Immigration detainees on Ellis Island charged nothing
Immigrants detained on Ellis Island after arrival in New York are kept entirely free of cost for food and lodging and are not required to work.
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1952
Page
7
Immigrants detained on Ellis Island after arrival in New York are kept entirely free of cost for food and lodging and are not required to work.
Report on 13 U. S. Army and Air Force bases in central and southeastern France finds mixed views. Some officers praise cooperation and rent-free base access, while soldiers report hostility from communists and higher beer and rent costs for off base living. Local French opinion shows both support and resentment.
Hollywood column notes Will Rogers Jr portraying his father in The Story of Will Rogers writes poetry praising director Mike Curtiz and Jane Wyman and describes close up movement. Anthony Quinn explains he survives most roles and recalls death scenes across multiple films. Pat McVay recounts being questioned by police while seeking a Beverly Hills apartment during TV film Big Town rehearsals.
The article notes vandalism targets private vehicles of GIs on a smaller scale nationwide. It states no sabotage to U S Army or Air Force installations or equipment has been reported.
Farmers alerted by J L Hershman to report unusual dis signs to veterinarians as a Canada outbreak prompts border controls. Officials stress vigilance in Virginia. no cases yet detected locally while Brannan warns a border spread could cut meat and dairy supplies by about a quarter.
Mrs. H. Stanley Bailey of Roanoke was installed as president of the Virginia Federation of Women's Clubs. She urged efficient community service and proposed holding a June workshop for federation leaders at the Ant Megas of Virginia. Rep. Brooks Hays and Virginius Dabney spoke at the closing session.
The Winchester Little Theatre stages The Twelve Pound Look and The Love ly Miracle tonight at 8 30 in the Sunday School Auditorium Baptist Church. Mrs L A Patten director says dress rehearsal went well and audiences will see a contrasting double bill. Evening shows repeat Saturday at the same time and venue.
Sydnor was elected president of the Men of the Presbyterian Church at a meeting held yesterday evening in the church. He succeeds Harry Newell. New officers include William Pryor as vice-president Malcolm Pagette as secretary and Guy Stanley as treasurer. J C Germelman guest speaker.
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