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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1950
Page
3
Homer Smith aged 51 was sentenced in police court to six months for vagrancy and drunkenness. He asked to extend it to twelve months noting he did not want to be released in winter, which the judge allowed.
Norfolk attorney Gerald Rumble indicted for taking 35677 from Croatan Corporation will be examined by three state psychiatrists. The report on his mental condition will be filed with the court before a trial date is set. Judge J Sydney Smith ordered the examination at the prosecutor’s request with defense concurrence.
The 1950 Fredericksburg Agricultural Fair dates are moved from September 11 to 16 to September 18 to 25. The change came after farmers and school officials in four nearby counties complained crops would not be ready for exhibition by the earlier dates.
A Fredericksburg special grand jury urged Virginia to amend law to permit fund-raising auctions by recognized charitable groups. Judge Leon Bazile postponed ruling pending full facts of the auctions following a report triggered by attorney Alvin Embrey’s complaint about lotteries in the area.
The Navy assembled seven flattop carriers in Norfolk with a combined tonnage near 200000 tons. The Coral Sea is due today. USS Bataan, a 13000 ton light carrier, docked and began nonstop loading. Crews and shipyard workers filled the Midway for Mediterranean sailing while Wright, Saipan, Palau, and Mindoro escort carriers also remained in port.
In Norfolk a parade float depicting pickaninnies drew Negro protests. Wyle W. Selden, the sole Black advisory member, urged a formal ban on racially offensive displays in municipal facilities. The advisory commission affirmed opposition to racial disrespect on public playgrounds and decided to notify supervisors.
Col. A. W. Harman, director of Virginia Selective Service, says the first quota for the state will be comparatively small. About 31,500 Virginians aged 18 to 25 are in class 1-A, with 1,000 to 2,000 likely to be called in the initial Virginia quota. The first group
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Harman says 1 A men are single and not in essential work and calls the draft system liberal. After a figure of up to 000 may be called, 129 local boards will expand staff to speed classifications. Inductees should be sent within 21 days after fitness notice as 235,000 Virginians are registered.
The Virginia ABC Board extended beer and wine sales in Norfolk Virginia Beach and Princess Anne County to midnight after July 12. The change follows requests from local governments and ends the wartime 11 pm curfew. Beach had sought 1 am sales in June July and August.
Eight Roanoke grocers appeal five dollar fines for selling groceries on Sunday claiming the 150 year old law banning Sunday work not of necessity or charity. Officials cited Roanoke Grocers, Inc. complaints. courts have allowed necessity to cover movies and baseball games.
A series of property transfers are recorded in Winchester and surrounding districts. Transfers include Ivan P. Kline to Marshall W. Kline, J. Henkel Henry to Holliday Apartments, Inc., and Joseph F. Gilbert to Garland L. Parker, among others. Values and precise parcels vary with locations along U. S. routes 11 and 522, Pine Street, and nearby additions and subdivisions.
Gersh Tillotson, 22, of Peoria Illinois plans a summer tour of the British Isles and other parts of Europe by bicycle with about $300.
President Truman expands armed forces to sustain the Korean War. Officials foresee no Soviet rush to war but expect UN supporters to welcome the draft as proof of American resolve. Two strategic concerns guide plans to boost troop strength without weakening defenses and to avoid a broad East West conflict.
General Electric announces a nationwide three percent pay raise for about 160,000 workers after rejecting higher demands. The company says the raise, combined with pension and insurance improvements, meets current economic conditions with no strings attached.
Belgium plans a coast led by Maurice Chevalier Orson Welles and Swedish tenor Tygesen to keep Belgians from vacationing abroad. The campaign targets a 58 percent outflow of Belgian tourists by inviting French Swedes and Americans to summer shows on the coast aiming to revive the domestic tourist trade.
President Truman authorized a general mobilization move to exceed budget ceilings for Army Navy and Air Force to build up forces for Korea. The plan includes selective service activation and voluntary enlistments with massive Reserve and recruit returns anticipated and Congress responses seen as favorable.
May 15 through July 1 sales in Winchester and Frederick County totaled 40612 of 100000. Clarke County reported 3618 of 12500. Although the drive promotion ended July 4, sales through July 17 will still be credited to the drive.
In Los Angeles the University of California builds a new wind tunnel on the Los Angeles campus to study heat generated by fast planes. Researchers aim to determine cooling systems needed for speeds surpassing sound.
Gore and Winchester residents share visits and hosting duties with numerous weekends gatherings. Pentacostal tent meetings draw attendees from Gore while Mount Hebron events include a yard party and Bible School commencement at Sidney Gore School.
In Frederick County Circuit Court Virginia plaintiffs Glaize and Glaize & Brother sue Parkinsons to attach real and personal property and any indebtedness held by co defendant to satisfy 196 dollars plus costs. The non resident defendant Thomas A Parkinson of Westminster Maryland must appear within 10 days after publication to protect his interest.
Seattle cab driver James O Pascoe nearly earned 6000 dollars as a fare when Mrs Nettie Cross used her husband’s clothes as security. He retrieved the outfits from the Cross apartment and the husband William Cross found six thousand dollars in one coat pocket. Police reported the matter resolved with all parties satisfied.
Manila reports its central bank halted dime issuance two months ago amid fears silver coins are being shipped abroad. The coins are sought in nations where paper currency values favor silver content.
New admissions include Lorraine Foster Richard Youngblood Mrs Michael Humanek Mrs John Nalls Mrs Samuel of Strasburg Mrs George Wood Wendell Line a White Jr Johnny Wymer Hockman John Richman and others. Pecan trees should be planted in holes three feet wide and three or four feet deep.
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