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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1949
Page
1
Ralph Grubbs has withdrawn as a candidate for commander of the Conrad Hoover American Legion post, clearing the field for Robert Baker. The annual election is set for 7 pm Tuesday at Sarah Zane hall with a fried chicken repast to follow. nominations by petition remain possible until election time.
Secretary Acheson told Congress Korea would fall within two to three months without prompt American aid. The House foreign affairs committee urged early action on 150 million for Korean recovery, calling it a very limited commitment and warning of wider Far East instability if blocked.
Historical papers from Clarke county document April and June 1862 seizures of Burwell property by Union forces. Capt Bremer took five horses on April 2 and five more on April 18, despite a statement that levy was sufficient. On June 25 Capt Da vid seized 150 bushels of corn and another horse. Receipts promise future payment after rebellion suppression, contingent on loyalty, a phrasing seen as a justification for confiscation.
Forecasts expect humid conditions for the upcoming holiday with highs near the mid 80s in Winchester and limited chances of showers. Coastal areas enjoy pleasant weather while the Central and Southern States face hot, dry conditions with 90s. Bus travel to July 4 is expected to set records as residents head to resorts and war mothers travel to Washington.
A new frame bungalow and all belongings of Granville Chilcott were destroyed when an oil stove exploded yesterday at 6 55 p m west of Greenspring. Mrs Chilcott was away at the time and firemen arrived after walls had fallen. The family totaling four will stay with relatives. no insurance covered the loss.
Three deaf mutes and two men plus an 18 year old girl face arraignment in Martinsburg on robbery charges tied to a holdup at a Bunker Hill filling station operator who was shot. One suspect, Rocky Spears, 20, is charged with the shooting. a 13 year old girl is held for juvenile court action.
Police Chief J. Thomas Boyd urges motorists to take special precautions as traffic is heavy on all city highways over the long Fourth weekend. He warns of real hazards due to festive spirit and high volumes to save lives and property in Winchester.
Shenandoah Valley Amateur Radio club discussed incorporation and purchasing land for a clubhouse. Dr. Bradford Bennett named a bulletin publication committee. flood disaster aid included emergency radio communications at Petersburg.
Both forks of the Shenandoah River at Front Royal were muddy and unfit for bass fishing with little chance of clearing for the holiday. Additional rain in the Romney area ruled out fishing there this weekend.
Detroit reports automakers see strong long term demand as public buys up to four million cars annually. With postwar replacement needs, about 25 million cars built before the war remain aging, keeping future sales robust while profits may level in a competitive market. Industry leaders downplay imminent downturns.
Governor William M. Tuck will arrive in Strasburg at 10 am Monday for the opening ceremony of the interstate link of the John Marshall highway between Strasburg and Wardensville West Virginia. Gen James A Anderson highway commissioner will accompany. The event features Virginia and West Virginia officials and local civic leaders with a ribbon cutting at the state line and a 1:30 pm program at Gravel Springs church.
Frederick county farmers delivered 18 275 bushels of yellow shelled corn to the Commodity Credit Corp through Winchester Milling Corp under the price support program. The corn graded No 2 and CCC paid 1 612 per bushel, totaling 29 514 dollars for local transactions. 41 farmers participated. largest sale was 1550 bushels by H. M. Brumback. Farmers earned at least 21 2 cents per bushel. Top local market price was 1 40 per bushel. Officials expect a support price for this year's crop and wheat support via purchase agreements and loans. the price to be announced this month, tentatively 2 13 for No 1 wheat.
Judith Coplon, convicted former Justice Department analyst, arrived in New York for a second trial set for July 11. She posted 20 000 bail in Washington and faced travel restrictions as officials warned airlines and LaGuardia to prevent her departure. The defense argued for passport return while prosecutors sought its seizure. a possible delay in the trial could bring co defendant Valentin Gubitchev into the case.
Senator McKellar demands a sharp cut to 3398 million for European Cooperation Administration funds. He will urge the Senate Appropriations Committee to slash the ECA allocation, while Senator Robertson warns against drastic cuts harming American farm markets. The ECA operates on borrowed funds from the Reconstruction Finance Corp as debate continues.
Georgi Dimitrov 67 longtime Bulgarian premier and world communist leader died in Moscow reported by Soviet radio. once a Reichstag fire defendant and Comintern secretary, he led Bulgaria after World War II and battled Western aid as a staunch Stalin ally.
Vice president Alben W. Barkley continued as a peace maker for dissenting South Carolina Democrats. He spoke at a harmony dinner for pro Truman members and later addressed the AFL State Federation in Spartanburg. Net proceeds from the $15 plate event went to the party's national treasury.
Auction of items from the Godfrey Miller home drew hundreds who recalled a parasol from the Gay Nineties. The 18 inch white India silk parasol with Chantilly lace opens on a brass rod with ivory carved handle. Mrs Walter H Bosserman Jr won it for five dollars.
Mrs. Helen Moore, 314 T Street, driver for Eastern Cab Co., died at Winchester hospital after a crash near Pleasant Dale West Virginia. Four servicemen were injured lightly. two escaped unharmed. Moore died from head injuries and possible neck fracture.
Reports from Prague say two communist policemen were beaten to death and many injured in clashes between Roman Catholic faithful and government supporters in Slovakia. Diplomats warn of Catholics forming small partisan bands to resist the church state fight as travel into Slovakia is restricted to quell rising unrest.
Washington reports the 1949 fiscal year closed with a deficit of 1811 million dollars, tripling Truman's January estimate of 600 million. The year saw spending rise to 40,057 million and revenue fall to 38,246 million, reversing a 8419 million surplus in 1948.
In Roanoke on July 2 the State pushed for the death penalty for Lee Scott in the strangulation of Dana Marie Weaver at Christ Episcopal church May 8. Prosecution said the crime aimed to silence Dana after rejected advances, while defense argued second degree murder and manslaughter were possible outcomes. Scott testified he struck Dana with a pop bottle after an argument and claimed the two fought on the church kitchen floor.
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