Top Justice Department Officials Submit Resignations
Attorney General James P. McGranery asks all presidential appointee division heads and senior officials to resign. The move appears to enable changes, with McGranery collecting reports and recommendations on pending cases before acting.
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Washington
Justice Department
James P. McGranery
En Bass
McGranery
Truman
Meimery
White House
McGraner
J. Howard McGrath
McGrath
Streetcar Plunges From Toledo Bridge in Spain
An overcrowded streetcar plunged 85 feet off the Toledo Bridge in Madrid killing at least 30 people and injuring about 50 as brakes jammed with 109 aboard failed on the 600 foot incline before crashing through the railing.
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Madrid
Spain
Toledo
Quiz page answers reveal varied trivia items
Answers list includes Chicago Michigan, a college graduate, Gilbert Stuart, Sweden, John Constable, structural weaknesses, Albert, a doughnut, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and a note that armed forces enlist both male and female personnel.
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Chicago
Gilbert Stuart
Sweden
John Constable
Albert
Red Treats In Korea Viewed Seriously By U.S. Officials
Washington officials take new Red hints of a large scale Korea war seriously. They warn China and North Korea may launch a major offensive after building a million man army and powerful air force during truce talks. Nam II accuses UN camps of mistreatment as Churchill calls the Korea situation very grave.
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Korea
U.S
John M. Hightower
Washington
United Nations
Red
Germany
Kremlin
Berlin
Soviet Zone
Nam II
U. N
London
Churchill
Lord Alexander
Mrs Kathry n Lineweaver Rites Held
Funeral services for Mrs Kathry n Lineweaver wife of Foster Lineweaver of Ridge W Va were held yesterday afternoon. Friends and relatives gathered at her parents home Mr and Mrs Lee N Whitacre Cross Junction at 1 PM before proceeding to Union Chapel Church Ridge for final rites at 2 PM. Navy chaplain Capt Paul G Lineweaver cousin of the deceased conducted the service assisted by Rev Earl Bateman pastor of Union Chapel Church. Burial was in Union Chapel Cemetery.
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Kathryn Lineweaver
Foster Lineweaver
Ridge
W. Va
Sacred Heart Hospital
Cumberland
Lee N Whitacre
Cross Junction
Union Chapel
Paul G. Lineweaver
U. S. Navy
Funds to Expand Atomic Production Facilities Asked
President Truman asked Congress for 3.341 billion dollars for a major expansion of atomic production facilities. The funds would go to the Atomic Energy Commission and the Tennessee Valley Authority to maintain U S leadership amid Soviet refusal to cooperate in international control. He urged readiness to pursue UN or any effective measure to control atomic energy and ban atomic weapons.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
Atomic Energy Commission
Tennessee Valley Authority
House
Rayburn
Soviet Union
Free World
United States
United Nations
Episcopal DioceseActs on Budget and Parishes
Diocesan expense account of 59975 to pay bishops salaries and admin costs was approved. Three parishes Emmanuel Chapel Boyce Immanuel Old Church Hanover and St Pauls Essex joined. St Johns Epiphany Richmond and St Pauls Alexandria lose parish ratings next year. Rector Blanchard urged campus gospel work noting need for funds and that one third of seminarians converted on college campuses. Dr McClenney urged Virginia support to sustain education efforts. Council to pick next meeting place. political voting figures noted for Republican and Democratic conventions.
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Emmanuel Chapel
Boyce
Clarke County
Immanuel
Old Church
Hanover County
St. Paul's
Essex County
St. John's
Epiphany
Richmond
St. Paul's of Alexandria
Roger W. Blanchard
National Council of the
Protestant Episcopal Church
Christ Church
Clelay
Episcopal Dioce
Virginia
Episcopal Church
Japan
Blanchard
Earl H. McClenney
St. Paul's Polytechnic Institute
Lawrenceville
South
McClenney
Taft Leads Ike in delegate count across several states
The Associated Press tally shows Taft at 405 delegates to Eisenhower's 385 as campaigns wind down for the convention. Alabama awards a Taft majority while South Dakota editors expect a photo finish. Tennessee Kefauver leads Democratic delegates with 122. Mundt and Young warn against intra party splits ahead of November. Harriman reshuffles sympathy for Kefauver at a Boise banquet.
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Taft
Ike
Taft- Eisenhower
Alabama
South Dakota
Washington, D. C
Sen
Robert Taft
Ohio
Gen
Dwight Eisenhower
Associated Press
Eisenhower
Chicago
GOP
Birmingham
Washington
Milton Young
North Dakota
Texas
Nashville
Tennessee
Kefauver
Democratic Executive Committee
Georgia
Richard Russell
W. Averell Harriman
Mutual Security
Harriman
E. Roland Harriman
E. Roland
Boise
Idaho
Big Clarke Honored For School Leadership In Music Contest
Clarke earned first place in March at the local Lion's Club music contest. In four years of high school she held the Freshman Class presidency, Sophomore Class historian, Latin Club president, Spanish Club treasurer, and Future Teachers of America president. She also belonged to F H A Beta Club Glee Club and the Recreation Committee, served as Talon editor in chief, and was named best girl citizen earning a citizenship pin and D A R medal.
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Lion’s Club
Future Teachers of America Club
Beta Club
Glee Club
Justice Department Probes Morris Ship Deals
A Senate subcommittee reports the Justice Department is probing possible criminal violations and conspiracy to defraud the government in ship deals involving Newbold Morris and Joseph E. Casey. It urges seizure of tens of millions paid for oil tankers and other vessels and tax actions, plus scrutiny of the China International Foundation and the old Maritime Commission.
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Senate
Justice Department
Newbold Morris
Joseph E. Casey
Casey
Massachusetts
U. S
Senate Investigations Subcommittee
Internal Revenue Bureau
Subcommittee
Casey Group
Congress
China International Foundation, Inc
Morris
China International
Maritime Commission
Stephens City Memorial Program At Green Hill
Memorial Day services will be held Sunday at 2 PM in Green Hill Cemetery Stephens City. The program is led by Rev A Hyne Boozer with Rev L P Tederick directing singing and leading prayers. The sermon, scripture reading, and benediction will be delivered by local pastors including Rev Charles A York Rev John M Duckwall and Rev Arthur Carper.
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Green Hill
Stephens City
A. Hyne Boozer
L. P. Tederick
Lord Jesus
Mr. Tederick
Reliance E. U. B
Charles A. York
John M. Duckwall
Arthur Carper
Tragedy and Wage Rules Debate Extend Into Week
The article discusses renewed push to maintain wage price controls with several months of potential continuation. Senator Bricker notes doubt about scrapping the program though some oppose eight month extension. House and Senate committees advance bills to extend rent controls and allocate scarce materials through June 30 1953.
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John W. Bricker
Ohio
Senate Banking Committee
Sen
Maybank
D-Sc
House Banking Committee
Senate
Christ Church Alternate Site For Legion Memorial Day
Memorial Day services by Conrad Hoover Post No 21 at National Cemetery moved to Christ Episcopal Church if rain delays. Event scheduled for 2 p m with church as backup location.
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Conrad Hoover
Escape fugitive Roy Fox returns to Loudoun county scene
Dr. Joseph W. Still of George Washington University and Claude Fox describe the tense aftermath of Roy Fox’s escape from an isolation ward. A state wide alert circulated as authorities searched for the fugitive, while locals recoiled from reporting sightings fearing retaliation.
Local Auction Schedule May June 1940s Estate Items
Estate of Mrs Keightly T Wilson Gerrardstown WV features antiques and modern furniture. Maurice Beall auctioneer handles May 31 items in Wardensville and pickup in Winchester area. Duvalls auctioneers list multiple sales including Ralph P Beaver livestock and farm gear June 4 Carroll Bush Clowser’s Warehouse. Ward Shade June 7 furniture and personal property Winchester. E H Woore June 14 furniture near Clearbrook with Duvall coordination.
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Keightly T. Wilson
Gerrardstown
W Va
Winchester Muling Corp
School House
Wardensville
W. Va
Maurice Beall
Ralph PF. Beaver
Winchester
Front Royal Rd
W. Strong Lewis & Chas
R. Duvall
Carroll Bush
Clowser
Clark St
Duvalls
Albert C. Lacy
Mt. Williams
Chas
Ward Shade
E. North Ave
E H Woore
Clearbrook
Rt. 11
Chas. R. Duvall
Noted Walker Brother Left In Law Dispute At Home
Claude Fox said his brother had been working at a nearby saw mill since returning home after an escape from Western State Hospital. He warned there could be trouble at their father's house and described his brother as a good worker who was getting along fine.
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Loudoun County
Western State
Staunton
Holland
Fox
R. F Powell
Joseph W. Still
George Washington University School of Medicine
Roy Fox
Claude Fox
Western State Hospital
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