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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1950

Page

7

Interior Secretary Chapman linked to Russian Soviet cause in Senate clash

Senator Benster Schoeppel charged Secretary Oscar L. Chapman with ties to Communist fronts and a possible departure from them to protect his job. Senator O Mahoney ordered an Interior Committee inquiry, with Chapman eager to testify, and Schoeppel invited to attend. He also attacked Alaska statehood lobbying tied to a former Warsaw agent.

Washington Oscar L. Chapman Senate Benster Schoeppel R-Kas Senat O’mahoney D-Whyyo Senate Interior Committee Chapman Schoeppel O'Mahoney Alaska Hawaii Department of Interior Russia Poland John Hampton Randolph Feltus Kremlin Warsaw

Staunton Native Appointed Pastor

Washington reports Staunton native Rev. Albert P. Shirkey has been named pastor of Mount Vernon Place Methodist Church, the east’s largest Methodist church. He comes from St. Pauls in Houston and succeeds Rev. John W. Austin, who moves to Belmont Methodist Church in Nashville.

Washington Albert P. Shirkey Staunton Irvine Cather M. K. Shirkey Winchester Mount Vernon Place Methodist Church East Shirkey St. Paul’s Methdist Church Houston Tex Charles Wesley Flint John W. Austin Belmont Methodist Church Nashville Tenn

U S Air Display In Mediterranean

Seventy U S Navy aircraft staged the biggest peace time air show in the eastern Mediterranean. Planes flew from carriers Midway and Leyte of the Sixth Fleet to Beirut following a Lebanese government request.

Beirut Lebanon Mediterranean Midway Leyte U. S

Movies Added To Italian M S Fourth M in Movies

American critic John B Turner, after tours of Italian studios and talking with locals, believes a fourth M has entered Italy’s famous triad of music marble and macaroni in cinema. He notes Italians are movie crazy and highly interested in films.

Rome Italy John B. Turner Turner

Bartlett Offered to Appear Before O Mahoney Committee

Three years before taking the Alaska post Bartlett offered to appear before O Mahoney's committee to answer questions. Interior spokesman Dougherty framed Schoeppel's remarks as an attack on Alaska statehood and noted Chapman was reviewing the speech and would issue a full statement today.

Bartlett O’mahoney William Dougherty Interior Department Schoeppel Alaska Chapman

Chinese Cheer For the General Misunderstanding Incident

In Singapore teachers had Chinese pupils cheer as Major General Dunlop paused. Dunlop fell ill and Brigadier Sparks stood in. The children, not understanding English, shouted hurray twice as Sparks explained the General was sick. Dunlop later called it a misunderstanding.

Singapore Dunlop Harry Sparks Sparks

British Fortress To Guard Qutaibi Near Al Hamra

The Aden news agency reports a British fortress under construction near Al Hamra close to Sumair, seat of the Qutaibi sultan. About 250 troops will garrison the fortress with Aden government approval. The area has seen past trouble from warring tribesmen.

Aden Aden Protectorate al Hamra Sumair Qutaibi Arab News

Israel Again Gets Foreign Papers

Foreigners and Israelis who read American newspapers and periodicals can again access them. Importers, with the foreign exchange controller, have arranged a limited purchase of such publications. Imports had been halted in July after reports government funds for imports were not allocated.

Tel Aviv Israel Controller of Foreign Exchange

President Truman Opens Korea War Policy Push

President Truman declared the United States fights in Korea for a peaceful world not conquest. He framed the war as a struggle to defend freedom and ensure regional security.

Washington Truman United States Korea

Feet Too Small for Army Barefoot Corporal in Dayton

In Dayton, Charles Arnold, 24, of the 423rd Engineer Construction Battalion wears a size 4 1/2 triple E shoe and drills in civilian clothes. The unit heads for activation and needs combat boots. supply attempts with padding failed. Arnold served as artillery with the American Division in the last war.

Dayton Charles Arnold Arnold Americal

Coastal Shipping Trade Reserved for India

New Delhi announces reservation of coastal shipping to Indian vessels, shifting control as Indian ships now carry about 75 percent of coastal cargoes. The move enhances national shipping capacity and reduces reliance on foreign carriers.

India New Delhi

Canadian Doctor Attends Third Generation Birth

Shawinigan Falls, Quebec. Dr. Rosalore Frigon, 73, delivered a child to Mrs. Jacques Martin and realized he had also brought the mother into the world. The mother, Mrs. Alfred Doucet, is the grandmother, making the birth a third generation for the doctor who has attended over 8,000 births.

Shawinigan Falls, Quc Rosalre Frigon Shawinigan Falls Jacques Martin Martin Alfred Doucet

Johnston Family Receives War Dead Notification

In Peoria Mr and Mrs W W Johnston learn their son William Harrison Johnston an naval aviation ordnanceman was missing in action during a bombing mission in the Pacific. This week his body and those of four crewmates were found on a remote Philippine island.

Peoria W. W. Johnston William Harrison Johnston Naval Aviation Pacific Philippines

Big 3 Unmarred As City Tennis Play Nears 2nd Round

Eight first round matches in Winchester Tennis Tournament see the Big Three Frank Anderson Jack Knode and Howard Holland advance. Knode 1948 champ wallops Donnie Babb 6 0 6 0 while Holland wins 6 3 after taking first set 6 0. Anderson beat Joe Massie 6 2 6 3. Contests include Miller over Manuel 7 5 4 6 6 4 and Cooper 6 0 6 0 over Thornton.

Winchester Frank Anderson Jack Knode Howard Holland Anderson Joe Massie Donnie Babb Holland Bob Glover Love Jimmy Miller Jack Manuel J. Kenneth Robinson Harold Cooper J. J. Thornton, Jr Fritz Briggs Bruce Gorham John Jean Whitehurst Miss Conrad Virginia Russell Levi

West Germans Send Books East

West Germans launch a campaign to send books into the Soviet Zone to counter Russian and Communist political messaging. The Bureau for Cultural Help, backed by West Berlin Mayor Ernst Reuter and Eugen, argues German language vitality east of the Elbe is endangered by Russian textbooks.

Berlin Ernst Reuter West Berlin Eugen Elbe

Insure Against Thirst Cumberland Brewing Co

Cumberland Brewing Co of Cumberland Mad advertises beverages and beverages for sale. The notice highlights product availability and contact details for ordering or inquiries.

Cumberland Brewing CO Cumberland, Mad

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