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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1951
Page
2
Tonto visits Grant Staples's home after a stayaway, encountering Frick and crew as he prepares to meet the workers and face lingering hostility. The scene shifts to the quiet kitchen and living room, where the atmosphere hints at a past with Rick's killing and Staples's memory.
Tonto studies a grim photo of Grant Staples and son Rick and searches a sparse ranch office for clues. He examines bedrooms, a monk like room, and a neat desk with ledgers revealing a past tied to Bee Roy King and Rick Lois while punchers bring in dusty horses.
W. Va. mayor M. C. Kirkendall died en route to a hospital after being shot in the stomach by a police officer during an arrest attempt on suspect Fred Newsome Jr. Newsome allegedly resisted arrest for stealing beer. Kirkendall, 50, served as Del Barton mayor since 1947 and also worked in real estate and as a service station operator.
Sales directory lists July 21 11 a.m. auction near Opequon Cedar Creek by estate of Robert M Stephenson, and June 30 11:30 a.m. sale by R Johnston Bittner Waynesboro Pa for farm machinery.
West Memphis Arkansas hearing opens on murder charges against two officers M E Dixon and C C Dobbs who killed Carl Douglas Yates after a chase from Tennessee into Arkansas in a stolen car. Deputy prosecutor notes questions about necessity of deadly force though interstate pursuit authority exists.
President Truman said there is no evidence of another atomic explosion in the Soviet Union since the September 1949 report. He answered a reporter's question at his weekly news conference noting the earlier statement that an explosion occurred within recent weeks in the USSR.
Eight major manufacturers bid 100000 for TV rights to the Walcott Charles bout to air in 46 cities on the DuMont network. Theaters paid 65000 for exclusive cinema rights to the two previous fights and later dropped out. DuMont chief Chris J. Witting said strong viewer response guarantees future bids on upcoming major boxing telecasts.
Standard Oil of Ohio cut the price of Atlas batteries by 17 percent and warned that a price increase is almost certain in the next few months. The note appears amid a shift in consumer goods pricing and market expectations.
Mobilization Chief Charles E. Wilson told AFL Retail Clerks that midwest floods cause production damage rivaling an atom bomb with losses near 750 million dollars. He urged Congress to pass a tough controls law and warned against neglecting defense needs amid recovery efforts.
Petersburg bus driver Lewis G. Andrews reported a lightning strike during a storm burned his shirt and left arm burns while he operated a bus on Halifax Street. He felt no lasting injury and was treated at Petersburg Hospital before being released. The bolt traveled from the cash box through his hand after he opened the door to clear fogged windows.
KEYSER West Virginia veteran Riggleman known as the state's oldest man died last night at his mountain home with his third wife. He was said to be 108 by family, 105 per county records, born in 1843 per a Bible. An expert marksman and hunter, he quit hunting due to failing eyesight. Ten children from his second marriage, six living. Funeral Thursday at Fountain Church and burial at Cabin Run Cemetery nearby.
Secrecy surrounded the Kaesong cease fire talks as U N journalists watched from a rain soaked perimeter. Vice Admiral Joy and Gen Nam II led the negotiations while reporters were moved and kept in the dark about progress. Outside, North Korean observers pressed for the US troop withdrawal issue as Chinese forces are cited in the mix.
A fire damaged a plumbing contractor's storehouse at the Glass High School construction site late yesterday. Officials estimate the loss at around $100,000 as costly materials were stored in the building.
A 27 year old wife Jean Patters admitted beating her nine year old stepson to death over suspected theft. She said she whipped him with a stick in the basement of their East Alton home then sent him to bed. He died of a brain hemorrhage after rushed to a hospital. Coroner Ben Staten reported police are questioning her.
A wildcat strike idling 15 000 Chrysler workers was halted after hours of action. Local 3 CIO United Auto Workers voted three to one to return for the afternoon shift and immediate talks followed over alleged speed up and discipline issues while other plants idle thousands more in ongoing production disputes.
The report cites crowded, filthy, and high rent housing near three training centers. It notes former barns, chicken coops, garages and old buildings converted for living as examples. It calls for a Defense Department survey and action to alleviate conditions and protect servicemen from illegal evictions and unsafe housing.
A windstorm 10 miles east of Lynchburg struck the Blackstone region at about 10 30 p m collapsing lines and knocking out 30 to 40 telephones The storm left the city within half an hour then returned about 15 minutes later and faded around mid night
Heavy rain at night dropped over three inches at the airport but caused no damage to the facility. The storm largely spared Camp Pickett while Blackstone's Airport reopened to normal traffic early today.
The House passed a measure prohibiting all price controls that permit a reasonable profit. If enacted into law, OPS price ceilings could be reviewed, considering cost plus profit data for farm and industrial products.
A two day event continues with a drum and bugle corps contest at 6 pm Friday offering prizes of 50, 30 and 20 dollars. Entrants include Winchester's South End Fire Company and Charley Rouss Fire Company. Judges are Warren Clarke, Millard Dunham and I T Nesmith. Friday at 5 pm Richard M Johnson will speak. Saturday at 5 pm Representatives Staggers and Harrison are expected to speak, Harrison if able.
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