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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1947

Page

9

Heatwole Tragedy Fatal Tractor Accident in Inburg Area

Inburg August 12 a tractor overturned near the home of Mr and Mrs Eli Heatwole four miles from Dayton killing their son Alvin Char Heatwole and injuring another son Lester 11 authorities report the accident occurred on their farm the surviving family members are being aided by local residents and officials

Inburg Eli Heat Dayton Alvin Char“Heatwole Anson Lester

Senator O Danial and Robertson Clash Over Postponing Case

Fragmentary report notes Senator O Danial Texalone crossed party lines while Senator Robertson criticized Ferguson's attempt to postpone the case. Robertson said the action hurt Republicans and claimed the circus did more harm than good.

O’daniel Texalone Robertson Ferguson

Bugsy's Girl Virginia Hill Spotted at La Guardia Airport

Virginia Hill, companion of gangster Bugsy Siegel, arrives from Paris and is photographed at La Guardia Field. A detective questions her as she leaves the airport, following Siegel's murder in Los Angeles.

la Guardia Field N. Y Paris Virginia Hill Benjamin Bugsy” Siegel Los Angeles Cine Miss Hill Virginia Aisport

Brumback Joins North Carolina State League

Berryville Millwood center fielder Ralph Brumback has been signed by Landis North Carolina in the State League. The move brings Brumback from the Blue Ridge League to a new circuit and signals a professional step for the player and his former club.

Ralph Brumback Berryville- Millwood Landis N. C

Ruhr Coal Talks Open Under Softened U S Stance

Washington August 12 The American delegation led by Willard Thorp signals openness to discuss policies affecting Ruhr coal output with Britain. Thorp says any issue bearing on coal production in the Reich can be raised while noting no list of specific topics. The talks aim at both policy and technical matters and exclude no subjects.

Washington Germany Ruhr Willard Thorp Reihr State Department Soleto Will Berlin Thorp

Military Training Bill Passage Urged At Legion Session

Ernest H. Dervishian, World War I medal of honor winner from Richmond, urged the 29th annual American Legion convention delegates to push universal military training bill passage. He warned delays weaken National Guard strength and stressed national peace and security depend on action. The session focused on committee reports ahead of the 3 p.m. parade. adjournment is tomorrow.

Richmond Ernest H. Dervishian State Department American Legion Dervishian Legionnaires National Guard Legionaires

Sheep dipping extends to Hayfield Gainesboro district

The portable dipping vat operates in Middletown area and now serves flocks of William Brumback C. C. Richard J. D. Huffman and others. It will stay in Hayfield Gainesboro while needed and will move next to Stonewall district north of Winchester. Shawnee and Opequon districts also planned for visits.

Middletown William Brumback C. C. Richard J. D. Huffman Hayfield Gainesboro H. W. Butler Sloan Wolfe L. H. Ramey Stonewall Winchester Opequon Stine

Expert tax split income discussed by husband and wife

Expert notes that a husband and wife may split income for tax purposes to avoid high surtax rates. Congressional sentiment is divided on excise taxes with advocates for higher wartime levies on liquor fur coats jewelry transportation and amusement tickets and others seeking reductions.

Bunchenwald trial and wartime killings charges

The Bunchenwald trial accuses all defendants including SS guards of violating the laws of war through brutalities and the murder of prisoners from many nations. Deaths at Nuchen aoe are estimated between 150 000 and 200 000. Also answered is how much Jerusalem from Jesus time remains, with most of it buried under 20 to 80 feet of ruins and debris.

Jerusalem Jesus W.M.M. A Christ

U S Rebuffs Soviet Veto Over Greece Crisis at U N

The U S delegation warned at Lake Success that if the Security Council cannot resolve the Balkan issue the U S will join with others to aid Greece within the UN charter. Herschel V. Johnson accused USSR vetoes of shielding Yugoslav Albanian and Bulgarian aggression and urged recording honest opinions rather than appeasement.

Soviet Union Security Council Johnson Yugoslavia Albania Bulgaria United States Balkans Greece

Pacific Vets Man Marine Trailer The origin of April Fool's Day

A clipped article notes uncertainty over the origin of April Fool's Day with possible ties to maritime tradition and Pacific region authorities. It hints at veteran involvement and a trailer event related to naval history.

Pacific Vets Man Marine Trailer

Bird toe mechanics and seasonal plumage in birds

Birds lock their toes around perches with strong leg tendons to grip. Males display brighter plumage in spring and early summer, then shed to duller colors as the season progresses.

Oil Dump Kills Millions Of Sea Birds

Oil dumped by ships coats water and feathers preventing birds from taking off, leaving millions as victims of the slick.

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