Jury awards $6000 to woman in auto injury case
Mrs. Lena Moore of New York City wins $6000 against Julian Steele of Stephens City for injuries from an accident on Valley Pike January 17, 1948. The verdict in Frederick circuit court denied a defense motion to set aside. Moore claimed a compound fracture of the lower jaw from Steele passing a snowplow near Bartonsville while Moore rode in a car owned by Mary Newton of Norwich headed to Winchester. Previous term awarded Newton $3000 against Steele. other related suits pending or settled.
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Lena Moore
New York City
Julian Steele
Stephens City
Valley Pike
Frederick Circuit Court
R. M. Muse
Claskin Brown
F. M. Adams
F. Lawrence
G. Wilson Whitmore
E T. McKown
Paul Haldeman
J. Sloan Kuykendall
Elliott Marshall
Harrison, Benham and Thoma
Moore
Steele
Bartonsville
Mary Newton
Norwich
Winchester
Newton
Mary Benn
James Lewis
Lonely Hearts Trial Recessed to Monday in Dover
In Dover on September 24 the lonely hearts murder trial of Mrs. Inez Brennan and her son Robert 16 recessed as defense witnesses were not ready. Chief counsel Donolow faces Monday with Robert expected to testify while Mrs. Brennan remains an accomplice defendant.
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Dover
Del
Lonely Hearts
Inez Brennan
Robert
Siponinne Ese Awamin
Donolow
Ores Wade Wooldridge
Clay Hill Whiting Estate and Family History Notes
Local history piece recounts the first Whiting home in Clarke County named Clay Hill built by Francis Beverley Whiting after his 1816 marriage to Mary Nathaniel and Lucy Farm ties reveal division of River Farm between daughters Mary and Elizabeth and later sale of the estate to William H. Whiting. Also mentions Clay Mill near Millwood now occupied by Capt. and Mrs. Ewart Johnston and inclusive brief notices for bake sale corn picking and job ads.
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Clay Hill
Whiting
Clarke County
Francis Beverley Whiting
Harry
Elizabeth (Braxton) Whiting
Mary
Nathaniel
Lucy
Page Burwell
James Hay
Elizabeth
Shaw Hill
Wm. Castleman
Mr. Whiting
William H. Whiting
Wm. H. Whiting Jr
Whitings
Millwood
Ewart Johnston
Solenberger
Beta Sigma Phi
Light Frost Threatens Winchester Gardens and Crops
Weather forecasts warn scattered light frost across Maryland Virginia West Virginia and Western Pennsylvania with temperatures from 30 in western Virginia to 40s elsewhere. County Agent Fred Stine cautions an early frost could harm unharvested corn late gardens clover and alfalfa though hay might still be saved after frosts pass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Maryland
Virginia
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Fred Stine
Surgeons Battle to Save Arm Of J R Perry
James Richard Perry age 23 of 116 Purcell Ave suffered a severely mangled left arm in a non collision auto crash on Martinsburg Pike. Doctors spent more than three hours at Winchester hospital attempting to avoid amputation as Mrs Perry and others recount the accident Wednesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Richard Perry
Purcell Ave
Martinsburg Pike
Hopes Rise for Ford UAW Wage Contract Talks
In Detroit Ford Motor Co and the CIO United Auto Workers enter the final weekend of bargaining as 115,000 workers face a possible strike. Negotiators, tired after 12 days, aim to settle before the 12:01 a m deadline next Thursday. The dispute centers on pension provisions with the union pressing for about 10 cents an hour in pension value, while Ford cites an 8 3 4 cent equivalent offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Ford Motor Co
CIO
United Auto Workers
Ford
UAW
W Cork Street Site Selected for Furniture Store
Winchester will gain a new furniture store after a building permit issued to W E Wilburn of Harrisonburg to erect a 120 by 40 foot three story cinder block and brick structure at 19 W Cork St The Schewel Furniture Co manager plans demolition of a dwelling and the project is valued at 40090 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
C. P. McVicar
Commissioner of Revenue
Cork St
W. E. Wilburn
Harrisonbure
Schewel Furniture Co
Virginia
Battle opens welcome mat to late foes in Virginia primary
In Richmond on September 24 John S. Battle urged unity after defeating anti organization Democrats in the governor primary. He told the Democratic State Central committee the primary is over and the party must confront the Republicans in November. The meeting honored Governor Tuck and Virginia lawmakers while planning election strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
John S. Battle
Battle
Democratic State Central Committee
Francis P. Miller
A. Willis Robertson
Virginia
Harry F. Byrd Jr
U. S
Tuck
South Boston
Washington
Charles Fenwick
Arlington
G. Alvin Massenburg
Fenwick
Jesse Dillon
Robert C. Goad
Lovingston
Lawrence W. H. Peyton
Staunton
Gas Pipeline River Crossing Nears Completion
Directional blasting across the Shenandoah River for a gas transmission line should finish the river crossing within two weeks. The line runs from Clendenin West Virginia to Rockville with a December 1 completion target barring steel delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Price Construction
Shenandoah River
Clendinnin
W. Va
Rockville
Shenandoah
Auto Glidden tour cars arrive with police escort planned
The 1949 Glidden tour of 85 vintage autos is set to depart Sunday for a 650 mile loop around the capital. Front Royal plans a welcome on the South River bridge with a police escort. Winchester and surrounding towns will host passes through Hagenstown Martinsburg and Skyline caverns. Noted cars include a 1904 Cadillac runabout a 1907 Rolls Royce and several Stanley Steamers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakers
Luray
Front Royal Auto Dealers Assn
R. E Purdum
Winchester
J. Thomas Boyd
Loudoun St
Gerrard
Millwood Ave
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Maryland
Delaware
Rolls Royce
James Melton
Oldsmobile
M. J. Duryea
Charles E. Duryea
Pioneer
Antique Automobile Club of America
American Automobile Assn
Rajk Sentenced to Death in Hungary Plot Case
Laszlo Rajk former No 2 communist and two co defendants were condemned to die for conspiring to replace the Budapest government with a Tito linked regime. Several others received life terms or nine years while two top officials were held for court martial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Budapest
Hungary
People’s Court
Laszlo Rajk
Tito
Gyorgy Palffy
Bela Korondy
Rajk
Tibor Szoenyi
Communist Party
Andras Szalai
Hungay
Lazar Brankov
Pal Justus
Milan Ognyenovics
For Sale Foundation Plantings Tulips Hyacinths and More
For sale foundation plantings including tulips hyacinths crocus narcissus and daffodils from Worcester Seed Co call 3497. Closing notice indicates Gore's Repair Shop closed from Sept 26 to Oct 10 for vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Seed Co
E.o.d
Atomic explosion report shocks world from Russia near Crimea
The broadcast service cites Swedish sources claiming a Sept. 14 atomic blast near the Crimea peninsula in southern Russia with six inventors named. A Lund Observatory tremor record prompted the claim amid U.S. President Truman saying Russia had an explosion in recent weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ee Atomic Express
Nie
MBS
Stockholm
Birger Jackobson
Crimea
Russia
Black Sea
Jacobsen
Kapiltza
Leov
Joffe
Pose
Mye
Hertz
Lund Observatory
Siberia
Lund
Sweden
Copenhagen
Dagens Nyheter
Truman
Trainmen Strike On Railroad from Anthracite Field
Two hundred Lehigh and New England railroad workers including trainmen conductors firemen and engineers went on strike. Spokesmen said two thirds of 37 claims were settled but remaining claims are under discussion. The line hauls coal from eastern Pennsylvania to New England and does not run passenger service. Union reps stated the walkout follows failure to reach a satisfactory settlement with management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansford
Lehigh and New England Railroad
W. H. Edwards
Bethlehem
Pennsylvania
New England
Harry O'Brien
Brotherhood of Firemen and Engineers
John Tomko
Hill's Toy Store to Nearly Double Storeroom Space
A permit issued to Herman Hable owner of 174 N Loudoun St allows a 60 by 30 foot concrete block addition to the rear of Hill's toy and novelty store. The $3000 expansion aims to be ready for Christmas merchandise display and will nearly double the present storeroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill
Herman Hable
N. Loudoun St
Hable
Foster Gain
Seven Million Houses Needed Survey Funds
The Federal Board reports buyer demand for 7,000,000 houses in five years 1949 through 1953, based on a sample survey. It indicates roughly one in four families plans to buy or build a home in that period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Board
Medical Personnel Training Bill Passed
The Senate sent to the House a $280 million five year bill to aid schools in training more doctors dentists nurses and health workers to address the national shortage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
The
Senate
House
Military Pay Boost Vote Set for Monday
The Senate delays a decision on a proposed 300 million dollar military pay increase, with a final vote now scheduled for Monday. The item was reported from Washington with details on the pending action and fiscal scope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Malden Electric Co
Atom developments in brief spark global reaction
President Truman announced an atomic explosion occurred in Russia prompting calls for intensified international control. Reactions span Washington urging UN action and stronger Atlantic Pact defenses, while officials say the U.S. leads in weapons. London calm, Moscow silent, and other cities note implications for arms buildup and non Communist alliances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Truman
Russia
Moscow
Washington
Congress
United Nations
United States
U. S
London
Europe Sees Russia Ready for Atomic Control Talks
London reports on September 24 that Europe believes Russia may be ready to accept control of atomic power. Government and press see potential for Russia US cooperation while warning of a sinister future if controls are not established. France and Paris officials acknowledge prior detonations and ongoing suspicions amid broader debate in Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Russia
London
Europes
Liament
Britain
United States
France
Moose Delegates At State Convention At Norfolk
Delegates from the Winchester lodge attended the Virginia Moose meeting in Norfolk with A. Ryland Conner and Royston Sr. Supreme Commander E A Mifka addressed the session which closes tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Norfolk
A. Ryland Conner
Royston Sr
The
Moose
E. A. Mifka
Public Works Planning Bill Passed by Senate
The Senate approved a $100 million national public works planning program in a voice vote. Referred to as an anti low mood measure in Congress, the bill now moves to the House for consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Washington
Congress
House
Small A-bomb Equalizes Russia and U.S. Power
The article explains that terrain and bomb design matter more than sheer explosive size. It notes U S bombs may be far more powerful than Soviet bombs but terrain can limit destructive reach, while plutonium stockpiles arise from atomic power plants and could be diverted to weapons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard W
United States
Atomic Energy Commission
U.S
Russia
America
U.S. Confirms Soviet Atomic Test Highlights Stockpile Confidence
Washington officials described Truman's disclosure of a Soviet atomic explosion as careful and evidence driven. They said Britain and United States intelligence confirmed the blast, stressing no change in U.S. policy and noting Russia has no known second bomb. The account emphasizes sustained U.S. stockpiling and ongoing research since 1945.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Mr. Truman
Tass
Andrei Vishinsky
United Nations
Vishinsky
New York
Daily Worker
Washington
Truman
Russia
White House
Britain
Senate
Jania
Carr
Ussr
United States
New Houses Rising In Southwestern City Area
Seven new houses are underway in the city’s southwestern section. On Academy Lane A. J. Novick and James Green are constructing new homes. On Tennyson Avenue additional houses are being built.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Academy Lane
A. J. Novick
James Green
Tennyson Ave
Foreigners Leaving Shanghai on American Ship
Shanghai reports the evacuation ship Gen. W. H. Gordon took aboard 1278 foreigners from the city including nearly 400 Americans and over 200 British. The line list also shows more than 300 Jewish displaced persons who fled central Europe before the Nazis. The ship sailed from the communist coast tomorrow morning.
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Shanghai
W. H. Gordon
President Lines
Europe
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C. M. Janney
Clearbrook
Boyer's Cash Grocery
J.R. Perry
Ville Perry
Braddock Sr
Franklin B. Anderson
Perry
Melody Lane
Here
Hudson
Kern Motor .Co
W. Cork St
R. 11
Woodstock
Potomac
Front Royal
Atom
the Evening News
American Contol
Australia
Sydney
W. Massey
Santa Monica
Calif
George C. Kenney
U. S. Air Force
Air Force
Youngstown
Ohio
Charles P. Henderson
Paris
Pauldier
Ramadier
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