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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1946
Page
2
Government crop report signals a sixth consecutive bumper harvest with a record corn crop and near record yields for wheat oats potatoes and rice. Grain exports are urged to meet shortages while oilseed crops may lag and rye and barley face drought scars. Milk and eggs stay near record due to favorable pastures and ranges.
Rich mond July 11 The Virginia weekly weather and crop report says many crops suffer from excess rain while overall growth remains decent. Soybeans decline as fields stay too wet. peanuts overgrown with grass. potato and sweet potato areas harmed. Tomato blight spread rapidly.
Transcripts show Batavia offer could prejudice any criminal action. Royall’s testimony followed by Hardy who said he traveled to Chicago in March 1944 to investigate Chicago Ordnance District contract conduct at Camp Bell’s instruction. Hardy claimed a person phoned to relay a complaint and that he suspected it was Mr May.
The passage notes former UAW candidate Reuther defeated last March and references the secretary treasurer of PAC along with three assistant PAC chairmen. It mentions full time PAC directors Thomas Urns Tilford Dudley and Jack Kroll as key policy executors within the eight man PAC.
L. A. Elliot of Elliott Motor Lines announced a union tied up the Winchester terminal as drivers mechanics and dock workers walked out over a grievance. AFL representative Wilbur Swiggett notified manager W. R. Shaffer. Six workers were idle with more trucks expected to join. Freight from Emery Transfer Martinsburg Harris Express Hagerstown Pace and others faced placement on an unfair list. Elliott emphasized his duty to accept freight within his territory and noted terminals in Baltimore Washington Pittsburg Richmond and Fredericksburg. Normal freight volume was tied up locally.
President Truman faces fresh opposition as lawmakers clash over reviving price ceilings on living costs. House leaders consider concurring with Senate actions while bets turn to rent control. Key votes expand OPA carveouts for meat milk dairy and crops, with tight margins and filibuster risks looming.
Forty four Virginia insurers petitioned the State Corporation Commission for rate increases across fire theft collision and allied coverages with a new distance based classification for commercial autos. The commission rejected the filing and set July 24 for a public hearing noting potential increases in collision premiums up to 46 percent for private passenger cars and shifts in rates for commercial fleets.
Baltimore July 1 Two more men added to victims list of Century Athletic Club hold up as grand jury reconvenes to probe Fourth of July robbery blamed on an out of town gang Police report nine victims so far with total losses just over three thousand dollars Lou Fisher promoter and club president says 13 people were present at the scene Mrs Marie Bauernschmidt civic leader accuses the police of failings and calls for cleansing from top to bottom Commissioner Atkinson declines comment but invites any facts to be shared before the grand jury
Dr Hough reports apple trees largely loaded with fruit though thinning yields better sizing. Scab seen in some areas but insect damage down from recent years. Food shortage last year reduced cooling moths and weather limits other insects. Good weather supports regular spray schedules.
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New York reports the army wedding bride program will run through December with potential further extensions. About 12 000 European and Mediterranean brides hold certificates awaiting passage to the United States, and roughly 40 000 brides have already arrived. Monthly arrivals from the Mediterranean are projected at 500, with 2000 July, 1500–2000 August, 1000–1500 September, 1000–1500 October, 500–500 November, and December.
Clarence A. Custer of Rt. 2 Winchester was fined $10 and costs for speeding in the only case heard today by Police Justice John Rice.
Former U S Supreme Court Justice J Roberts chairman of the Pennsylvania Committee in Support of the British Loan telegraphed every Keystone State representative to vote in favor of the loan. He cited support from numerous organizations and thousands of Pennsylvania voters to ensure a sound international economic future and a stable world peace.
Neal Bolton former Jefferson County agricultural agent resigns to join Tidewater Power Company in Wilmington North Carolina. He will develop a rural program across 18 North Carolina counties served by the company. Succession as county agent not yet named.
Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov said the Allies should shape a German state that is democratic and peaceful with its own industry and trade but stripped of military power. He urged four power control over German industry and Ruhr plants and a reparations plan to ensure complete disarmament. He also called for a later council meeting on German questions and rejected Byrnes' deputy proposal.
Campaign notes show Senator Byrd to broadcast tonight from Richmond and across 13 Virginia stations discussing veterans’ legislation and core issues. In the Eighth District Rep. Smith faces three challengers including Elizabeth Chilton Murray who plans to use a sound track to spread delegate meeting notices to voters.
A brief public notice explains that a nominee named Tamev will run in the general election for Congress. It informs voters of the candidate’s path and the forthcoming electoral contest, urging awareness ahead of ballots.
Also seeking nomination for the Eighth District congressional seat are Frank M. Hurst and Major James B. Tate.
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