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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1949

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Russian Soldier Killed at U S Soviet Border

FRANKFURT Germany July 9 A young Russian soldier was killed in a border gun battle near Coburg Rothenbach Bavaria when a U S Army patrol was fired on inside the American zone An officer Lt William C Linderose of Port Huron Mich shot the Russian who was inside the zone The body was removed during the night by Russians Officials said the patrol withdrew after taking fire and returned later with two officers The U S constabulary announced a protest would be filed over the incident

Frankfurt Germany U.S Coburg Ican U. S US S Rothenbach Bavaria William C. Linderose Port Huron Mich E. 8. Thomas Chicago 15Th Constabulary Squadron

Ida Cather House Fetches 10000 At Auction

Raymond I. Penn of 110 Bellview Avenue bid 10 a m today for the late Ida S. Cather house at 320 Amherst St. The 11 room house with upstairs apartment sold at public auction by Farmers and Merchants National Bank executors of the estate for 10009. Coleman Dunn was auctioneer. Mrs Penn said repairs are planned though no specific plans were announced yet. They reside at their present address.

Raymond I. Penn Bellview Avenue Ida S. Cather Amherst St Farmers and Merchants National Bank Coleman Dunn

Virginia Militia Act of 1757 Reforms Defense Strategy

The text surveys 1757 measures by the General Assembly to bolster Shenandoah Valley defense after Braddock. It notes a Virginia Regiment shortfall and three ranger companies, methods to fill ranks, and a 5 pound bounty for volunteers. Washington’s command continues and desertion penalties recur. Funding via treasury notes capped at 80 000 pounds.

Braddock Shenandoah Valley General Assembly Virginia George Washington Treasury Winchester Clarence J. Robinson

Tot Died in Noose in Chicago Youth Confession

State officials plan to present to a juvenile court judge action against 15 year old Robert Munday leader of a boys gang who said he tied a three year old to a hangman s noose killing Tommy Laux in their basement. A lie detector test confirmed his latest account. Robert s 13 year old brother Charles was cleared.

Chicago Robert Munday Hangmen’s Noose Club John S. Boyle Thomas Whitey Laux Robert Tommy Boyle Robert J. Dunne Grand Jury Charles

Senate May Cut Military Fund 1500 Million

Senator Elmer Thomas said economy-minded colleagues may double a 760 million saving in military costs with White House approval. The subcommittee completed hearings on Army Navy and Air Force budgets and expects a total 1500 million in cuts. The House passed the annual bill totaling 15 900 million for the fiscal year starting July 1.

Washington Elmer Thomas D-Okla White House Thomas Senate Appropriations House Truman Tydings D-Md Congress UMT

Coroner Links Johnson Death to Bullet Wound

Coroner Dr. John R. Troxell will file a report attributing Jacob Clinton Johnson s death to a bullet wound after a holdup involving three deaf mutes. The case foreshadows a first degree murder charge against Buddy Edmund Spears. Services set for Monday at Omps funeral home in Winchester with interment in Mt. Hebron cemetery. Survivors include wife Matilda and four children.

John R. Troxell Jacob Clinton Johnson Bunker Hill Troxell Martinsburg Buddy Edmund Spears Frederick County Johnson Omps Funeral Home Winchester Rev B. Ledford Roy D. Coulter Timber Ridge Christian Church Mt. Hebron Ernest Pugh Wayne Pugh Wilson Pugh Leonard Sirbaugh Manning Keller Richard Keller Earl Saville Marvin Haynes Joseph Darlington Fred Whitacre Landon Whitacre John Whitacre Edward Hickerson A. C. Oates Paul Braithwaite Robert Wilt John Evans Hampshire County W. Va Christine Hinkel Johnson Morgan County Methodist Matilda Johnson Ralph Johnson Whitacre Paul Holzman Bernville Robert L. Johnson J. H. Johnson Edgar L. Pugh O. W., Dick Cross Junction R. B. Dick Brookville

Dulles Opposes 1130 Million FoRearm Europe

Senator Dulles says the proposed 1130 million first year rearmament plan for Western Europe is too large and largely psychological. He supports the North Atlantic Treaty and will speak for it next week while cautioning against committing the outlay now.

Jack Bell Washington Dulles Western Europe Robert F. Wagner Congress Senate

Battle for Governor rally draws many to Harrisonburg

A motorcade carrying about 60 city and county men left Winchester for Harrisonburg to attend a Battle for Governor rally of 7th district precinct workers at the Rockingham county courthouse. John S. Battle gave the principal address, introduced by Rep. Burr P. Harrison of Winchester.

Harrisonburg 7Th District Thomas G. Scully City Democratic Committee Winchester Z. W. Bageant Frederick County Joseph A. Massie Forrest Fansler Emmett Henry Marvin Weaver W. W. Glass G. Gibson Baker John A. Boyd Robert Woltz Harry Byrd Jr Vincent Hollis B. F. Arthur Marion Anderson William Armel Dabney Watts E. B. Estes John W. Rice Purcell Plank William Battaile W. E. Edwards E. W. Braithwaite Grover Teets Dan Greenwalt Ellsworth Dodson Harry la Follette William Carpenter John Clayton Edgar Marple G W. Lemley Robert L. DeHaven D. J. O'Connell Charles Duvall D. K. Russell Robert Russell Lee Whitacre William Teets Guy Smith Earl S. Bailey Leslie Reed Howard Shull H. Clay = Rogers George Smith Will L. Owings Earl Rinker W. P. Harris George Whitacre T. J. Calkin M. L Lockhart Harry L. McCann M. W. Pannett Charles Franks J. Fred Larrick Sr Robert Stickley Carroll Campbell Willam Riley John Smith Julian Kline Thomas Rosenberger Rockingham County Court House John S. Battle Rep Burr P. Harrison

Infant Rescued From 10 Foot Hole In Camden Yard

A ten month old boy, Howard Morgan Jr., fell into a narrow ten foot deep hole in Chews Landing near Camden. Firemen and volunteers dug a parallel tunnel and freed him after about 90 minutes with only minor scratches. The child was taken to West Jersey hospital for observation as a precaution.

Camden N. J Howard Morgan Jr Kathy Fiscus Howard West Jersey Howard Morgan Chews Landing California Delaware River Philadelphia Richard

Wheat Loan Rate Set At 2.16 Per Bushel In Frederick

Final loan rates for the 1949 crop wheat released by R B Bridge forth show Frederick county wheat loan at 2.16 dollars per bushel, based on 90 percent of parity as of last July 1. Rates vary by county and depend on grade US No 1 with discounts for other grades. Barley, rye and oats included under the price support program with rates 1.24 for barley US No 1, 1.42 for rye US No 2, and 0.07 for oats US No 3.

R. B. Bridgeforth PMA Virginia Frederick J. L. Hershman County Agricultural Conservation Committee

Power line reaches Rock Enon area camp and homes

Electric lines run from Gore south half mile on Back Creek Road to Rock Enon scout camp and up Great North Mountain to The Cove. The project also serves a church and many farms and homes with wiring mainly installed by scouts and leaders.

Northern Virginia Power Co Gore Rock Enon Great North Mountain Rock Enon Camp Capon Springs Back Creek Power Company Studebaker Dellinger Bros

Fisheries Head Denies Acree Is On State Payroll

Newport News July 9 David Acree 26 year old former Navy man charged with murder in the death of Maryland crabber was never on the Virginia Fisheries Commission payroll. He was deputized the day of the shooting and remains in jail. The commission questions remain whether the shooting occurred in Maryland or Virginia as a joint survey is considered.

Newport News David Acree Navy Maryland Virginia Commission of Fisheries Charles M. Lankford Jr Acree Virginia Waters Lankford Virginia Earl Nelson Somerset County Crabber Colonna George Colonna Jr Commission Accomac George Badger Jr

Union May Raise $10 Million Fund For Emergency

MILWAUKEE July 9 2400 delegates representing about a million UAW members opened their annual convention. President Walter Reuther will address the body as he releases his yearly report covering party lines and finances. He is expected to propose creating a $10 million reserve fund to be used in strike emergencies. The convention runs all next week with light opposition anticipated.

Milwaukee CIO United Auto Workers Union Walter Reuther Reuther

Julius W. Richard Dies At 77 Bank Director

Julius W. Richard 77 of Opequon a Shenandoah Valley National Bank director died at 12:30 a m at his son's home after a yearlong illness Born in Opequon he was the last survivor among two sisters and four brothers He was a farmer and orchardist and held memberships in Winchester Hiram lodge John Dove chapter Royal Arch Masons and St Pauls Lutheran Church Surviving besides his widow Florence I Funkhouser Richard are his son and other relatives Funeral services 2:30 p m Monday at St Pauls Lutheran Church with Masonic rites at Mount Hebron Cemetery Pallbearers are Harmon Brumback Dr C B Harlee Carl Wright Tilden Snapp Harry Hawkins and Harold Brown Honorary pallbearers are Shenandoah bank directors His remains were taken to the late residence this afternoon.

Julius W. Richard Opequon Shenandoah Valley National Bank Wyatt Richard Joseph P Susan Larrick Richard Richard Winchester Hiram Lodge John Dove Mount Hebron Harmon Brumback C. B. Harlee Carl Wright Tilden Snapp Harry Hawkins Harold Brown Shenandoah Bank

Brain Surgery Opens Doors For Insane Group

Dr. Walter Freeman at State Hospital No 2 performed rapid brain operations severing nerves between imagination and emotions on teri patients. They sat up within an hour and were declared physically normal though mental outcomes pending. Aimed at violent cases, consent obtained from next of kin. electro shock given before surgery.

Hospital For Insane ST. Joseph Missouri Walter Freeman George Washington University State Hospital No. 2 Freeman Orr Mullinax

Cardinal Mindszenty Loses High Court Appeal

Hungary's top court upheld the cardinal's life prison term for treason and espionage while saying a death sentence would have been justified. Prosecutor Gyula Elapi urged the death penalty, but the court left the life term intact amid a broader ruling on his case.

Budapest Hungary Josef Cardinal Mindszenty Cardinal Mindszenty National Council of Peoples’ Court Gyula Elapi Mindszenty Peter Janko Janko

U S Official Freed By Shanghai Cops

U S Vice Consul William B Olive was released by Shanghai police after a three day detention following a minor traffic incident. Consul General John Cabot said Olive could not comment on his jail term for safety reasons and noted he bore no obvious injuries.

Shanghai U. S William B. Olive Olive John Cabot Cabot

Duchess Apples Due Next Week

Pickings of Transparent apples started late last month and should wrap up next week as Duchess varieties arrive at the H. W. Butler and Bro. packing house. Pomessing is expected Monday or Tuesday with Williams Red by July 18, followed by Rambos Wealthies and Gravensteins about a week later. Butler cites a 3500 to 4000 bushel Transparent crop on the Omps Larrick Nicodemus orchards double last year in yield, with 70 to 85 percent No 1 quality.

Harry W. Butler Jr H. W. Butler and Bro. Packing House Williams Butler Jamison Ord F. A. Shryook C. L. Robinson E. J. Robinson On ' Arvey Fishpaw Dutink Ray Brumback Boston Pittsburgh Baltimore Wilkesboro Tennessee

Assault on Son Charged to Man Held for Court

Osborn Mills Sr. of National Ave. is ordered held for the Circuit court grand jury on charges of breaking and entering a house with intent to commit felonious assault and battery and for assault and battery upon Jackie Mills, a son. He is alleged to have used a deadly weapon with intent to maim or disfigure.

Osborn Mills Sr National Ave Circuit Court Grand Jury Jackie Mills

Hung Jury Ends Hiss Trial and Foreman's Conduct Questioned

In New York on July 9 a jury failed to reach verdict after 29 hours, eight to four for conviction. The court dismissed jurors, and Attorney General Tom Clark said the government will pursue a new trial promptly, possibly next autumn.

New York Alger Hiss Tom Clark Washington Department of Justice Hiss Justice Department Thomas F. Murphy U.S Har

Drought Reaches Disaster Status in Northeast

Drought conditions in the Northeastern states grow more severe with Massachusetts New Jersey and New York declared disaster areas. Gov Paul A Dever says Massachusetts drought may be the worst since 1912 with fodder crops in short supply and market gardens seeking relief credits.

Winchester Shenandoah Valley Associated Press Ohio Valley Maryland Virginia Kentucky West Virginia New England New York New Jersey Massachusetts Paul A. Dever Boston Dever Trenton N. J U. S. Department of Agriculture Oil Brannan Elizabeth New York City Oregon Louisville

Planes Search Atlantic for Crew of Burning Merchant Ship

Coast Guard planes and cutters hunted for sailors after an SOS reported a fire on a merchant vessel 370 miles southeast of Cape Hatteras. A B‑17, Mendota, and Natagorda moved toward the scene as weather stations diverted to assist, with details sparse on crew size or ship name.

Elizabeth City N. C Coast Guard Atlantic Cape Hatteras

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Ida Cather Valley Defense South End Fire Company H. M. Layman, Pres Ulden Thomas Laux Jim Ryan International Soundphoto Stephens City Fisheries Head MR. Acree Union Cardinal Duchess Samuel H. Kaufman FBI James Middletown N. Main
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