Arson plot ignites million-dollar blaze in Manhattan
In New York a plot to burn a clothing firm for insurance backfired into a fatal explosion. Al Keshner and two accomplices Jack Weiss and Jake Mayron were charged with homicide and arson after a blast at a West 18th Street building killed two detectives and injured others. Moe Shapiro died in the blaze.
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New York
Manhattan
West 18Th Street
Fifth Avenue
al Keshner
Jack Weiss
Jake Mayron
Moe Shapiro
al Herman
Keshner
Mayron
Howard Phelan
James Daggett
Wilson Demands Steel Industry Hike Production
Defense Mobilizer Charles E. Wilson rejects the industry's forecast and calls for a million tons extra in Q1 1952 and 32 million tons in Q2 plus faster scrap collection. He frames it as essential to American security and cites the San Francisco conference as proof Russia will not relent without force.
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Washington
Defense
Charles E. Wilson
Wilson
America
San Francisco
Gromyko
Japan
McCormick Hints Carriers Will Carry Atomic Bombs
Vice Admiral Lynde D. McCormick hinted at future U S air craft carriers carrying atomic bombs during recommissioning ceremonies for the 32 000 ton carrier Wasp in New York yesterday.
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McCormick
New York
U. S
Lynde D. McCormick
Wasp
Wanted Lady for Color Styling Work Mercury ad
Personal interview offered by Kern Motor Co for color styling work. Paid training provided with references to Mercury radio heater and over drive terms.
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Uthard Mercury
Kern Motor Co
Truman Denounces Waste Charges as a Pack of Lies
President Truman denounced claims of government waste as a "pack of lies" amid a dedication speech for a General Accounting Office building. He criticized readers digest figures and butterfly statistics, defended tax grumbling, and asserted his personal knowledge of every budget figure while defending national economic strength.
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Truman
Washington
United States
Mr. Truman
General Accounting Office
Congress
Californian Becomes First Woman To Swim Channel Both Ways
Florence Chadwick of California completed a double crossing of the English Channel from England to France becoming the first woman to swim the channel in both directions. After 16 hours and 14 minutes in the water she reached Sangatte, France near Cap Gris Nez, amid fog and mixed reactions from locals. She endured cold, fatigue, and several bouts of sickness, aided by escort boats and a warm welcome ashore.
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Sangatte
France
California
Florence Chadwick
English
Britain
Hore
Miss Chadwick
St. Margaret's Bay
Dover
England
Cap Gris Nez
Sangette
San Diego
Tom Blower
Chad Wick
Wator
Richard Chadwick
Florence
Chadwick
Pop
Greenwich
Two-Car Crash on Piccadilly Reported by Police
Sgt. Robert Boyce of the Winchester Police Department reported a two car collision on Piccadilly Street about 150 feet west of Cameron Street at 2:50 p.m. Elwood Mason, 40, of 438 Fairmont Avenue drove a 1947-48 Ford sedan owned by Don Mason into a 1949 Oldsmobile driven by Charlotte Castleman, 22, of Northwestern Grade. Mason’s car turned from the center lane into the left lane causing the impact. Mason’s left rear fender was demolished with damages around 40 dollars. Castleman’s car sustained damages to be determined.
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Robert Boyce
Winchester Police Department
Piccadilly Street
Cameron Street
Elwood Mason
Fairmont Avenue
Don Mason
Charlotte Hazella Castleman
Northwestern Grade
Charles Robert Bauserman
Stephens City
Miss Castleman
Mason
A Castleman
Disgruntled Judges Contest Mrs America Title in Florida
New York City’s Penny Duncan resigned as Mrs America amid protests from judges who claimed she was not the real winner. Wendell Corey criticized the result, saying Mrs Peggy Creel should have won, while Bert Nevins called the protests a publicity stunt. Eileen Wil and others backed Creel’s claim.
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New York
Penny Duncan
New York City
America Today
Wendell Corey
Peggy E. Creel
Central Florida
Corey
Bert Nevins
Asbury Park
N. J
Reading
Mrs. America
Nevins
Duncan
Eileen Wil
Weimar under emergency after alleged Soviet killings
West Berlin Telegraf claims 18 people mostly women and girls were attacked and slain by Soviet occupation troops in Weimar in the Russian Zone. No independent confirmation was found.
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Weimar
Berlin
West Berlin
Telegraf
Czech Engineer Drives Train Across Border to Freedom
A Czech locomotive engineer diverted a train from Eger to West Germany with 107 passengers, seeking asylum for himself and 20 riders near Asch Belle-Proeszberg. West German and Czech authorities discussed a replacement engineer while preserving the escape as a notable Iron Curtain incident.
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Hof
Germany
Freedom of
Czechoslovakia
Britain Pressures Iran Over Oil Nationalization Crisis
Britain imposes economic penalties during Iran's oil nationalization dispute. A British Treasury order limits Iranian sterling use and halts conversion of pounds to dollars, spiking the black market rate and challenging Premier Mossadegh amid parliamentary revolt and threats. Deputy Prime Minister Fazlami condemns the move as a breach of treaty obligations.
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Tehran
Iran
Britain
Mohammed Mossadegh
Mossadegh
Hossein Fatemi
Washington
Fowle to Install Legion Officers In City Tonight
Philip R. Fowle will install the new Legion officers at Sarah Zane Hall tonight at o'clock. Kenneth Patton becomes commander succeeding Charles Zuckerman with Robert Pizzano Carl Campbell William Schenck Anna B. Bell Marshall Castleman and John Leatherman in key roles.
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Philip R. Fowle
Conrad Hoover
Grand Voiture of
Virginia
Legion
Sarah Zane Hall
Kenneth Patton
Charles Zuckerman
Robert Pizzano
Carl Campbell
William Schenck
Anna B. Bell
U.N. Infantrymen Drive Communists From Key Peak
U N infantrymen drove two battalions of Korean Communists from a key eastern Korea peak and chased them northward. Allied forces fought back at daybreak after a nighttime assault, breaking through fortress like positions as part of an eastern front offensive.
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U. S. Eighth Army
Korea
United Nations
Inje
Retired Officer Strosnider Dies in Winchester
Amon Strosnider 79 of 317 S Loudoun Street died last night at Winchester Memorial Hospital. He retired from the Winchester Police Force at 74 after 23 years. Born August 12 1872 in Cedar Creek Valley he joined the force in 1926 under Chief M A Doran. He is survived by his wife two sisters and two brothers and by four children two deceased. funeral Thursday at 4 p m.
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Amon Strosnider
S. Loudoun Street
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Strosnider
Winchester
Frederick County
M. A. Doran
Cedar Creek Valley
Gravel Springs
Simon and
Mary Brill Strosnider
Mr. Strosnider
Strasburg
Mary Ritenour
Telephone Company
Chief Doran
Maggie Blanchfield
William H
Woodstock
Elijah Strosnide
Rowes Return After 18085 Mile Alaska Mexico Trip
The A Harold Rowe family ends a 91 day journey covering 18085 miles through Canada United States and Mexico. They started June 7 from Winchester in a 1951 Chevrolet station wagon and 18 foot trailer returning in time for school. Highlights include Yellowstone Glacier National Parks a radio appearance on Welcome Trainer and a snowstorm in the Big Horns.
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Rowes
A. Harold Rowe
Harold
Margaret) Rowe
Miriam
Martha
Carolyn
Arthur
Winchester
Alaskan Highway
Arctic Circle
Mexico
Chicago
Northwest
Yellowstone
Glacier National Parks
Black Hills
Big Horn Mountains
Canada
Montana
Alaska
Alberta
British Columbia
Yukon Territory
White Horse
Pilot Error Claimed in Allied Plane Strafe at Kaesong
United Nations command admitted one aircraft strafed the Kaesong neutral zone by mistake, causing only property damage with no casualties. Gen. Ridgway and Adm. Joy announced corrective action and a message of regret to the communist counterpart, while Reds warned of renewed fighting if talks fail.
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North Korea
Hwachon Reservoir
Punchbowl
Sea of Japan
Eighth Army
Tokyo
United Nations Command
Kaesong
Matthew B. Ridgway
Adm
C. Turner Joy
U. N
U. S
Korea
Reds
Ridgway
Red
Big Three Begin Round Two Talks on World Price Pressures
Washington reports Secretary of State Acheson and British Foreign Secretary Morrison opened a second round of Big Three talks. They focus on stabilizing mounting world prices to avoid undercutting Western arms buildup with an emphasis on economic and Far Eastern issues.
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Washington
Acheson
Herbert Morrison
Morrison
Britain
Schuman
Korea
Morocco
Indo
China
Virginia Harvest Outlook Despite Dry Spells
Virginia farmers received favorable harvesting weather last week but rainfall remained insufficient to improve moisture. Pastures stayed poor due to drought while late corn needs rain and early corn ripens quickly. Hay harvesting is widespread and 9 percent of the corn crop has been harvested. Peach picking nears finish, apples underway in Frederick County.
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Richmond
Virginia
Federal
Frederick County
Red Cross Withdraws Paid Staff at Baker VA Center
The Red Cross announced the immediate withdrawal of its full time paid staff at Baker Veterans Administration Center in Martinsburg West Virginia. Lack of funds forced the move eliminating the resident director Caroline Davis and her secretary, leaving only volunteers to represent the Red Cross at the center.
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Martinsburg
W. Va
Red Cross
Baker Veterans Administration Center
Caroline Davis
The
Cow found roosting in tree near cliff in Richland Center
Willard Sippy searched from a pasture by a 100 foot cliff and found his cow perched ten feet above ground in trees. A wrecker crew lowered a makeshift harness and pulled Bossy back to pasture using a winch.
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Richland Center
Wis
Willard Sippy
Sippy
Bossy
Douglas Proposes Amendments to Trim Defense Bill
Senator Douglas D-Ill offered amendments to cut between 600 million and 1 billion dollars from the defense bill. Other lawmakers, Lena Byrd and Ferguson, backed limits on civilian defense workers and barred tuition payments for lower paid workers. Senator O'Mahoney predicted final passage with few changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Douglas D-Ill
Senate
Lena Byrd
D-Va
Ferguson
R-Mich
Armed Services
Defense
Senate Appropriations Committee
Byrd-Ferguson
Defense Department
O'Mahoney
D-Wye
Douglas
Senators Show No Enthusiasm For Treaty Session
Washington reports senators expressed little enthusiasm for a special session to consider ratifying the Japanese Peace Treaty. Senator Knowland urged prompt action before recess around Oct 1 or in November or December. Democratic Leader McFarland and Chairman Connally signaled no rush and no clear request for quick action.
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Washington
Knowland
R-Calif
San Francisco
McFarland
Aziz
Foreign Relations Committee
Connally
Two Children Die in Fire in Carmody Hills
In Carmody Hills Maryland two young brothers Bobbie Burns seven and Richard six died in a house fire. Their mother Margaret Burns 29 suffered severe burns while carrying her son James three to safety. Father Walker Burns and neighbor Robert Jones fought the blaze before firefighters arrived.
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Washington
Carmody Hills
Frances Cecilia Johnson
Federal Communications Commission
Bobbie Burns
Richard
Margaret Burns
James
Walker Burns
Robert Jones
Jones
Miss Johnson
Frederick County Supervisors approve $1500 for Gore Fire Company truck
The Frederick County Board of Supervisors voted to fund $1500 for a new Gore Fire Company truck and equipment. Firemen reported $1400 raised with plans for a $7500 vehicle, and pledges from nearby fire companies to aid during emergencies.
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Gore
Frederick
South End Fire Company
Winchester
Wardensville
W.va
Clearbrook
State Highway Department
Sulphur Springs
Albin L. Linnall
Winchester Hearth
England
State Health Department
Richmond
Frederick County
James Pappas
Metropolitan
EFP
State Corporation Commission of Virginia
Middletown
Stephens City
O. L. Garber
Woman stabbed as she neared communion rail at St Ambrose
Pretty Terry O Connor a 23 year old clerk was stabbed in the back at St Ambrose Cathedral as she walked to receive communion. John A Masterson 24 confessed to the attack saying she ended their romance. She is in critical condition. Masterson in custody.
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Des Monnes
Terry O’connor
St. Ambrose Catholic
John A. Masterson
Miss O’connor
Masterson
Hugh Fitzpatrick
Miss O'Connor
Fitzpatrick
Extended Virginia Weather Outlook September 11 15
The period from September 11 to 15 in Virginia shows temperatures near normal. Scattered showers are likely Thursday and again toward the week's end. Rain totals are expected to be light.
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Virginia
Driver Position Notice at South End Fire Co
Applications are now being received for the position of driver at South End Fire Co. Mail all information to H. M. Layman, P.O. Box 1.
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South End Fire Co
H. M. Layman
P. O
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