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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1949
Page
2
Firefighters from Zane Friendship and Clearbrook battled a blaze that began in an upstairs room and spread to the attic and roof for about an hour. A Zeroppack plant crew arrived at 8:10 a.m. to extinguish a cork insulation wall fire with minimal damage.
A note lists the correct answers to a daily quiz printed on page E4. The item reproduces a short correction or key for readers to check their responses.
Washington April 26 The defense admitted a social relationship between Judith Coplon a 27 year old government employee and a Russian United Nations worker during juror questioning Judge Reeves asked whether seeing the two together would affect impartiality Coplon faces espionage charges for allegedly taking government files and both are indicted in New York for conspiring to violate espionage laws.
A Federal-State crop report says Virginia fruit production will be fair to good in most commercial areas despite freezes last week. Poorly located orchards suffer heavy losses and light output is expected there. Apple blooms survived in higher elevations and overall farm work is well advanced with planting increasing in southern and eastern regions.
Shanghai, home to about five million, braces as red troops near the city. Americans scramble to leave after the Eldorado and Chilton depart with Marines. 72-year-old Ambassador Stuart reportedly held at his embassy and a fierce protest from Senator Connally in Washington.
Community volunteers rally for Festival Week as visitors arrive. Workers trim streets and touch up murals to greet guests, with organizations coordinating cleanup crews and paint teams across downtown.
Senator Taft proposes expanding GOP meetings to craft policy on health and housing. Party leaders plan regional conferences, with a September farm issues meeting likely in Des Moines. Scott signals farm vote focus and a possible California conservation gathering in June.
In Tokyo the seizure of China by communists stirs questions on how the United States and Britain can save face. The Yangtze shelling of British ships and the invasion of the U S ambassador’s residence raise prestige concerns as Western evacuees and ships depart.
Winchester Chamber of Commerce directs oppose B and O requests to end trains 54 and 55 serving Winchester. Vice President T G Scully and Secretary Gene Lakers to file a brief for the May 9 State Corporation Commission hearing. The panel weighs the loss of passenger, mail and express service between Brunswick and Strasburg.
United Mine Workers policy committee, led by John L Lewis, lists 1035 member suggestions for a new coal contract as the June 30 expiration nears. Key aims include higher welfare royalties, more pay, shorter hours, share-the-work plans, and tougher underground safety standards. The committee plans a general negotiating line and a response to Southern Coal Producers Association president Joseph E Moody.
A British foreign office spokesman said the United States Britain and France would resume Four Power talks on Germany once Russia lifts the blockade. The West would not abandon Washington agreements on forming a Western German government. Tass said Moscow could end the blockade if the West set a date Russia found acceptable. Russia had dropped a demand for a single Soviet currency in the Western sectors. Western diplomats said the move aims to pressure the Russians by widening East bloc strain.
The passage notes a request to lift blockades before a Big Four session, with Russia proposing both sides end their blockades and then have foreign ministers meet to discuss all German issues. The shift marks a change from earlier adamant positions on timing.
Virginia state events center on a queen elect and escort arrivals at Memorial Bridge. A dinner at the Rosemont home of Senators and Mrs. Harry Byrd dominates the schedule with an 8 p.m. start. Miss Thors will bake an apple pie for reporters and honor volunteer firemen on a local fire truck. Princesses arrive to rehearse at Handley School ahead of the coronation ceremony.
A full dress rehearsal of the annual pageant is set for tomorrow afternoon drawing many local spectators. A social event follows at 8 p m featuring a weenie and her court. Princesses will be presented and Miss Thors and attendants introduced. Jack Fretwell and his orchestra provide entertainment with Howard Holland as master of ceremonies. Refreshments will be served under the festival committee led by L G Sjostrom with F L Largent Jr handling arrangements.
A Friday program lists performances starting 9 30 a m by Animal Circus and 9 30 a m Fairmont State Teachers College Band. Warwick High Band Morrison a 10 00 a m 11 00 a m Quartet 11 30 a m Animal Circus 12 Noon Johnny 5 30 p m Staunton Military Academy Band 6 00 p m Giles County High.
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