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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1950
Page
11
The Associated Press board warned tighter censorship and restrictions on news gathering threaten free reporting. The concerns, voiced at the Waldorf-Astoria meeting, cite government pressure and propaganda as factors, noting Asia and Europe see rising controls and a sweep by communists.
Funeral services for Mrs. Fannie L. Rinard were conducted yesterday. Friends met at 1 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home and proceeded to Wardensville Methodist Church for rites at 2. Burial was in Wardensville Cemetery with pallbearers Carl Anderson Clyde Rinard Herod Mathias Floyd Rinard Ralph Reynolds and John Reynolds.
In two years as special prosecutor of rackets and racketeers Thomas Dewey obtained 72 convictions and 1 acquittal.
Blake T Newton leads in a torrid special election race backed by Virginia State Senator Robert Norris Jr. as endorsements and challenges unfold. Other items note Wright challenging Robeson, veteran support for Wright, Straughan criticizing opponents, and a Yorktown Camp Peary critique. A Lynchburg fire at the White House Restaurant ends with no flames.
Citizens of Fredericksburg plan a Wednesday welcome for India's ambassador to the United States Vijayalakshmi Pandit. She will be the principal speaker at a Mary Washington College convocation of the University of Virginia, speaking on The Place of Women in the Life and Thought of India.
An 18 year old Marine Pfc William Earnest Hendrix died after being shot in a restricted area at the Little Creek Navy base. Navy spokesmen say Capt G F Welch fired warning shots and then two fatal shots. FBI to report to U S district attorney on possible charges. Navy board of investigation has been appointed.
Two brothers Melvin Sours and Henry Sours aged 19 and 20 surrendered to Deputy Sheriff David B. Campbell in Luray Virginia after escaping from Page County jail. They overpowered a jailer and fled to a taxi before returning to face charges of breaking into the Farm Bureau office.
Sam Rayburn told about 500 attendees at the Cape Henry 24th annual pilgrimage that democracy faces a dangerous world and urged keeping powder dry in the House. He favored defending strength over immediate budget balance, joined by Governor Battle, Bishop Brown, Norfolk Mayor Darden, and Rear Adm. Ralph O. Davis of the Fifth Naval District.
Mr and Mrs Boyd Bott of Needmore W Va were dinner guests last Sunday of Mr and Mrs Nelson Baker. Mrs Cleve Marple is able to be up again after illness. Several neighbors called on her during her illness. Mr Frank Keckley of Winchester visited Laysettee Henry and L M Larrick last Sunday evening. Mrs Laura Atkenson of Arlington spent a weekend with her.
Mr and Mrs W B Solomon are mentioned with relatives Martha Straw from Augusta West Virginia visiting Sloan Wolfe. Calls last Sunday at William Clowser home include Frank Shipe Middletown and Omar and Ollie Clowser. The piece also notes checkers openings and their increasing list since 1949 to about 130.
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