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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1951
Page
1
The House approved an amendment forbidding meat price controls that do not allow a reasonable profit for each industry segment. The 160 to 144 vote, an unrecorded teller count, signals a clash over beef price rollback as Administration allies fight to preserve it.
In Southern West Virginia Mrs. Maude Elizabeth Kee widow of the late Rep John Kee won the vacant House seat by a 30 339 to 21 648 margin over Republican Cyrus H Gadd in 377 of 394 precincts. Kee had served ten terms and died May 8.
Time governs health wealth and harmony, urging action. It warns that idleness breeds poverty while honest effort yields wealth and well being. Courageous use of time can heal defects, prevent ruin, and sustain soul and society.
Secretary of State Acheson announced that the United States has opened talks with Francoist Spain on its role in Western European defense. He said military authorities agree Spain is strategically important despite Spain’s nonalignment with the defense alliance.
The first annual summer fruit growers tour will convene Wednesday July 25 with a 6 45 a m assembly on National Fruit Product Company lot Fairmont Avenue. Participants will attend the Summer Field Meeting at Blue Ribbon Orchard Arendtsville Adams County PA with demonstrations of concentrate and mist sprayers and a lunch at South Mountain Fair Grounds. An afternoon tour of Pennsylvania Research Laboratory plots precedes a night program featuring addresses by Senator Harry F Byrd and Sam Fraser. Committee: J Kenneth Robinson Phillip B Glaize A H Teske.
Iranian security officials urged the U S Embassy to curb advance notices of Special Envoy W Averell Harriman’s movements in Tehran due to fears of a fresh bloody protest. A Sunday anti Harriman rally left about 20 dead and 300 injured as Harriman met Premier Mossadegh to resolve the oil dispute. Three radio jeeps with police accompany Harriman on visits to Iranian leaders and he was to meet the Senate.
Herschel D. Newsom of Columbus Indiana told the Senate Finance Committee that the National Grange supports a full $10 billion personal income tax hike, beyond the House plan, to curb inflation and maintain buying power. The group backs a four point bracket increase and a 12.5 percent rise per taxpayer, while seeking $70 million in Agriculture Department cutbacks and debating soil conservation payments.
London taxi boatmen in the Thames fleet end a 24 hour strike after grievances over women aboard ships. A 250 strong group warned they may strike again if employers do not address issues.
Fighting nearly ceased along the Korean front as Allied bombers targeted highways and rail lines to halt communist troop movements. A lone Allied patrol encountered a Red patrol in no man’s land northwest of Inje. two Reds were wounded. Air Force tallies credited 150 enemy dead in attacks on three towns.
The Foreign Office announced Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard have accepted invitations to state visits in the United States and Canada next year. The trips are being arranged by President Truman and Canada's governor general Viscount Alexander, with an expected formal announcement on Monday.
Advertisement notes a cherry price of 50 cents per gallon at D A Rodge cherry orchard in Clear, Virginia. No further details or dates provided.
Emergency crews race to reinforce dikes around St Louis as the Missouri floods threaten factories and rail yards. President Truman signs a 25 million relief bill, while West Alton residents face evacuation and Red Cross plans for emergency water distribution.
Officers elected at the Winchester Chapter of the American Red Cross annual meeting include Stewart Bell as chairman succeeding Marvin D. Weaver J R. Xander as vice chairman Charles Dick as second vice chairman Vernon Eddy and John 8 Scully Jr re elected secretary and treasurer Directors re elected include Charles F. Coffman Mrs W W Beatty Stewart Bell Charles Dick Marvin D. Weaver and Joseph H Kalbach New directors are Mrs Earl Clowser John Glaize Dr Clayton Anderson and Carl Lewis Kenneth Robinson James Galli day Curtis R Barr and C B Hart man were elected to fill vacancies on the board All other directors and committee chairmen remain the same as last year. The nominating committee consisted of Mrs W H Lawrence chairman Dr Leon Slavin and J R Alexander.
The army reported no U S combat deaths in Korea during the 24 hours ending at 5 p m Korean time yesterday marking the first day without a combat death since July 7 1950 when the first American was killed. A small number of soldiers were wounded and combat deaths by direct enemy action averaged over 30 daily in the first year of fighting.
Washington officials told the Associated Press that almost 25 000 Air Force radar men are on duty at stations and control centers in the United States and Canada to detect hostile aircraft. The system is now 97 percent manned.
The outstanding home mortgage debt rose to 46.9 billion dollars at year end, marking a continuing climb since 1944, according to the Loan Bank Board.
Harold R. Conner, 23, of Kernstown, was acquitted by a five member Frederick County jury of driving while intoxicated second offense after a highway crash with Howard W. Swartz of Winchester. The trial occurred during the July term that opened Monday.
Senator Robert A. Taft said he will not seek the presidency unless convinced the Republican Party really wants him. He made the comment as he boarded a plane for Washington after visiting with Herbert Hoover at Bohemian Grove.
A public meeting is set for 8 p m Friday at Gore School to discuss organizing a volunteer fire company for Whitacre Gainesboro Capon Bridge and Gore areas. The meeting aims to gauge interest and plan steps toward forming the service.
Senate investigators report a lone operator posing as having government clout to obtain leases on federal buildings. Hearings will detail claims of plans to go underground to avoid an atomic attack and six figures in alleged profits, though no contracts or official contacts are proven.
Officer Cary and Clerk Grim pursued Robert Allen Lot, 19, of Warren Ohio, who sped through multiple streets in a chase ending at Braddock and A. 3. C. Investigator K P Shenk aided by pulling in front to halt Lot. He faced reckless driving charges and a $100 fine with 30 days suspended.
The Frederick County 4-H Poultry Judging Team won the Northern Virginia District contest held at Rockingham Co op at 1 30 p m. Irvine Cather Jr Roger Ramey William Swartz and alternate Bradley Driver led the victors with Shenandoah County second. Winners advance to Blacksburg for state and possible all expense trips to Chicago and Boston.
City firemen were summoned to Paper Mill Road about 130 this afternoon but were not needed. A minor wiring short triggered the alarm and no damage or injuries were reported.
Help wanted for Pingley and Carper Cleaners. Apply in person at the dry cleaning plant.
Lat July 21 event in Double Churches sponsored by Willing Workers of Friendship E U B Church.
Pine Motor Co advertises a new 1951 Ford at a large price cut with promotional urgency and local dealer detail.
Allied and Communist negotiators reached agreement on two cease fire agenda items in Kaesong but a major unresolved point blocks start of actual armistice talks. U N officials say withdrawal of foreign troops may be the core issue while both sides debate scope and language for the talks.
United Nations truce observers in Kaesong report growing hostility from Communist soldiers policemen and locals. News crews faced evasive stares and crowd shunning as authorities discourage any display of friendliness. A North Korean soldier shouted and fired warning shots at an American photographer amid tensions in the city.
London reports indicate Prime Minister Attlee may travel to Washington late next month for talks with President Truman and other U S leaders. The discussions likely cover Anglo American relations and global issues with emphasis on Britain's worsening finances. Chancellor Hugh Gaitskell may join, planning an IMF World Bank meeting and an early statement on international action to curb raw material prices.
Henry Bursey of 103 W Hart St caught a five pound smallmouth bass on the Shenandoah River below Limeton using an artificial lure. The 21 12 inch fish weighs in as a record and is frozen in ice for display at Joe the Motorists Friend. Connie Renner of 109 S Kent accompanied Bursey on the fishing trip.
New York reports a drop in the Dun & Bradstreet wholesale food index to 6.88, its lowest since December 19, reflecting a broad fall in 31 common foods. Only four items rose this week flour wheat cocoa and eggs while corn rye oats ham sugar coffee cottonseed oil beans peas potatoes raisins currants steers and lambs declined.
A major blaze destroyed the Abbey Theatre in Dublin early today, ending its long history as a center of Irish drama and a training ground for stage stars. The fire halted performances and caused widespread damage to a landmark cultural institution.
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