Virginia Crime and Weather Notes from Dec 28
Regional police report a youth denying molestation claims while the girl identifies him as her attacker. James L. Wilson, 29, shot himself accidentally while hunting near Java. Ned Arrington, Moneta, charged with murder after slaying his brother-in-law during a confrontation near Bedford. Two Powell brothers charged with armed robbery in Roanoke garage holdup. Blue Ridge Parkway repairs promised near Roanoke with two sections slated for surfacing in 1950 and 1951. A Botetourt County filling station robbery yielded about $600 from a night purse grabby by a masked thief.
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Thompson
Pittsylvania County
James L. Wilson
Java
Wilson
Hoon
Dr. Pson
Bedford
Ned Arrington
Moneta
Arrington
Kasey
Ruff
Roanoke
Claude A. Powell
Garnett Powell
Commonwealth
Gene W. Chelf
Claude Powell
J. L. Angel
Irvin O. Green
Department of Interior
Blue Ridge Parkway
Clarence G. Burton
Sixth
Burton
James River
Otter
Botetourt County
Kate Hogan
Congress Eyes Voters as Truman Program Weighs on 1950 House
By James Marlow lawmakers face 435 House seats and a third of the Senate up for election next fall. Democrats led by President Truman push for civil rights and health measures, while Republicans seek limited changes. Lawmakers must balance policy ambitions with looming voter scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Senate
Taft
Ohio
Truman
Congress
Labor
T-H
Negro Voters of the North
Fair Employment Practices Commission
Rites Held for H. M. Berry in Washington
Requiem mass for Harry M. Berry, former Berryville resident, was said at Nativity church in Washington. He died Sunday in Berryville and is survived by a widow, a daughter Helen Tabb, a son Robert E. Berry, stepson John Ruppert, two sisters, and a brother. Interment followed at Glenwood Cemetery in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harry M. Berry
Berryville
Buena Vista
Montfort Jones
Margaret A. Berry
Helen Tabb
Robert E. Berry
V.&.chester
Rules Commission Recommends Streamlining for House and Senate
A rules commission reviews proposed changes to bills and resolutions, approves referral to rules committees, and suggests modernizing archaic language. It notes differing committee names across houses and proposes uniform titles and shorter journals with concise wording.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On Rules
Mosd
House
Senate
Henry Will Case Continues Over Estate Inheritance
Legal proceedings proceed on Henry's will with the Shenandoah Valley National Bank named as trustees and executor challenging the will's validity. The court weighs whether Henry died intestate regarding a portion of the will while attorneys for the bank defend its authenticity and terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Belmon t Cat Travels 1000 Miles To Forest Park
The Toste family says their cat Rusty vanished from Belmont and, after moving to Forest Park on September 28, reportedly traveled about 1000 miles from Massachusetts. Neighbors doubt the claim, but the family insists the cat is the same, noting Rusty knows their names and habits.
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Toste
Rusty
Forest Park
Chicago
Massachusetts
Christina
Mildred
Johanna
Lucrezia
Belmont
Republican Leaders Promote Unpartisan Foreign Policy
Senate Republicans urge a nonpartisan foreign policy with frank debate and no secrecy. Senator Vandenberg calls for total discussion in international affairs and closer cooperation with the administration to present a united front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Vandenberg
Michigan
Robbery in Warren Tied to Earlier Similar Thefts
State Police Investigator A Seale links a Warren motorist robbery to two older cases. Victim J J Campbell of Wilmington describes two well dressed men who seized $57 cash and shopping bags containing shirts slips a dresser set and a fifth of whisky before fleeing in a car en route to Waynesboro Virginia. Police seek anyone with information who saw the suspects or a fitting description on December 24.
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A. Seale
Seale
J. J. Campbell
Wilmington
Waynesboro
Campbell
Living Costs Hold Steady Says Labor Department
The Labor Department reports virtually no change in living costs for November. The index rose only 0.1 percent from October, at 168.6 percent of the 1935-39 average for mid November. Rents up 0.4 percent in November. Houston rents rose 11 percent and Milwaukee 10.7 percent over the three months to November 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Labor Department
Department
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Houston
Texas
Milwaukee
Captain plans Shanghai voyage despite State warning
Captain David Jones of the Flying Arrow says he will sail into communist Shanghai despite a State Department notice risking his license. The 3500 ton Isbrandtsen line ship arrived in Hong Kong with industrial chemicals and is set to depart January 1. Jones cited orders from Hans Isbrandtsen in New York and reported a full crew bonus for the trip amid some crew unease.
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Hong Kong
David Jones
Chicago
Isbrandtsen Line
Flying Arrow
Shanghai
U. S. State Department
Jones
Hans Isbrandtsen
New York
Arrow
Tire Prices Raised by Goodyear Company
Akron Ohio December 28 The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company announced a minimum five percent price increase on tires sold to automobile and truck manufacturers citing higher labor and material costs over the past year The move comes amid broader pressures on the tire industry and manufacturing costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron, O
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co
Air Force ends flying saucer research after two years
The Air Force announced there are no flying saucers. A two year inquiry by a USAF science team and university aid found reports due to misinterpretations, mass hysteria, or hoaxes. The study covered sightings from housewives to pilots and noted one fatal crash during the investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Air Force
USAF
Wright Field
Mars
Mt Ranier
Wash
Godman Air Base
National Guard
Sears Midwinter Sale Catalog Cuts Prices Across 10 Percent Average
Sears, Roebuck and Co. issued its midwinter sale catalog from Chicago noting price cuts up to 36 percent from the Fall and Winter general catalog. The mailer lists 22,000 items, including additional fall purchases and manufacturers' clearance items, with overall lines averaging about 10 percent lower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Sears, Roebuck and Co
Ancient Earth Possibly Had Global Evergreen Forest Blanket
Researchers discuss a theory that ancient Earth, hotter than today, was shrouded in evergreen forests across most regions, spanning from pole to pole. The idea suggests a lush, global biosphere with extensive carbon storage and climate implications.
Physician Falls Plans Return After Valve Repair Procedure
The report describes a surgical exchange at Hopkins where an approach reached the heart valve, opened an artery, and improved blood oxygen flow. The operation required extended care through critical hours and a lengthy recovery with expected return to normal exercise tolerance and vigor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopkins
England
Claudes
Answers to the Daily Quiz Reveals Odds and Oddities
Answers listed for a Sunday page quiz include Ringling Brothers circus note of Oriental origin sea term long handle opera glass and Blue, Jules Verne, emote, lice. The text notes newsprint needs and forest residues for one edition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ringinig Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus
Ocean
Forest
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Virginia News
Rockbridge Comale
George R. Abbott
John Towhy
C. A. Harrell
State Board of Welfare and Institutions
Norfolk
Norfolk City
W. Va
Winchester Evening Star
By James Marlow
Winchester
Order of the Golden Rule
Papee
C. I. Brumbac and Sons
N. Cameron St
H. M. Berry
Mighty Universal
Lamp Motor CO
Smithfield Ave
Sheriff’s Sale
L. R. Carpenter
County Court House
Virginia
Robert L. Dehaven
Coleman Dunn
St. Augustine
Origen
St. Jermone
Timothy Bright
General Farms
Vint Hill Farms
Harris Wrecking CO
U. S
Warrenton
Warren
Sears
J. R. Alexander, Jr
Braddock St
Mr. Falls
Aldeman
Mervel v. Adams Annex
James W. Gardner
Berryville Ave
Winchester Hospital
John W. Reed
Fredrrick County Court House
Read
Cameron St
Tommy D. Lockhart
Loudoun St
Heatwole Motor CO
N. Braddock St
Pts
BARR
Vhone
Winchester Furniture Co
GOOD/ZYEAR TIRES
Buncutter Tire Co, Corner Braddock
Shade Equipment Co
Martinsburg
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