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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1947
Page
1
London AP reports a murderous morning attack on the Burma executive council meeting in Rangoon left five Burmese ministers dead and deputy chairman U Aung San among the slain. The Burma Office and Governor Sir Herbert Rance provided initial details.
The Chester navy recruiting station announced new enlistees in electronics. Eugene Moran of Front Royal passed the electronics technician test and will begin ten weeks at Great Lakes, then a 44 week aviation electronics course at Corpus Christi. Also enlisting for general service were William B. Ritter, Roy L. Madigan of Winchester, Roy G. Bain of Inwood, and Ore A. Miles of Martinsburg.
President Truman appoints a five member panel to study all facets of aviation and draft a unified national policy. Thomas K. Finletter will chair the group with vice chair George P. Baker and members Palmer Hoyt Henry Ford II and Arthur Dare Whiteside.
A 41 year old mother and her 13th child, born during a wander through the woods, were reported doing nicely today in Benton Pennsylvania. Mrs Alton Getz disappeared from home yesterday and seven hours later was found by a searching party clutching her newborn daughter after walking about six miles.
The AP composite of 35 wholesale prices rose to 182.52 on July 18, the fourth straight Friday rise. Coal led gains among components, while food fell. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports June manufacturing wages at 1.22 dollars per hour for a 40 week year. Real wages rose 29 percent since August 1939, and wage hikes in basic industries are noted.
Secretary of War Robert P. Patterson will resign next Thursday after seven years in the post and return to private law practice in New York. President Truman nominates Undersecretary Kenneth C. Royall of North Carolina to succeed him. the Senate confirms Royall.
Batavia Java reports renewed strain between the Netherlands and the Indonesian Republic with a 6 p m deadline for troop withdrawal from front-line positions. Officials warned conflict was virtually inevitable unless a surprising breakthrough arises in talks toward a joint national government.
A House armed services subcommittee approved universal military training aligning with President Truman's commission plan. The seven to one vote, with one absent, moves to full committee review next Tuesday. The bill would require six months basic training for 18 to 20 year olds, followed by ROTC or reserve service, with dependent allowances and trainee stipends.
The Senate fails to override President Truman's veto of the GOP tax cut, pushing the issue into the 1948 campaign. Only 57 senators support the override against 36, with House votes also falling short. Debates frame tax relief as a campaign issue while some lawmakers switch positions to back the veto.
Eijack Keller leased a street car for his wife’s 40th birthday celebration in Kansas City. He took his wife and 41 guests on a 32 mile, three hour city ride at a cost of 16 dollars.
The seven room house with bath and garage beyond the city limits sold for 7130 dollars. A few hundred people attended the real estate and personal property sale expected to continue into the afternoon.
Housing permits totaling more than 360000 have been issued in Winchester over the past ten weeks. The 14 dwelling houses and several family units will provide housing for at least 20 families at a rate of two new units weekly. Major permits include National Fruit Product Co. warehouse at Fairmont Ave costing 114000 contracted by A. R. Warner and Son, and Marcus Bros. packing shed and cold storage on Wyck St valued at 75000.
In Haifa a clash aboard the refugee liner President Warfield between about 50 British marines and 4550 Jews bound for Palestine resulted in the death of Walter Bernstein 24 Los Angeles first mate and two Jews while three marines were wounded. The ship was diverted to Haifa for deportation to Cyprus with several Americans aboard.
Cleveland July 19 Police hunt a critically wounded man who escaped while guarded in a hospital. Arthur Kirkorian 28 was shot Tuesday during an arrest for robbery. Attendants report collapse of a left lung and two transfusions. Oxygen via nasal tubes. Patrolman Grabel suspended after admitting dozing.
A dark haired man who posed as naval officers and FBI agents in night clubs is hunted for questioning in the strangling and possible rape of 36 year old Marian Davidson Newton after she left a moth club with a man matching the suspect description.
State inspection law requires strict testing with modern equipment. J A Schroth at George Washington garage reports 75 trucks scheduled for inspections and says only 8 or 9 stations exist, with Clarke County not yet served. Police will enforce requirements starting September 1.
Frederick County reports fewer farm injuries since campaigns began. County Agent Fred Stine notes a safety week to push programs, with no farm fatalities since January 1. Two accidents, H. L. LaFollette of Gore and Clay Rogers of Gainesboro, are cited. A 4-H led exhibit is being prepared for Farm Safety Week at the Northern Virginia Power Co. office in Winchester by John T. Wolfe Agnes Shirley and a small committee.
City council weighs an ordinance to allow one-way traffic on Loudoun Street between Cork and Piccadilly streets. Residents express strong support citing reduced congestion and safety for drivers, especially women.
Parked car in front of 105 Morgan St. was struck by a night hit and run driver. A witness reported the last three license plate digits to Winchester police during routine investigation. Beginning tonight revival and Bible teaching sermons at the tent corner Kent and Boscawen streets with hymn singing at 7:45 p.m. All welcome. Also classified ads list gladiolus availability and Singer machines for sale, a General Electric refrigerator for sale, and a request for a three bedroom rental.
The House approved a 163,199,094 appropriation bill to fund foreign policy, with a strong push to halt all aid to countries ideologically aligned with the Soviet Union unless they cooperate with freedom loving nations. Chairman Taber said aid would be denied to Soviet aligned states unless they reform. The item was passed by voice vote in about an hour.
Two Accidents involving motor scooters drew police concern over unsafe riding. Roy Hawkins paid a 9.25 fine after colliding with a Ford driven by Hazel Holsinger. A Servi cycle suffered extensive damage at Piccadilly and Battle due to the collision. A second incident at Fairfax Lane and Kent Street led to reckless driving warrants for Henry Brooks and Leonard Funk, with trial set for Monday.
A rock fall in a Pocahontas fuel company mine at AMONATE Virginia kills three men. Frank Huntley father of 3 children Harold Beavers and Columbus Powers each have eight children.
Athens reports that Dwight Griswold says rebel fighting must stop to unlock reconstruction. Greece may raise army to 180 000 200 000. 11 500 arrested for political offenses. 7 000 deported with 2 000 soldiers deemed unreliable. Griswold envisions rail roads ports and Corinth canal work once security restored.
The Senate passed a bill to raise subsistence payments for veterans in GI Bill education programs. It would increase single veterans from 65 to 75 dollars per month, married veterans without children from 90 to 105, and married veterans with children from 90 to 120. A separate measure authorizes cashing terminal leave bonds totaling 1.8 billion dollars. The bill now moves to the House.
Washington dispatch reports a three way clash among the Western Allies over boosting Ruhr coal and industrial output as part of the Marshall plan for Europe. Britain objects to a Berlin or broader conference scope while seeking unequal burden sharing. France warns against boosting German steel without controlling Ruhr and potential war-legacy risks.
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