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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1952

Page

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McGrath Denies Effort to Stall Tax Scandal Cases

McGrath testifies before a subcommittee claiming no attempt to block St. Louis tax cases. He defends Justice Department actions, notes delays in clearance, and says Judge Moore called a grand jury report a whitewash. Finnegan convicted on misconduct, appeal in progress, Slack praised by McGrath.

McGrath House Department Department of Justice St. Louis Missouri Secretary of the Treasury Viting Justice Justice Department Moore U.S Drake Pevaty Grand Ru Washington Sascees Ofnciny Louis Slack

Special Community Chest Meet Friday

Advance plans for the 1952 Community Chest will be presented to civic leaders at a special dinner in the M. E. Wi Hotel at 6 30 p m Friday.

Community Chest Es Na E Wi

AFL Prefers Realistic Revision to Taft-Hartley Law

At the convention AFL leaders urged amendments rather than repeal of the Taft-Hartley act, while administration speakers pushed for repeal and drew cheers. Eisenhower addressed 800 delegates saying he seeks no special favors and would not pledge loyalty oaths to union leaders.

AFL Administration Eisenhower United States of America

U S Jet Ace Grabs Eighth MIG in Korean War

Seoul Korea reports America's top jet ace downed his eighth Russian MIG 15 as Allied air forces pounded Reds along the Western Korea battlefront near the Manchurian border. Fifth Air Force notes troop concentrations at Sermwon area with ongoing light ground skirmishes and raids.

Seoul Korea America U. S. Fifth Air Force Sermwon U. S Eighth Army

Destruction of 4,600 Hogs Ordered in Northern Virginia

Governor Battle orders slaughter of 4 600 hogs on farms in Prince William and Fairfax counties after an outbreak of vesicular exanthema. State Agriculture Commissioner Brinkley directed stamping out the disease by any proper means, with no compensation for owners. Quarantine covers seven farms. losses may reach about 50 000 dollars.

Virginia Prince William Pairfax Battle Parke C. Brinkley General Assembly Tes Federal Reformatory Lorton Fairfax County Brinkley Garbers Metropolitan Bendix Unions Ghenandoah

Coal Shipments To Be Frozen

Coal shipments from Southern mines face disruption as strikes by workers affect production. Labor actions threaten curtailment of deliveries to mills and rail hubs, with officials signaling possible temporary freezes on shipments.

Greatest Explosion At Eniwetok If Tests Go Well

In an interview the Dr Herald warned that a successful test at Eniwetok could trigger the greatest explosion in history, potentially opening a new era in world history as reactions to the hydrogen bomb advance.

Eniwetok Congressional Energy Dr.Herald

Vince's Restaurant All You Can Eat Night

Notice indicates an all you can eat event at Vince's Restaurant in Royal, Virginia. It runs on Wednesdays from 6 pm to 9 pm with a price of $1.50. Location is 102 East Main Street in the Trophy Room.

Vince's E. Main Royal

For Sale Fall Bulbs Darwin Tulips and More

Winchester Seed Co offers fall bulbs including Darwin tulips crocus bulbs daffodils narcissus and hyacinths for sale. Contact Winchester Seed Co at 3497 with catalog references 1p 1 15 17 19 22 24 26 61.

Darwin Winchester Seed Co

Truman denounces big lie tactics in Red tolerance claim

President Truman told the National Conference on Citizenship that it is a big lie to say he tolerates Communists in government and warned against those using the tactic. He singled out critics calling Gen. George C. Marshall a traitor and urged voters to defeat such claims across party lines.

Washington Truman National Conference On Citizenship Marshall Gen George C. Marshall

Fifty Fifty Guess on South Solid in 1952 Race

Editors across 48 states weigh the South's political leanings as the 1952 presidential race unfolds. Predictions vary by state with delays between Stevenson and Eisenhower support, while three Southern states show lingering uncertainty about solid backing as campaign activity grows.

South Virginia Ning Stevenson Louisiana Eisenhower

Governor Calls Extra Session On Redistricting

Governor Battle orders extra session on redistricting after a stalled effort. The General Assembly debated map changes and postponed final decisions this year. Continued on Page 13. Col. 5.

Battle

Train Strikes School Bus Killing Three and Injuring Forty Six

A freight train rammed a school bus near Collinsburg en route to Pricedale, killing three and injuring 46 with about 55 passengers including 20 pupils. Two victims identified early were Seneee Seavey and McCauley, West Newton residents, as witnesses recalled a sudden crash and chaotic scenes.

Anay Rea Collinsburg Pricedale Ceevania W. McCauley West Nannies Tomy Smith West Newton

Short Apple Crop Shrinking Says Institute Head

A New York observed crop shortage path described by Mr. Moore and local growers. He notes many orchards will miss estimates with 75 percent of Western New York trees examined showing strong yields but overall belt yields falling short of 21 million. The trend shows smaller growers quitting, larger growers expanding, and processors demanding only top quality fruit amid a tightening market. Police Chief Tom Boyd introduced Mr. Moore at the meeting chaired by Robert Jasker.

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Detroit Man Will Speak Local Lions Club Host District Conference

Allen Hawthorne of the Winchecker club will serve as toastmaster at the Lions District Conference to be hosted by the Detroit Lions Club on October 7. Robert Jasper, president of the Winches or club, will open the evening session and a banquet will include a dance for district clubs. The speaker, Mr. Dodge, was elected first vice president of Lions International and is a University of Michigan School graduate.

Lions Club Allen Hawthorne Winchecker Club Robert Jasper Winchesor Club Lions Dodge The Lions International Wm City Walter Flory of Boyce

18 Communist Party Leaders Arrested

The Justice Department announced the arrest of 18 Midwest and West Coast Communist Party leaders on charges of conspiring to advocate overthrow of the government by force and violence. Arrests were made in St Louis Rock Island Charleston Seattle Detroit and Los Angeles. Mary Winter, wife of Carl Winter, is named among those arrested.

Washington Justice Department Communist Party McGranery FBI J. Edgar Hoover Michigan St. Louis Rock Island

Historic Homes on Garden Club Tour Open to Public

The Tour of Garden Clubs features historic homes including the Miller House at 125 N Washington St, owned by First Baptist Church and built in 1839 by Will Miller's grandfather. Hackwood, the John Smith mansion, and Tall House at 1008 Cadogan are also on display with period arrangements and extensive gardens.

Miller Teumed Washington St First Baptist Church Will Miller Hill Ad JR Hackweed Hackwood George Smith John Smith Daniel More

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