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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1951
Page
1
General Ridgway warned in Seoul that cease fire talks will restart only if United Nations delegates can move freely in a guard free zone. He issued the ultimatum after Communist leaders rejected Allied demands regarding access for news correspondents.
Secretary Acheson said any Korean armistice should follow current battle lines rather than the 38th parallel and backed Gen Ridgway’s demand for a neutral Kaesong zone with free movement for U N personnel. The Reds rejected the plan, Nam signaling talks to resume later as U N expanded terms were issued.
A columnist argues that while people denounce sacrifices for the defense effort, many indulge in luxuries. He contrasts civilian comforts with soldiers in Korea lacking heat and basic amenities, noting deaths and harsh conditions to illustrate claimed ingratitude.
Frederick County jury convicts Tavern-keeper George Kuhn of second degree murder for the June 9 shooting of Irvin W. McCauley in Kuhn's Mountain View Service Station and beer hall. Judge Marshall schedules a July 23 hearing on motions and sentencing.
National Guardsmen and police clashed with a large mob in Cicero Illinois as martial law was declared. About 11 people were hospitalized including three soldiers and three officers. Nine arrests were reported amid bayonets, bricks, and cars overturned in one of the area’s worst riots in years.
Federal Judge Sylvester J. Ryan ordered the release on bail of 15 Communist leaders tied to the Civil Rights Congress bail fund. The defendants, awaiting trial for alleged censorship and advocacy of violent acts against the U.S. government, had bail revoked earlier for trust concerns.
Last call pick your own cherries at R and T Orchard in Middeland with ladder and buckets. Also Macedonia Church Yard Party on Front Royal Road July 14 at 6 pm. Local ads include Refug e Va breakfast lunch and dinner and expert watch repairing by Rhodes Jewelry Co in Boscawen Street.
In Bremerhaven 1100 U S Second Armored Division troops dock as 15 000 more sail in to reinforce Western Europe. The unit joins First and Fourth Infantry Divisions and costabulary along the Iron Curtain, joining British French Belgian and Nordic forces to form an Allied defense of Western Germany by year end.
Twelve men died and three injured in three blasts at industrial plants in Indiana Illinois and California. Damages exceed 2 million dollars. The Indianapolis General Motors jet engine test building was wrecked killing eight workers. An E I DuPont Nemours plant near Seneca Illinois exploded, killing four men. A Union Oil refinery storage tank area in Wilmington California burned, with about 2 million dollars in damages. Four 80 000 barrel gasoline tanks exploded in the Los Angeles harbor area threatening military facilities.
In Manchester England John C. Perry a 27 year old sailor was detained after using a moving van to ram his wife’s door enraged that his estranged mate did not answer the bell. He pushed in the wall and faces a damage charge.
Gen Omar Bradley told Congress NATO must first make current forces combat ready. He endorsed the Administration’s $8.5 billion aid program, saying U S support and European economic help are needed to strengthen Western defenses and ensure mutual defense partners contribute fairly. He noted Soviet pressure remains and NATO allies appear to increase military budgets to harden defenses.
At the 69th Virginia Press Association meeting in Natural Bridge The Winchester Star captured three Class C excellence awards for makeup on April 18 front page on April 20 and display advertising on April 19. Harrisonburg Daily News Record took third in Class BB front page. Robert B. Smith will present the awards at the banquet.
Owen Lattimore told reporters after two hours of closed questioning that the Institute of Pacific Relations never has been Communist dominated or a Communist front. His attorney Abe Fortas said the Senate session was routine though dull and he nearly fell asleep at times during questioning by Senator Eastland and others.
A Texas neighbor recounts a social visit to the Russian Embassy in Tokyo that ends with guarded reception. A rifle-wielding guard and a civilian guide deny access to living areas, question his Texas license, and deny cigarettes before the visit ends without warmth.
Orchardists ship early Transparent apples to packing houses with prices ranging from 2.25 to 2.75 per market bushel. Demand is limited as many growers hesitate to pick small fruit, with Canadian buyers barred by immaturity. Shipments go to Pittsburgh and other cities while many apples remain unsold in storage.
Henry White Boyd Sr 72 of Longview Berryville died suddenly about 6 pm in Winchester Memorial Hospital after being stricken while visiting. born May 20 1879 in Winchester he was former Armour Leather Co president and Oliveboy Stock Farm operator. He is survived by son Henry W Boyd Jr and daughter Mrs Gordon Beahan Jr plus five grandchildren and two brothers. Funeral at Winchester Presbyterian Church 4 pm tomorrow with nephews serving as pallbearers.
Ten Royal Air Force cadets died in a flaming twin engined transport plane crash at the RAF Lyneham base near here last night. The accident occurred after the aircraft failed during landing approach, authorities said.
Ernest Tait, listed among the ten most wanted, was arrested in a Miami garage. He faced an unlawful flight to avoidprosecution charge and is held on $10,000 bond in Miami alongside a prior criminal record dating back two decades.
The Army today raised its estimate of enemy casualties in Korea to 1,202,928 an increase of 11,506 since the last figure nine days earlier. The total covers fighting to July 4 before cease fire negotiations slowed hostilities.
Floods along the Kansas and Missouri Rivers force mass evacuations in Kansas City and Topeka. Officials report 40 million dollars in Armourdale damages and widespread water cuts while Coast Guard crews aid rescue efforts.
Extended forecast calls for cooler start in Virginia with a gradual warming toward the period end. Expect temperatures near to below normal overall. Showers on Sunday total around one quarter to one third inch.
Charit able yard party set for Saturday July 14 at 6 P.M at Relief Methodist Church with cherry offerings 50 cents a gallon from D A Rob inson’s cherry orchard Clear Tip. Event features country ham ice cream and other treats. Proceeds support church activities.
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