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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1948
Page
1
Forecaster warns of heavy frost by Saturday night with temperatures dropping to the upper 20s and possibly near 20 degrees in some orchards. Apple growers rush to smudge pots to protect buds as the cold wave nears, with 12 000 pots already in operation locally.
Pre blossom spraying for apple scab should begin as buds show color and protection is maintained through bloom. Delicios, Twig, Stayman and other developing varieties reach pre pink soon. later varieties by early next week. Cover twice before bloom on scale-susceptible varieties, once on others in full pink. Scab spores rise with rain. use lime sulfur or sulfur compounds. iron-aluminum formulations may help rust-prone trees.
A large audience gathered at the George Washington hotel for a Berryville PTA discussion led by President Henry M Davis and Principal D G Cooley. The talk covered PTA value, cooperation with the school board, and building an effective executive committee for educational improvement.
The Christ Protestant Episcopal church at Millwood will rebuild its gutted edifice following the original design with slate roofing replacing metal. Rector Rev. G. Peyton Craighill and parishioners aim to rededicate late this year as reconstruction proceeds.
Four more coeds will serve as princesses at the Apple Blossom Festival in Winchester April 29-30. Miss Shackleford of Martinsville is Holton Arms basketball captain. Miss Faircloth of Richmond is Madison College’s Queen’s court candidate and active in Theta Sigma Upsilon and clubs. Miss Carol Louise Young of Oklahoma City lauded for court debut after Oklahoma City upbringing. Miss Wagoner of Springfield West Virginia is Potomac State entrant active in drama and choral groups.
Gore High School in the Back Creek district is placed on Virginia’s accredited list of senior high schools by the State Department of Education. Principal Paul D. Beable announced the progress since 1800, noting Gore’s education history from one room schools to formal secondary education.
Washington April 2 The Truman administration considers seeking a court injunction under the Taft Hartley act to end the 19 day coal strike. Attorney General Tom Clark stays in Washington awaiting possible presidential action as President Truman returns from Williamsburg Virginia.
Handley High School Will host a band spring concert at 8 p m in the school auditorium. About 800 tickets sold with hopes for 1200 attendees. Proceeds fund new instruments including tympani worth 600 dollars.
About 370 FHA members attended a district meeting at the Sarah Zane Firehall in Virginia. Ruth Grimm of Stephens City was elected district president and Hilda Steele of Middletown as vice president. Diane O Neal was chosen to represent the district at the state convention in Madison College on June 13.
Milwaukee April 2 Gov Thomas E Dewey bets on a strong anti communism program to win Wisconsin GOP backing for the 1948 presidential race He attacks Trumans foreign policy and MacArthurs military record while Harold Stassen counters with a claim of delegate support In Eau Claire La Follette counters and Dewey draws a 1500 crowd in Milwaukee urging universal military training and a selective draft
A hospital series highlights X ray therapy at Winchester Memorial and its role in cancer care. The article notes ongoing expansion funded by an 850000 building program and praises Roentgen rays as diagnostic and curative, surpassing radium in battles against cancer, with continuation on page 2.
The table compares individual income taxes under the old law with those under the bill that became law today. It shows tax figures for single persons and married couples with two children, noting a standard deduction and the effect of the new plan on various income levels, and mentions that twelve states with community property laws have lower taxes than the old law column.
British freight train reaches Berlin with supplies for occupation troops and US forces. Gen Lucas D. Clay orders a similar American freight move amid vague Soviet inspection rules. Air drops by US Air Force fly food and passengers to Templehof as Western powers push relief efforts while Russians block none of the daily Berlin freight and passenger movements.
Cle ard sale offers reductions up to 12 on suits coats and dresses at the Modern Age Shoppe. Includes a note about a Boston terrier stud card from Earl Co. Brown Martinsburg WV and a cottage and country place for sale with contact Mr B M Sullivan in Martinsburg. Fire Department annual meeting announced for April 12 at 8 pm to elect directors.
President Truman urged UN Security Council unity for a Palestine truce and world peace as he spoke with Virginia Governor William M. Tuck at William and Mary. Truman received an honorary law degree after a 113 mile drive from Dahlgren, and fog diverted Williamsburg plans. Prime Minister King urged union of free nations to resist Soviet dominance.
Congress enacted a 4.8 billion income tax cut over President Truman's veto. The House approved 311 to 88 and the Senate 77 to 10, with broad two thirds margins. Truman argued the cut would harm war financing and investment while benefiting the wealthiest.
The forecast calls for temperatures near normal over five days. Cooler Saturday, warmer Sunday afternoon and Monday, cooler Tuesday and Wednesday. Rain expected Monday with total precipitation about one half to three quarters inch.
Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower urged Congress to adopt universal military training and revive the draft as AFL and CIO opposition emerged. AFL favors temporary Selective Service with exemptions. CIO expresses conditional support. Congress prepared a $3 billion defense fund plan alongside an $11 billion military request and a $150 million AEC contract authority increase.
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