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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1950
Page
5
In Tokyo the Japanese Communist Party rejected Cominform criticism of leader Sanzo Nozaka. Ritzu Ito said Nozaka remains a trusted patriot and the Cominform article is unacceptable to the masses. The bureau endorsed the party line.
A report estimates about 6,800 ice manufacturing plants operate across the United States, reflecting the scale of the industry and regional distribution.
Winston Churchill, 75, is back in England to head the Conservative campaign for Britain's general election set for February 23. He plans to rally support, whip his shadow cabinet into session, and maximize his wartime appeal across the country.
Two parcels of land improved by dwellings sold for 1977 dollars at public sale last Saturday by James P Reardon trustee. Mahlon H Triplett property near Northwestern Grade west of Winchester sold for 1427 to PB A Collins. Parcel two on Wardensville Grade east side six miles from here sold for 550 to E J Ruckman.
Russia's Trans-Siberian Railway spanning about 8,000 miles is regarded as the world's longest rail line, connecting European Russia with the Far East across vast landscapes.
Isaac Benedict Omps, 98, died at his Reynolds Store area home. Retired farmer, son of the late Mr and Mrs Benjamin Omps. Survived by three sons Thomas Omps Reynolds Store James Omps Romney W Va and George Omps Rock Gap W Va and half brother Peter Holland Reading Pa. Funeral cortege at 1 p m from Thomas Omps home to Stotlers Cross Roads church for services at 2 p m Rev Edward Kyle officiating Interment at church cemetery.
Colombo reports that British commonwealth ministers agree Indochina holds the line against communism in Southeast Asia. Despite civil warfare in Burma, Thailand’s recovery, and British efforts in Malaya, the big issue is Bao Dai's ability to defend Indochina's coast. France retains key powers in Viet Nam, with Cairo to Cape Town railway plans highlighted.
The Winchester Star promotes a 15 cent booklet Household Helps detailing hundreds of domestic time saving and emergency remedies. It urges readers to start the New Year right and mail the coupon with payment to the Information Bureau in Washington DC. A reader's question notes the Mississippi River has more than 1750 islands between St. Paul and the Red River.
The Italian interior ministry told the U S embassy in Rome that some American Protestants unwittingly aid communism through their Italy activities. It cited Texas Church of Christ evangelists preaching at Frascati and being harassed near Castel Gandolfo, fueling Vatican Communist tensions.
The memorial fountain dedicated to former motion picture star Rudolph Valentino in Hollywood was sculpted by Roger Noble Burnham.
The record states the applicant for derivative citizenship need not appear in court or answer questions beyond the application. It also notes that tooth loss does not automatically disqualify a man from military service if he is otherwise qualified.
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