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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1951
Page
2
Washington report outlines competing paths for the 1952 presidential race. Eisenhower and Taft loom for Republicans while Truman may run again, with Douglas Vinson and Douglas as possible Democrats if he declines.
A sales directory item lists a sale on August 22 at 10 am by E A Lindsey one mile north of Millwood Clarke County on Clay Hill Lane offering live stock and farm machinery. A second sale on September 5 at 10 am by James Perks four miles northwest of Berryville at Marvin's Chapel featuring live stock and household goods.
A disputed frontier remains central as discussions address a demilitarized zone along the 38th parallel. General Nam and North Korean negotiators push to halt fighting at the old boundary, while U S and allied representatives call the proposal arrogant and unsatisfactory.
Washington D C—Chairman O Mahoney said there is general agreement in the congressional economic committee that expenditures must be kept to a minimum and taxes increased The panel studied a staff report forecasting rising prices inflation and three years of federal deficits The report also urged a larger tax boost and stiffer controls over prices wages and credit with a five to six billion dollar tax increase viewed as likely by senators The review warned a Korea armistice would not ease the nation’s ills for five to ten years and projected deficits of three to five billion dollars in the current year ten to twelve billions in the next and about five billions in fiscal 1954
Mrs. Janie Price, 66, wife of Irvine Price of Clarke County, died of a heart attack at George Washington University Hospital in Washington D C at 6 p m Sunday after admission the prior evening. She leaves a sister a niece and a nephew in Washington and was a member of Summit Point Episcopal Church services at Irvinedale Farm 2 30 p m Wednesday.
Mrs Jane Gross Frederick County Supervisor of Social Work was elected vice chair of the Virginia Conference of Social Work District LX at Big Meadows on August 8 with 22 members present. Mrs Marie Arrington of Harrisonburg was elected chairman. Mrs Anna Vetters moved to Texas and vice chairman Ernest Walke moved out, necessitating new officers.
Joe Lyons of 76 Tulse Hill London England and Mrs Lyons are at the Statler Hotel in New York City. He visits to contact apple growers for exporting apples and will stay in New York for a couple of weeks.
Phillip was nominated by Eugene Dearing for Grand Chefseare of the Grand Voiture of Virginia and elected unanimously. He has been active in the Red Cross Apple Blossom Festival and other civic activities.
A grass roots survey by the U S Department of Agriculture aims to review farm policies. County Mobilization Committee chair J L Hershman notes the Family Farm Policy Review seeks critical analysis to improve service to the family farm. About 10 farmers per magisterial district will report findings by August 25 with a county meeting August 23 to gather input on 12 agencies.
In Los Angeles a top California fashion authority dismisses Paris trend reports and cites American women’s legs. Peter Rosenfield president of the California Fashion Creators resists the move despite Dior endorsing longer hems, noting the industry’s $500 million annual business.
A bill providing gold star tape buttons for widows and parents of military men who die in war won House approval today and was sent to the White House.
Senate Crime Committee agents hunted a shore hideout of Abner Longie Zwillman once a leading bootlegger who reportedly eluded them at sea. The search followed tips about his possible location near Boston.
The American Legion in Virginia urged adopting a report that opposes a state veterans bonus. The Legislative Committee warned the plan would burden the state financially, requiring taxes or a large bond issue, with estimated costs of 80 to 100 million dollars. The group noted strong support for veterans' legislation and progress on the World War II Memorial in Richmond, including a $100,000 appropriation and a request for $900,000 more in 1952.
Early last night in Berryville, bicyclist Wines was slightly hurt when his bicycle was struck by a car driven by Thomas Fowler of Winchester on Route 7. The Fowler vehicle crashed into a parked car owned by Carl Zinn, then toppled it into a ditch. Wines was treated at Winchester Memorial Hospital and released. Fowler faced charges of reckless driving.
German Communist youth publicly hailed Generalissimo Stalin as their fuhrer in a telegram after a loud parade that outdid any Nazi display for Hitler. The message followed yesterday's demonstrations and shows strong pro Soviet sentiment in Berlin.
Senator Hunt voices concern that General Eisenhower's remark about Soviet strength could lull Congress to sleep. The Armed Services Committee member warns against allowing fear to drive policy despite Eisenhower's optimistic stance.
Washington report notes the Treasury sale today lays groundwork for a proposal to Congress to allow federal agencies to withhold state income taxes from federal employees. The move aims to simplify tax collection and align with state revenue needs.
Senate Democratic Leader McFarland of Arizona today set October 1 as the target date for adjournment of Congress.
Four weekend wrecks were reported in the Berryville area with injuries from a three car crash on Route 7 Mountain Road in Loudoun County around 40 miles yesterday. Barbara Edwards of Audley Farms Clarke County fractured jaw and remained in Winchester Memorial Hospital in satisfactory condition. Buddy Locke, son of a Berryville utility manager, received forehead and right arm lacerations and went home. Kenneth Wisecarver and Betty Ridgeway of Berryville sustained minor injuries.
The trial of Ruth Alice Beverage charged with killing her newborn twin daughters was postponed in Arlington County Court today until September 14.
The Red Cross outlines relief goals for flood victims, noting budgets from 1946 to 1951 and urging immediate contributions to the Flood Fund at 113 East Piccadilly Street Winchester. Officials praise prompt local response but stress funds for individual needs, not public reconstruction.
Senator Taft of Ohio said he would support an increase in the air force while opposing any corresponding expansion of the Army and Navy. The statement reflects a strategic shift in defense spending priorities amid ongoing military debates.
The sick crew aboard Staten Island ferries vote to resume service today ending a slowdown that left thousands of commuters stranded and delayed on the docks before sunrise.
Funeral services for Mrs Martha Naomi Haines Merryman, a Hayfield native, were held in Washington D C on July 31. She is survived by her husband Russell G Merryman, three daughters Ana Higgins of New York Blanche Ogle of Chicago and Helen Merryman of Washington, a sister Mary F Larrick of Middletown and a brother Jacob F Haines of Winchester.
Cain on TV hedged about Taft as his personal choice while Oregon Democrats back Truman as their preferred presidential candidate. The California Democratic executive committee resolved it can form a state campaign committee to back the party's nominee, with Truman undecided on his candidacy.
Answers to the quiz questions printed on Page 4 list the correct responses. The Department of the Air Force is noted with items such as cwt and names like William N. Oatis and James Rugel Lowell.
A compact crossword style clue list solving to a set of four words: apple variety, anatomical wrinkle, not closed, and moves about, plus a social group. The hints point to common English terms fitting the four definitions.
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