Lewis and Operators Near Agreement in Recessed Talks
Washington reports talks between John L. Lewis and anthracite producers paused until next week shift focus to the bituminous sector. President of the United Mine Workers will meet industry leaders with potential Southern association involvement. Lewis seeks a higher royalty for strike fund while pursuing a broader wage pact and steady work guarantees amid weaker financial soft coal markets.
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Washington
John L. Lewis
United Mine
Southern Association
Lewis
Union Welfare Fund
Pennsylvania
Lewis Onlo
Stores Back On Winter Schedule In Winchester Area
Winchester merchants resume full time hours 9 am to 5 pm weekdays and 9 am to 9 pm Saturdays as Armistice Day and Thanksgiving approach. The Winchester Retail Merchants Association seeks Common Council action to divert parking meter receipts to fund more off street parking and to curb Saturday ad permits amid congestion.
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Loca
Winchester
Winchester Retail Merchant's Association
Common Council
Weather Outlook for Richmond Area Early September
Extended Virginia forecast for Sept 6 to Sept 10 calls for temperatures 2 to 5 degrees above normal and gradual warming with little to no rain. The outlook notes a dry spell and stable conditions across the region.
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Richmond
Virginia
Stowell
Erouss Fire Company
Rouss Fire Company
UN Jets Down Several Red Forces in Korea Fighting
In fierce pre dawn combat near Panmunjom UN Sabre jets reportedly shot down multiple enemy units and inflicted damage. General Van Fleet said communist strength has risen in recent months while UN air strikes degrade but do not fully halt the Reds. Casualty and damage tallies were to be updated in a weekend report.
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Seoul
U.S
Fifth Air Force
James A. van Fleet
Korea
U.N
Italy Mourns Count Carlo Sforza Senior Diplomat Dies
Rome mourns Count Carlo Sforza, veteran diplomat who served twice in wartime and was a lifelong proponent of freedom and justice. He died after a prolonged illness, aged near 79. funeral set for tomorrow with top leaders attending.
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Rome
Italy
Car Sforza
Wsa
H E
Alside’ de ‘Gesennt
Sforza
Club Funds Gone Sought. Bookkeeper Kinsey Charged
FBI probes missing club funds in Washington with a 5000 dollar discrepancy. James E Kinsey 53 charged with interstate transportation of stolen property after a long tenure with the Boys Club since 1948 and a prior criminal record.
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Washington
FBI
Oo Club of
James E. Kinsey
Kinsey
Baltimore
Colum
Dalton Suggests Abolishing Virginia Poll Tax
State Senator Ted Dalton proposed in Richmond that a special session on redistricting should advance the removal of the state poll tax from elections. He expressed hope Governor Battle would back moving the machinery to erase the poll tax, noting abolition would require a two thirds vote in the General Assembly.
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Richmond
Ted Dalton
Virginia General Assembly
Battle
Van Fleet Says Reds Have Added Million Men In Korea
U S Eighth Army commander General James A Van Fleet says over one million Communist soldiers are in Korea with ample stocks for an offensive though he doubts one will occur soon. He notes improved frontline positions and recalls more than 105000 American troops rotated home in five months.
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Reds
Korea
Seoul
U. S
James A. van Fleet
United Nations
Tig
Tokyo
Washington
Eighth Army
U. N
Frederick County receives 322037 from State School Construction Fund
Robert E Ayler announces Frederick County will receive 322037 92 from the State School Construction Fund inaugurated in 1950. Of the current year funds 12500 will improve White Hall and about 69000 will reduce indebtedness on Tass Wood High School. Additional state funds have supported other local projects including Gore Bryarly Round Hill Stephens City Middletown and Stonewall schools.
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Robert E. Ayler
Frederick County
Tass Wood High School
James Wood
Fo Gore
Bryarly
Round Hill
Stephens City
Gainesboro
Cost Update On James Wood School Construction
The 1949-50 new James Wood school totals 1 106 250 after 968 750 base and 117 500 equipment. County owes 451 000 after 69 000 state aid and 75 000 levy, with 10 000 of levy for interest. By January 1 debt should drop to about 385 000, about 35 percent of total cost.
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James Wood
Ayler
Clarke County Funds for Battle School Grow to 133526
Berryville reports Clarke County has accumulated 133526 dollars toward the Battle School fund. The record notes 101626 dollars received in the first biennium 1950 to 1952 during Governor Battle's administration and an additional 32 dollars. Continued on page 9, column 3.
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Berryville
Clarke County
Battle
TV Crime Programs Draw Ire From AMA Journal
The Journal of the American Medical Association urged restraint and more research on television’s impact on children. It criticized crime and horror shows as potentially harmful and called the industry to voluntarily reduce dangerous programming. It cited surveys showing high levels of crime content on Los Angeles stations, especially in children’s time slots.
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Chicago
Journal of the American Medical Association
Journal
TV Magazine
Los Angeles
M. I. Preston
Mienor
Federal Payroll Up By Two Billion, Byrd Reports
Sen. Byrd reports the federal civilian payroll for the year ended June 30 rose to 9.541 billion, up 1.822 billion from the prior year, driven by pay raises and more workers. July civilian payroll reached 2,599,122, up 2,360 from June, with 184,317 civilians employed overseas.
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Byrd
Washington
Uncle Sam
Sen
D-Va
Cnts
Congressional Committee
Byrd Committee
Congress
Continental
United States
Clarke County High School Bid Lowered by Revised Plans
Shockey as Clarke School Contractor presented revised plans for the new Clarke County High School site at 4 p m yesterday. Grading and leveling work near the highest point on the 26 acre site southeast of the present high school reduced the total project cost to 729 600 from 777 700. Ivy Construction Company of Charlottesville ranked third. English Construction Company of Alta Vista remained the low bidder with 738 417 on revised plans. The school board expects to have funds from a literary loan of up to 733 500 plus Clarke County at 32 500 from the 1952 53 Battle State School Construction Fund. current tax levy for school construction is 55 cents. Superintendent Burton says the funds will apply toward the new high school.
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Clarke County
Eeve Ae
English Construction Company
Alta Vista
Ivy Construction Company
Charlottesville
Burton
Fowler Named Defense Mobilizer for Civilian Agencies
Washington reports President designates Fowler to head civilian agencies guiding the national preparedness effort. He succeeds Charles E. Wilson who resigned March 31 after disputes with the administration. Fowler will assume the post Monday.
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Washington
Charles E. Wilson
General Electric Co
Wilson
Fowler
Winchester Public Schools Open For 1952 53 Session
The Winchester Public Schools begin the 1952 53 session on Monday September 8 with pupils returning to last year’s rooms unless transferring to new buildings. Transfers include John Kerr third grade to Handley fourth grade and Virginia Avenue School sixth grade to Handley seventh grade. New pupil registration is closed for this year. This marks the 83rd session since 1871, with initial facilities rented and 2400 expected attendees.
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Winchester
Garland R. Quarles
John Kerr
Handley
Virginia Avenue
Winchester Public Schools
German Smith
William Byrd
Charles L. Crum
Col. Byrd
Stevenson Jokes And Quips At Springfield Shoe Offer
In Springfield crowds teased Gov Adlai Stevenson with a playful shoe offer from an unidentified man who promised to buy him a new pair if he stayed in Illinois. Stevenson joked about possibly wearing the shoes only in Springfield even if elected to national office.
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Springfield
Ill
Adlai Stevenson
Associated Press
Stevenson
Washington
Ike and Stevenson Speak in Denver Convention Hall
A large crowd gathered at Denver’s Convention Hall to hear Eisenhower and Stevenson discuss foreign policy. Eisenhower urged immediate action toward peace and declared it a cause for every American. The event closed with calls for change and debate of GOP policies.
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Ike
Stevenson
Denver
Philadelphia
America
Hanalapene
Democra
Supervisors oppose C P price boost in Clarke Circuit Court
Supervisors in Clarke County weigh opposition to a C P price increase as officials prepare for new court spaces. Chairman John M. Fishpan and members William M. Fenton and Edward B. Lee attend the session noting changes to the judge’s chambers and the jury room.
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Tomac Telephone Company
Virginia
Od Air
Clarke Circuit Court
Elliott Marshall
John M. Fishpan
William M. Fenton
Edward B. Lee
Chicago Mother Seeks Truth On Possible Kidnapped Daughter
A Chicago mother and a California woman who may be the kidnapped Mary Agnes Moroney met in Chicago. Despite blood tests, physical resemblance, and newspaper scrutiny, experts found discrepancies and the two women remained uncertain about the true identity of the Moroney girl.
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Chicago
California
Chicago Daily News
Oakland, Tribune
McClelland
Catherine Moroney
Agnes
Moroney
Martinez
Calif
Beck
Brunette
Civil Service Girl Dismissed After Grand Jury Hearing
A civil service employee was dismissed following a grand jury hearing. The record shows the proceedings included testimony from officials and was attended by newsmen, though exact details and reasons were not fully disclosed in the available text.
John Kazakos Held On Three Charges
John Kazakos faced unlawful entry and property destruction charges with bond set at 500 dollars and a 2500 dollar bond for assault on an officer. He allegedly exited a window, fled to Wheeling West Virginia, and was located walking east on Piccadilly Street. Captain Ritter and Woodrow Kerns disarmed him and took him to the city jail.
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Ritter
Robert Boyce
Kazakos
Punk
Wheeling
W. V
Piccadilly St
Woodrow Kerns
Kerns
Rummage and Ham Supper Plans Noted at Old Bailey
Rummage sale at Old Bailey Store runs Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm with cake sale. Lucille Lozier to host studio activities for children and adults. Ham supper planned for Saturday at 5 pm featuring country ham, soup, cakes, pies and homemade ice cream.
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Old Bailey
Lucille Lozier
Will Ee
Aes Ieee Ee
Ae Tsih
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