30 Dec 1947
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1947
Page
1
Henry A. Wallace announced a third party run for president, stirring Democratic jeers and Republican cheers. The move shifts foreign policy into the campaign as U.S. relations with Russia become a key issue, while observers say Wallace has little chance of winning.
New York faces a new snowfall forecast as the city fights to recover from a Friday record 25.8 inches. Mayor William O Dwyer calls the effort monumental yet says progress is being made with about 30 000 snow removal workers and equipment. Glass damage to plants and threats to the botanical garden roof prompted emergency heat and repairs.
Rep. Dingell urges Democratic leaders and administration officials to draft a definite unified tax policy. He suggests the first tax cut should focus on cost of living relief for low income individuals.
Washington reports wholesale prices for 900 commodities rose past postwar levels with a Dec 20 index at 162.5 percent of the 1926 average. Economists warn prices may top the 1920 high by February, while consumer costs also set records though wholesale gains outpace them.
John Owens aged 48 was slightly injured when he fell from the Rouss fire truck as it backed up to turn on Braddock Street. He received a two stitch head laceration and a leg brush burn, then left the hospital. Witnesses included Durant Burton and Vernon Clark.
Governor Tuck faces a legislative commission report urging a broad reduction of state agencies. Chair Thomas G. Burch of Martinsville described the recommendations as a push for economy efficiency and simplification of government after a three hour briefing with 29 members. The study, authorized by the 1946 General Assembly, aims to streamline the current agency structure.
Sen. Robert A. Taft declares price controls are unnecessary arguing the government can curb inflation by cutting spending and urging saving. He says Democrats seek power to impose arbitrary controls, calling it a totalitarian issue ahead of November elections.
The forecast shows 1948 starting strong with 1947 trends continuing into mid year and more uncertain conditions later. Prices stay high especially for food and clothing while exports may exceed 1947 if Marshall Plan passes, and sectors like autos, steel, textiles, and chemicals are projected to grow, though railroads face pressure and housing remains pricey.
Police Chief J. Thomas Boyd announced the probationary appointment of Wilmer W. Comer and Maurice F. Lake to the Winchester force. They begin training under Sgt. Joseph Ritter and start duty Jan 1, expanding the department to 16 men. Comer is 30, a former Army serviceman who saw action in the Philippines and works at Columbia Baking Co. Lake, 26, is married with a daughter, formerly drove for Diamond Cab Co., and attended Handley school.
Robert K. Woltz a Salem Virginia native and World War II counter intelligence corps veteran joins T G Scully in a general law practice. He is a University of Virginia law school graduate with a Master of Laws degree and a 1942 45 military service record. He resides at 1198 Washington Street.
In Charlottesville the University of Virginia library displays historic maps for geographers during the American geographers meeting. The exhibit includes the first American road map from the 1790s and the original Fry and Jefferson map of the Byrd line, marking the Virginia North Carolina boundary.
Gov Tuck will ask Crawley F Joyner Jr commissioner of the division of motor vehicles to study the fuel oil situation in the state. Action may follow to improve oil distribution to consumers after a surge of requests reaching the governor's office.
The Star will not publish on Thursday January 1 1948 New Year’s Day due to the national holiday. The Evening Star notes the holiday as the reason for the absence of a Thursday issue.
Police Chief J. Thomas Boyd announced a ban on all left turns at the Oscawen and Loudoun Streets intersection once signs are in place. The Winchester Council public safety committee met last night with J. T. Kremer presiding. attendees included Mayor C. R. Anderson and Alan Peery.
Donald Buckley twenty one, manager of a Wardensville knitting mill, was injured when his 1940 Packard sedan rear collided with a slow moving tractor trailer on Route 50 eight miles west of Winchester. Buckley regained consciousness at Winchester hospital after being brought by ambulance. the extent of injuries and a deep facial cut were reported. The truck, carrying copper tubing, was owned by Rhode Island men J. G. Lamivee and Theodore Lawrence.
Henkel Harris Co. will display two new pieces at the 1948 American Furniture Mart in New York City. A Fairfax corner cabinet in solid mahogany features an individually paneled glass upper door and a two door lower cabinet, plus a solid mahogany drop leaf table measuring 44 by 67 inches. The early American style firm, founded by C. H. Henkel and J. E. Harris, employs 12 and sells through W. J. Sloan and others. Both pieces will also be shown at the Chicago furniture show in January.
A large lumber yard an antique filled warehouse and garages were destroyed by an early morning blaze in Westminster Maryland firefighters contained the flames. Authorities suspect arson with a fire bug involved Noah Schaeffer head of the lumber company put damage at about 100000 dollars.
King Mihai I abdicated at 3 p.m. amid a cabinet proclamation that Romania is now a popular democratic republic. Parliament will ratify the act as Mihai had just returned from abroad, with reports of his personal plans and family matters noted.
In Haifa’s consolidated refinery a day of clashes leaves 41 Jews and 6 Arabs dead after a bomb on a line of Arabs and ensuing fighting involving about 1800 Arabs and 400 Jews. British troops seal the site as reprisals escalate across Palestine.
Senator Watkins of Utah said meat must be rationed as the safe course, aligning with New England Republicans seeking distribution controls. House Speaker Martin urged unity among President Truman, Congress, and the people to curb inflation, warning against a police state and urging increased production to meet domestic and world needs.
The proclamation by Bascon Giles extends Texas boundaries to include submerged lands on the Gulf of Mexico continental shelf. The 50th legislature authorized gulfward extension of boundary lines of 12 coastal counties, expanding Texas by 18,349,574 acres.
Worster Lambert, 22, of Rectortown, slight improvement reported today at Winchester hospital. He was rushed there Sunday night after wrecking his station wagon near Paris. Quintin Abrogast of Warrenton, a passing motorist, delivered him to the hospital, a physician said.
Police responded to a report of a man abandoning a 1936 Willys on the roadside near Old Mill Storage. Officers traced the license to a Maryland address and identified the owner, confirming the man seen leaving the car was the owner, clearing the case after checks with Maryland and Strasburg.
President Stapen signed a Republican anti inflation bill while Secretary Anderson ordered grain rationing for whisky distillers at 2,450,000 bushels monthly through January 31, 1948. Each distillery receives a grain allotment based on capacity, with wheat allocations banned, as Truman calls the GOP measure feeble and pitiably inadequate to curb high prices.
A head on collision on Route 29 two miles south of Culpeper killed Miss Elizabeth Gilbert 40 of Culpeper and injured five others. Mrs Adrian Crawford of Lynchburg and Richard E Dudley of New Glasgow were in serious condition. Elizabeth Gilbert died at University of Virginia hospital.
Government officials weighed converting some federal buildings currently heated with oil to coal. The discussion pursued energy savings and supply considerations as part of broader fuel strategy.
Fulton Lewis Jr., a radio commentator and Maryland farmer, filed a petition in Richmond chancery court seeking a writ of mandamus against Southern States Co-operative Inc. to compel recognition of his membership. The case was set for returnable January 15.
Advertisement notes builders prices and contact details with W A Taylor in Winchester Virginia and Carl Bayliss. also mentions a relocation to South End Barber Shop by David Mills and a postponed event reference with unclear date.
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