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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1952

Page

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Eisenhower Blames Opponents for Poison Lies in Campaign Stop

Eisenhower denounced Democrats as spreading poison and fantastic lies to defeat him as his Eisenhower Special toured Connecticut, with crowds braving snow. He accused opponents of distortion in Bridgeport and Stamford and vowed to muster all strength to prevent another depression.

Lke Connecticut Dwight D. Eisenhower New England Truman Eisenhower Bridgeport Conn Stamford Rhode Island Massachusetts New Hampshire

Westfield Air Show Crash Kills Two Air Force Pilots

At Barnes Airport near Westfield Massachusetts two Air Force pilots died when a four plane demonstration collided during a bomb shell maneuver. First Lt. Robert H. Dannell of Chicago and Capt. James H. Stevens of Virginia were killed. Dannell’s wife and two sons were among the 7500 spectators.

Westfield Mass Air Force Barnes Robert H. Dannell Chicago James H. Stevens Lem. Va

Tuck to Outline Views in Radio Talk Wednesday

Former Governor William M. Tuck plans a 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday radio address on WKVA to outline his campaign views. He resigned as State Democratic chairman rather than endorse Stevenson, following Harry F. Byrd’s statewide broadcast.

Richmond William M. Tuck WKVA Tuck Stevenson U. S Harry F. Byrd Virginia Fort Hill Cash Grocery Oere

American Communist Party labeled puppet of Soviet Union

A two member SACB panel in Washington on October 20 labeled the American Communist Party as a puppet of the Soviet Union and urged it be registered with the attorney general, with officers members and finances disclosed. The report, based on 14 months of testimony, found the party directed by Moscow and aligned with world Communist aims. The next step is for the party to file exceptions, with the board expected to decide without additional hearings.

Washington American Communist Party Soviet Union U. S Subversive Activities Control Board SACB United States Moscow Communist Party McCarran Sen. McCarran D— Nev Communist Front Communist Action Justice Department Peter Campbell Brown Kathryn McHale Brown Russia Communist International

U S Seeks More Nations to Send Troops to Korea

At United Nations week in New York Secretary of State Dean Acheson and official John D. Hickerson urged General Assembly members to increase troop contributions to Korea. The push follows Vishinsky's speech and ongoing U N. armistice debates.

Dean Acheson U.N New York John D. Hickerson U N American Association For the United Nations Hickerson General Assembly United Nations Korea U. N U. N. Assembly Russia Andrei Vishinsky Alexander Wiley R-Wis U. S Acheson State Department Vishinsky

Riots in Port Elizabeth Kill 11. 27 Injured in New Brighton

Heavily armed police ringed New Brighton Township after weekend riots left 11 dead, at least 27 injured, and extensive property damage in the Negro section. At one point about 5,000 Negroes clashed with police in a running battle Saturday.

Port Elizabeth South Africa New Brighton

Conflict Over Religious Issues Surrounding Election

President Truman criticized Eisenhower on immigration, sparking a racial and religious row. GOP leaders and Jewish figures split, with Baruch backing Truman while figures like Silver and Celler criticized Truman and defended Eisenhower. Dewey and Nixon joined Eisenhower in defense.

New York Truman Dwight D. Eisenhower Bernard Baruch Eisenhower New England Abba Hillel Silver Cleveland Eiserdichower Emanuel Celler D-Ny Irving Abramson American Jewish Congress Silver Baruch Thomas E. Dewey Richard M. Nixon

Clark refuses to reopen truce talks on punitive terms

Gen Mark Clark in Tokyo bluntly rejects renewing Korean armistice talks on Communist terms. He states the U N Command will not negotiate any proposal demanding forced repatriation of prisoners. The Communists had submitted a Panmunjom plan, which Clark calls the same old package with nothing new.

Tokyo Mark Clark Korea U. N Panmunjon Clark

Promising polio vaccine shows potential against all three types

Johns Hopkins scientist Dr. Howard A Howe reports a killed virus vaccine producing antibodies in 2 to 5 year old children at Rosewood State Training School. He cautions results are preliminary and require further testing before wide use, as polio comprises three separate diseases Lansing Brunhilde and Leon.

William Manchester Baltimore Evening Sup Baltimore Johns Hopkins Howard A. Howe Hopkins Howe An- Public Meaich Ueenmereasea Cleveland Rosewood State

First of Concert Series Tomorrow at Winchester

The Winchester Community Concert Association opens its 1952 53 season tomorrow at 8 15 p m with metal soprano Jane Hobson as guest artist. Her rising career began in Nebraska Paris and Cincinnati Conservatory and she trained at Juilliard 1942 to 1946. She has sung with major orchestras and performed at Town Hall and Monteverdi Orfeo before engagements this season with Fort Wayne Worcester Town Hall and more. Hobson travels from New York to Washington and will stay at the George Washington Hotel before heading to North Carolina for the next appearance.

Winchester Community Concert Association Jane Hobson Toscanini Stokowski Nebraska Paris Cincinnati Conservatory Miss Hobson Juilliard School Evan Evans Naumburg Debussy Damzel Monteverdi New York Philharmonic Symphony Metropoulos Cleveland Orchestra Szell Philadelphia Orchestra Ormandy Omaha Symphony Fort Wayne Symphony Worcester Messiah Chorus Town Hall Town Hall Recital. Miss Hobson Will Arrive From New York Washington George Washington Hotel North Carolina

Divorce Ruled Out By Mrs Grammer in Murder Trial

Baltimore testimony reveals Dorothy May Grammer told her husband ten days before her Aug night death that she would never divorce him for another woman. Det. Lt. Hettehentest testified Grammer named a 28 year old New York secretary as a girlfriend, and the state planned to call Miss Mathilda Mizibrocky.

Baltimore Dorothy May Grammer Robert Schmidt Schmidt New York Mathilda Mizibrocky

FBI Offers Help In Tracking Bandits

The FBI offered to assist Nashville police in locating three masked bandits who robbed a Belle Meade residence during a Saturday dinner party. The burglars, armed and dressed alike, forced 30 guests and five servants to the wall, taking about 100000 dollars in cash furs and jewelry and stealing fur wraps from upstairs.

Nashville Tenn FBI Francis B. Warfield Belle Meade

Lost Beagle Pups Two Males Black White Tan Reward

Two male Beagle puppies reported missing. Coloration black white and tan. Reward offered. Contact Gets at the phone number 10 10 20 11.

11 Die In Virginia Weekend Auto Crashes

The Associated Press reports 11 people killed on Virginia roads over the weekend. Included are a four death Norfolk County head on crash on Route 170 near Hickory with the Mercer family and Barbara Harper sole survivor. Others died in Bedford County Bayside Accomack and Grayson incidents with multiple injuries.

Virginia Norfolk County Hickory William Merce Moyock N. C Eva Mercer William Jr Hazel Mercer John H Williamson Norfolk James Mercer Moyock Barbara Harper Mayock William Mercer General Hospital Millie Bell Ford Knoxville Tenn Joan Raeymond Ford Bedford Raymond Bias Bayside John Lee Pettit RFD 3 Pocomoke Chincoteague Naval Air Station Oak Hill Accomack County Marvin Hart Whitetop Grayson County

U S Agents Seize 111 Ibs Opium Aboard Oil Tanker

U S Customs agents boarded the British tanker Silverdale in Philadelphia and seized 111 pounds of opium valued at over a million dollars on the narcotics market. Two Chinese crewmen were arrested, two more held for questioning, and Captain D. Edgar reported 50 pounds found earlier. The ship came from the Persian Gulf with oil. crew recruited in Singapore.

Philadelphia Michael J. Bradley Bradley D. Edgar Silverdale Persian Gulf Singapore

Bly With Garage In Martinsburg

Shirley O Bly of this city is named assistant manager of the Service Chevrolet Company in Martinsburg West Virginia. The Bly family will move to Martinsburg when housing is available. Mitchell of Warrenton manages the new garage with Chevrolet franchise and plans Oldsmobile sales soon.

Shirley O. Bly Service Chevrolet Company Martinsburg W. Va Trammell Hollis, Inc Bly George Washington Hotel Corporation Leach, Calkins and Scott

Fall Week Sale At Valley Shoe Salon

Save 20 percent on entire stock of new fall footwear at Valley Shoe Salon in Loudoun. Promotion runs this week only at 179 N. Street, with limited time offers and in store discounts.

Valley Shoe Salon Loudoun &T

Fanatic Reds Fail To Recapture Two Important Heights

In Korea near Kumhwa on the Central Front, Chinese Reds mounted a major assault on Triangle Hill Sniper Ridge and Pike s Peak but were repelled by U S and South Korean forces. Allied units claimed control of most positions with heavy fighting ongoing near Iron Horse Mountain and Pinpoint Hill as front lines remained tense.

Seoul Korea U.S Triangle Hill Kumhwa Pike's Peak Papasan U. S Triangle Pinpoint Hill John Fujii Republic of Korea Iron Horse Mountain Chorwon

National Symphony To Play Here Again

The National Symphony Orchestra of Washington, D. C. will perform at Handley School Auditorium on November 13 at 8 30 p m under sponsorship by the Exchange Club of Winchester. Dr Pem broke T Grove named continues on page 3 col 3.

Exchange Club of Winchester National Symphony Orchestra of Washington, D. C Handley School Pembroke T. Grove

Indictments in NY Sugar and Syrup Tax Case

Four members of a New York syndicate tied to American Brands Corp faced federal indictments for evading taxes on profits from sugar and corn syrup sales. Howard Lawn, a former assistant U S attorney, and others including William J. Giglio Frank S. Livorski and Louis J. Roth were named. The company, formed in 1945, acted as a middleman distributor amid postwar shortages.

Washington Justice Department New York Department U. S Atty Gen. McGranery New York City American Brands Corp Howard Lawn Long Branch N. J Newark Trenton William J. Giglio Frank S. Livorski Louis J. Roth Reconstruction Finance Corp

New York Post to Sue Walter Winchell

The New York Post says it will sue Walter Winchell for libel over statements aired on radio and TV. The feud with Winchell and Daily Mirror editor James A. Wechsler has escalated after weeks of sparring in print and broadcast.

New York New York Post Walter Winchell Winchell Daily Mirror James A. Wechsler The Post the Post

Costliest Campaign in History Ends With Radio TV Splurge

The campaign in progress ends with massive media blitzes by both sides. Democratic and Republican committees will control radio and TV slots late evenings on Nov 3 and Nov 4 EST. Estimated costs exceed one million dollars for final networks periods.

Arthur Edson Washington U. S Democratic National Committee Citizens For Eisenhower Committee Stevenson Eisenhower

Miners Stage Walkout Over Wage Hike Cut

AP dispatch reports 227000 miners nationwide refuse to work as the Wage Stabilization Board halved the latest wage boost to 1.50 dollars, provoking protests across Pennsylvania Kentucky Ohio Indiana Illinois West Virginia and more as union members insist on contract terms.

Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Wage Stabilization Board WSB Kentucky Ohio Indiana Oklo West Virginia United Mine Workers

Dean McKee Heads Presbyterian Men

Dean McKee of Potomac State College was elected president of the Winchester Presbytery to succeed J A Hotinger. Officers elected include vice presidents for Keyser-Piedmont area James Fraser and Martinsburg-Berkeley Springs-Charles Town area A R Ikenberry president of Shepherd College.

Fall’s First Snow Reaches Winchester and County

Snow fell briefly in Winchester and Frederick County this morning marking the season’s first accumulation. Temperatures dropped to 38 at the Research Laboratory and rose to 44 by afternoon with forecasts predicting freezing conditions tonight. Nearby Harrisonburg and Sway reported flurries in mountains and valleys.

Winchester Frederick County Winchester Research Laboratory Richmond U.S Weather Bureau Virginia State Highway Department Harrisonburg Sway I. W. Buren Pho, Inc

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