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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1947
Page
2
Chairman Ferguson pressed Brewster to answer under oath about a press statement. Blackmail allegations center on Brewster threatening to reveal information to force a World Airlines Pan merger.
A compressed sale diary lists multiple auctions with dates and locations around Winchester Ayrshire Holstein calves and farm goods. Items include furniture household goods livestock and farming implements. Listings cover Ridgeway Nat Ave Winchester and nearby Rt 50 routes with buyers Curtis Hurley M Rosenberger Wm Sager and the Heitmuller estate.
Under oath in a Senate hearing, Hughes says Brewster offered to drop the Hughes warplane probes if Hughes agreed to a merger. Brewster denies, and Hughes states one of them lied. He urges examining reputations as he and Brewster defend truthfulness, noting his own 23 years in business and Brewster’s reputation for cleverness and resourcefulness.
A China of Soviet tensions drives a US policy clash as about 34 million dollars of undelivered Lend-Lease goods remain in the United States. Congress blocks further funding while Russia faces possible refunds and delayed payments on the 250 million dollar milestone.
The United States will revert on October 1 to wartime steel export controls requiring government approval of both recipient country and end use. The move aims to finance foreign reconstruction and prioritize shipments that rebuild basic industries, such as can making, tin-plate, tractors, and transportation systems. France, Norway, Manila, and Netherlands needs are cited as moral obligations in rebuilding postwar economies.
Washington August 7 The United States probably will suggest to other nations that the first 11 nation conference on a Japanese peace treaty be held in early September just before the United Nations general assembly opens in New York.
In San Francisco the California Academy of Sciences feeds paprika seasoned meatballs to goldfish to keep their color from fading. Director Robert C. Miller notes uncertain results but stresses action to preserve the bright color of newly minted gold in salt water tanks.
Pleaded guilty to drunken driving and operating with a suspended license. Garland 7, OR. 1-A Winchester convicted by Trial Justice W. Erle Edwards and fined $300 plus costs. Also received a 90 day suspended jail sentence on each charge.
Pittman stated that blacks were allowed to vote after information was given to poll officials. Ellis Gerald argued with Phillips brothers, one calling Walter loving. Ellis returned with a pistol accompanied by Walter. an ensuing disagreement led to both men being shot.
Answers to the daily quiz list correct responses for questions printed on Page 4. Responses include date June 30 1947. Topics cover assault rapid wing vibration virtues Mindro Island Trygve Lie a painting job stalactites and the West Indies.
In 1907 a telegraph cable in the Mediterranean broke at depths over 7000 feet. When the ends were raised scientists found the cable overgrown with a remarkable variety of living creatures, revealing depths of the ocean as home to life.
The Agriculture Department expects prices and supplies for major farm and food products to trend through the coming months. Meat and livestock decline is seen as moderate if incomes stay high. feed grains may drop if weather remains favorable. dairy, eggs, wheat, fats, oils, fruits, vegetables, and potatoes show varied price trends with seasonal shifts and production levels.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday from the late home 552 N Loudoun St for Julian Randolph Wisecarver who died of a heart attack yesterday while hauling brick to Silver Springs Md. Interment in Mt Hebron cemetery. He was in the trucking business and was survived by his widow mother and four brothers and sisters.
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