Local Cancer Drive Still Short of Quota
Dr. Tunstall Powers treasurer says the Cancer Crusade quota of 2200 for Frederick County is $600 short. He notes active fundraising by Home Demonstration Clubs and county groups, with meetings and films promoting cancer awareness and donations to aid prevention and treatment efforts. He urges immediate contributions to support the American Cancer Society effort.
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Cancer Crusade
American Cancer Society
Tunstall Powers
Powers
Frederick County
HD Clubs
MacArthur to Testify in Washington Without Notes
General Douglas MacArthur will appear before Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations committees in Washington with no prepared statement or documents. He is the first witness in an inquiry into his ouster by President Truman. Earlier, MacArthur and Herbert Hoover met at the Waldorf Astoria for a private discussion, their second known talk since his removal.
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New York
Douglas MacArthur
Washington
Far East
MacArthur
Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees
Truman
Herbert Hoover
Waldorf- Astoria
Mr. Hoover
Army
Visitors flock to Shenandoah Park at Front Royal
Ranger Robert Cook reports 5 545 people visited Shenandoah National Park through Front Royal over the weekend. Total weekend figures show 6 545 visitors in 1 649 cars with 3 552 visitors in 1 002 vehicles Sunday, 1 440 people in 468 cars Saturday, and 533 visitors in 179 cars Friday.
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Front Royal
Shenandoah National Park
Robert Cook
Shah Signs Iran Oil Nationalization Bill
The Shah signed the bill nationalizing Iran oil today, as Parliament may appoint a joint board to take over the Anglo Iranian Oil Company later this week. Mossadegh received a British note urging negotiations but kept a door open.
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Tehran
Iran
Mohammed Mossadegh
Sir Francis Shepherson
Fifth person pleads guilty in coin theft case
In Miami Florida Bonnie Jean Hebert 22 pleaded guilty to taking coins from the Southern Bell Telephone Co counting room. Judge Fen C. Willard deferred sentence after she admitted planning to wed and claimed she repaid about $6 000 since her arrest last September.
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Miami
Fla
Southern Bell Telephone Co
Criminal Court
Fen C. Willard
Socialists Defeat Churchill Motion In Commons Vote
In London the Socialist group held firm against Churchill’s divide and conquer tactic. The motion, tied to rearmament dissension, failed by 13 votes 305 to 292, leaving Prime Minister Attlee’s government intact.
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London
Britain
Winston Churchill
Churchill
Attlee
Chiang Promises Full Cooperation With U S Military Group
Chiang Kai-Shek pledged full cooperation to the U S Military Assistance Advisory Group during their first meeting in Formosa. He met Maj. Gen. William C. Chase, who arrived to lead the group aiding Nationalist armed forces.
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Taipeh
Formosa
Chiang Kai-Shek
U. S
Willian. C. Chase
Kinane brothers' pact ends as two die in Korea
In Leeds a British family lost two of three Kinane brothers after they vowed to replace each other in Korea. Raymond 21 was killed first, then Derek 20 died in action. The widow says she will have youngest Valentine 19 volunteer, ending the pact.
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Leeds
England
Kinane
Raymond
Derek
Valentine
Korea
Retirement of Saratoga Springs Police Chief Rex
Police Chief Patrick F. Rex retires after serving as a key witness in the Senate Crime Committee probe of organized gambling in Saratoga Springs. The City Council approved Rex's retirement at age 65 and granted an annual pension equal to half of his $3,728 salary.
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Saratoga Springs
N. Y
Patrick F. Rex
Senate Crime Committee
Meat Famine Foreseen Over Beef Price Controls
The Senate Agriculture Committee warned that the new price control order on beef could trigger a severe meat famine and early rationing. It adopted a resolution urging immediate repeal of the Office of Price Stabilization regulation, which takes effect May 9 with wholesale price ceilings.
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Washington
Senate Agriculture Committee
Office of Price Stabilization
Ruling in Murder Case is Postponed
Andrew Danton of Washington DC faced murder charges in the death of his four year old daughter Lynn Frances. A ruling by Federal Judge John Paul was postponed indefinitely at the request of U S Attorney Howard C Gilmer Jr. Danton had been at Southwestern Hospital Marion and was sent to St Elizabeth Hospital Washington DC for further observation.
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Roanoke—I
Andrew Danton
Washington, D. C
Lynn Frances
U. S
Howard C. Gilmer, Jr
John Paul
Gilmer
Paul
Danton
Southwestern Hospital
Marion
St. Elizabeth 3 Hospital
National check on pricing reports for restaurants ordered
Price Enforcement Director Edward P Morgan ordered a nationwide inquiry to verify whether restaurants and other eating places filed required basic pricing reports by April 30. The move aims to ensure compliance with pricing disclosure rules across the industry.
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Washington
Edward P. Morgan
Mutual Agents Elect Hotinger President
J. A. Hotinger of Winchester was chosen president of the Mutual Agents Association of Virginia and the District of Columbia at a two day convention in Natural Bridge. Robert Putnan of Roanoke was elected vice president and Ernest Williams of Richmond secretary treasurer. Directors named include R. W. Throckmorton of Richmond E. L. Creech Jr of Norfolk Carroll Beach of Luray George Blanchard of Hampton and Claude Hyson of Washington.
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Natural Bridge
Mutual Agents Association of
Virginia
District of Columbia
J. A. Hotinger
Winchester
Robert Putnan
Roanoke
Ernest Williams
Richmond
R. W. Throckmorton
E. L. Creech, Jr
Norfolk
Carroll Beach
Luray
George Blanchard
Hampton
Claude Hyson
Washington
Alaska Civil Defense Plan Approved by Senate Committee
The Senate Armed Services Committee approved a special civil defense program for Alaska today. The action sets up defense measures and readiness plans for the state amid Cold War era security concerns.
Travel ban lifted for U.S. citizens to Hungary
A 16 month old travel ban on U.S. citizens visiting Hungary was removed yesterday. The move ends a lengthy restriction and reopens visa and entry opportunities for Americans traveling to Hungary.
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Washington
Hungary
U.S
Betty Grable Suspended for Eight Weeks
Betty Grable is suspended for eight weeks for refusing to act in a comedy musical film. The Hollywood decision takes effect immediately, sidelining the star from current and future productions during the period.
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Holywood
Betty Grable
Miss Grable Expects Short Break Between Films
A spokesman said Miss Grable believes she does not have much time off between pictures. She has recently completed a film and the next project was due to start this month.
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Miss Grable
Democrats to Meet May 25 in Denver To Pick Convention Site
The Democratic National Committee will convene in Denver on May 25 to choose the time and place for the 1952 nominating convention. Chairman William M. Boyle Jr. announced the session amid bids from six cities for either or both major party conventions. Chicago and Philadelphia are seen as strong GOP options, with Tulsa hosting the Republican gathering May 11-12.
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Washington
Demoee National Committee
Denver
William M. Boyle, Jr
Chicago
Philadelphia
Tulsa
Pichue
New Western Plan For Parley Offered
Paris sources report Western powers filed revised proposals for a Big Four Foreign Ministers meeting. They described the plan as a climatic effort to reach agreement with the Russians.
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Paris
Berman Acquitted of Contempt of Congress
Louise Branston Berman an heiress who refused to say if she funded Communist causes was acquitted today of contempt charges. U S District Judge Burnita Matthews freed Mrs. Berman after legal arguments in Washington.
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Washington Y
Louise Branston Berman
Russia and United States echoed in civic leaders luncheon
At a 250 attendee civic leaders luncheon Virginia Senator Byrd was praised for morale revival and responsible government. Speaker urged public attitude change as peril to the nation, while Miss Guri Lie Queen-elect of the Festival was introduced with toast and ceremonial music.
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France
Russia
United States
Byrd
Taylor
Virginia
William Battaile
Dan Leatherman
Guri Lie
Robert Pigzzano
Miss Lie
H. B. MacCormac
J. Pestival
Apple
Jay Loudoun
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Arthur T. Kannard
Loudoun & Gerrard Sts
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J. G. Burch
Boyce, VA
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L. J. Clevenger & Sons
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White Post
Berryville, VA
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Main & Buckmarsh Sts
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