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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1950

Page

5

Demand for Wool To Hike the Cost Of Clothes Here

Boston report ties rising apparel wool prices to record Australian auctions. Demand from Britain Russia Europe and the United States pushes prices up about 25 percent since auctions opened. Mills pay about 41 cents more per pound. fabric costs rise as production costs surge. Domestic wool consumption nears 900 million pounds annually while production sits around 225 million.

Boston Australia America Sydney Britain Russia Continent United States

British Tories Outline Platform toward welfare and privatization

The Conservatives pledges to run Britain's welfare state more cheaply with less rationing and an end to nationalization if elected. They promise to maintain the national health plan while cutting taxes and oppose labor nationalizations, favor private enterprise, and seek empire trade to aid dollar exports. They call for cooperation with the United States to resist communism and propose decentralizing coal and rail administration for efficiency.

London Winston Churchill Britain Attlee iMe United States Europe Asia U. S Labor Party Laborites

Frame Building To Be Erected Here

J P Darlington of Bunker Hill is granted permission to erect a 26 by 80 foot frame building at 517 N Cameron St rear, for five dwelling units at about 5000 dollars. W R Armel at 1427 Greystone Terrace gets permit to enclose a terrace into a sunroom, cost about 1000 dollars. Government says healthfulness of US regions cannot be rated due to varying factors.

J. P. Darlington Bunker Hill N. Cameron Conra Hest W. R. Armel Greystone Terrace

Winchester Shopper Promotes Money Saving Deals

Local ad urges residents to save money and time by shopping in Winchester. Features storefronts and price highlights aimed at diverse shoppers looking for value.

Winchester

Seven Are Tried By Trial Justice

Trial list before Judge W. Eric Edwards includes seven defendants led by Wilkie Hunt Jr. of Stephenson for reckless driving with a $14.25 fine. Others: Carson Cave Cross Junction for reckless driving and no operator license at two figures and $55.25 total. Talmadge Ferrell Cross Junction for unlicensed operator with $14.25. David Fahnestock Bloomery Star Route 1 for reckless driving improper lights and brakes at $29.25. Manuel Ricketts Hayfield for reckless driving and improper steering at $19.25. Shelton Weakley Gore for no inspection at $9.25. Ayler Shephard R 1 Winchester for speeding at $14.25.

Trial Justice Court W. Eric Edwards Wilkie W. Hunt Jr. Stephenson Carson R. Cave Cross Junction Talmadge Ferrell David Allen Fahnestock Bloomery Star Manuel Lee Ricketts Hayfield Shelton Lee Weakley Gore Ayler Russell Shephard Winchester

How a Diamond's Value Is Judged by Brilliance and Cut

Brilliance helps determine beauty and price of a diamond. Color and flaws affect value. Even with the same weight and 58 facets, cutting differences can change brilliance, so an expert alone can accurately judge a stone's value.

Committee Okays DP Bill Today

Washington reports the Senate Judiciary Committee approved a bill to admit 320000 displaced persons plus 50000 orphans and 5000 adopted children to the United States by June 30 1951. The measure totals about 124000 already in the U S under the 1948 DP law.

Washington America Senate Judiciary Committee United States

Milk snake seen as helpful to farmers not pest

Farmers view the milk snake as beneficial since it eats rats and mice in barns. The idea that a milk snake steals cow milk is unfounded, though it may drink from a bucket mistaken for water.

Winchester Private Is In Celebration

BAD TOLZ Germany Private Charles W Shane of Winchester first Signal Company 1st Infantry Division marked the units 51st anniversary. He enlisted January 1948 and took part in athletic events awards and a full company inspection by Lt General Clarence R Huebner in Europe all members attended a birthday dinner.

Bad Tolz Germany Charles W. Shane Winchester First Infantry Division U .S. Army Fred Shane Route 1 Uncle Sam Shane U. S. Army Enope Clarence R. Huebner

Fog Delays Staten Island Ferry and City Air Routes

Thick fog blankets New York Harbor and the surrounding airways. Ferry boats from Staten Island to Manhattan run seven to eight minutes late, while Idlewild Airport and LaGuardia experience masking weather delaying departures and arrivals.

New York New York Harbor City Lower Bay Staten Island Manhattan Idlewild

Weather disruption over New York airfield causes landings canceled

Guardia Field experienced canceled landings while take-offs were prohibited at LaGuardie due to unspecified conditions. No further details on duration or governing authority are provided.

Guardia Field LaGuardie

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