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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1949

Page

9

Which Version Is Correct Cannon Speech Tone Debate

Washington April 19. James Marlow reports a debate over a defense program of about 16 billion dollars and cites differing accounts of Representative Cannon’s remarks on air power. The Times quote portrays harsher anti air reliance while the Congressional Record shows a milder version stressing allied participation and occupation forces.

James Marlow Washington House Clarence Cannon Missouri Moscow Russia Times Batlefield Cannon New York Times Associated Press Congressional Record Our Times

DAR Congress Gags Self at Opening

The 58th continental DAR congress adopted an anti filibuster rule binding delegates to speak no more than once per day on a question and limit talks to three minutes unless extended by a two thirds vote. Nine vice presidents general vacancies are to be filled Wednesday night. The opening featured a message from President Truman stressing that peace requires a strong U B.

Washington Daughters of the American Revolution 58Th Continental Congress DAR Truman U. B

Russians Push Atomic Research in Potsdam Lab

Mittags Echo reports a Russian run "miniature atom city" near Potsdam with about 165 German scientists since 1947. The work is described as research only and not production, with no official American confirmation but acknowledgment that Germans are used in various military studies.

Berlin Mittags Echo Surburban Potsdam Potsdam Institute

Opening Day Baseball Goes Ahead Amid Early Wins

Major league season starts with two wins by the Philadelphia Phillies and Washington Senators. Ken Heintzelman pitched a 4 0 win over the Boston Braves, while Clyde Vollmer delivered a ninth inning single to beat the Philadelphia Athletics 3 2. Weather dampened crowds at several openers with forecasts uncertain for today’s games.

Philadelphia Phils Washington Senators Ken Heintzeilman Greybeard Clyde Vollmer Phils Senators Heintzelman Boston Braves Vollmer Philadelphia Athletics Billy Southworth Braves President Truman Griffith Stadium Cincinnati St. Louis Cardinals Brooklyn New York Giants Chicago Rip Sewell Pittsburgh Cubs Sewell Dutch Leonard Detroit Hal Newhouser Chicago White Sox New York Yankees Yankee Stadium Washington Cleveland Indians

Pirates face Cubs in season opener amid pennant chatter

Chicago April 19 Pirates manager Billy Meyer vents at writers over predicting a Pirates pennant chances as Pittsburgh prepares for the Cubs in the first game of the season. Anderson Indiana April 19 Packers beat Oshkosh 88 64 to win NBA playoff title in three straight games. Chicago April 19 Louis meets boxing officials for world heavyweight title talks with Ezzard Charles and Joe Walcott.

Chicago Billy Meyer Pittsburgh Pirates Bucs Pirates Chicago Cubs Pittsburgh Anderson Ind Anderson Packers Oskosh Ezzard Charles Joe Walcott Joe Louis International Boxing Club

Martinsburg Grid Schedule Reveals 10 Contests Booked

Martinsburg high school announces a 10 game football card for next season opening September 16 at Roosevelt Washington and closing Thanksgiving with Handley. Other opponents include Waynesboro Hagerstown Fort Hill Charles Town Allegany Berkeley Springs and Morgantown. Eight games at home under lights except Turkey Day.

Martinsburg Roosevelt High Washington Handley Waynesboro Hagerstown Fort Hill Charles Town Allegany Berkeley Springs Morgantown

Northern Virginia Baseball league to adopt schedule Friday

At Front Royal confab league officials plan a 20 game schedule for six teams. Opening date projected May 15 with games Sundays at Rouss Park in Winchester featuring White Sox and American Legion teams. Other clubs include Strasburg Front Royal Middletown and Clarke County All-Stars.

Northern Virginia Baseball League Priday Front Royal Ryland Conner Winchester Ryland Conner Frank Nesbitt Massanutten White Sox American Legion Rouss Park Legion Strasburg Middletown Clarke County All-Stars

Game Fish Association Meeting Called

The Frederic County Game and Fish Protective Association will meet at 8 p.m. Friday in City Hall. President H. A. Snapp said all members should attend and return their books.

Frederic

William and Mary Indians surge toward state title race

Richmond April 19 The William and Mary Indians rallied to a 14-2 victory over Randolph Macon to move within a half game of the Richmond Spiders in state play. Tommy Korczowski hit two homers, Calf Redman drove in four, and Hi Hardwell pitched seven hits allowed as W M held opponents to nine runs in a five game stretch. Virginia teams dropped into out-of-state day with VMI hosting Maryland and Ohio at Washington and Lee while Richmond travels to George Washington.

Richmond William and Mary Indians Randolph-Macon Richmond Spiders Indians University of Virginia Virginia Braves Tommy Korczowski Redman Hi Hardwell VMI Maryland Ohio Washington and Lee George Washington Milligan Emory and Henry Virginia Tech Elon College Roanoke College University of Richmond

College and pro boxing and sports notes mix in Philadelphia area

A roundup of sports news mentions twin bills in Philadelphia with Penn and Villanova on Saturdays, boxing tournament plans at Manhattan Center May 4, Dazzy Vance recalling Hornsby strikeouts, and college football and lacrosse shifts including Alabama freshman J D Roddam and Loyola coach Jordan Olivar receiving a gift watch.

New York Philadelphia Temple Fla LaSalle St. Joseph Penn Villanova Palestra Warriors Tournament of Champions Manhattan Center T. of C New York Commission Tony Zale Marcel Cerdan Alabama J. D. Roddam Ed Salem Red Drew Butch Avinger Bama Riley Smith Bob Mansfield Wisconsin Bob Dynne Badger Jack Castle Syracuse Jack Jordan Olivar Loyola Los Angeles Olivar

Buick Adopts Value Trend with More For Your Money

Buick embraces the rising demand for better value as buyers seek more features for less. The shift highlights a market move toward affordable appeal and practical offerings in the auto segment.

Buick

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