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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1951
Page
1
The United States will sponsor a UN resolution unilaterally branding Communist China as an aggressor after three days of shopping terms with potential co sponsors. The action aims to pressure Peiping through the United Nations.
U S diplomats push for a UN resolution denouncing Red China as aggressor after Chinese intervention in Korea. The plan faces Soviet bloc opposition, Asian-Arab coun tries moves for a new peace appeal, and European fears of U S entanglement. Egypt and India steer cautious diplomacy as 12 Asian Arab states weigh a seven power conference. The aim is to reactivate efforts and support direct action against Peiping.
Ireland and Britain endure Europe's worst flu outbreak with 890 deaths in England and Wales last week, nearly double the prior week. Reports also note rising cases in some areas while waning in others across Czechoslovakia, France, Germany, Denmark, and Sweden.
City of Winchester ended 1950 with gross bonded indebtedness of 938000 and per capita debt of 68 dollars, better than the 28‑city average. Richmond topped gross debt but its per capita load ranked lower than several cities, while Falls Church and Roanoke also showed higher per capita figures. The report notes total 28 cities’ gross debt at 182,233,407 and net debt at 145,208,656 with changes over two years. City Manager S Lee Grant says Winchester bears a lighter bond burden than many-state cities.
The Tri County Association of Oddfellows will hold its regular quarterly meeting Monday at 8 pm in Oddfellows Hall with Madison Lodge No. 6 as host. Lt Joseph C Ritter of the Winchester Police will deliver the address of the evening. Officers to be installed and entertainment planned. Members and guests from Front Royal Edinburg Bentonville Luray Shenandoah Middletown Stephens City and Winchester expected along with Grand Lodge officers from Virginia and the District of Columbia.
A mild spell ended as a cold Canadian air mass pushed into the Western and Central States today. Temperatures spiked to 64 degrees by mid morning and reached 70 yesterday, with a January spike recalled at five days above 70.
In Philadelphia Mrs Catherine Sacchetti and friends watched a hot sauce ad when the television burst into flames. Firemen cooled the blaze and investigators cited a faulty TV connection rather than the sauce as the likely cause.
Winchester area bottlers announce a 20 percent wholesale price increase effective Monday January 22 raising the new wholesale to 48 cents per dozen, with most retailers likely to charge six cents per bottle. Coca Cola in Winchester remains at five cents retail and 80 cents per case.
William E. Cook Jr. travels to a federal courtroom in San Diego to face charges under the Lindbergh Law for kidnapping and murder of the Mosser family and Robert Dewey. He is accused of a spree of holdups robberies and killings across five days leading to the death penalty option. He is transported under heavy guard to Oklahoma City after the briefing by FBI agent E C Richardson.
Senator Ellender demanded government nullify the $1.60 daily wage boost for 40,000 soft coal miners, effective Feb 1, and block a coal price rise. He urged an immediate wage and price freeze with rollback to cancel the agreement, while Capehart argued there was no justification to act.
The Army announced an early call to active duty for a limited number of National Guard and Reserve majors and colonels. No quota was set but those selected would be specialists needed in the current military manpower buildup.
The Economic Stabilization Agency under new head Eric Johnston presses for a quick wage and price freeze. Johnston, ex president of the Chamber of Commerce, takes over from Alan Valentine as ESA administrator. Mobilization Chief Wilson moves to draft a Truman executive order expanding Johnston’s economic duties across credit, rents, and home financing authority.
Eighteen Handley High School band members under H Gaylen Strance will join the third Tri State Band Clinic at Martinsburg Armory January 26 and 27. Guest conductor Johann H Fultz of the U S Navy School of Music leads sessions and programs for Navy radio and television.
Dwight Deere Wiman 55 a leading Broadway theatrical producer died in Columbia Memorial Hospital Hudson New York. He produced many major shows and was a prominent figure in American theatre.
Jack Fretwell will again serve as master of ceremonies for the 40 & 8 Amateur Show with auditions starting Monday night at the Capitol Theatre and finals at Handley High School on February 1. Officials released new contestants for Ted Mack Amateur Hour in New York and announced cash prizes. New Winchester entrants include William Gant Jeannette Lester Clark Bennington Jasmia and Dorothy Daughtery. Out of town entries include Martinsburg performers Freddie Snyder and a group with Perry Hager John Kendig and Paul Miller.
The Rosebush quads case draws insights from 15 Quad families across the country. Veteran parents from Michigan Texas and Texas recount lessons on not spoiling children managing logistics and using common sense while the Rosebushes start a new chapter with their newborn foursome.
Senator John J. Williams of Delaware entered a Winchester Evening Star editorial into the Congressional Record criticizing tax exemptions for the President and Congress. The piece notes the President's $50,000 exemption, the Vice President's $10,000, and each congressman's $2,500, urging repeal alongside Senator Byrd who previously fought for ending such exemptions.
President Truman told a Society of Business Magazine Editors dinner that there is no difference between Joseph Stalin and Hitler or Mussolini, stating they all enslaved the people. He also defended his war powers, urged confidence in freedom, and asserted resolve to win.
In Tokyo the Allied front reports heavy fighting around Wonju Korea as Reds press in force. General Collins asserts the Allied army still has plenty of fight left and promises continued resistance despite recent setbacks.
The FCC ordered hearings to decide if Bell System long distance tolls are unjust and unduly burdensome. AT and T and 22 affiliates must file statements by March 23 as the agency considers an interim rate cut during a general investigation. Hearings begin April 23. Kilingsworth defended Bell revenue needs for rising defense communications demand.
The Virginia State Milk Commission will hold a public hearing on milk prices Tuesday January 30 at the Mimslyn Hotel in Luray. Producers distributors and a local milk board requested the hearing to consider price adjustments for several markets including Staunton Waynesboro Harrisonburg Bridgewater Luray Shenandoah Elkton Front Royal Middletown Strasburg and Winchester.
Tomorrow at 3p Handley School Auditorium kerosene No 2 N 4 fuel oils available. Oil Heat Inc 413 N Cameron Dial 3855 or 3877. Call Tokes For Dinner Sunday Jan 21. Wanted man over 26 in dry cleaning plant apply at Pingley & Leaners.
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