Taft Backs Plan for 30 Ground Divisions for War
Senator Taft supports Lodge’s push to raise U S ground divisions to 30 and possibly 500000 troops. He urges a slow Europe troop deployment until a unified defense plan with solid European pledges emerges. Talks on Western Europe defense and Germany participation loom with ministers in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Jack Bell
Washington
Ohio
Lodge
Mass
Senate
Europe
Russia
Massachusetts
United Nations
Western Europe
Therselves
New York
Germany
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Douglas
D-H
Mansfield
D-Mont
Navy
Soil Use Seen as Key to Victory in Ideological War
University of Wisconsin president Dr. E B Fred told about 600 farmers and workers at the Farmers Conference in Middleburg that the global struggle between America and Russia hinges on how each uses its topsoil. He said both nations have roughly three and a half acres of arable land per resident and that the outcome depends on productive use. He framed the contest as Russia's collective farmers versus America's individual farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleburg
University of Wisconsin
America
Russia
E. B. Fred
Fred
Farmers’ Professional Agricultural Workers
U. S. Speculates On Russian Vetoes
The United States analyzes Jakob Malik's repeated Security Council vetoes as likely to extend next week. Warren Austin notes the veto's effect on aiding North Korea as the council records another defeat, including a private meeting ruling that dates and records from January to July were not valid.
Winchester Frederick County 1950 Community Chest Campaign Chief
Henry Covington of 118 Cameron Street has accepted the general chairmanship of the Winchester Frederick County 1950 Community Chest drive. The campaign headquarters at 111 East Piccadilly Street in the George Washington Hotel basement will host committee meetings. The opening date will be announced soon to align with the national campaign led by President Truman on September 29. Covington urged full community support to avoid returning to separate agency drives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Covington
Cameron Street
Winchester-Frederick County
F. L. Largent, Jr
Chest Group
Covington
Baker and Anderson
Rotary Club
21St Bomber Group
E. Piccadilly St
George Washington Hotel
Truman
Miss America to Be Selected Tonight
Fifty four contestants from 46 states Canada and territories vie in Atlantic City for 1951 Miss America honors. Finalists include Mary Jennings and Sandra Joane Staff with a live 8 to 11 pm program tracking the crown and a $5000 scholarship plus prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
N. J
Canada
Alaska
Puerto Rico
Hawaii
Jaque Mercer
Phoenix
Ariz
Mary Jennings
Hot Springs
Ark
Sandra Joane Staff
Washington, D. C
Lakme
Berkeley Springs man faces charges over bad checks
William T. Michael, 26, of Berkeley Springs, was brought to Winchester by Captain Francis Funk to face charges of issuing fraudulent checks. He had been arrested in Hagerstown on a similar charge and allegedly passed bad checks in Martinsburg. Funk said Michael has been AWOL from the Army at Enid, Oklahoma since August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William T. Michael
Berkeley Springs
Winchester
Francis Funk
Hagerstown
Martinsburg
Funk
Michael
Enid
Okla
Leggetts
Farmers and Merchants National Bank
Washington
Hancock, Md
Martin Truwell
Public National Bank and Trust Co
New York
Esthers
Gray and Eddy
Shoecenter
Worth’s
Clothes Horse
FBI
Fraudulent checks passers target local merchants in Winchester
Police report more than 500 dollars in bad checks since August 28 tied to multiple suspects. William T. Michael, with a Berkeley Springs address, faces charges over an 80 dollar uncashable check. A second suspect, Martin Truwell, allegedly used payroll checks from New York banks. FBI is processing the cases as authorities pursue warrants and additional evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
J. Thomas Boyd
Hagerstown
William T. Michael
Maryland
Gray
Eddy
Berkeley Springs
Citizens National Bank
Local Reservists Called for Exams at Fort Eustis
A large number of local Army Reservists are being recalled for physical examinations. Names include Robert Kellas a B F Goodrich store manager, William J. Rickard a Goodrich salesman, and William La Vecchia a VPI student. Winchester officials Skell Sink and Wilmer Comer were also called for exams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Eustis
Robert Kellas
Battle Ave
B. F. Goodrich Co
William J. Rickard
W. Cork St
Goodrich
William la Vecchia
Watson Ave
VPI
Skell Sink
Winchester
Wilmer Comer
Winchester Draft Board
Martinsburg
Frederick County
Government Aid to Dependents Of Servicemen Explained Here
James Marlow explains the new Truman sign law for dependents of servicemen. It changes WWII family allotments by limiting allowances to wives children and parents with under half support, applies to enlisted ranks, and requires the service member to add a fixed personal contribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Marlow Washington
Truman
Jones
Byrd Warns Russia Counts on American Softness
Senator Harry F Byrd of Virginia urged that the United States cut socialistic spending and strengthen defense to resist Communist pressure. He attacked Truman administration policy, claimed vast civilian and defense expenditures, and criticized State Department views amid a field day address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Byrd
Truman
Korea
Fund Raising Drive Causes Curiosity In Local City
The Winchester Chamber of Commerce denied links between a nationwide fund raising scheme and major cancer charities. The drive, begun in Michigan in 1948 and reaching this city in 1949, sends $1 bills with requests to返end similar contributions, claiming funds support National Cancer Hospital of America. No hospital has been built yet, plans mention hospitals in the southwest and far west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Chamber of Commerce
National Cancer Hospital of America
Gene Lakers
Chamber
American Cancer Society
Cancer Welfare Fund
National Cancer Foundation
Michigan
Sakers
South End Fire Company Meets Monday Evening
The regular monthly meeting of the South End Fire Company will be held in the Company Hall on Monday September 11 at 8 00 p m All members are urged to attend H M Layman President
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
South End Fire Company
H. M. Layman
Credit Plan In a Nutshell
Washington announces new installment buying rules effective September seventeen. Autos require one third down and 21 months to pay. Appliances 15 percent down and 18 months. Furniture 10 percent down and 18 months. Home repairs 10 percent down and 30 months. Items under $100 exempt from down payment but subject to payoff limit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate probing Capone era gangsters reaches Chicago
Senate crime investigators questioned three former Capone gang members in Washington about records back to 1940. Ricca D L Lucia Campagna and Gice arrived with briefcases as Kefauver's committee prepared to hear testimony in Chicago. The 1947 48 parole probe and 1944 extortion conviction tied to Hollywood figures were noted, with officials denying bribe payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Chicago
al Capone
Rudolph Halley
Senate Crime Committee
Paul
D‘lucia
Louis
New York
Campagna
Charles
Cherry Nose
D'Lucia
Glee
House
Hoffman
R-Mich
Motor Vehicle Office Moves to Cameron Street in Winchester
The Winchester Division of Motor Vehicles office relocates to 115 N. Cameron Street, with the examiner now available Mondays and Tuesdays 9 to 4 30. The local license office remains open weekdays until 5, and Saturday 1 p.m. closings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Division of Motor Vehicles
N. Cameron Street
Court Square
David Pence
Armory
Cameron Street
Truman to explain broad powers and curb consumer buying
President Truman will broadcast at 9 30 p m E S T on how he plans to use sweeping economic controls. Congress approved the power bill September 1 and the Federal Reserve Board set credit limits for autos and other goods effective September 18. The move aims to speed mobilization and curb inflation while signaling further actions on essential materials and mortgage credit terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Molony
Washington
Truman
United States
Congress
Mr. Truman
Roosevelt
Federal Reserve Board
Reserve Board
Easy Credit
Strasburg Youth Missing in Action
Pfc Kenneth L Lam 19 son of Louie A Lam 106 Funk Street is reported missing in action in Korea by the Department of Defense. Lam appeared on casualty list No 90 with two killed seven wounded and six missing in Korea. He enlisted two years ago and served 15 months on Okinawa before Korea. Last home word was July 20 and he was reported missing seven days later. Mr Lam is an electrician and has nine other children including a son in the Navy in Korea and another in the Winchester National Guard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strasburg
Kenneth L. Lam
Louie A. Lam
Funk Street
Korea
Department of Defense
Lam
Younng Lam
Okinawa
Navy
Winchester National Guard
Welfare Department Disburses 4117.50 to 153 Cases
The Frederick County Welfare Department issued 4117.50 in public assistance to 153 cases last month. Old Age Aid 1844, Aid to Blind 440, Aid to Dependent Children 1320, Foster Care 307, General Relief 206.50. Forty service cases involved no cash payments. Superintendent Mrs. Jane Gross led the department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Jane Gross
Farmer Plants Less Wheat Now
Clarke County farmer Robert Lee Withers of Greenhill Farm near the West Virginia line says 1940 was a banner year for wheat, producing 396 bushels per acre, while his 1950 yield fell to 29142 bushels per acre. He notes a steady decline in wheat acreage since 1940 due to competition from vast Middle West farms and high costs, including combines.
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Berryville
Winchester Evening Star
Robert Lee Withers
Greenhill Farm
West Virginia Line
Summit Point Road
Clarke County
Withers
Shenandoah Valley
Middle West
Western Plains
Winchester Berry's Ferry Turnpike Company Organized When
Question prompts readers to editorial page for two facts: the organization date of the Winchester Berry's Ferry Turnpike Company and the city's elevation above sea level in feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester-Berry’s Ferry Turnpike
Winchester
Battle Mountain Falls Again As Koreans Tighten Front
Allied troops push to seal a five mile gap east of Yongchon and Kyongju while Battle Mountain changes hands for the twelfth time in sixteen days. U S and South Korean forces regain sections of the line and report heavy North Korean losses along the southwestern front near Masan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Yongchon
Kyongju
U. M
U. S
Battle Mountain
Haman
Pusan
U. S. 25Th Infantry Division
Redad
Masan
Korea
Ileene
Oetween Yonge
Kyong
Red
Naktong River
Yongsan
Naktong
Don Huth
Jack MacBeth
Pohang
Atlantic Hurricane Weakens as It Drifts Westward
The Atlantic hurricane, once a major storm, is losing power and expanding into a broad squall as it drifts west and slightly south. At 10:30 a.m. it sat about 700 miles east of Jacksonville, with winds 55 to 65 mph, far below its peak. It previously battered Antigua causing three deaths and extensive damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Fila
Jacksonville
Fla
Leeward Islands
Puerto Rico
Antigua
Seven Miners Rescued From Deep Scottish Pit
Seven of 118 miners trapped 720 feet underground in a Scotch coal pit since Thursday were brought to the surface today after guiding through a gas clogged escape tunnel. Nearby notices announce a Legion meeting, peaches for sale at Stephens City, and a sale on vacuum cleaners with demonstrations at Singer Sewing Co.
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New Cumnock
Scotland
Stephens City
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Stalin
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J. H. Huff
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