James P. Washington Dies in New York City
James P. Washington 25, a native of Winchester and Storer College graduate, died in a New York City hospital. Survived by mother Charlotte Washington grandfathers and brothers Arthur Philip and Rodney Washington. Funeral plans pending arrival of the body from New York.
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New York City
James P. Washington
Winchester
Storer College
Harpers Ferry
Charlotte Washington
Arthur Washington
Silver Springs
Philip
Rodney Washington
Frank Washington
New York
War veterans march to cemetery for Lincoln Memorial service
Citizens line the streets as Spanish American War veterans and local groups join a 2 pm parade from John Kerr School to the cemetery. Commander Halvosa presides. Adjutant Bryarly reads Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address. Weather cool and clear. schools closed at noon.
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John Kerr School
Handley High School
Virginia State Guard
W. A. Baker
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Alberti
Legion
Peterson's Ointment Promises Quick Relief From Itching
Itchy pimples and skin blemishes are blamed for broken romances as the ad promotes Peterson's Ointment for rapid relief. The copy highlights relief from itching, eczema, red blotches, and tired feet with a money back guarantee if one application fails to delight.
Atlas Charter Under Fire in Middle East Clash
Mackenzie's column argues the Atlantic Charter tests sovereignty in Syria and Iran amid British Russian and American troop withdrawals. It notes Iran's demand for removal of foreign forces, recalls 1941 invasion, and cites Persian hopes for America as a buffer between London Moscow and Washington.
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Syria
Middle-East
Far East
East
Middle East
Iran
Persia
Persian Board
Teheran
Russia
Persian Gulf
America
England
Help wanted notices from a 1971 newspaper snippet
Classified short notices list several employment ads and requests for a domestic worker a cook for a home a driver for a retail food route a Proctor and Gamble salesman a home for kittens a baby stroller and odd jobs all dated 1971 with contact details and locations such as Harvard Street Handley Boulevard Sharp Street Millwood Avenue and 490 Millwood Avenue.
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Sharp Street
Persia Eyes U.S. Aid to Shun Russian British Domination
The text recounts Persia fearing a repeat of early 20th century Russian and British influence as 1940s postwar rivalries rise. It notes past zones of influence, the Shuster episode, and Persia’s turn toward American economic aid to deter foreign domination.
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Russia
Britain
England
Persia
United States
Taft
Teheran
Morgan Shuster
Shuster
Sailor Victimized in Holdup During Honeymoon
Los Angeles scene recounts Navy sailor Noland Truman Marks and his 18 year old bride Ann as a holdup man robs him of 100 dollars planned for a trip. Ann is shot in the leg. Marks vows on return home to his wife as readers send 300 dollars and gifts from Upper Darby Pennsylvania and Charleston West Virginia.
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Los Angeles
Noland
Truman Marks
Sam
Navy
Ann
Marks
Upper Darby
Charleston
West Va
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Warner Bros. Itol
Dick Powell
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Otto Kruger
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Power Unlimited
Porky Pig
Technicolor
Wanary Cooper
Ingrid Bergman
Eerie
Adva
Warner Bros. Capitol
Palm Beach
Seersucker
Hopkins
Panama
Jantzen
H. C. Sheetz & Son
Gray & Sheetz
Bell
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Front Royal
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International
Ford
Hansbrough & Carter
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Virginia
Dial
Farmers& Merchants
Lewis M. Allen
Ray Robinson
Paul M. Haldeman
Vice-Press
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
James Washington
Mercury
George W. Kurtz
J. W. Arthur
Rouss Avenue
MacKenzie
Winchester Steam Laundry
MR. Shendow
Care Bell Clothes Shop
Capitol Restaurant
Handley Blvd
Peoples Drug Store
Apply Capitol Restaurant
Proctor and Gamble
WMC
Millwood Ave
Reed Babr
Freno Royal
Calvin Derflinger
N. Cameron St
Fairfax Lane
H. M. Fout
Gainesboro
M. Boyce
Berryville Ave
Forney
23Rd St
Arling
Nellie Mac Ewan
Academy St
Berryville
Boscawen St
Florida
Fairmont Ave
S. Braddock
Fairmont
H. L. Miller
Gore, Va
S. Cameron
South Loudoun
Highland Ave
Magnesia
Baker’s Drug Store
Court House
Haldeman
Roy P. Duvall
North Main Street
Lupton Orchard
Automobile
Earl L. Mason
N. Loudoun St
Winchester, VA
Chapman Motor CO
Hable
DALAC
U.S. S. Franklin
Mary Beth By
Ott
Dan Duryer
Stephen Barclay
World News
NSA
Gilbert Roland
Mona Maris
Kasim
Dunhill Lighters
Gray & Eddy
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