Moscow May Day Display Led by Stalin's Son
The parade in Red Square featured Lenin's tomb and Stalin's reviewing stand as Lieut. Gen. Stalin led Soviet aerial shows. Generalissimo Stalin greeted thousands while Moscow staged a major International Day celebration with a strong show of military might amid anti communist demonstrations abroad.
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Moscow
Stalin
Red Square
Berlin
Lenin
L Stalin
Europe
Mosinee
Wis
American Legion
Wisconsin
Daily Worker
Driest April Bows Out Across Weather Report
Weather data from the Ster Research Laboratory shows April was the driest since 1946 with total precipitation near 1.29 inches. The month ranged from 18 to 81 degrees with a freezing day and a peak wind or temperature reading noted.
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Bowie
Ster Research Laboratory
Body of Woman Recovered in Passaic River
Winchester police, not yet officially advised, identify a decomposed body pulled from the Passaic River as a possible young wife allegedly forced to leap into the water weeks earlier. A Newark man named Richard R. Myers claimed he compelled his spouse to jump at Newark on April 8.
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Winchester
Passaic
Associated Press
Newark
Richard R. Myers
Passaic River
Police Seek Auto Lot Burglars After Safe Theft
Local police report no new clues in the theft of a small steel safe from the R. N. McKee Used Car Lot at 668 N. Loudoun St. The safe held a checks book title to a Willys sedan and an insurance policy. thieves also took tires antifreeze and motor oil. Entry was gained via a rear window and office door forced, with desks ransacked.
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R. N. McKee
N. Loudoun St
Willys
Final sale at Price Coats Suits and Dresses
The Modern Age Shoppe offers 25 percent off all cotton dresses with all sales final. Accessories Shoppe at 7 W. Boscawen lists similar promotions as part of the event.
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W. Boscawen
Stassen Claims Capitalism Most Undersold System
Harold E. Stassen told about 2,500 business leaders that capitalism is the most under sold economic system and that socialism and communism are the most oversold. He urged American industry to widen understanding of capitalism to blunt the drift toward socialism and strengthen Cold War containment. He spoke at the United States Chamber of Commerce 38th annual convention following a Chamber address on national unity.
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Washington
Harold E. Stassen
Russia
United States Chamber of Commerce
University of Pennsylvania
America
Concern Over U S Defenses Dominates Chamber Meeting
Washington The U S Chamber of Commerce opened its 38th annual meeting with President Herman W Steinkraus warning that a united nation at home is the best answer to current threats. He cites UN control of China and Communist fears in government while calling for stronger air and defense programs and a three year stand by draft law.
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Washington
U. S. Chamber of Commerce
Herman W. Steinkraus
Steinkraus
United Nations
China
Chamber
Three Cars Damaged In Route 340 Collision Near Berryville
At 8 15 p m Saturday a three car crash on Route 340 four miles north of Berryville damaged a 1935-36 Hudson sedan driven south by Elmer Thomas of Summit Point and a 1935-36 Hudson northbound driven by Henry Barthel of Gaylord. Thomas was treated for head cuts and expected to be discharged. the Oldsmobile's damage cost about 700 dollars.
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Berryville
James H. Wood
Elmer Thomas
Summit Point
Henry Barthel
Gaylord
Thomas
Nelson Barnes
Bridgeton
N. J
Wood
Slugs Used in Phones Drain Southern Bell Funds
Miami readers note slug vandalism hit pay telephones with Southern Bell losing 14 174.60 dollars last year. The AP report highlights the impact on coin-operated public phones and the company’s accounting.
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Miami
Fla
Southern Bell Telephone Company
MacArthur Calls for Outlawing Jap Communist Party
General Douglas MacArthur urged Japan to outlaw the Communist Party as an avowed satellite of foreign power. He warned of a small extremist minority abusing freedom to threaten order, while urging calm, lawful civic debate to defend liberty.
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Japan
Communist Party
MacArthur
Warmer May Expected on Coasts Cooler in Central U S
The weather bureau predicts a warmer May on the East and West coasts, but cooler conditions in the central U S. Rain is expected below normal along the Pacific coast and Florida, with equal or above normal rainfall elsewhere. Frequent showers stretch from Texas and Colorado east through the Southern Plains to the Ohio Valley, Middle Atlantic, and New England.
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Weather Bureau
Pacific Coast
Florida
Texas
Colorado
Southern Plains
Ohio Valley
Middle Atlantic States
New England
Truman Prepares Westward Tour to Push Fair Deal
President Truman plans a 6400 mile, 16 state tour starting May 8 with eight prepared speeches plus many informal chats from his private car. GOP leaders Taft, Martin, Wherry and Guy Gabrielson vow readiness to respond to issues raised. All this aims to rally voters ahead of November election.
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Washington
Truman
West
Taft
Ohio
Martin
Pennsylvania
Wherry
Nebraska
Guy Gabrielson
Brewster
Maine
GOP
Lincoln
Neb
Belic
Berlin May Day Demonstrations Turn Quiet Across Borders
Berliners massed near East West borders for rival May Day marches in a tense city. Police kept order as about 500000 on each side gathered, with minor clashes and no major violence amid heavy security and air surveillance.
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Brlin
Berlin
Brandenburg Gate
Unter den Linden
Hitler
Russia
Cemed
Potsdamer Platz
East Zone
Ada Hollingsworth Buried Saturday In Family Plot
Funeral services for Miss Ada Bliss Hollingsworth were held at Maplewood Nursing Home with Rev. J. Duckwall officiating. Interment followed in the family Mt. Hebron Cemetery. Survived by a cousin, Miss Lucy Hollingsworth of Woodstock. Pallbearers included Jacob Haun, Philip Grabill, Jacob Haun Jr., Allen Bond, Frank Bailey and Charles Dunlap.
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Ada Bliss Hollingsworth
Maplewood Nursing Home
Duckwall
Mt. Hebron Cemetery
Joseph
Anne Osborne Hollingsworth
Holly Hill
Winchester
Roberta Burns Hollingsworth
Loudoun St
Abram Hollingsworth
Virginia
William Penn
Woodstock
Jacob Haun
Philip Grabill
Jacob Haun Jr
University of Virginia
Allen Bond
Frank Bailey
Charles Dunlap
Rustic Tavern Seeks Experienced Chef With References
An advertisement seeks an experienced chef with references and neat appearance for Rustic Tavern. The listing emphasizes professional standards and invites qualified applicants to apply.
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Commercial & Savings Bank
Republicans Split On Move to Hasten End to Red Probe
Republican senators reportedly debate an early end to the McCarthy era red probe as some GOP members seek a quicker conclusion. Hickenlooper and Lodge considered options to walk out if blocked, while others urged continued hearings and closed sessions for future charges.
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Washington
Senate
McCarthy
Senator Tydings
D-Md
Freda Utley
Wisconsin
Owen Lattimore
Miss Utley
America
Lattimore
State Department
Cordell Hull
James F. Byrnes
George C. Marshall
Dean A.cheson
Hull
Byrnes
Edward Stettinius
Phoenix
Ariz
Communist Party
Acheson
GOP
Hickenlooper
Iowa
Lodge
R-Mass
GOP Committee
Congress Prober Motion on McCarthy Security Claims
Representative Karsten urged a probe into whether McCarthy's Communist charges are a hoax or fraud. He noted two Republican House committees once reviewed 108 State Department security cases and found handling satisfactory, suggesting most McCarthy points involve those names.
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Washington
Karsten
D-Mo
McCarthy
R-Wis
House
State Department
Cars Must Carry Tags Warns Chief in Winchester
Police Chief J. Thomas Boyd warned Winchester motorists that their 1950 city tags must be carried. Yesterday was the deadline for using old tags and officers will check for the new plates. 2,650 of the 1950 plates have been sold, 750 fewer than the old tags still in use per Commissioner of Revenue Taylor Barr.
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J. Thomas Boyd
Winchester
Commissioner of Revenue
Taylor Barr
Apple Trees Near Bloom in Winchester Areas
The main varieties of apple trees in the Winchester area are approaching full bloom said C H Hill assistant entomologist at the Winchester Research Laboratory Two more warm days will bring blossoms to their height Too warm weather may cause some shedding but barring a heavy rain the orchards should be a lovely sight for visitors this weekend
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Winchester
C. H. Hill
Winchester Research Laboratory
Capitation Tax Deadline For Voting Next Saturday
Capitation tax deadline for voting in August primary and November general election is Saturday May 6. To vote, taxes for the year moved in must be paid six months before the general election and meet residency requirements in the state and city or county.
Funeral Services For John Hoover Set for Tomorrow
Funeral services for John Hoover longtime news editor of the Winchester Evening Star will be held at 2 p m tomorrow at his home 422 S Cameron St. The Rev William H Hanckel will officiate and interment will follow in Mt Hebron Cemetery. Active pallbearers include George W Ritter State Senator H F Byrd Jr Ralph Fansler Robert Womeldorph H D Koontz and Harry H Willis. Honorary pallbearers are Robert S Baker Grover Schlack Walter I Cooper C Vernon Eddy Harold Sheetz Sr and U S Senator Harry F Byrd. Ralph S Fansier Star manager praised Hoover as a fine Christian gentleman and steadfast friend.
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John Hoover
Winchester Evening Star
S. Cameron St
William H. Hanckel
Christ Episcopal Church
Mt. Hebron
George W. Ritter
H. F. Byrd, Jr
Ralph Fansler
Robert Womeldorph
H. D. Koontz
Harry H. Willis
Roberts. Baker
Grover Schlack
Walter I. Cooper
C. Vernon Eddy
Harold Sheetz
Harry F. Byrd
Ralph 8. Fansier
The
Star
Mr. Hoover
Winchester
Gaming Probe Continues into Midwest Gambling Ring
A federal grand jury widens its probe into multi million dollar gambling operations centered in Kansas City Missouri. The interim report cites 34.5 million annual profits and links to Kansas Iowa and Nebraska. Names Charles Binaggio and Charles Gargotta appear. both testified before the jury. Gargotta and Binaggio were killed April 5 at their political clubrooms. The enforcer turned informer, the jury notes, and the seven month investigation will continue with no indictments yet returned.
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Kansas City
Midwest
Missouri
Kansas
Iowa
Nebraska
Charles Binaggio
Charles Gargotta
Binaggio
Gargotta
Florida and Alabama primaries set nation’s watch
Tomorrow’s ballots promise a photo finish in Florida as Claude Pepper fights Rep. George Smathers for the Senate. Alabama leaders clash over civil rights and party alignment while also shaping a 72 member state committee. Ohio and Indiana primaries add national stakes.
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Florida
Claude Pepper
U. S. Senate
George Smathers
Alabama
Ohio
Taft
Indiana
Pepper
Smathers
Lister Hill
Democratic Party
Hill
Lawrence McNeil
Sparkman
D-Ala
National Party
Democratic Committee
Telephone Companies Object To Becoming Police Agencies
Telephone executives oppose a proposed anti gambling bill saying it would force companies to police gambling activity and monitor calls. They warn it would require a vast workforce and jeopardize their core business while handling millions of toll and local calls daily.
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McFarland
D-Ariz
Bailey
Nationwide Phone Tie up Averted By 10000 Workers Return
The CIO Communications Workers of America Division 6 called off a week long strike as 10000 maintenance and installation workers agreed to resume negotiations. Picket lines were planned at 43 states exchanges but were halted four hours before start. Other union members across the industry faced related actions and service disruptions from elevator and utilities strikes.
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Division 6
CIO Communications Workers of America
Com Aoea
United Press Associations
United Auto Workers Aginst Chrysler Corp
Detroit
New Oak
Corporal Telephone and Telegraph Co
Bela
Aes
Niego
Chrysler Dispute Not Yet Settled After 97-Day Strike
Detroit reported that Chrysler general manager said only contract wording blocks a settlement of the 97 day strike while the United Auto Workers disputed that. Weckler claimed general terms were agreed including a $100 monthly pension with social security. The non stop bargaining session passed the 45 hour mark as talks continued since Saturday afternoon.
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Detroit
Chrysler
United Auto Workers
Herman L. Weckler
Weckler
CIO
Photo Equipment Stolen From Car of Hugh Peters
About $1000 worth of Poraphic photo gear was stolen from a locked station wagon owned by Hugh Peters at 229 W. Boscawent on Stewart Street. Items taken include a Pacemaker Graphic camera with case, flash unit, film holders, filters, exposure meter and film pack. a Browning automatic revolver was also taken. The equipment was partially insured.
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Hugh Peters
W. Boscawent
Stewart St
Burned to death in Norfolk rooming house
Levy Ward, 297, was burned to death today in his rooming house in Norfolk. The fire investigator and local authorities are examining the scene for a cause and any contributing factors.
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Norfolk
Levy Ward
Chicken and Ham Supper at Round Hill Center
Community center hosts a chicken and ham supper on Thursday May 4 1950 to benefit building funds. Tickets cost 1.00 per person with serving from 5:00 P.M. exact location Round Hill Community Center.
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Round ‘Hill Community Center
South End Fire Company Monthly Meeting Set
The regular monthly meeting of the South End Fire Company will be held Monday May 1 at 8 00 P M All members urged to attend H M Layman President
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South End Fire Company
H. M. Layman
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Socialist International
Paris
United States
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Woma
Stassen
Minnesota
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Tokyo
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May
Ada Hollingsworth
Rockingham Poultry Coop
Court House
Coleman Dunn
Congress
Gaming Probe
Charles Laughton
Elsa Lanchester
Los Angeles
Laughton
Clyde S. Bailey
United States Independent Telephone Association
Whitney Landon
American Telephone and Telegraph Co
Senate Commerce
Justice Department
New York
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