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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1952

Page

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Episcopal Council Chooses 8 Deputies to General Session

Four clergymen and four lay members of the Episcopal Council of the Diocese of Virginia were selected as deputies to the churchs general convention in Boston September 7 19. The clergy include the Rev Comer Lile of Alexandria the Rev J P H Mason of Doswell the Rev Samuel B Chilton and the Rev Churchill J Gibson of Richmond. Lay members are Blake Newton of Hague Albert A Smoot of Alexandria Dr John Garland Pollard Jr of Lancaster County and R Turner Arrington of Richmond. Rev Gibson and Dr Ivey Lewis of the University of Virginia were...

Episcopal Council of the Diocese of Virginia Boston Comer Lile Alexandria J. P. H. Mason Doswell Samuel B. Chilton Churchill J. Gibson Richmond Blake T. Newton Hague Albert A. Smoot John Garland Pollard, Jr Lancaster County R. Turner Arrington Gibson Ivey Lewis University of Virginia

Bishop Goodwin Warns on Diocesan Bureaucracy

Bishop Frederick Deane Goodwin voiced concern over a misinterpreted statement in his Wednesday Council Address. He warned that growing bureau cracy at Diocesan headquarters in Richmond could become a priestly Pentagon and urged support for a survey of the entire administration.

Frederick Deane Goodwin Council Richmond

Diocesan committees reconstituted in Richmond actions

Richmond figures led by Archibald Robertson re elected as Chancellor of the Diocese and a slate of officers and committee members named or re elected for the Diocesan Missionary Society and Council on Churches. New names include Walker Florance succeeding his brother Richard Florance and Mary F. Goodwin named statistician.

Diocesan Missionary Society R. R. Baker Warsaw R. R. Brown Richmond B. Powell Harrison, Jr Leesburg Ayers Archibald @. Robertson Council On Th Virginia Council of Churches Walker Florance Richard Florance Mary F. Goodwin Mr. Chilton Albert C. Muller George Hamrickhouse Virginia Diocesan Conference Center

Boston Mother Awaiting Quintuplets Birth Forecast

The Boston Post reports Mrs. Marion L. Manning of South Weymouth, mother of three, is expecting a large multiple birth at Weymouth's South Shore Hospital. Hospital officials deny quintuplets and say she is not at term or a patient currently. Dr. Robert R. Ryan earlier predicted at least four and five might be possible after exams and X-rays. The Post cites mid August as the expected window, with uncertainty remaining.

Boston Boston Post Marion L. Manning South Weymouth Weymouth South Shore Hospital Robert R. Ryan Post Manning

Allied Bayonets and Tear Gas Quell Red Prisoner Uprising

U N troops and British forces at Koje Island Korea stormed a Red POW compound with bayonets and tear gas to end a mass disturbance. About 2,700 officers and 650 enlisted prisoners were contained as guards shot no one, though an accidental rifle discharge killed one prisoner and wounded another.

Koje Island Korea U. S Col. Taylor United Nations Rose Island Haydon L. Boatner Boatner U. N

Maybank Warns Ending Wage Controls Is Tragic

Sen. Maybank urged the Senate to extend wage price controls beyond June 30, opposing Dirksen’s plan to let curbs lapse. He said ending them now would be a tragedy and noted Congress can end controls if needed as inflationary pressures persist.

Maybank Washington Senate Sen D-Sc Banking Committee Dirksen Congress

Senate Banking Committee Votes To Retain RFC

The Senate Banking Committee voted 6 to 3 to keep the Reconstruction Finance Corporation as the government's main lending agency. It rewrote the RFC law with reforms and sent Fulbright's reform bill to the Senate floor, though supporters doubt a floor vote will occur soon.

Washington Senate Banking Committee Reconstruction Finance Corporation RFC Senate Banking Committee Sen Fulbright D-Ark

Masked youths hijack Cornell radio station with fake bombing alert

Ten masked students overpowered three WVBR operators at Cornell University’s campus station in Ithaca New York. They broadcast a bogus bulletin claiming European cities had been bombed and an air raid was approaching North America. The stunt lasted eight minutes with two announcers tied up and a female engineer held in a chair. College officials called it likely a practical joke. police reported little public alarm and said the audience was large but short lived. The incident involved WVBR and did not affect the WHCU station.

Ithaca N. Y Cornell University North America WVBR R. J. McCarthy Cornell McCarthy Stewart Bennett Bronx WHCU

Winchester to begin 1952 dog license checks

Notice warns that starting June 2 1952 dog license checks will occur within Winchester corporate limits. Handley Council No 634 meeting postponed to Friday June 6 due to Friday May 30 holiday. Signed J R Brannon secretary and special game warden Ervin S Cleveland.

Winchester Ervin Cleveland Handley Council No J. R. Brannon Secy

Foreign Aid Bill Passes Senate Faces More Budget Cuts

The Senate approved a 6.7 billion dollar foreign aid authorization by 64 to 10, with 39 Democrats and 2 Republicans voting yes. House action set 6.163 billion for the next fiscal year, a 537 million gap that will force further cuts when final funding is debated. President Truman urged 7.9 billion, citing minimum security needs.

Senate Washington America Olin Johnston House Debhat Truman Europe

Plans Luncheon for Bicentennial at Winchester Armory

Robert T. Bosserman leads plans for the June 6 bicentennial luncheon at Winchester Armory to feature an address by Gen. George Marshall at 1 p.m. Also notices announce store hours, vehicle inspections, and local cooperative farm bureau scheduling in Frederick and Winchester areas.

Robert T. Bosserman Winchester Armory George Marshall P. W. Plumly Lumber Corp Winchester Nash Loudoun St Frederick Co-Operative Farm Bureau Winchester Drive-In Theatre Valley

President Vetoes Tidelands Bill Over Oil Lands

President Truman vetoed a bill granting states title to oil rich lands off their coasts. He warned the measure would yield valuable lands and resources to specific states, affecting all Americans. Congress would need a two thirds majority in both houses to override. The House is expected to vote to override.

Washington Truman Senate United States Congress House

France's Top Red Duped by Gun Charge in Paris Riots

Jacques Duclos, France's leading Communist, is jailed after being charged with carrying a revolver during riots against Gen Ridgway. Police report an organized conspiracy by Communist forces, with deaths and injuries across Paris and other cities as a broad crackdown begins.

Preston Grover Paris Jacques Duclos France Matthew B. Ridgway Charles Brune Nice Marseille Bordeaux NATO Tarbes Duclos Melum Brune

Mail Service Cut For Memorial Day

Local postmaster Carl Campbell announced no city or coin deliveries and no window service tomorrow for Decoration Day. Mail will be received and dispersed as usual and residents with post office boxes will still receive mail.

Carl Campbell

Assumed Red Spies On U S Payrolls Senate Hearing

Whittaker Chambers and Elizabeth Bentley told the Senate Internal Security Subcommittee that Communist agents may operate in the government. They said they lack direct knowledge of spies on the payroll but warned rivals are active, noting spies target those with access to secrets. Chambers sparked the Alger Hiss case earlier.

Washington Whittaker Chambers Elizabeth Bentley Senate Chambers Miss Bentley Senate Internal Security Subcommittee Congressional Alger Hiss

Russell appoints Edwin C. Johnson campaign manager

Campaign manager Washington 4 Ren. Rich ard B. Russell of Georgia announced the appointment of Senator Edwin C. Johnson of Colorado as manager of his campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination.

Washington Richard B. Russell Georgia Edwin C. Johnson Colorado

Battle Asks Report on Case Of Escaped Mental Patient Slaying Three

Governor Battle requests an immediate report on the case of Maurice Ray Fox an escaped mental patient charged with the shotgun slayings of his father William Fox airline captain Robert O Connor and Lillian Howe near Leesburg The bodies were found on a Leesburg area farm Fox 39 was captured and taken to Southwestern State Hospital in Marion Authorities and hospital officials dispute blame while calls for police notification and stricter procedures surface The case raises questions about handling escaped patients and law enforcement coordination

Battle Richmond State Department of Mental Hygiene Maurice Ray Fox William Fitzhugh Fox Robert O'Connor Airlines Falls Church Lillian Levona Howe Alexandria Leesburg O'Connor Fox C. G. Holland Western State Hospital Staunton Holland Joseph E. Barrett State Department of Mental Hygiene and Hospitals Barrett Dr. Holland Claude Maurice Southwestern State Hospital Marion J.R.H. Alexander

Cadet Miller To Be Commissioned At West Point

Son of Mrs. George F. Miller of Montague Ave. will graduate from the United States Military Academy on Tuesday and be commissioned a Second Lieutenant. He ranks in the upper third of his class and has been active in extra curricular activities. He belongs to the German Camera and Ski Clubs and has served as Supply Sergeant in the Corps of Cadets.

George F. Miller Montague Ave United States Military Academy U. S. Army West Point Miller Corps of Cadets

Italian Woman Gives Birth to 27th Child

The Italian News Agency reports Mrs Francesco Minocchia has given birth to her 27th child a son born yesterday in Bene vento. The item notes a major family milestone amid routine local notices for store hours pool opening and holiday garbage schedule.

Rome Francesco Minocchia Benevento

Young Reds Surge Into West Berlin Clash With Police

Tens of thousands of young Communists moved into West Berlin amid protests over Germany's peace pact. About 1,000 older laborers incited trouble with leaflets at Kottbusser Tor. Anthony Eden visited to stress Western resolve and protection for Berlin residents.

Kottbusser Tor Kottbuss Anthony Eden Berlin West West Berlin West Germany Bonn Paris Soviet Zone West Zones Leipzig

Two Novick Clerks Fined for Thefts

Leo Andrew Lewis and Norman Douglas Tavener Jr were arrested after an all night probe into interstate shipment thefts at Novick Transfer Company. They admitted taking small items over three months, including fishing tackle and bags of sugar, and received six month suspended sentences with $25 fines and costs each. FBI agent William H. Pryor aided the city police.

Novick Transfer Company Leo Andrew Lewis Orchard Avenue Novick Norman Douglas Tavenner Purcell Street Francis Funk John W. Rice William H. Pryor Federal Bureau of Investigation

Communist Artillery Barrage Halts Allied Raid In Korea

Communist forces unleashed their largest barrage of the year, firing 7 126 rounds in 24 hours and halting an Allied raid near Koranggpo on the Eastern Front. U N troops mounted an attack on three hills, supported by tanks, with 96 Chinese bunkers and 12 trenches reported destroyed in the Central Front.

John Randolph Seoul Korea U. N Korangpo Theestern U.N Yonchon United Nations Eighth Army

Clarke County High to Graduates 57 in 1930 Class

Clarke County High School prepares to graduate 57 seniors on Monday at 6 pm in the campus stadium. Valedictorian is Mildred J. Brown 17, active in Dramatic Club SCA F H A and other groups. Salutatorian is Joan W. Canter 18, involved in local church and youth organizations.

Clarke County High School Mildred J. Brown D. Earl Brown Duncan Memoral Methodist Church Berry Brown The Talon Miss Brown Joan W. Canter Garland Canter Duncan Memorial Church Miss Canter

Byrd Highlights Contrast With Opponent in Virginia Primary

Senator Byrd asserts a clear difference from Francis Pickens Miller arguing he has not been a rubber stamp for President Truman. He cites voting records on Taft Hartley, steel seizures, and opposition to certain administration plans while pledging future restraint in spending and defense.

Accomac Harry‘ Byrd Francis Pickens Miller Truman Byrd Richmond Times-Dispatch Miller

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Episcopal Council Boyce Smoot Mr. Newton James P. Massie James Ayers, Jr Lewis C. Williams By Jim Becker Bulletin Mayor Clowe Winchester, Virginia Te Uni Rnema U.S Loudoun County Cadet George W. Miller Sam's Cash Willow Lawn Willow Lawn Farm B& M Chevrolet Boyd's Draw Hasta Reds W. Berlin Big Clarke County
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