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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1951
Page
2
Stocks were mixed in a calm New York session with little movement and small fluctuations. Key names traded to flat or marginally higher levels as the market held largely steady with Distillers Corp Zenith Radio Kennecott Allied Nickel among notable movers.
Market notes show modest gains across corn and oats with February to May contracts trading higher. Prices cited include March near 2.52 and May around 2.58 for corn, with oats and soybeans listed in varied midweek quotes.
Listings show December 18 sales at Patton's Warehouse Cameron Street 425 involving furniture and packages at 10 a.m. At 1 p.m. H W White tollgate on White Post 29 and POT C Miller Erin County Real estate on Stew AN. 12 noon Herbert G Gans front of Preder g.steeiucs auction location unclear.
Slaughter steers and heifers near steady while cows ease and bulls rise. Calves uneven, week’s top 41.00 with most 27.00 to 39.00. barrows and gilts generally lower, sows steady to lower. sheep and lambs show varied quotes with top lambs around 32.00 and utility to prime lambs 25.00 to 31.00.
The Internal Revenue Bureau reports a revised delinquent tax figure of $621,044,007 with total delinquencies at $632,363,000. It shows income taxes $413,655, payroll taxes $89,678,078, and other taxes $506,506.
Senator Styles Bridges of New Hampshire concedes frequent contact with the Bureau of Internal Revenue regarding income tax matters. He states he always urged bureau actions to be entirely proper and correct.
A statewide weather note describes heavy overnight snow in the central and valley regions with up to six inches, minimal accumulation in the Bristol and eastern areas, and mixed conditions on Route 58 between Appalachia and Stonega. Bridges failed briefly in Bristol, roads were sanded, and chains were advised in several counties.
Jack and Jill School pupils prepare Christmas projects and a group scrap book for Letterman General Army Hospital in San Francisco. They rehearse for a theatrical production and plan toy drives for the Salvation Army while closing for holidays and arranging parent meetings.
President Truman moves toward an independent body to investigate and possibly prosecute Government officials. He aims to clear honest workers and asks Congress next month for special legislation to keep the Federal service honest. White House staff and Charles Murphy coordinate plans amid ongoing tax scandal inquiries.
Snow moved through the state with six inches in Frederick and Alleghany County reports six to seven inches. Garrett County recorded three inches while Wheeling had three inches and Petersburg two inches. The weather bureau warned of squalls tonight and a return to winter as temperatures drop to near zero to five above in most areas.
Residents report driving comfort on mountaintop roads in Highland and Bath counties though snowpacks remain non essential and roads are sand packed.
The University of Virginia Board of Visitors approved removing the Bachelor of Science in Physical Education from the curricula. The move follows a University Senate recommendation, replacing the degree with a regular education degree featuring a major in physical education.
Beverly Hills authorities announce Walter Wanger will be prosecuted for felonious assault following the shooting of Ian Lang, amid claims of a broken connection with actress Joan Bennett. Prosecutor Joe Roll and Police Chief Clinton Anderson say the case proceeds despite defense efforts.
A federal grand jury charged Gambler James J Carroll of Missouri with failing to file income tax on gambling winnings totaling about 1.8 million dollars. The indictments include 101 counts listing individuals who won bets on horse races and elections and reflect alleged nonpayment of returns for 1948 1949 and 1950.
Washington reports the Gar y announces a relaxation of rubber controls after January 1. The National Production Authority says no stocks rose enough to remove almost all restrictions on new rubber use. White sidewall tires stay under control with a 106000 ton three month natural rubber quota.
Mrs William Hanckel of 8 Washington Street left today for Indianola Mississippi where she was summoned by the death of her father, Robert Bingham.
Hazard Kentucky reports reveal gunmen fired on Tom Raney United Mine Workers official directing an organizing camp in Leslie and Clay Counties. Raney and two others were attacked from a passing car near Wooton with more gunfire. Earlier Oct 6 another attempt occurred while Raney’s car was followed by a passing vehicle. No suspects were found and Raney condemned the acts as union intimidation.
A Virginia estate tied to John Tyler has been ordered into partition between two brothers. An official commissioner valued land and a large frame house at about 75 000 dollars. The heirs have long lived on opposite ends of a 300 foot long dwelling near here.
Senator McCarthy charges a sweeping cleanout of the State Department should follow the dismissal of diplomat John Service. He accuses Dean Acheson and Philip Jessup of conspiring to sell out 1951 to the Communists and says President Truman is not part of the Acheson Jessup Lattimore circle. He criticizes what he calls stubbornness and stupidity in the administration.
Philadelphia bankruptcy referee demands full details of how Frank E. McKinney earned a $68,000 profit from a $1,000 investment, tied to Frank Cohen of Empire Tractor Corp who was summoned to explain the transactions.
Edwin M. Sowder, 43, unemployed entertainer and ex baseball player, is held on suspicion of murder in the fatal shooting of his wife Dorothy M. Sowder, 26. Police say powder marks on her hands indicate she fired the gun. Sowder claims she took her own life.
Highland Springs man James P. Davis 28 was found guilty of bad check violations in Police Court. Trial Justice John W. Rice sentenced him to jail and required payment of a fine and costs after Davis was arrested in Harrisonburg and brought back for trial on four alleged bad checks to local stores Leggett's and Rhodes.
A Soviet bloc spokesman at the United Nations called for reopening private Big Four disarmament talks. Poland's Stefan Wierblowski said that after last week's secret discussions between some members and Western powers, an accord should continue to be pursued.
In Buck Hill Falls Pennsylvania the division of Christian Life and Work of the National Council of Churches of Christ in the U S A adopted a plan at its first annual assembly. It directs staff to draft an immediate plea of action against what it calls prevalent moral decadence.
Retailers in Winchester have extended shopping hours to evenings daily through Christmas. Local merchants say longer hours improve convenience for shoppers and boost seasonal sales while staff prepare for busy lead up to the holidays.
Annie L. Taylor received a final divorce from William Taylor in a cross claim proceeding before Judge Elliott Marshall. Taylor must pay Mrs. Taylor $10 monthly plus court costs and an attorney fee of $125.
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