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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1951
Page
1
Attorney General J Howard McGrath says he is delighted to testify publicly before a House Ways and Means Subcommittee investigating corruption and irregularities in the tax collection department He offers to appear at any time if invited and allowed to speak freely.
Western sources report bulging satellite military forces despite Russia’s own force levels remaining steady. Bulgarian Air Force upgrades to MiG-15s boost regional air capacity while Albanian troops stay well trained. Satellite armies show rising training quality and motorization, though no imminent strike is indicated.
The regular monthly meeting of the South End Fire Company will be held Monday December 3 at 8 PM. All members urged to attend. H. M. Layman.
In Paris the Big Four met with Selwyn Lloyd and Jules Moch as 12 of 14 nations on the Collective Measures committee approved a plan allowing UN regional treaty forces, such as North Atlantic Pact armies, to be used. Burma declined to join. The special Political Committee discussed the resolution.
Prudential agents plan a strike starting Monday affecting about 16 500 offices in the US and Canada. They demand a base pay raise from 95 to 86 a week and threaten work stoppages though essential services will continue. Some districts voted not to strike while others join a nationwide walkout, with 28 million policies impacted.
Senator William F Knowland demands Senate Armed Services Committee investigate the sudden lull in Korea. He says he has wired Chairman Russell to call a meeting and wants a complete file of directives issued to troops regarding a cease fire. The White House had earlier stated no cease fire order was issued and that UN forces were not stopping arms after alleged violations.
The Christmas season began officially in Winchester as Santa Claus joined Mayor Clowe to switch on the city lights. The event featured the Mount the lights project and new plastic street decorations. J Ott, president of the Retail Merchants Association, led carols with the James Wood Girls Glee Club. Santa distributed candy to children at the end.
A motor scooter was stolen from the Zuckerman garage on Route 50 east during the night of Wednesday November 28. Sheriff Robert L. DeHaven said the vehicle was not running due to a broken clutch but remained valuable. He believes the thief remains in the city.
The 1951 International Livestock Exposition in Chicago ends with a price deflation trend. Grand champion barrow sold at $1.30 a pound, versus $3.10 last year. grand champion wether at $2.55, down from $5. grand champion steer at $6.75, far below $12 in 1950. Officials cite meat price regulations curbing bids on animals marked for butchering. Nearly half a million visitors expected by tonight’s close.
Samuel A. Luttrell, the lone survivor, told of the yacht Amphitrite’s voyage from Morehead City to St. Thomas. A leak forced a change of course toward Charleston, but high winds drove the 96-foot vessel onto a reef leaving nine aboard to lifeboats with no water or provisions.
Virginia Wing Civil Air Patrol at Byrd Field Winchester joins mock air raid drills as part of the Eastern Air Defense Force state maneuver. Two flights patrol a circuit including Berryville and Stephens City with radio operations run by Lt. Ira Sirbaugh and Lt. Campbell Jr. The exercise marks CAP's 10th anniversary and involves observers, cadets, and multiple towns across Virginia.
A state bureau head addresses the Corn Pasture Group about pasture land potential in Virginia. The discussion highlights acres of land and practical value from pasture days.
City records show permits issued on November 2 totaling about $8,700, down from October by over $70,000 and well below September. Notable city permits include Joseph A. Orndorff of Valley Ave for an $8,000 brick addition to Greystone Terrace and L. P. Milburn for a $700 Cameron Street improvement. County permits list work by Tommy D. Lockhart, Ford and Luttrell, Robert Earl Elliott, Russell Miller, Granville Pletcher, Levine Barr, H. J. Heinz and Co, and others with projects ranging from brick houses to store buildings and barns across Stonewall, Shawnee, Opequon, and Back Creek districts.
U N allies warn against any military buildup as talks focus on air bases and joint observation. Vice Am Taree Soy underscores opposition to expansion while North Korea and Red negotiators exchange claims over the purpose of air facilities during a truce.
Petersburg officials say a number of gamblers gathered to apply for a license while the police chief notes a large operator may seek a federal license and safe status. Internal Revenue stamps are discussed for all workers. The deadline for license applications nears with applications from Appalachia and from Norfolk and Lynchburg. Crenshaw will name applicants after processing and cautions federal license does not bar state or local prosecutions.
A robbery at Ross Jewelers Inc. saw more than $5,000 worth of diamond rings removed from a showcase late yesterday. President Frank Saunders told police of the loss and that no other details were released.
The fragment mentions Rhodes with a date style ep-11-20-20 but contains no clear event, people, or location to report as a full news item. No readable facts beyond the cryptic date-like string.
Paris announces easing of near austerity as United States pledges 600 million dollars in aid for fiscal year 1951 52. The move follows talks with American officials and aims to bolster France's postwar economy and public finances.
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