Attempt Abandoned To Save 5 000 Men In Korea
American cavalrymen faced a day-long battle near Unsan in northwest Korea as a U S First Cavalry Division regiment was surrounded by Chinese and North Korean forces. Rescue efforts failed at first but radios revived airstrikes, while troops fought through a night of intense fire amid steep odds and harsh winter conditions.
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Seoul
Korea
Ned
U. S
China
Unsan
Pyongyang
Hobart R. Gay
Tom Lambert
Lambert
Suilley
First Cavalry Division
Yongsong
Treaty for Japan London
Diplomatic officials said Russia told the United States it is ready to join a general conference to draft a peace treaty for Japan.
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London
Russia
United States
Japan
Land and frame buildings advertised for sale and land to hunt exclusion
REMINGTON PORTABLES Immediate Delivery and easy monthly payments offered by Kenneth E. Henry Co. No hunting on land in Freder or Clarke County. N B Shingleton advertises frame buildings for sale near Oranda and lime kilns, available for removal within 90 days. Inspectors can view at site. cash offers requested by mail to O Box 261 Winchester.
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Remington
Kenneth E. Henry CO
Frederor
Clarke County
N. B. Shingleton Ch
Oranda
O. Box
Winchester
Washenandoah Valley
George Bernard Shaw Dies at 94 in England
George Bernard Shaw the renowned playwright dies at Shaw's Corner Ayot St Lawrence England at age 94 after a garden accident earlier in September. He suffered a broken thigh and bladder ailment, was treated at Luton Hospital and returned home October 4, lapsing into coma yesterday. Mrs Alice Laden housekeeper announced the death to reporters as physician Dr Thomas Probyn and biographer F E Loewenstein described a peaceful passing.
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Ayot ST
Lawrence
Eng
George Bernard Shaw
Napoleon of Drama
Luton
Alice Laden
Shaw’s
Shaw Garden
Thomas Probyn
Shaw
F. E. Loewenstein
Ministers Discuss Soviet Aggression in Rome talks
Foreign ministers from 13 Council of Europe nations met in Rome to forge a unified Western defense and decide on German troop participation. Debates echoed earlier Washington talks while seeking stronger European unity and decisions on economic and social plans from Strasbourg.
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Rome
Council of Europe
Washington
Britain
Winston Churchill
European Council
Consultative Assembly
Strasbourg
South Korea
Most
Say
United States
France
Committee of Ministers
Ground Observers To Be Alerted In Eastern Test
Ground Observer Corps units in Winchester and Stephens City will join a two day Eastern states test alert from 9 a m to 6 p m Saturday and Sunday Reported by local supervisor Philip Fowle and Stephens City post supervisor Rev C A York Volunteers will man posts to report aircraft flights The Winchester observers are Virginia Woolen Co employees led by Robert C Legge and H O Hart The Mills Home post in Stephens City will host observers with a schedule listing intervals and names for both days
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Winchester
Stephens City
Ground Observer Corps
Sunay
Philip Fowle
S. Stewart Sr
Rev. C. A. York
Winchester Post
The
Virginia Woolen Co
Robert C. Legge
H. O. Hart
Virginia Woolen
East Lane
Mills
P. E. Lineburg
H. R. Mills
Virginia Shryock
Charles Bass
A. H. Boozer
L. I. Saunders
R. H. Ridgeway
Henry Ritenour
Joe Alders
C. C. Rhodes
Fred Baker
F. E. Ewing
Julian Carbaugh
Dan Brumback
Halsey Green
James Galladay
French Reid
Stewart Pence
David Petrie
C. M. Terault
G. E. Lemley
Raymond Marks
President's Guard Brother of Middletown Man Killed
Pvt. Leslie Coffelt, 40, a White House guard and Middletown native, was fatally wounded in the attempted attack on the president. He served in World War II, was an American Legion member, Mason and Eastern Star past patron, and left a widow, three brothers, a sister, and other relatives. Burial will be in Arlington National Cemetery with details pending.
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Leslie Coffelt
White House
Shenandoah Cty
Hollis Coffelt
Middletown
Effie Coffelt
William A. Coffelt
Oranda
Strasburg High School
Metropolitan Police Force
Pvt. Coffelt
United States Army
American Legion, Masons
Order of Eastern Star
National City Christian Church
Washington
Cressie Morgan Coffelt
Arlington
Hollis
Harry Coffelt
Norman Coffelt
Glen Burnie
Ernest Good
Strasburg
Hysong
N. Street N. W
Washington, D. C
Arlington National Cemetery
Community Chest Drive Reaches 63 Percent of Goal
The Industrial and Mercantile Divisions surpassed 50 percent yesterday, pushing the Winchester Frederick County Community Chest toward a $35,000 target with $22,302 raised. Standings show various divisions near their quotas, including big contributions from new 100 Percenters The Woolen Shop McCroy's Store J C Penny Co and W T Grant Co.
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Winchester-Frederick County
Big Vance
Virgil R. Strader
McCroy’s
J. C. Penny Co
W. T. Grant Co
Temperatures Plunge Across Midwest After Warm Week
The Midwest cooled sharply from 81 to near 40 as a cool air mass from the Rockies moved eastward. Snow and freezing temps appeared in the cool belt while cities from Baltimore to New York reported record highs earlier in the week.
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Associated Press
Midwest
Atlantic Seaboard
Rockies
Great Lakes
Ohio Valley
Chicago
Mercury
Carolina
Baltimore
St. Louis
Washington
New York
Philadelphia
Louisville
Cleveland
Detroit
Indianapolis
Montana
Lake Superior
Pacific Northwest
Final 1950 U S population hits 150 697 361 in census
Washington officials announced the official 1950 U S population of 150 697 361 as of April 1. The gain of 19 028 086 since 1940 marks the largest ten year increase and triggers seven state gains and nine losses in House seats for the 435 member body.
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Washington
United States
House of Representatives
White House
California
Florida
Maryland
Michigan
Ginia
Pennsylvania
Missouri
New York
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Tilino
Kentucky
Mississippi
Tennessee
Congress
Charge Is Made Washington Russia Charged In Far Eastern Commission
Washington reports Russia accuses the United States of using Japanese soldiers in the Korean fighting as part of a 13 nation far eastern commission debate. Christmas cards offered with special designs at Colonial Art and Craft Shop near Winchester Post Office. Sarah Zane Fire Co. to hold its regular monthly meeting Friday November 3 at 8 p.m. Members urged to attend. Captain Loryn M. Crabill signs at end.
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Washington
Russia
Far Eastern Commission
United States
Colonial Art and Craft
Winchester
Sarah Zane Fire CO
Loryn M. Crabill
Puerto Rico Roundup Seizes Nationalist and Red Leaders
Police seized prominent leaders of the Nationalist and Communist parties in San Juan as part of a wide roundup after a Nationalist uprising. Albizu Campos, 63, was captured at his home, with houses besieged and authorities reporting numerous documents, ammunition, and guns found.
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Puerto Rico
San Juan
Truman
Oa Aia Albizu Campos
Albizu Campos
Vernor Munoz
Lee
Pee Nce
Tionalist Party
Puerta de Diera
Police to Check For Permits Here
Winchester police begin a series of spot checks for motorists permits starting Monday. Police Chief J Thomas Boyd says the effort aims to remove illegal drivers and ensure all motorists carry permits. He notes statewide checks have been successful and stresses public interest over persecution to reduce traffic violations.
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Winchester Police
J. Thomas Boyd
Boyd
Turkey Shoot at Rouss Park Slated by Winchester Club
The Winchester Rod and Gun Club announces a Turkey Shoot on November 5 at 12:30 PM at Rouss Park with targets prizes turkeys and hams. Also fruit cake and Stayman apples advertised by local vendors Stevens City and Boyd's Orchard with contact numbers.
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Rouss Park
Winchester Rod and Gun Club
Winchester
Martinsburg Pike
Boyd's
November Warmer Across Nation With Some Regional Cooling
The Weather Bureau forecasts November to be warmer and drier than usual for most of the United States. Flood-threatened Northwest relief is unlikely. Temperatures in the southern Rocky Mountain states should rise higher than elsewhere, while northern New England and far northwest Washington may be only slightly colder. Rain or snow likely near the national border and in the northeast.
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Washington
U.S. Weather Bureau
Rocky Mountain States
Weather Bureau
New England
Pinytage
Kiwanis Club Event Heads to Armory With Big Floor Show
Visitors from Maryland and neighboring states travel to Pront Roy al Charles Town Frederick Martinsburg and Hagerstown for a seven act New York floor show. Rep Burr son chairs the Onkinnakeen Activities Committee and F Amos Shyrock will start the program at 7 with Harrison Cobentz Goode and Huyett speaking. Bubbl es Becker and his orchestra headline dancing after 9 with radio music from WINC at 11 15. Only 400 seats remain and tickets are on sale through Kiwanis members.
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Pront Royal
Charles Town
Frederick
Martinsburg
Hagerstown
New York
Rep
Burrson
Onkinnakeen Activities Committee
F. Amos Shyrock
Col. Charles
Roller
John Caldwell
Harrison
Vernon Cobentz
Hurd Goode
Burn P. Huyett
Capitol District
Bubbles Becker
Armory
WINC
Pine
Kiwanis
Ed. L. Molden
Ronald L. Smyre
J. Howard Cather
Casualties in Korean War rise to 27 610 with 4 403 deaths
Washington announced official casualty figures for the Korean conflict showing a total of 27 610 losses with 4 403 deaths among American service members.
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Washington
Opinions Differ on Voting Outcome on November 7
CIO-PAC director Jack Kroll predicted 45 million votes in Tuesdays elections a record for a non presidential year and a Senate gain of three or four seats with 15 to 30 in the House. Democratic secretary Leslie L Biffle warned of apathy and local issue driven contests while GOP leaders argued for gains and a House majority. Gabrielson urged national duty against Communist aggression linking casualties in Korea to votes.
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Congress
Alaska
Hawaii
Truman
Roy V. Peel
Secretary of Commerce
Sawyer
California
Florida
Indiana
Michigan
Oregon
Texas
Washington
New York
Pennsylvania
Arkansas
Georgia
Illinois
Kentucky
Missisippi
Missouri
North Carolina
Oklahoma
Tennessee
Associated Press
Jack Kroll
CIO Political Action Committee
Kroll
Senate
House
Leslie L. Biffle
Ohio
Dite
Biffle
Brewster
Maine
GOP
Guy G. Gabrielson
Republican National Committee
Charleston
W. Va
Korea
Guards and Gunmen Die in Blair House Shootout
Two Puerto Rican revolutionaries opened fire at Blair House near the White House. Private Leslie Coffelt died. other assailant Oscar Collazo was killed, and gunman Torresola died at the scene. Police and Secret Service sustained injuries as security sealed the Pennsylvania Avenue area.
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Washington
Truman
Blair Steps
White House
Secret Service
Pennsylvania Avenue
Leslie Coffelt
Oscar Collazo
New York
Blair House
Sater
Og Torresola
Torresola
Q Albizu
Ansalist Furienne
New de Pont
Washton
John Wilkes Booth
Abraham Lin
Unif Et Corps
Joseph H. Downs
Donald T. Birdzell
Birdzell
Downs
Cti
Collazo
Bronx
Pranksters Upset Six County School Bus Stops
Frederick County pranksters disrupted six east county school bus stops causing shelters to be moved back by two workers' hours as Superintendent R. E. Ayler reported. The activity occurred mainly in the eastern section and Ayler said one incident involved a push into a run.
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Frederick County
Haleloween
R. E. Ayler
Ayler
Sarah Zane
Zane
OM Heat, Inc
N. Cameron
Brital
W. Boscawen
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Rai
Goldsmith
Sheridan
MR. Shaw
Midwest Area
U.S
Griselio Torresella
Lee House
International
Friendship Fire Co
Roberts. Ryan
By Science Service
States
By Sterling F. Green
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