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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1951
Page
3
Washington reports hint at sensational accusations ahead of tomorrow's Senate Crime Committee release. Senator Tobey says he expects several prominent New York men may be indicted based on the committee's forthcoming findings. He adds, I hope and presume they're guilty as hell.
In Philadelphia Father Divine marks five years of marriage to his “white spotless virgin bride” with lavish festivities attended by over 2,500 adherents from many nations. Celebrations continue at peace missions abroad as believers praise a feast of abundant courses and revel in the sacred union. Also, McFarland says Korea situation not “so black” after White House briefing and orderly withdrawals.
The government issues a four step price control to lower live cattle and beef prices. Retail cuts of four to five cents per pound begin Aug 1 and Oct 1, totaling about nine cents. Wholesale ceilings start May, with posted charts due by June 4. Estimated annual savings reach $700 million.
A derisive explanation links Herbert Hoover era loans to national danger. The Fulbright committee exposures are cited as proving favoritism and corruption. The writer argues government corruption harms taxpayers and erodes public morals beyond business corruption.
Four year old Denny Ray Washington lit a match while his pet white rat ran into a closet. The resulting blaze destroyed the Washingtons two flat home and damaged another, leaving 14 people homeless.
A blown fuse at a Bakersfield California repeater station interrupted broadcasts by three national networks for 30 minutes last night. The outage also affected Associated Press United Press and International News Service service.
A University of Minnesota study finds middle aged businessmen who exercise are not healthier than their sedentary peers. Researchers report that a fat man’s girth includes extra muscle from carrying weight, causing the heart to work harder than in a thin man. The findings, presented to the American Physiological Society, are based on students and about 30 volunteers from Minneapolis-St Paul business and professional circles.
Rep Curtis of Nebraska calls for a constitutional amendment to cap peacetime federal taxes at 14 percent of national income for the prior year. The measure allows a two thirds House vote to suspend the amendment during times needing defense revenue.
In Weirton Heights a school bus sped downhill and crashed into a wall. Driver Kraina could not stop on the windy steep grade and veered onto a residential street. Several passengers including a 13 year old and an adult were injured. The driver praised by Patrolman Tirich for narrowly avoiding a worse collision.
Acheson warned that fighting may spread beyond Korea but urged continued determination to meet and repel the enemy until aggression fails. He cited global opposition, renewed collective security, and reduced usefulness of satellite aggression as outcomes of strong defense efforts. The remarks framed today’s convention agenda.
President warns that the Soviet Union will use armed force and other methods to expand influence. He cites Korea as evidence and says military and security programs will consume about 20 percent of national output, a share lower than wartime peaks yet essential for global defense.
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