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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1950

Page

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Chinese Reds Seen Preparing for Wider Korea War

In Hong Kong observers warn that Chinese Communist propaganda signals a possible full scale intervention in Korea. They cite Beijing broadcasts and newspaper rhetoric as evidence of a Moscow driven push toward war, with buffs toward a buffer zone for Manchuria and a move that could end UN acceptance of Red China.

Fred Hampson Hong Kong Asia Red China Korea Yalu River Manchuria China Peiping Radio Moscow Russia United Nations Red India Indochina

Escapee Recaptured by State Troopers on Loudoun Street

James Roy Swaney 33, of Baltimore, fled from Troopers near the Frederick County courthouse. A gun discharged when the trooper fell, but no one was hit. Swaney was recaptured, arraigned for petty larceny, and a six month added sentence was imposed. He had earlier stolen a tire and anti freeze from a Stephens City station and damaged a gas pump. Police pursued Swaney from Harrisonburg to Strasburg before capture.

Eugene Miller Frederick County James Roy Swaney Linden Ave Baltimore H. E. McInturff E. B. Johnson Loudoun Street McIinturff McCrory’s Johnson W. Erle Edwards Swaney Harrisonburg F. L. Woolf High Point Stephens City Jack Kemp Woolf W. W. Brendle Kemp Strasburg Trial Justice Court Knoxville McInturff Sgt

Textile Workers PAC backs Garber in Seventh District race

The Textile Workers Union PAC endorsed J. A. Garber of Timberville for Congress, urging friends to vote for him over Burr P. Harrison of Winchester. Garber, a Republican, said he abides by Taft Hartley as it stands and has had no talks with union leaders.

Political Action Committee The Textile Workers Union J. A. Garber Timberville Burr P. Harrison Winchester Harrison Garber Political Action Com Staunton CIO Textile Workers Union of America Jacob A. Garber Harrisonburg Staunton News Leader Burr P. Harrison Leader

Reckless Driving Charged in Two Frederick Accidents

Two accidents in Frederick County led to reckless driving charges with about 800 dollars in damage and no injuries. Jerry Armstrong of Winchester pleaded guilty to reckless driving after his 1949 Chevrolet pickup crashed at Route 522 Albin Road. Alfred Snapp Jr. of Winchester faces a court date after his 1950 Chevrolet truck struck Dorothy Smith’s 1941 Chevrolet sedan on Route 7.

Frederick County Albin H. E. McIinturff Jerry G. Armstrong Winchester Charles C. Mays Armstrong W. Erle Edwards McInturff Here Dorothy R. Smith Purcellville Alfred Lee Snapp, Jr Snapp

Community Chest Drive 11 Percent Ended

Latest reports for the 1950 Winchester Frederick County Community Chest drive show nine divisions over 50 percent of goals while three lag. Total collections through yesterday reach $24,970 or 71 percent of the $35,000 goal with the Industrial Division leading at $6,919. Residents across Organization, Women's, Special Gifts, Service, Merchantile, Government, County, and Professional divisions report varying progress toward their quotas.

Winchester - Frederick County Henry Covington, Jr Stewart Bell, Jr C. Ridgely White

Subversive Groups Hit in Address At Kiwanis Fete

Representative Burr P Harrison challenged the yet to be proved reach of the Federal Subversive Activities Control Board in a Kiwanis Ladies Night address at Winchester Armory. He linked loyalty reviews to actions of Board Chair Seth Richardson and member Charles LaFallette, and recalled the Remington case to illustrate past anti Communist scrutiny. The event drew Kiwanis officials, Winchester mayor, state senators, and civic leaders, with a seven act New York floor show drawing strong applause. The gathering, from three states, was hailed as the club’s most successful inter city event, organized by Charles Pine with committee members handling entertainment, tickets, decorations, and refreshments.

Gordon Baxter United States Burr P. Harrison Kiwanis Club Winchester Armory Harrison Federal Subversive Activities Control Board Congress Seth W. Richardson Charles M. LaFallette Federal Loyalty Review Board Richardson William W. Remington Commerce Department Remington Kiwanis Winchester James Payne Front Royal Chamber of Commerce New York Charles A. Pine Ed L. Molden Ronald L. Smyre J. Howard Cather Albert G. Hillyard Ellis E. Harbaugh H. Delmer Robinson

Autos Damaged In Collision Near Winchester

Two cars collided about 8 45 this morning just south of Winchester causing estimated 800 dollars in damage. A 1940 Packard driven by George W Burse of New Hyde Park left turn into Hershey Creamery Co and hit a north bound Dodge driven by Harry C Clark of Kernstown. Passenger Dorothy Lamp Clark sustained a bruised knee and 300 dollars more repair cost was expected for the Packard. A separate 8 pm Thursday crash at Amherst and Washington St caused 120 dollars damage with no injuries involving a 1946 Buick driven by Anna Teets Jones and a 1941 Buick driven by Junior Lee Links.

Winchester Packard Rt. 11 George W. Burse N. 6Th Street New Hyde Park N. Y Hershey Creamery Co Harry C. Clark Kernstown Anna Teets Jones S. Braddock St Junior Lee Links E. North Ave

Howard Shockey Dies at 80 in Winchester Home

Howard Shockey 80 a Winchester contractor builder died at 12 10 this morning at his residence 410 National Avenue after years of poor health He founded Howard Shockey & Son and served on the Winchester City School Board 22 years He belonged to IOOF Madison Lodge No 6 Woodmen of the World and Braddock Street Methodist Church He is survived by his widow three sons a daughter four grandchildren and a sister The funeral will be Monday at 230 pm at the residence with Rev W A Wright. burial Mount Hebron cemetery Jones Funeral Home in charge

Howard Shockey National Avenue Hampshire County W. Va Jefferson Sarah Braithwaite Shockey Shockey IOOF Madison Lodge No. 6 Woodmen of the World Bessie Halley Winchester Howard H James D Ralph D Shockey Helen Lovejoy

Truman Stassen To Exchange Blows In Talks Tonight

President Truman, drafting a lone campaign speech in St Louis, plans a peace and prosperity message to appeal for Democratic Congress wins. Harold E Stassen, Penn president and possible 1952 GOP candidate, meets leaders to shape opposition reply. The address airs at 10 p m EST from St Louis with 1400 attendees and coverage across four networks and 72 TV stations.

Truman & Stassen Washington Truman St. Louis Knowland San Francisco Congress Harold E. Stassen University of Pennsylvania GOP William M. Boyle, Jr

French Troops Retreating From Hanoi Front in Indochina

French forces retreat further from Hanoi area as they abandon Wubanh Laokay and a string of outposts along the Day River. The withdrawal tightens defense lines to a 100 mile arc near Moncay, with Vietminh attacks at Camboung during the retreat.

Saigon Indochina Hanoi Wubanh Red River Delta Red China Laokay Day River Phuly Red River Ho Chi Minh Camboung

Truman heads to St Louis for 1950 campaign kickoff

President Truman flew at 2 06 p m to St Louis for his only major 1950 political campaign address, launching a campaign effort aboard a government aircraft.

Louis Washington Truman St. Louis

Reds Are Fired Tokyo Flashfire Fired 45 Communist Officials

The Japanese International Trade and Industry Ministry announced the dismissal of 45 Communist officials in Tokyo. The move widens a government purge affecting oversight agencies and political connections nationwide.

Tokyo Japanese International Trade and Industry Ministry

RAF Bomber Overshoots Target Killing 11 at Rawang Estate

An RAF bomber near Rawang overshot its target on the Utah Simpan estate in Malaya. The attack killed 11 workers and wounded 24, with the incident reported this day.

Kuala Lumpur Malaya Utah Simpan Estate Rawang

Collazo Trial To Be Held Soon

A possible February trial looms for Oscar Collazo the Puerto Rican nationalist wounded in the Blair House attack on President Truman Prosecutors expect the case to go before a grand jury soon with an early indictment and trial planned while investigators probe possible conspirators in Puerto Rico and here.

Washington Prospect Today Oscar Collazo Truman Collazo Geer George Morris Fay Fay White House Leslie Coffelt Grieselio Torresola Blair House Torresola Secret Service Coffelt Puerto Rico

Indian Summer Ends as Snow Flurries Forecast

Winchester enjoys pleasant weather until 2 30 p m then a cold snap with predictions for colder tonight across West Virginia Maryland western Pennsylvania and Virginia snow flurries in the mountains and cloudy windy conditions Sunday. South End Fire Company meets Monday Nov 6 at 8 00 P M all members urged to attend. For sale Oriental scatter rugs office desk chairs phone 5589 and NOT NEW SHOP at 35 S Loudoun St lists clothing acceptance changes with phone contact 5863

Winchester West Virginia Maryland Pennsylvania Virginia NOTIC South End Fire Company H. M. Layman

Allies Forge A Firm Line In N Korea War Update

Allied forces report renewed North Korean attacks and growing Chinese Communist troop involvement. South Korea estimates 75 000 Chinese Reds in Korea plus three divisions opposing UN forces. Northwest Korea sees intensified fighting as Marines face encirclement and extended operations around Wonsan and the Changjin reservoir amid bad weather and limited air support.

Seoul North Korea Korea Manchuria United Nations Eighth Army Changjin San and Kun M@cArthur U. S. First Cavalry Division U. N Yalu River Wonsan Sudong

Dalai Lama Flees Lhasa as Chinese Advance Prompts Refuge

Reports from Kalimpong and New Delhi say Tibet's 16 year old Dalai Lama fled Lhasa with the regent as Chinese forces advance. India offers asylum while officials have not confirmed the details.

Calcutta India Tibet Dalai Lama Lhasa Kalimpong New Delhi

Golden Glow Hosts Sunday Dinner and Charity Drive

The Golden Glow restaurant advertises a Sunday dinner from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. featuring a special turkey dinner for 1.25 with fresh vegetables and fountain service. The notice also lists closures for Howard Shockey & Sons and Crider & Shockey due to the death of Howard Shockey.

Frederick Cooperative Farm Bureau Sam’s Cash Grocery Lee-Jackson Golden Glow House OF Good Food

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Corner Valley Ave Hart St H. W. Jackson O'Connell Senseny Rd Purcell Ave W. Boscawen Henkel-Harris Company Kenneth E. Henry CO Textile Workers Committee Prr PAC Colonial Art and Craft Shop Winchester Post Office OIL Heat, Inc N. Cameron Dial Kiwanis Fete By Jack Bell National Symphony Orchestra Handley Auditorium Howard Mitchell Hans Kindler Winchester Exchange Club Pedro Albizu Campos Right San Juan Ostar Collazo Campos International S. Loudoun St N. Korea Troue C.F Howeard Shockey Howard Shockey & Sons, Inc Crider & Shockey, Inc
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