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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1946
Page
2
In Arlington Rich Soeine denounces U S Senator Byrd during a political rally. He attacks Byrd’s stance on labor and inflation and accuses him of opposing price controls and supporting a “national age” of the party.
New York reports promoter Mike Jacobs announced that Joe Louis will make the 23rd defense of his world heavyweight title against Tami Mauriello at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday September 19.
Judge Burr P. Harrison in Corporation Court committed Ralph Earl Mc Clure to Western State Hospital for observation to his mental condition.
Rev William Hadden pastor of Cork Street Church of Christ spoke at the Winchester Lions Club luncheon at Sarah Zane Hall praising the city’s cleanliness and schools. Bill Battaile outlined plans for an upcoming soap box derby trip to Akron Ohio and shared history of the event origin with E Scott’s 1933 photos. Martinsburg Lions Club 10th anniversary meeting noted with attendees listed.
James William Bones alias Arthur Lynch of Alabama and Ohio and Harry Eckert of Jersey City are jailed on charges of passing bad checks. They were arrested on Route 11 in Shenandoah County after passing a check at Strasnider Service Station in Stephens City and were picked up after a service station alerted police.
The patient Hughes remained in critical condition yesterday after a plane crash. Dr Verne Mason, her longtime physician, said she did not have a skull fracture though the left lung was crushed and punctured. mission to see Hughes was refused.
Rescue teams found a scorched crash site where 25 members were taken to Holyoke funeral homes and five bodies remained scattered in smoldering debris over a quarter mile area. Fire and heat from the wreckage persisted as army guards battled flames, with personal mementos and a gold wrist watch stopped at 10:20 among the ashes.
Ollie Elizabeth Stimmel 63, wife of Lewis H. Stimmel of near Martinsburg, died July 9 at home after six weeks illness. Survived by husband, two daughters, one son, seven grandchildren, and several siblings. Funeral at United Brethren Church Pikeside with Reverends Tinsman and Collis. interment Whitacre Cemetery.
A month after King Ananda Mahidol was found dead by a bullet in the head, witnesses dispute whether the death was murder or self-inflicted. A medical commission split, with 12 of 20 favoring murder, while most observers believe death by own action. Royal attendants and the Queen Mother had access to the bed chamber.
Governor Tuck denounces public snake handling as an exhibition not a religion and bans such practices across Virginia. He affirms religious freedom but says waving snakes where bystanders may be harmed will be enforced by law. He cites a Jordan Mines cult as prompting the stance after two bites during a faith demonstration.
John Leighton Stuart, veteran missionary and Hampden-Sydney graduate, nominated by President Truman as ambassador to China, is father of Rev. John L. Stuart Jr. Born in Hangchow, he served in missions from 1905 to 1914 and later as a professor in Nanking. Chinese officials and mission circles react with approval and optimism.
General Mark W. Clark informed the Austrian government that the United States is prepared to renounce its share of German assets in Austria and hand over all German assets in the American zone. He noted this aligns with Potsdam and signals possible negotiations with Allied governments and Austria to settle German assets.
Police Commissioner Atkinson said he asked the FBI to help solve the July 4 Century Athletic Club armed robbery and a January robbery. Detec tives and victims who linked the Jan operation traveled to Trenton to view four men arrested there. The gunmen forced victims to strip and emptied pockets before fleeing. FBI said it could enter if $5 000 or more was stolen from the state. Mayor McKeldin criticized police handling.
The Inner Zionist Council authorized drafting measures for a non cooperation campaign against the Palestine government. An Arab Higher Committee spokesman said Arabs would tighten the boycott of Jewish goods and oppose further Jewish immigration. The move follows arrests of Jewish leaders after a violent flare in the Holy Land and Weizmann’s warning that peace was missed and arms would not be given up.
Charleston prosecutors say Willie Woodson, 38, charged in a large cash theft from Grocer Mike Damous. A suitcase with 48816 in various bills was found in his car. Damous estimates 66000 stolen. remaining funds unresolved. Woodson waived preliminaries and awaits Grand Jury.
President Truman mourns Sidney Hillman, head of the CIO Political Action Committee, calling him a great humanitarian and statesman in labor relations. CIO President Philip Murray also honors Hillman as a great man in the labor and political fields.
The Virginia Protector announces services for Clarke County families at 1 N Loudoun Street. Contact number 3637 for assistance and guidance on local protections and support.
Senate negotiators weigh a patched pricing bill as Barkley fights Taft over restoring original OPA formula. Taft argues the amendment is meaningless with loopholes while House supports only a 20 percent extension. Victory could shift to a conference, otherwise OPA renewal may falter.
Answers to the daily quiz printed on page four include Andrew Jackson, Sculley Bluege, Soldi, Guerin Wilhelmina I, Second War Powers Act, Hastings, Novelist, and The Monroe Doctrine.
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