02 Aug 1952
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1952
Page
1
Ellis Arnall, the price stabilizer, says living costs will reach a new high. He cites a Bureau of Labor Statistics report showing a 1.2 percent rise for the two week period ending July 15 and a 16 percent increase from June 1950 amid rising national defense expenses.
State police and volunteers flushed the Weather home after a break in tied to a deadly crime. Mrs. Elizabeth Weatherup died at Springfield Hospital. Suspects Ganiadreena, a lifer, and Francis Blair were tracked to the area as officers closed in. The missing truck was found nearby.
Four men robed the Bank of Lyons taking about $45,000. Two wore masks and a fifth drove the getaway car. They herded 12 employees and others into a rear room while one man gathered cash into a paper sack, leaving the vault untouched. Assistant cashier R. C. Belasick reported the loss.
Police report thieves cracked the Hammock Rand Motors safe in Blackstone last night taking about 4500 to 5000 dollars. The article notes a losing notice about plant closure for vacation from August 4 through August ?. The text includes an ad for Riteway Cleaners with page references.
Thousands of Communist Youth plan a peace march in West Berlin as tensions rise after a wave of kidnappings by Red Agents. The move follows calls for a 200 million mark exchange of goods and targets the German pact with the Western Allies.
A three-year legal battle ends with a court ruling on admission for African American students. The decision says Florida A and M College courses now exist in the state system, while the applicants argued for entry to the University of Florida. The court notes the white and black programs are separations within higher education in Florida.
Winchester police logged two hit-and-run incidents last night. A 17 year old pickup driver was arrested after striking Robert Crosen of Edgewood at Braddock and Boscawen between 4 and 4 30 p m. Crosen estimated 15 to 20 dollars in damage to his car. A 1941 Packard of Joyce Gibbins on W Fairfax Lane was damaged by an unflagged pickup. 150 dollars in damage. The responsible youth confessed and will face a 10 o clock Monday hearing.
Gov Adlai Stevenson and Gen Dwight D Eisenhower signaled plans to tightly steer their presidential campaigns. Stevenson outlined new campaign headquarters and a Louisville coordinator, while Eisenhower asserted no boss but himself will direct strategy with top advisers in support roles.
Four railroad operating unions met in New York amid reports of a possible strike along the New York Central eastern lines east of Buffalo. A walkout could involve 15 000 to 16 000 employees and disrupt the New York Chicago main line, though no official strike notices were posted. J B Shields confirmed warning of a scheduled walkout and said he opposes strikes on short notice.
Norfolk detectives report a robbery at the Ocean View branch of the Southern Bank of Norfolk. About $6,000 was taken after the night depository box was breached via a ventilation shaft and exit through a side window. Detective Sergeant Roxey Curles stated the heist was discovered yesterday morning.
Flyweight Nate Brooks of Cleveland defeated Edgar Basel of Germany to give the United States its first Olympic boxing gold since 1932, securing the victory by decision in Helsinki.
The nation’s six main grain exchanges are closed today and will stay inactive on future Saturdays until further notice, disrupting customary trading hours and market activity.
President Truman today ratified an agreement to establish a free West German republic, abolishing the three allied high commissioners. Britain approved the accord while the queen has yet to ratify.
Col. Curtis H. Bennett says average notification time has dropped to six and a half days from 15 for deaths, wounds, missing in action or casualties. Bennett, on a 60 day Korea assignment, aims for five days under ideal conditions while stressing accuracy. He works with Col. Henry H. Wild and Maj. George W. Zeller to speed the process.
The United States team beat the Soviet Union to retain the Olympic basketball title. Despite poor shooting early in the second half the Americans trailed by four with three minutes left before Clyde Lovellette Bob Kenny and Bob Kurland sparked a late burst to seal the victory.
Col Allen W Reed former Wiesbaden Military Post commander has paid in full a $3982 fine levied on his wife for selling coffee, gasoline coupons and currency on the German black market, American authorities reported today.
Colorado Springs reports that the Air Defense Command admits a flurry of saucer and unidentified object reports over two weeks. Interceptors are kept ready, launched within seconds when definite targets appear, while findings go to Wright-Patterson for analysis. Radar often detects natural phenomena misidentified as solid objects.
Police used tear gas and gunfire to quell a mutiny at a Montreal prison. About 700 inmates escaped cells, set fires, looted the canteen, and flooded floors, clashing with 200 officers in the courtyard. At least 12 prisoners were injured, two by gunfire, and Fire Chief Emile Drapeau was treated after being struck.
The Appalachian Apple Service reports a 101 million bushel apple crop this season, the smallest in four years, with lighter national crops in Jonathan McIntosh and Delicious, boosting demand for Fall varieties in fresh channels. Washington fruit movement rises to 26 000 cars, while McIntosh may fall to about 60 percent of last year, and drouth remains an unknown factor.
Pingley and Carper Cleaners announce closure for vacation from August 11 to August 18. No services during this period. Regular operations resume on August 19 at the usual location.
Commissioner Ley of Virginia states last night’s showers were a tremendous help to drought-struck crops but warns they may bring only cloudiness tomorrow. He notes the rain’s limited reach and says more rain is needed to protect hay grains and livestock feed as the state faces ongoing drought conditions.
A July 2 sighting near Korea and Japan by Crusader crew described a white object with a tail moving through the night sky. The report mirrors the familiar saucer phenomenon reported in Far East air stations and Fifth Air Force confirmation noted.
Richard Lee Haines of Frederick County pleaded guilty to forging and uttering six checks drawn on the Western Frederick Bank at Gore. He signed the name J. W. Larrick as maker and received concurrent terms of 36 months in jail and the penitentiary.
Agriculture Department officials announced multiple states designated disaster areas to aid farmers and protect livestock. States mentioned include South Carolina Massachusetts Maine with others under consideration, while Arkansas counties faced further review in Washington.
Union members of FC&P and the Workers of America CIO report ballots mailed to about 7 000 members had been received by August 7. A note urged prompt replies with time of the essence. Company parley talks in Richmond recessed until 10 a m Monday after Friday’s stalled talks as the old contract expired last Monday.
Actress Rosalind Russell was hurt during filming of Never Wave at a Wac at Fort Lee when an attempt to jump into a moving truck went wrong. Production halted pending her condition and safety review.
South End Fire Co will meet Monday August 4 at 8 p m at the Hall. Also notice that a burn at Burnt Factory Methodist Church occurred on Wednesday August 13 1952. WANTED USED 9 stock bale from Strasburg out stock.
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