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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1950
Page
9
The Wabash River neared Vincennes sea wall threatening Niblack and Graysville levees. Evacuations covered 16 000 and 45 000 acres as 900 troops from Fort Knox stood by to build mud boxes atop the 29 foot wall.
Washington Jan 9 Economic Cooperation Administrator Paul G Hoffman warned that strong European recovery could be endangered if the U S reduces aid too drastically risking renewed conflict. He told the Women's National Democratic Club that Europe must lower trade barriers and pursue economic integration as a practical necessity.
Premier Nehru told the opening session of a British Commonwealth foreign ministers conference in Colombo that raising prosperity among Asian peoples is the key to defeating communism in Asia. He argued China’s Reds fulfilled some social justice aims, but cold war tactics cannot apply in Asia. The gathering also considered Japan’s peace settlement and European security issues.
Ten people died in Virginia automobile crashes over the past weekend, bringing the eight day toll to 19. Police listed victims including Priscilla Rice 5 of Petersburg Pauline Hollansworth 16 Christiansburg Joseph P Walton 25 Norfolk naval base Jaomi Pearl Gordon 32 Virginia Beach Mrs Nancy J Slate 69 Wythe County Horace L Mason 47 Roanoke James V Cash 24 Stuarts Draft and William Weaver 34 De Witt. Sgt.
Washington reports a government study shows nearly 50 billion dollars of personal income is not taxed yearly. Some unreported income comes from low earners military pay relief and pensions, while others argue more should be reported. Lawmakers note if all owed taxes were paid it could reduce deficits without new rates.
Mrs. John W. Capper, 54, died at her Jacksonville residence Sunday evening. Born in Timber Ridge, she was the widow of John Capper, daughter of the late Richard and Sarah Larrick Johnson, and a Timber Ridge Christian church and Eastern Star member. Surviving are brother B. E. Johnson of Oklahoma and four sisters: Jessie Crisman and Bertha Boyce of this city, T. C. Larrick of Hagerstown, Blanche Wineburg of Pennsylvania. Interment expected in Mount Hebron family lot.
The Israeli government announced it would recognize the Chinese communist government today, signaling a shift in diplomatic policy.
Mrs. Dorothy Coffman of Winchester left Saturday to attend the funeral of her mother Mrs. O C Eddy of Fairmont West Virginia to be held tomorrow Survivors include Mrs Ruth Whitacre formerly of Winchester now of Charlottesville and her husband
Joe C Venters 22 of Andrews Field Washington and Mrs Grover Jones 60 of Mulberry Gap Tenn are listed in the readable local notices. The brief item records resident names ages and places.
Washington dispatch notes Republican leaders in Congress vow to cut President Truman's 42.439 billion budget amid Democratic misgivings over another 5 billion in red ink spending. Leaders Martin and Wherry call the budget political and warn of near 50 billion on approval. Taber urges a balanced approach with 38 billion in revenues. Senator Aiken doubts major cuts this election year.
A Saturday fire at the Staffer hatchery near Woodstock destroyed a 15 by 30 foot building housing electric battery brooders. The blaze killed roughly 2000 baby chicks being raised in the structure.
Six or seven gunmen robbed the Hong Kong Chase National Bank branch at 3 pm, taking about 33 000 Hong Kong dollars plus 3000 US dollars. The loss was insured. Police delayed by traffic as they chased the robbers through midtown Hong Kong.
Alexandria police hold Carl Blackwell 62 for investigation in the death of Edith Dix who was found Dec 30. He admitted Mrs. Dix attended a drinking party in his quarters but denied knowing how she was injured. Death attributed to injuries from a fall or a blow.
London writers speculate a February general election after Prime Minister Attlee’s Sandringham audience. They cite a possible Feb 2 or Feb 22 vote and note constitutional steps precede dissolution. The report mentions Attlee’s 200 mile automobile trip and a possible early announcement. Canadian and American scientists cooperated on arctic mosquitoes studies in Hudson’s Bay.
Southern California fruit and vegetable growers breathed easier as a five day cold spell ended. Lowland crops faced potential damage while rain cooled the region. The eastern half of the nation saw lingering cold with New England chilled though warm air from the south lifted ice and thawed Memphis.
Houseplants grown in water should be treated occasionally by dropping a piece of charcoal into the container to help maintain cleanliness and health.
Farmers expecting cash payments under the 1949 Agricultural Conservation program must file performance reports this week at the PMA county office in Winchester. County chairman JL Hershman notes in person filing is allowed until Friday January 13, with mail postmarked by January 15. Reports cover lime and fertilizer use and other conservation practices eligible for government cost-sharing.
Wendell Barney will address Lions Club members at tomorrow's luncheon on income taxes. He is set to outline key tax concepts and filing tips for attendees.
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