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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1949
Page
1
Traffic in the city and county returned to normal as ice and slush cleared by nightfall. Temperatures rose above freezing, reducing icy spots and helping wary pedestrians. Grain growers welcomed the snowfall while warning of potential later freezes affecting crop timing.
Ninety three pints were donated at the Red Cross bloodmobile visit in Winchester under Lions club sponsorship. Weather delays extended the start to 11 45 with ends at 6 p m leaving the day seven pints short of quota though seven donors were rejected. Dr William Schenck led the Lions blood donor committee. Next visit is March 14. Winchester hospital received 31 pints last week from the Washington center, one third of yesterday total.
A three day outlook for Virginia shows near normal temperatures with an initial cold start and warmer conditions by Saturday and Sunday. Rain or snow is expected Thursday and again Sunday totaling about a half to three quarters of an inch.
The 1831 Virginia House of Delegates selects a committee to report on slavery abolition measures. The report deems abolition inexpedient and delays action until public opinion firms. Delegate Bryce offers a preamble declaring slavery evil and calls for gradual emancipation, with a vote narrow and regional splits noted.
In Washington on February 1, Veterans Administrator Carl R. Gray Jr told the House veterans committee that a proposed universal pension for World War I and II veterans could not be considered in accord with the President's program. The plan would grant 60 dollars a month at age 60 and 90 dollars at 65, with additional disability payments, costing nearly 2 billion dollars in the first year and rising thereafter.
Hungary renames the National Front of Independence to the Peoples Front of Independence and names Mathias Rakosi as chairman of the Supreme council. A new constitution will be written and religion will have absolute freedom, while the state vows to fight Church and foreign interference. The move aligns Hungary with Moscow orbit democracies as Mindszenty faces trial.
Prices paid by Winchester dealers for eggs and broilers were quoted lower today. Eggs are off 3 cents and broilers 2. Grade A large eggs now 42 cents a dozen and red broilers over alb 26 cents a pound.
Virginia’s beer collections for the first seven months of the fiscal year totaled 4,034,997 dollars, up from 3,063,387 the year prior. The state tax department credits most of the rise to an increase in the 12 ounce bottle tax to 1.12 dollars, effective this year.
Governor Tuck reserved comment on a Fairfax County school emergency committee accusation that the state hides its surplus while funding local school construction. He will wait for a copy of the report by a tax sub-committee of the Northern Virginia citizens group formed last June and sent to state fiscal officials with a call for a special General Assembly session.
Harrisburg reports Gov James H Duff submits a record 988 196 350 budget for two years and calls for adding one cent to the gas tax to five cents per gallon. The plan includes a 147 million building program via a building authority and a 15 million subsidy for a 50 million low rent housing program.
In Morgantown West Virginia on February 1 a circuit court judge set aside an annulment of Blair Robinette's marriage to a Filipino girl. The mother Mrs John W Robinette claimed a valid marriage license existed and two children were born in Cumberland hospital before the couple returned to the Philippines after the war. The marriage had been annulled on grounds of lack of license and non marriage.
C A Robinson of 606 Stewart Street was elected president of the Shenandoah Valley Manufacturers Assn at the George Washington hotel. Officers include A J Bowen vice president O M Swimley treasurer and Robert K Woltz secretary. Largent Woltz and others named to the board. The group plans committees and 1949 activities after a busy year with fund drives and industry education programs.
Fire at the Grand View hotel in Ripon Wisconsin trapped an undetermined number of guests. Police say some remain inside as fire crews from Ripon and nearby cities battle the three story ruins.
A catalogued sale of fine furniture rugs china and glass begins at 10 30 a m with afternoon and evening sessions. Headley’s Auctions at 7 Braddock Bid 3 1 20.
Richmond reports reservations for the $25 Jefferson Jackson day dinner on Feb 15. Vice President Alben W Barkley will be speaker, with about 2500 dollars already raised before invitations went out as part of state party fundraising.
Argentina halted transfers of money abroad and the import of foreign goods to study financial policy. The national economic council headed by Treasury Minister Ramon Cereijo ordered cancellation of pending import permits and reversal of issued permits by government departments and private importers.
The Virginia Bankers Association sponsors local oratorical contests in Handley High, Stephens City, Middletown, Gainesboro and Gore high schools to select winners for a Feb 26 public speaking event on using Virginia's agricultural resources. Local and county banks fund prizes, with county and district rounds awarding progressively larger sums and a final Richmond show for top finishers.
Paris reports Aly Khan faces a divorce petition from his British wife for serious insult after he announced plans to marry Rita Hayworth. The filing, by lawyer Jean Stephan Rapoport, will detail Aly and Rita’s public appearances since last summer and their Christmas trip with his two sons to Gstaad, Switzerland, noting mild wording due to the children.
Constantine Christodoulou, who briefly changed to Christler, has regained his original surname after Probate Judge William F. Cotter approved a second name change following a first six months earlier. The move came after his West Virginia father mocked the new name. The notice also announces a meeting of Licensed Practical Nurses president Mrs. Alice F. Nelson on February 3 at 2 p.m. in the George Washington Hotel.
The State Department says the United States hopes Norway and others will enter talks on the North Atlantic security pact while reaffirming that U S aid goes only to nations coordinating their security with Washington. Norway’s stance favors joining the Western Powers, Denmark weighs its options, and Sweden prefers neutrality as Denmark's parliament nears a foreign policy debate.
Conrad Hoover post of the American Legion will hear proposed new by laws at Sarah Zane hall tonight at 7 30 during a regular meeting. Commander William H. Louthan announced the plans today.
Li Tsung-Jeng's government warned the Communist side to drop irrelevant demands if peace is to be possible. The government cites three recent red demands including re-arrest of Lt. Gen. Okamura and recognition of a Peiping peace pact as obstacles. Li's stance aims to keep negotiations alive while preparing to move executive functions to Nanking.
The Veterans Administration announced the promotion of 110 employees in its local insurance division in Richmond. The move is part of a standardization program initiated last month, with 71 local staff downgraded and receiving pay reductions.
Cleveland report quotes Lawrence D. Bell stating the X-1 has reached 1700 mph and 80 000 feet, with plans for a Bell Aircraft craft 60 to 70 percent faster than the X-1. Officials note unofficial data show speeds under 1000 mph and altitudes above 60 000 feet.
Cyrus S. Ching, head of the mediation service, urged Congress to keep the agency independent, arguing it would damage impartiality. He warned a shift to the Labor Department would backslide on industrial democracy and hinder collective bargaining.
IL T Quinn executive secretary announced a Saturday session allowing the public to submit recommendations on 1949 fishing law changes. Last year trout opened April 20 and ran to September 15 while bass ran from June 20 to December 15, with dates differing east and west of the Blue Ridge.
Predrick county school board in session today approved an order for 120 desks for next school term. Superintendent Leslie D. Members also approved the purchase of tables and chairs for the agriculture department at Middletown.
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