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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1949
Page
3
In Tron City Georgia the Ku Klux Klan under Imperial Wizard Dr. Samuel Green issues an imperial edict banning mask wear after a mayor and associates exchanged gunfire with a Klan motorcade. The mayor pursued a Klansman into Alabama at high speed and had him jailed.
Prague report says Catholics defending a priest provoked a local government in Strecno Slovakia. Villagers and women fought the communist executive board chairman, two wounded and several arrested in the northwest town.
Poland's first penicillin factory began production in nearby Tarchomin as officials report workers completed and assembled substandard equipment supplied by U N A R A. Health ministry notes American producers refused aid to Polish scientists seeking crystallized penicillin.
Labor juries of miners wage a nationwide campaign against absenteeism in coal pits. Brigades of doctors inspect homes for suspected loafers, report them for penalties, and officers from trade unions and the communist party supervise. Names of absentees are posted in mines and towns while diligent workers receive honor rolls.
Remmie L. Arnold announced he will remain prominent on the Virginia political scene at both state and local levels. Despite finishing last in last Tuesday's four way Democratic primary, he dismissed reports linking him to the Byrd Senate seat or the Fourth district congressional seat now held by Watkins M. Abbit. The congressional post faces election next year.
Flames destroyed a large barn on the Wallace Davis Jr farm near Hyattstown Maryland causing about 15000 dollars in damage. It marked the third barn fire in Frederick county in the past two weeks.
Washington swimmers enter the Willow Lawn pool contest as 26 Washington entrants compete in swimming and diving events. Bill Armstrong, the ambassador hotel coach, brings three AAU champions and several divers, with the Ambassador team fresh from a national meet in Carolina winning 26 gold medals.
Governor Tuck announced the appointment of Dr. R. Bruce Lawrence of Richmond to the State board of medical examiners. He also named the reappointments of Dr. J. D. Hagood of Clover and Dr. R. C. Bowie of Galax for five-year terms ending June 30, 1954.
A Government publication titled Slip Covers For Furniture guides uses of slip covers fabrics and decorating features with yardage estimates. The Winchester Star advert asks readers to mail 10 cents for a copy and provide name address and city for delivery to Washington DC. A question about Mississippi towns Pittsburg and Tullahoma were married on July 4 1836 to form Grenada.
Virginia State Geologist William M. McGill announced Danville native Wilbur T. Harnsberger as oil and gas geologist for the Virginia Geological Survey. Harnsberger will survey Virginia oil and gas prospects starting in the Bergton district of northwest Rockingham County.
Thousands of residents and anxious relatives gathered in Leopoldville to watch the first locally recruited paratroopers jump from a plane. The black troops with white parachutes drew cheers as they landed and were carried back in triumph through the town.
The question notes that England bore substantial costs from the conflict, including military expenditures, debt increase, and economic disruption, with scholars estimating figures around several hundred million pounds in the long term.
The statement notes England paid about 500 million dollars in costs, in addition to losing the colonies and about 50,000 soldiers.
Canberra reports the government will invite bids from non-dollar contractors to drill 40 miles of rock tunnels in the Southern Alps. The project diverts Snowy River waters to the Murray and Murrumbidgee rivers and builds power plants to generate 1 750 000 kilowatts of electricity.
Pet care checklist urges homeowners to arrange trusted sitters or kennels before trips. Local authorities remind owners to provide feeding schedules, medications, and emergency contacts to ensure animal well being while away.
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