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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1951

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Full Capacity Air and Naval Aid Could End War

Gen Douglas MacArthur told Senate committees that Korea might end sooner with full capacity air and naval power backing a few extra ground troops. He urged removing bombing bans on Chinese installations in Manchuria and criticized United Nations limits on troop movements and supply lines.

M’arthur Washington Douglas MacArthur Korea Pacific Senate Armed Services and Foreign Man

Senators Welcome Hearing Move to Senate Caucus Room

Hearings for 96 senators moved to the Senate caucus room to accommodate the large attendance. The partial victory for Republicans aimed to include all senators and open proceedings to the public.

Washington Senate

MacArthur Warns of Risk If Air Theaters Are Limited

General MacArthur warned that without air and naval support to strike Chinese forces in Manchuria and across the Yalu, ground troops advancing toward the border could be stalled. He argued the country cannot sustain a large force 10 000 miles from bases.

MacArthur Korea North Korea Russian Asia Yalu River Manchuria Yalu Man

Coalition Move to Oust Acheson Gains GOP Support

House Republicans plan a campaign to force Secretary of State Dean Acheson out and tie up his pay. Lawrence H. Smith of Wisconsin would lead the effort, aiming to delay the state department budget and shift opinion if no successor is found. They expect a vote near 50 to oust him, while President Truman backs Acheson.

Sta State Department Aed Acheson House Martin Massachusetts Aioe Lawrence H. Smith Wisc Kon Seaders Truman

Two Men Held In W Va Bank Robbery

State Police said two men were held for questioning in the Winona National Bank robbery near Summerville Nicholas County. Winfred Lewis O'Dell of Richwood and Ralph James Kincaid of Summerville were identified as suspects after arrests at a Fayetteville area home following a tip.

Charleton W. Va Winona National Bank W. E. Burchett Summerville Nicholas County Burchett Winova Fayette County J. R. Hisey Winfred Lewis O'Dell Richwood Ralph James Kincaid Fayetteville

Louis Savold Fight Set for Polo Grounds June 13

Joe Louis and Lee Savold will clash in a 12 round heavyweight bout at the Polo Grounds. The match is slated for June 13, announced today by the International Boxing Club.

Louis-Savold New York Joe Louis Lee Savold Englewood N. J Polo Grounds International Boxing Club

Eight States Hit By Forest Fires

Fire patrols battled on a hundred fronts in eight states to hold back blazes that scorched thousands of acres. New England New York and New Jersey faced fresh winds as Rhode Island reported 7 000 acres burned with four injured and several homes camps destroyed.

Boston New England New York New Jersey Rhode Island Massachusetts Connecticut Rhode J Webster Mass

Farm Woman Is Virginia Mother Augusta County 1951

Augusta County mother of twelve, Mrs. John T. Glick of near Bridgewater, chosen Virginia Mother of 1951 by the Virginia Mothers Committee. Wife of Rev. John T. Glick, a Church of the Brethren minister and Bridgewater College trustee. Born Effie Swilla Evers on December 16, 1890 near Spring Hill, she was raised near Centerville.

Hillsville Augusta County Virginia John T. Glick Bridgewater Virginia Mothers Committee Roy E. Kyle Glick Church of the Brethers Bridgewater College

Miss Esther Williams Forced to Cancel Appearance

Bulletin notes Miss Esther Williams may cancel her planned appearance tomorrow due to a bad ear infection. Doctors refuse to permit air travel from California, with departure from California scheduled for early afternoon. Announcement at 3 50 p.m. by Tom Baldridge, director general, after a telephone call from California during the pageant.

Esther Williams California Winchester Tom Baldridge

Festival Schedule of Events For Tonight and Friday

Tonight and Friday schedule lists parades, fireworks, dances, and luncheons. Events include a Firemen parade at 6 30 p m with color guards. fireworks at Handley School Grounds. teen dances at George Washington Hotel. square dances at Luptons Orchard. a public Apple Blossom viewing. a Grand Feature Parade along The Trail of the Pink Petals and the Mayor's Luncheon at George Washington Hotel. City notices advise regulated access to Handley Grounds between 7 and 9 p m.

Ey Wismer ABC Handley School Grounds Handley Bowl Handley Grounds Iron Valley Avenue George Washington Hotel Les Arnold Lupton Orchard Service Auditorium N. Loudoun Street Shorty Billmyer Twilight Band National Guard Armory Chamber of Commerce Handley George Washington Shenandoah XXIV Grand Marshall Orchard Service Twilight Dean Hudson

Queen-elect Guri Lie Introduced to Festival Workers

Guri Lie of Oslo Norway was introduced to Festival workers at a meeting in the George Washington Hotel. Festival President H B McCormac Jr presided as Mary Martha Eisenberg accompanied two musical selections. Interludes featured Miss Peggy Haymaker Barbara Wheeler and Dan Leatherman chaired as toastmaster.

Guri Lie George Washington Hotel H. B. McCormac, Jr Oslo Norway Henry J. Taylor Dan Leatherman Johnny Philip Morris Taylor Delmer Robinson Clarence F. Schenck Frank Armstrong

Closing notice and local ads for Winchester and Virginia fruit market

Boyd's Drug Store will close at 12 oclock noon Thursday and Friday. The Virginia Fruit Market at 629 North Loudoun Street advertises fruit and produce with open hours seven days a week. Big free offer advertised for two days left at Winchester Nash Used Car Lot 688 North Loudoun Street.

Virginia Fruit Market N. Loudoun St Frank M. Yeakle, Jr Boyd's Drug Winchester Nash

Vogeler Enters Naval Hospital for Recovery

Robert A. Vogeler will enter Bethesda Naval Hospital today to recover after 17 months in a Hungarian prison cell. The 39 year old ITT vice president held a news conference but did not discuss his arrest or imprisonment as a reputed spy. He said he would provide more details when his health allows.

New York Robert A. Vogeler Bethesda Naval Hospital Vogeler International Telephone & Telegraph Company

Free Health Services Curtailed In Britain

In London the Socialists passed a bill to end free false teeth and eyeglasses for Britons by a 262 to 3 vote in the House of Commons. Labor MPs objected and the debate extended into the early hours as opponents pressed their case.

London House of Commons

Large Desirable Residence For Sale Near Hospital

Desirable residence offered at 26000 dollars near the hospital. Contact phone numbers 7507 or 8638 for details and arrangements. Property features and exact address not provided in readable text.

U N Tank Infantry Patrols Fight Reds Near Seoul

Allied tank infantry patrols moved north from Seoul engaging Red forces at Uijongbu and northwest of Seoul. One two hour action east northeast of Seoul left about 200 Reds dead and four prisoners captured. An American officer predicted a renewed Communist drive as Reds dug in north of Seoul while two F 80 jets were shot down.

Tokyo Seoul Uijongbu Mijongbu United Nations

Seek End to Strike On Atomic Project

OAK RIDGE Tenn The contractor for a large atomic plant project offered to go as far as possible under the wage stabilization formula to halt a strike. AFL union leaders urged about 1,500 workers to return to the job while 1,700 AFL craftsmen remained at work.

Oak Ridge Tenn AFL

Gen Marshall presides as Miss Lie crowned Shenandoah XXIV

Thousands witness Gen George C. Marshall crown Miss Guri Lie of Norway as Queen Shenandoah XXIV in Handley Bowl. Defense Secretary crowns her after luncheons, with maids of honor Miss Sally Sylvia Pratt and Miss Mary Steck, local girls from Handley High and Holton Arms.

Guri Shenandoah Miss Guririe Raymond Costanzo John Pennypacker Stephen Bauseman Brenda Murphy Sally Bell Mary Elizabeth Baker Sally Pratt Mary Marshall Steck Barr Studio Guri Lie Norway Trygve Lie Shenandoah XXIV Handley Bowl Defense George C. Marshall Sally Sylvia Pratt Handley High School Mary Steck Holton Arms School Washington, D. C

Window Display Winners Named By Cather Group

John Solenberger and Pune Company tied for first in the power display division of the Apple Blossom Festival contest. Acme Super Market and Skagway Super Market led the commercial division while M McCrory's Store Montgomery Ward and H C Sheetz Co headed the artistic group. Twenty eight commercial entries and twelve artistic entries competed with Allied industries donating materials for displays. Dr A B Groves of Winches Research fruit industry judged the entries.

John Solenberger Com- Pune Dow Apple Promotion Committee Ace Blossom Roy A Cather Acme Skigway Ee Ae & M. McCrory Montgomery Ward H. C. Sheetz Company Allied Industries A. B. Groves Winches Research Fruit Industry Apple Produc

Unemployed Father Kills Eight Children Then Takes Life

An unemployed sawmill worker in North Carolina killed his eight children with a shotgun last night then wounded himself in a blaze near Lenoir. Coroner and sheriff reported the bodies found in a six room frame house. several skulls fractured and the father was disabled since an accident last November.

Lenoir N. C Mar Kincaid George D. Greer Grage

Firemen Parade Tonight Rain or Shine

Firemen parade forms on Cameron Street at 6 30 p m and travels north on Cameron to Baker Street then west to Loudoun and Gerrard to Handley Blvd where it disbands. A 8 30 p m fireworks show with 18 set pieces includes an apple tree Niagara Falls and the Statue of Liberty.

Cameron Street Cameron Baker Street Baker Loudoun Street Loudoun Gerrard Street Gerrard Handley Blvd Niagara Falls Riverdale Ment Virginia West Virginia Varilen Sylvania Columbia Dierchligst Vaantiie Teteanah Harry Wismer CBS Aport Rouss Avenue

Parking Rules Set For Parade Streets

The city issues parking restrictions on numerous streets for the parade. Vehicles must avoid designated lanes from Cameron to Germain and other blocks listed, with official hours Thursday to Saturday. Residents are urged to relocate cars and bicycles to avoid tickets. contact numbers provided.

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