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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1951

Page

2

Court Orders Notary to Testify in Vote Fraud Case

A three judge court ordered D Murray Malbon a notary public to return from a North Carolina vacation to testify about absentee ballots in Princess Anne County Virginia vote fraud case. Complainants claim illegal votes favored the organization in the August Democratic primary and seek to show the entire ballot was voided.

Princess Anne North Carolina Princess Anne County D. Murray Malbon Virginia Malden People’s Ticket Organization

Five Million-Man Force Proposed for 1954

Rep Bolton of Ohio suggested the U S armed forces could be expanded to five million by 1954. The current manpower target stands at about 3.5 million and is near completion.

Washington Bolton Ohio

Artificial Breeding Gains New Support in Local Dairy Program

The Frederick Clarke Breeding Association reports strong progress in artificial insemination with 521 cows bred in eight months of 1951 and 21 more since September 1. The program, now in its third year, aims for about 900 total this year, doubling last year. New members reach 57, total 181 with 1,169 cows overall. dairymen gain access to semen from high priced bulls. Details available from the County Agent or Carl Mann in Stephens City at telephone 141.

Frederick Clarke Breeding Association Shenandoah Warren Fred Stine Jersey Guernsey Stine Carl Mann Stephens City

Senators Demand New Rugs for Senate Offices

Washington testimony before the Senate Appropriations Committee revealed disgust at office furnishings. Senators Welker Dirksen Bridges complained about aging carpets while Leney Caraway cited yearly carpet purchases and requested 15 000 dollars for about 50 new rugs, a sum the committee approved.

Washington Senator Welker Idaho Congress Senate Welker Senate Appropriations Committee Dirksen R-N Pentagon Federal Reserve Board Bridges R-Nh GOP Appropriations Committee Capitol Leney Caraway

Crash of Large Plane Reported Near Cheneyville

State police reported a large plane crash near Cheneyville about 20 miles south of Alexandria. Three undertakings sent eight ambulances to the scene. The Air Force base at Alexandria Municipal Airport dispatched crews.

Alexandria Air Cheneyville Air Force

Daily Crossword Clues Mixed Answers and Theme

Crossword listing with clues and partial answer grid notes covering across and down items. Entries include talk milk fish wading bird and many others with several numbered positions and cryptic style hints.

Local Presbytery Set Fall Meeting at Burnt Church

The Presbytery of Winchester will convene at Burnt Church near Winchester on Tuesday at 11 a.m. The event features a World Missions session led by Rev. Ben Reed and speaker Rev. Lardner Moore. A two day session includes worship, reports, and examination of candidate Robt. D. Goshorn for licensing.

Presbytery Winchester Presbyterian Church, US Burnt Church Berkeley Springs Robert C. Bradford Woodstock Martinsburg Berryville Thomas Henry Biggs Front Royal World Missions Ben Reed Lardner Moore Japan C. L. Arehart Charles Town W. Va General Assembly Orlando Florida

Destructive Power of U S Atomic Weapons Called Truly Fantastic

Senator McMahon of the Senate Atomic Energy Committee hailed America’s atomic stockpile as vastly powerful after a closed briefing with the Atomic Energy Commission. He said the nation has made remarkable progress in developing atomic weapons and spoke to reporters following the session.

U.S McMahon Washington D-Conn Senate House Atomic Energy Committee America Atomic Energy Commission

Marshall resigns as defense secretary amid personal reasons

General George C. Marshall announces resignation dated Sept 1, saying he will stay until summer end to aid Congress and a commission on universal military training. President Truman pays tribute praising Marshall, lauds successor Lovett, and notes Marshall’s willingness to serve temporarily if needed.

Defense Congress Marshall Lovett United States Truman Secord Leesburg

How's Your I. Q. Answers Revealed

A quiz answer page lists solutions: 1 Yes 2 In 1932 3 A hole in one under par 4 Wyoming 5 About three fourths 6 A person paid 47 dollars weekly 7 Walden 8 United States Senator Iron Mississippi 9 Checkers 10 A detective.

Wyoming Walden United States Iron Mississippi Checkers

Hit Run Fatality Investigated In Highland County

Staunton state police hold open the possibility Norman William Madison of Marlington W V may have died in a hit and run or could have been the victim of foul play. Blood and clothing fragments near the site on Jack Mountain suggest injury from a moving vehicle. Autopsy results from University of Virginia hospital pending as investigators coordinate across Virginia and West Virginia.

University of Virginia Charlottesville Virginia West Virginia

Newport News Numbers Probe Widens To Grand Jury

Newport News launches a second grand jury inquiry into numbers racketeering as Judge Herbert G. Smith urges a thorough, prolonged investigation into gambling. Five witnesses testified on day two with thirteen named to appear, as a man arrested on a lottery charge cited higher authorities.

Newport News Virginias Herbert G. Smith Hopewell

Contino Eligible for Release After Draft Evade Sentence

Accordionist Dick Contino, who started a six month prison term for draft evasion last month, will be eligible for release on October 7.

San Francisco Dick Contino

Note to France on West German rearmament raises treaty questions

The Soviet Union published a note to France stating that rearming West Germany would not violate the Potsdam Agreement or the 1944 Soviet-French treaty. The note appeared as Western Big Three talks began in Washington.

Moscow Soviet Union France West Germany Washington

Police Court Fines Fastened in Speeding Case

Police Justice John W. Rice disposed of a speeding case against Inona Rooker, 57, of 112 F Piccadilly Street. The conviction carried a fine of 14.25 dollars plus costs.

John W. Rice Inona Rooker Piccadilly Street

Notable names listed on page back matter

The text records individuals including C Campbell, I Fred Stine, John Lewis, J W Olcott, James L Givens, James C Gordon, and R D Bish among others, noted as continued from pages in section 5-C.

C. E. Campbell I. Fred Stine John Lewis J. W. Olcott James L. Givens James C. Gordon R. D. Bishon

Homes of Workers At Strike Affected Plant Stoned

In Dighton Massachusetts six workers at Mt Hope Finishing Co were targeted by a mob of about 150. The riot damaged two houses with rocks and a woman was hurt. gunfire dispersed the crowd as workers at the plant testified in court seeking an injunction against illegal picketing while a NLRB election looms.

Dighton Mass Mt. Hope Finishing Co John W. Synan James McGowan Edward O'Connell Synan Edith O’connell Lynan Boston CIO. Textile Workers Union National Labor Relations Board

Wounded Girl Still Critical At Des Moines Cathedral

Theresa O Connor, 23, remained in critical condition after a knife attack by John A Masterson, 24, who claimed he stabbed her seven or eight times following a broken romance at St Ambrose Cathedral. Masterson is jailed under guard after a jail fight.

Des Moines Theresa O’connor St. Ambrose Burnette John A. Masterson Polk County Tom Reilly Masterson Miss O'Connor

College Rep To Explain Shepherd College Extension Courses

A meeting for teachers interested in enrolling in extension courses at Shepherd College in Shepherdstown West Virginia will be held at 7 30 p m in Room 42 James Wood High School County Schools Superintendent R E Ayler said W R Thatcher from the college faculty will discuss available courses and details.

Shepherd College Shepherdstown W. Va Jjmes Wood High School R. E. Ayler W. R. Thatcher

Local Sales Directory Sept 15 1 PM Opequon Terrace

A sequence of public auctions listed with dates September 15 1 PM Carl Alabaugh 1 mile from Place Bros Cedar Creek Grade Opequon Terrace household and personal property Ettie Miller 407 Highland Ave household and kitchen furniture Charles W Wilkins 1 mile east of Boyce Route 12 household furniture antiques C M Tevault Stephens City household furniture C L McCarty 3 miles north of White Hall livestock and household furniture Mrs J W Carpenter 29 Glaize Ave household furnishings.

Carl Alabaugh Place Bros Cedar Creek Opequon Terrace Ettie Miller Highland Ave Charles W. Wilkins Boyce C. M. Tevault Stephens City C. L. McCarty White Hall J. W. Carpenter Glaize Ave

Suspect Gross Eludes Guards in High Profile Case

The 35 year old suspect in 66 counts of conspiracy and bookmaking fled after an alarm, with a judge delaying proceedings to Friday. Police in Nassau reported Brooklyn arrest alerts, but Brooklyn DA denied sending any message about a body.

Gross Leibowitz Julius Helkand Abe Releses Brooklyn Fame Murder, Inc Assau County Mesage

Going Away to School Youll Enjoy The STAR Call 3424

A brief classified like notice touts benefits of attending The Star with a call to action and a phone number for inquiries. The item promotes preparation for students leaving home to start school and seeks reader engagement.

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