
Annexation Bill Substitute Put Before Senate
A substitute for the Crockett anti annexation bill moves in the Virginia Senate on the session’s final day. The measure seeks county input in annexation cases and requires courts to weigh municipal and county interests, asset values, and potential revenue effects in deciding annexations. It also preserves a five year tax rate ceiling unless petitioned.
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Richmond
Senate
Crockett
Alee
Lloyd
Bird
Chesterfield
House Adopts 300 Mile Road Upkeep Bill In Virginia
Richmond March 13 The Virginia Senate approved a 511 million appropriations package with House amendments adding about 6.6 million. The Baldwin-Fitzpatrick-Richeson bill would provide towns over 3500 population 300 a mile for secondary highway street maintenance. Senate Finance Chairman John Battle led steps to advance the money measures.
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Richmond
Virginia Senate
Senate
House
Senate Finance Committee
John 8
Battle
House of |Oa
Baldwin-Fitzpatrick-Richeson
Finance Committee
John 8. Battle
Senate Approves 33 1 3 Percent Pay Raise Measure
The Senate passed the General Assembly pay raise bill by a 19 to 18 vote after earlier decisive action. The measure would increase daily pay from 12 to 18 dollars in 1952 with support from Sen. Kendig and several listed backers. A House vote previously showed opposition from Delegate E Blackburn Moore.
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Ricmhond
General Assembly
J. M. Kendig
Ate Finance Comittee
Ieate Feine
R Aom
Senate
Yea-Battle
Baldwin
Burton
Carpenter
Clarke
Crowder
Fenwick
Finpatrick
Gardner
Guest
Gunter
Hillard
Kendig
Long
Boyce Fun Festival Nets PTA over $2000
The Boyce PTA raised over $2000 at the Fun Festival at Boyce High School. Edward B. Lee said the event drew a large turnout with Winchester residents bidding on prizes including a motorized garden plow, a washing machine, and a 15 cubic foot freezer. A county cake sale added to the total, while magician George W. Farmer entertained attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyce Pta
Edward B. Lee
Winchester
T Own
Lee
R. E. Buncutier
S. Stewart Bt
Lupton Orchard Service
R. E. Rodgers
Peoples Cleaners
Miller and Anderson
Tom Byrd
Boyce
PTA
Shade Equipment Co
Carrol Shepherd
Boyce High School
W. R. Thompson
White Post
Barr Farm
Robert G. Buckley
Cc. J. Brumback and Sons
Julian Everly
George W. Farmer
Washington
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Jwerard Kidder Meade
Holera Scare
Ylor Barr
Winance A. Ryland Conner
Irman
George Eagle Jr
Hard Brown Sr
Cecil Grimman
Harry Rainesberger
Marion Anderson
Douglas Brown
Wade Guard
al Conner
Carson Dettrarman
Albert Robinson
E. Jones
Bernard Groves Jr
Panies
Lee St
Stonewall Ave
Kent Main St
Montgomery Ward
ED Molden
Chuck
Winchester Motor Service
N. Kent
Carl Clarence Singhass
Charlestown
Salvation Army
S. Loudoun St
John Waldron
Unadilla
New York
Bishop Tucker
Angell
Texas
Vandenberg
Banking Committee
Galilee
B. P. D. Elks
Elks Home
Robert B. Ney
Ren
Boyce Fun Festival
Nets Pta
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