President Truman Meets MacArthur on Wake Island Talks
President Truman arrives at Wake Island for a historic first face to face talks with General MacArthur. They discuss Asia's Cold War tensions and Japan and Korea while aiming for broader world peace. The group includes key advisers and ambassadors as reporters sail the Pacific.
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Wake Island
Truman
General MacArthur
Honolulu
Asia
Hickam Field
MacArthur
United Nations
mid-Pacific
Tokyo
John J. Muccio
U. S
Korea
U. S S
Japan
United States
Pan-Amer
Secret Service
Wake
Omar Bradley
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Army
Frank Pace
Phillip C. Jessup
W. Averell Harriman
Dean Rusk
Far East
Charles S. Murphy
U.S
Courtney Whitney
Seven Prisoners Shot By Reds
Wonsan Korea reports say red police killed or carried off many political enemies. Survivor Rhee Eun hyung, 26, says about 500 jailed a week earlier for political reasons. Jung Yong Duk, who organized a strike, was among six shot and buried in a ditch. he survived.
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Wonsan
Korea
Rhee Eunhyung
Rhee
Communist Party
Jung Yong Duk
Jung
Record Northern Virginia Feeder Calf Sale Sets High Totals
The 11th Annual Northern Virginia Feeder Calf Sale drew 2,000 spectators from a dozen states as 1,256 calves weighing 560 115 pounds sold for 197 578 dollars. 103 consignors from Frederick, Clarke, Fauquier, Loudoun and Shenandoah counties offered 1,365 head. 109 were rejected but 61 were resold for 7,372 dollars. Major buyers included Mrs. Edna M. Carrington and Norman H. Warfield with large takes, while top lots featured Angus and Hereford steers and heifers.
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Northern Virginia
Frederick
Clarke
Fauquier
Loudoun
Shenandoah
Edna M. Carrington
Brandy
Norman H. Warfield
Woodbine
13 Marriage Licenses Issued on Friday the 13th in Winchester
On Friday the 13th in Winchester 13 marriage licenses were issued nine in the city and four in the county. Winchester Memorial Hospital reported no injuries. police made two arrests for drunkenness and DUI. A three-vehicle collision at 4 50 pm caused about 250 dollars in damage with no injuries.
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Winchester
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Winchester Steam Laundry Co
Walter B. Robinson
Liberty St
Oswald C. Jackson
White Post
Studebaker
H. Rue Vance
Bucks County
Chevrolet
Garment Shop To Open Monday In Winchester
Mrs. Clara Fultz Bentz announces the re opening of her foundation garment service at Cinderella Beauty Nook 24 West Piccadilly St in Winchester The shop offers a full line of lingerie and hosiery under manager Mrs Dorothy Elaine Greenawalt a Warner Bros School of Corsetry graduate Bentz will be present for the opening Monday and Tuesday.
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Clara Fultz Bentz
Foundation
Cinderella Beauty Nook
West Piccadilly St
Bentz
Winchester
Dorothy Elaine Greenawalt
Warner Bros. School
Russia Threatens to Break Off Iran Trade Talks Over Barter Deal
An informed source says Russia threatens to end discussions with Iran on a $20 million barter agreement. The report notes the negotiations concern trade terms and potential sanctions impact.
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Teran
Iran
Russia
Publicity Boost for Moscow on Indochina Fight
Soviet newspapers have given the fighting in Indochina about as much space recently as the Korean War, according to AP.
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Moscow
Indochina
Elks Sponsor Blood Bank Drive in Winchester
The Winchester Elks sponsor a Red Cross bloodmobile drive on Wednesday October 25 aiming to recruit at least 250 donors to cover a local deficit. Co chairmen Robert Newlin and Perry Wright lead a large committee urging volunteers and noting last year's success of 218 donors to steady the Blood Bank.
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Winchester Elks
Red Cross Bloodmobile
Winchester
Winchester Blood Bank
Elks
The
Robert Newlin
Perry Wright
Cochairmen
Robert Glass
Joe Hershberger
Albert Hillyard
M. B. Clowe, Jr
Mike Levi
Frank Loy
Robert Manuel
James Merriner
Russell B. Newcome
S. B. Newcome
J. G. Nevitt
Maurice Pifer
Billy Rinker
William Schenck
Ralph Shockey
Arthur Streit
Bayer Loper
Percy Stult
Ike Celebrates 60th Birthday With Army Band
General Dwight D. Eisenhower was serenaded by an Army band today on his 60th birthday in New York. The event marked a notable tribute as war-time leader and future president nears older age.
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New York
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Army
Men May Enlist Before Induction, Officials Say
Representatives of the Armed Services announced that men registered for selective service may enlist up to the moment they receive orders for pre induction physical examinations.
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Washington
Armed Services
East Germany Sets Big Election Amid Soviet Rule
Berlin reports describe East Germany preparing for a sweeping election with 70 percent Communist candidates and expectations of a 95 percent turnout. The United States calls the vote a sham while West Germany condemns it as a violation of human rights, as authorities bar West Berlin residents from the eastern zone.
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Berlin
East Germany
East German Peoples Republic
United States
Konrad Adenauer
Germany
West Berlin
Eest Berlin
Famine in China Affects Up to Fifty Million People
Hong Kong columnist Fred Hampson reports on a severe famine in Red China tied to the 1949-1950 drought and floods along the Yangtze and Yellow rivers. He cites official admissions, estimates of crops lost, and questions how many will starve as production lags far below prewar levels.
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Hong Kong
China
Red China
Manchuria
Anhwei
Kiangsu
Shantung
Henan
Kwangtung
Peiping
Chest Drive Surges Past Five Thousand Dollars
The 1950 Community Chest Fund rose to 5088 dollars, 14 percent of a 35000 goal for Boy Scouts Girl Scouts Salvation Army Sacred Heart Boys Club Albin Boys Club Children s Home Society Winchester Day Nursery and the Negro Day Nursery. New 100 percenters are Washington Barber Shop in Service Division and Rockingham Poultry Co in Commercial Division. Rockingham surpassed its 115 dollar quota by 30.
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Community Chest Fund
Boy Scouts
Girl Scouts
Salvation Army
Sacred Heart Boys Club
Albin Boys Club
Children’s Home Society
Winchester Day Nursery
Negro Day Nursery
Washington Barber Shop
Rockingham Poultry Co
Rockingham
Sunday Dinner at The Golden Glow Feature
Enjoy your Sunday dinner at the Golden Glow served from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. The House of Good Food offers complete fountain service. Springfield area reader notices indicate local dining options.
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Golden Glow
House OF Good Food
Winchester Seed Company
Remington & Corona Portables
Kenneth E. Henry CO
P. O
Winchester
Higher Terms for Installment Buying To Begin Monday
Federal Reserve Board tightens installment terms on autos furniture and appliances effective Monday. New limits cut payoff times to 15 months for controlled goods and raise down payments for TVs and appliances. minimums rise for furniture and rugs. Aimed at cooling inflation and conserving materials for defense.
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Washington
Federal Reserve Board
France Seeks Billions in Aid to Bolster Forces
Washington reports say France won assurances of substantial American military aid but likely not the full amount requested. France asked Jules Moch outlined a three year buildup plan tied to 3.17 billion dollars in aid by 1951. Officials reportedly viewed France’s request as excessive and some congress members shared the view.
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Washington
France
Indochina
Jules Moch
Europe
State Acheson
Defense Marshall
the Treasury
Snyder
Partly Cloudy Weather Forecast and Local events
The Virginia forecast says a mild weekend with Sunday partly cloudy and little temperature change. Today the high stayed in the 50s with a drizzle noon rain not deterring the Handley Judges versus Harrisonburg grid contest. WANTED Apple Pickers D K Russell Welltown Pike. Sunday buffet dinner at York Inn 5 to 9 p.m. $2.25 per person.
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Virginia
Winchester Research Laboratory
Mercury
Handley Judges
Harrisonburg
D. K. Russell
Welltown Pike
York Inn
Detroit Police Seek Mad Fiend
Detroit police hunted a suspected madman after a series of savage attacks on six people on Detroit's Northwest Side near Fight Mile Road and Livernois. The assailant used a metal pipe, striking women and children in homes and on streets. five victims were in serious condition with skull fractures.
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Detroit
Fight Mile Road
Livernois
French withdraw from Thatkhe as Vietminh pressure grows
A French military spokesman said rear guards are fighting to cover the withdrawal from Thatkhe, with most of the garrison reaching Nacham, 25 miles southeast. The French have abandoned Dongkhe and Coabang and fear evacuating remaining frontier posts. Vietminh losses were reported in three engagements near Triton, Travinh, and Thudau mot.
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Saigon
Indochina
Thatkhe
Nacham
Dongkhe
Langson
Red River
Equalization Board Named for the City
The City of Winchester appoints a Board of Equalization of real estate assessments with Thomas G. Scully Howard J. Cahill and J. Ben Cather named to the panel. Judge Elliott Marshall ordered notification and the board will meet soon to set sittings with 10 day public notice and reports due to Richmond by December 31. The 1951 tax bills will use the new assessment based on 50 percent of 1940 building costs totaling about 16.485 million. current taxable property stands at 11.666 million.
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Thomas G. Scully
Howard J. Cahill
Valley Food Co
J. Ben Cather
City of
Winchester
Corporation Court
Elliott Marshall
Office of
Commissioner of Revenue
Hn Barr
Richmond
Barr
C. P. McVicar
Claude Wilson
State Department of Taxation
Jaycees Plan Series of Dances
Winchester Junior Chamber of Commerce announces three holiday dances at the Winchester Armory for Halloween Thanksgiving and New Year to raise funds for local business improvement. Les Arnold or Virginians provide music with Adams violin? No. Admission is 1.80 including tax. Details via JCC members or George Washington Hotel office.
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Winchester
JCC
George Washington Hotel
Malden Electric Co
Armory
Les Arnold
Howard Melton
Joe Prickett
Bob Berry
Local Questions on Winchester Mayors and City Budgets
Questions ask how many mayors Winchester has had since 1900 and the city budgets for 1900 1910 1920 1930 1940 and 1950 with answers on the Editorial Page.
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Winchester
Americans seize Kumchon near Pyongyang in Korean War
American forces press toward Pyongyang after capturing Kumchon in a fierce push from the Kumchon Hanpo area. Allied air and naval power support as General MacArthur and U S troops pursue a rapid advance with British and Australian units aiding the campaign. Reports say some 1 000 Reds remain inside Kumchon as counterattacks are driven back.
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Tokyo
Kumchon
Pyongyang
Korea
Soviet Siberia
U. S
Douglas MacArthur
Ben Truman
Wake II
MacArthur
Wake
Hobart R. Gay
First Cavalry
Parallel 38
Hanpo
Kumchon-Hanpo
Seoul
First Corps
Landlady Held Prisoner by Tenant in Nice
Mme Germaine Kurer says she was kidnapped by Nice businessman Jac qué Labatut at Ville-Franche sur Mer. He forced her to sign an I O U for 1 200 000 francs and threatened her with a clockwork strangling device before releasing her after a police report.
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Nice
France
Mme
Germaine Kurer
Ville-Franche- Sur-Mer
Jacques Labatut
Labatut
IL. O. U
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