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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1953
Page
1
A report cites Americans listed on the United Nations payroll amid controversy. Officials defend the list, calling the charges false while some individuals on the list could not be reached for comment.
A 48 year old pedestrian Leidy Yearlick Holshouser of Rockwell North Carolina died after being struck by a car at Main Street in Warwick County Virginia. Police said the incident made Virginia the seventh traffic fatality of the new year, more than the one death recorded by this time last year.
The year begins with two Winchester births. The first baby is an eight ounce son of Charles Lichliter and wife at Berryville. The second is a six pound ten and a half ounce boy born to Ralph Shade and wife in Winchester.
Three small unions of longshoremen tied up 22 piers in New York port signaling a potential Seaboard-wide disruption. The strike action threatened to halt loading and unloading operations, with limited vessel movement and cargo handling affected across key terminals.
An 11 year old Sugar Grove boy, Blain Anderalty, remains a patient at Lee Memorial Hospital in Marion after a reported incident. Police details are sparse but the case pertains to a serious injury involving a minor.
Maj. A L Carr of the Army Corps of Engineers announced that about 500 striking carpenters and millwrights will return to the Radford Avenue rehabilitation project. The workers had been off the job pending settlement of contract issues.
A semi official defense report notes stronger striking power through faster jets and bigger carriers while manpower holds at 3,600,000. Secretary Lovett cites rising arms costs, production limits, and ongoing draft need to sustain forces amid anticipated atomic warfare.
John P. Lamb Jr. 69, a well known pharmacist in the city, died suddenly at 4 o'clock at his home 21 N Braddock Street. Interment will be Mt Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers include Garland Spillman Lloyd Martin Ford Barry William H Miller Jr James D Shockey and George Garber. Body at Omps Funeral Home.
A brief market note records butter prices slipping to their lowest level since 1951 for Grade A butter, signaling softer dairy markets.
Millicent A Rogers heiress to Standard Oil fame is highlighted in a New Mexico remembrance. The article notes her noted romance era in the 1920s and 1930s and her lasting public interest.
BERLIN The Soviet high command in Germany signals a possible board shift in Kremlin policy in the next two months to the Western Allies. NOTICE The Gore Fire Co will hold its monthly meeting Monday Jan 6 at 7 30 P M at the Fire Hall. All members invited to attend. We where we cen t a delivery. Phone P W PLUMLY CORP ipel-3-260
A semi holiday weekend cushions disruption as 8 200 CIO Union workers strike in New York City. The mayor faces fare losses and traffic effects as the transit system operates with reduced staffing and many routes affected.
Richmonders suffered odd injuries in the first hours of 1963. Medics logged cases such as hitting a mirror with a fist, being struck in the head by a Christmas tree, a boyfriend striking a patient, a brother dropping lumber, and a bale of hay hitting the eye. The hay incident remains an enduring mystery.
A federal judge denied a clemency appeal for Julius and Ethel Rosenberg who were sentenced to death for atomic espionage. The decision rejected delaying execution with a plea for mercy, noting the crime outweighed other considerations. The case drew appeals to clemency and was reviewed by higher courts.
Charles Town in West Virginia will host the annual convention of the West Virginia Volunteer Firemen's Association. The Independent Fire Co. of Charles Town will serve as host organization for the event.
During the 48 hour New Year holiday period there were no fatal traffic incidents or fires. Three minor wrecks were reported with the first at 5 p m New Year’s Eve at Braddock and Piccadile injuring Mr Pritchard who was resting comfortably. The second occurred around 7:15 p m at S Loudoun and Southwerk involving a 1948 International Tractor struck by a 1937 Dodge. Continued on Page 2 Col 1.
Three youths, the oldest 13, confessed to Newport News police that they set a fire at Newport News High School. The arson action was tied to delaying the building’s return to service. a plea or sentencing date was not specified.
Allied raiders fought a bitter hour and a half clash west of Bunleeseat on the Western Korean Front killing or wounding about 45 Chinese Reds before withdrawing. The Communists probed three other Allied positions as temperatures dropped to six degrees below zero in the Central Korea area.
Vincent Shea, former State Budget Office employee and current bursar, has been named comptroller of the University of Virginia.
Christmas trees placed on the curb with regular garbage will be taken up in open trucks during one week. The service runs Monday January 5 through Saturday January 10 and provides two collections for everyone. Cooperation is requested to maintain the schedule with enclosed pamphlet.
Extended Virginia outlook projects near normal temperatures with a mix of cold days and warmer periods. Expect rain Saturday and a chance of rain Tuesday or Wednesday, with total precipitation around one tenth to three tenths of an inch.
Continued on page 2 column. The article notes newly chosen officers and committee heads as party meetings conclude. It lists names of prominent delegates and outlines short bios and expected influence within the party structure.
The year 1952 had above average rainfall with a summer heat record not seen since 1944. An August 31 rainfall of 2.59 inches was logged near Fruit Research, while the July 38 date noted extreme heat. January 9 saw a 34 hour cold spell with temps not above 20 degrees, and the annual mean reached 55.84 degrees.
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