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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1951

Page

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JW Graduates Told to Become Vessels of God

The speaker Mr Bradford outlined three requirements for vessels of God clean empty and full The cleaning comes through the grace and blood of Jesus Christ the second rule urges giving up old contents to find life and progression and the third says one must be filled with God s power The graduation featured 22 boys in navy and 60 girls in white with Miss Miller as vocalist Commencement is set for Friday night with Principal P Byrd Jr and Robert E Ayler as speaker introducer

God Bradford Jesus Christ Miss Miller P Byrd, Jr Robert E. Ayler Frederick County Schools

Supreme Court Upholds Virginia Poll Tax Ruling

The Supreme Court affirmed a three judge district court ruling that Virginia's poll tax does not violate the Federal Constitution. Mrs Jessie Lane Negro of Arlington challenged the tax as discriminatory but the special court found no evidence of discrimination. Justice Douglas dissented in a brief order.

Washington Bupreme Court Virginia U. S. District Court Alexandria Jessie Lane Negro Arlington Comey Butler Special Court Supreme Court Douglas Dissen

UMIT Deadlock Near End Reported by Conferees

Senate and House conferees near resolution on universal military training. Plan would let Congress decide later how the program operates. House rejection of civilian majority control is reportedly part of the trade.

Washington Senate Senate House Congress House

Vandenberg Sees Narrow Path to Korea Peace With Air Power Hint

Air Force Chief of Staff Vandenberg told the Seagate inquiry that bombing Red bases in Manchuria could hasten a negotiated peace in Korea but would require the full weight of the Air Force and risk other Soviet attacks. He supported MacArthur's removal after testifying and noted limits on using air power without triggering World War III.

Douglas MacArthur Red Base Manchuria Seagate MacArthur Vandenberg Korea Air Force U. S Vaberg Saltonstall R-Mass J. Lawton Collins Army

Iran Rejects World Court Jurisdiction Over Oil Nationalization

Tehran reports Deputy Premier Hossein Fatemi says Iran will not recognize the International Court's jurisdiction in the dispute with Britain over nationalization of AIOC assets. Communists capitalize on nationalist sentiment while Islamist groups threaten a holy war. Royalty payments halted and tension rises as Mossadegh faces increased pressure.

Tehran International Court Britain Hossein Fatemi World Court Iran Red Front Muselm Mossadeghi AIOC Mossadegh

Heat Sets Records In Five Cities Across the Southwest

The southwest posted above normal heat with five cities setting record highs including Tucson 103 and El Paso 98. A west to east storm moved from the Midwest toward the North Atlantic states bringing wind and rain. Showers were reported in the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley regions with no casualties. A public sale notice lists a June 9th auction at the court house by Special Commissioner James P. Reardon.

Associated Press Southwest Tucson Ariz el Paso Tex Poe N. Mex Salt Lake City Utah Ely My. Os Yuma Arizona Midwest North Atlantic Canada Plains Great Lakes Region Otenome Lethany Oman Eaeh Bigm The Weather Bureau Ohio Valley North Atlantic States Rocky Mountains Texas Panhandle Sale Court House Good Buy

Truce Discussion Hinted but No Agreement Reached

Officials report no new joint truce proposal under active consideration despite hints of a cease-fire from Communist sources. Senator Johnson says Communists show interest in a June 25 cease-fire while U N forces push back a spring offensive near the 38th parallel.

U. N 38Th Parallel Johnson Dcole Senate 38Th Parallel Menee South Korea Korea

Red China Declares Takeover Of Tibet Invasion Update

Peiping radio broadcasts claim Red Chinese forces take Tibet under a liberation treaty. Reports say Tibet’s defense and foreign affairs would be controlled by Beijing though initial clashes in eastern Tibet routed by Chinese troops. Lhasa remained under Tibetan control.

Tokyo Red China Tibet Peiping Radio Sipmelaven Lhasa

Radar Directed Guns Hit U S Planes in Korea

Article reports radar guided anti aircraft guns causing heavy losses for U S Air Force planes during the Korean War. It notes ground gunners using radar methods capable of striking B 29 bombers above 20 000 feet and suggests Russian manufacture and skilled technicians operate the systems. It mentions multiple batteries surrounding a North Korean city and potential similar setups around Chinese airfields.

Elton C. Fay Washington U. S Asia China Manchuria Red Air Force

Federal Judges Hear Segregation School Challenge in South Carolina

A trio of federal judges hear a case testing the constitutionality of segregation in secondary public schools in Charleston South Carolina. The outcome could reshape southern education policy and reflects the era's fierce debates over race and schooling. Governor Byrnes has favored abolishing the public school system if segregation is banned. The state recently approved a three percent sales tax to fund a seventy five million dollar school construction program. A newspaper ad seeks a saleslady for better ladies apparel.

Charleston S. C South Carolina South James F. Byrnes State General Assembly

Memorial Day Plans by the Conrad Legion

The Conrad Legion announces Memorial Day services honoring veterans of all wars. Rev William Archer Wright will give the prayer and M Sgt Lawrence Fries Korea veteran and Handley High School graduate will deliver the principal address. Commander Zuckerman and the High School Band will participate with firing squad and taps. The event begins at 2 pm with venue at the cemetery or First Baptist if weather demands.

Conrad William Archer Wright Braddock Street Methodist Church Aes Lawrence Fries Korea Handley High School Fries Marine Corps USMC Legion Charles Zuckerman Wright Conrad- Hoover Kenneth Patton Zuckerman Ne First Baptist Guuuren

Lions Win Gold Attendance Cup For 16th Year

The Winchester Lions Club captured the State Attendance Gold Cup for the 16th consecutive year at a Richmond convention that ended yesterday. Four new district governors were elected: Bill Engle of Rocky Mount, Dr. Edward Smith of Farmville, Ernest Cook of Arlington, and Horace Simmons of Virginia Beach.

Winchester Lions Club Richmond Virginia Lions Club Bill Engle Rocky Mount Edward Smith Farmville Ernest Cook Arlington Horace Simmons Virginia Beach Lions Harry Wade Vinton A N. Daughtrey Inchester Sam Johnston Ivin Weaver Bill Battaile Bob Jasper Lee Hobart Charles Campbell Miller Bob Schenck Theans Boyd Earl Mason Paul Anderson Joe Newlin Fred Ritter Wayne Omos Sebert Smith Bob Smith Llewellyn Jackson

Radio Station Owner George A Richards Dies at 62

George A Richards owner of WJR Detroit WGAR Cleveland and KMPC Los Angeles died at 62 from arterial disease. He faced FCC hearings for ordering distortion of newscasts to fit his political views. FCC lawyers had recommended license discontinuance two weeks before his death.

Etroit George A. Richards WJR Detroit WGAR Cleveland KMPC Los Angeles Federal Communications Commission Richard FCC

Soviet Union plans to claim one third of China

Former Nationalist governor Volkars Khan claimed Russia intends to seize five northwest provinces—Sinkiang Shensi Ninghai Tsinghai—totaling about 1 305 000 square miles. He said Soviet troops are stationed there as part of a plan to expand toward Southeast Asia and India. A sale ad for a used machine with a shaver is also noted.

Taipeh Formosa Russia China Soviet Union Volkars Tiger" Khan Sinkiang Northwest Areiang Shensi Ninghasi Tsinghai United States Texas

High Court Backs CBS Color TV Plan

The Supreme Court 8-1 upholds the FCC approval of CBS color television, rejecting RCA's challenge. Chief Justice Vinson and others note the case involved long agency study and standards for color reception, with widespread adoption expected despite cost and converter concerns.

High Court CBS Federal Communications Commissions Columbia Broadcasting Justice Block Radio Corporation of America RCA Justice Frankfurter Vinson Reed Douglas Jackson Burton Clark Minton FCC Chicago Wyers Supreme Court Pev Eral United States Jae Federal Nie Ieeen

Impeachment Resolution Against Gov Warren Put Forward

Miami state Rep. George Okell introduced a resolution calling for the impeachment of Gov Warren on ten counts of alleged misconduct. The charges relate to campaign spending, abuse of office, reinstatement of three ousted sheriffs, and his handling of law enforcement and state finances.

George Okell Miami Warren

Draft Call to Hit New Law in July

The Army requested 15,000 draftees in July the lowest monthly requisition since the current draft began. Since January the draft calls were 80,000 then 20,000 in June. For August the Army seeks 22,000 men. Combined July and August totals bring Army requisitions to 587,000. Navy Marine Corps and Air Force asked for none.

Washington Army Uly Navy Marine Corps Air Force

Racketeer Joe Adonis Jailed in New Jersey Gambling Case

Joe Adonis real name Joseph Doto and four co defendants receive two to three year prison terms and fines in a North Jersey dice gambling syndicate case. Judge J Wal lace Leyden suspended an additional five year term. Anthony Guarini and others face up to 18 years and 18 000 fines as the five defendants plead no contest to four gambling conspiracy counts.

Joe Adonis New Jersey Superior Court J. Wallace Leyden Engle Anthony Guarini Hasbrook Heights North Jersey Adonis Joseph Doto John Selser Selser

CBS Color TV Broadcasts To Start Within Few Days

New York color television broadcasts will begin on CBS within a few days and 20 hours of color programming are planned within about two months. Initial color telecasts will target New York and a few eastern cities as CBS works toward wider network rollout and station equipment upgrades.

CBS New York Columbia Broadcasting System Supreme Court

War's Greatest Bag of Prisoners Taken by Allies

Communist resistance stiffened as Allied forces announced massive surrenders. Eighth centers reported hundreds captured last week and the mass releases credited to the cumulative effect of long campaigns.

Tokyo Ieeother Sane

Crime Probers Hear Three Long Sought Witnesses

Washington investigators, in two months, questioned three long sought witnesses tied to Chicago mob figures The Camel and R Roc. Co Fischetti identified as top figures in Capon mob May owner of May and Someenyot cheng and the Tam o Shanter Golf near Chicago. Senator O'Conor said the committee began this month.

Washington Nation’s Mere the Camel Eeaanense R Roc Fischetti Chicago Capon Mob George May Someenyot

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