03 Jun 1948
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1948
Page
1
The House appropriations committee proposed a 25 percent cut in Marshall Plan funds and other foreign aid, sending a $6,043,710,28 measure to the House floor. The panel trims total authorization to 15 months, slowing the spending rate and signaling likely Senate restoration efforts.
A highly disputed measure, backed by a 13 vote Senate endorsement, would allow 0,000 homeless Europeans into the United States over the next two years as an early suse approval of a similar bill outlined today.
Major Lawrence Lewis sold 1555 acres in Clarke County to cousin Warner Washington Jr for 10 dollars and 75 cents in 18th century deed dated October 15 18. Lands included Fairfax Grant parts and Carter Nicholas tract forming Washington residuary estate. Llewellyn stone house south of Berryville later owned by Kerfoot descendants with improvements noted.
The Columbia river system spawned a new flood today as winds from the Pacific pushed crest over weakened dikes. Residents across Oregon Washington Idaho Montana and British Columbia brace for a second round while troops guardsmen and volunteers reinforce earthworks and curb leaks.
A Handley high school graduate will deliver the sermon to the graduating class at 8 p.m. Sunday in the school auditorium. The speaker holds degrees from Otterbein College and Bonebrake Theological Seminary and serves as pastor of a Cumberland Maryland church. The school glee clubs and the A Cappella choir will present five numbers under the Winchester Ministerial Assn. supervision.
Roger Patrick, driving a 1946 Dodge pickup, was convicted of reckless driving in police court after a three car collision on North Loudoun Street near Clark Avenue. The crash damaged a 1941 Chrysler, a parked Packard, and resulted in estimated damages of 75 dollars, 100 dollars, and 200 dollars respectively. Patrick paid a 10 dollar fine plus costs.
Sen Taft promised railroad union chiefs that Senate leaders will consider an investigation of their wage dispute. Taft said he will talk with railroad presidents before stating the union leaders requests to the Senate Republican policy committee.
Winchester Community Concert Assn plans the 1948 49 season with programs chosen after the member campaign closes Saturday. Past performers include Rise Stevens Helen Jepson Ivetlova Igor Gorin Rosario Antonijo Santema Sascha Gorodnetzki Bartlet Robertson. Annual dues cover three or more concerts.
The House approved a navy appropriation bill totaling 3,686,733,250 dollars for the new fiscal year starting July 1 and sent it to the Senate.
Frederick county school board approves buying a new International bus for delivery to Richmond Indiana and plans to use Wayne bus body in Gore area. The board also rents Gore Baptist church basement for two classrooms and considers revising the entire school transportation system next term.
Stephens City high school held commencement in the Lutheran church naming Ralph Coates and Jane Marie Barton as outstanding senior boy and girl. Donald Marks won the Legion essay contest and was valedictorian. Marie Loy won the oratorical contest. The auditorium was packed as 44 seniors received diplomas, the county’s largest class.
Sen Millikin accuses Secretary of State Marshall of treating Congress like a soldier worrying about boots. The remark came during Senate finance committee hearings on extending the reciprocal trade agreements act one year with changes. Rep Gearhart argues for a single year extension to let the President and new Congress set tariff policy.
La Nacion in Formosa reports Paraguayan President Higinio Morinjo's government has fallen. Morinjo, who suppressed a revolt, is succeeded by Manuel Frutos, Paraguay's Supreme Court chief justice. Formosa lies on the border with Paraguay.
Havana reports Senator Carlos Prio Socarras, 44, a government candidate and anti-Communist, officially declared president-elect. He will assume office October 1.
Seventeen Middletown High School graduates received diplomas at commencement exercises held in the Methodist church led by Principal H. Dennis Hoover. Valedictorian Mary Frances Ramey earned multiple honors, while others received medals, scholarships, and cash prizes through local organizations and award programs.
Lansing June 3 Ransom E Olds an automobile industry pioneer marked his 84th birthday in good health and predicted competition will bring about a marked drop in new car prices He founded Reo and Oldsmobile but is no longer active in the industry yet offers clear opinions on its future The ailing costs he cites suggest a change after the fall elections.
The United States has 21 Army Navy and Air Force officers on notice to fly to Palestine and assist in shaping a truce in Jewish Arab warfare. State Department asked armed forces to be prepared to depart at any time. No formal UN request received, though informal word suggests possible call.
Lee Brumback of Marlboro, first in the county to earn the JET safe-driver award, is pictured receiving the honor at his home from Commonwealth's Attorney Joseph Massie Jr. The presentation also includes William Sullivan and Police Chief J. Thomas Boyd. Brumback, about to turn 73, farms near Opequon and has driven for 30 years without an accident.
Lacy Lloyd Tomblin 43 year old manager of Mrs Joan Mackay Smiths Farnley farm near White Post died at Memorial Hospital at 1 a m from injuries suffered yesterday when a rubber tired tractor wheel crushed the left side of his body. He was found unconscious about 7 o clock by farm hands after going to the field at 5 45 a m. Surviving are his widow Mildred Larrick his mother Mrs Bertie Lloyd Tomblin a sister Mrs Iona Hawkins Middletown and three brothers Calvin Winter and Charles Tomblin all of White Post Services 2 p m EST Sunday from White Post Methodist church with Rev Milton Wright officiating Interment Green Hill cemetery Berryville.
Western Powers seek a coordinated effort with Russia to establish a uniform currency for Germany for both domestic and international trade. A six-power conference endorsed the move, but slow Russian decisions could push the Western bloc to proceed alone if needed.
Winchester scouts Jack Henshall and Tom Leetch will receive Eagle awards at a Braddock Street Methodist church court of honor on June 17. They belong to Boy Scout Troop II, Braddock Street Church, led by Scout Master Ray Garrabrandt, with program details to come. A Pitching Stars baseball movie will be shown.
A five man work committee led by McSherry Lupton will be in Winchester to support Rock Enon Day. Scouts and scouters from nine Shenandoah area counties converge at the camp site to prepare facilities for summer camping. Volunteers from Shawnee district caulk paint boats clear a picnic area under David Donovan Berryville. Other projects include building a power house wiring Buffalo lodge and creating new tent sites. Workers may arrive anytime and should bring lunch. drinks will be provided by the scout organization at noon.
Brucetown Methodist charge schedules a 7 p m event at Welltown church picnic grounds with six congregations Crums Brucetown Welltown Carpers Valley Stephenson Burnt Factory. Rev Emory Ellimore hosts with Rev F B Oglesby and Salvation Army band. Dr Oglesby will preach. at least 200 guests expected. rain plan moves indoors.
Britain stops supplying arms and military equipment to Iraq and Trans-Jordan in line with UN truce conditions for Palestine. The Foreign Office bans 24 000 fit Jewish men of military age from Cyprus to Palestine, lasting four weeks. Arabs and Jews clash in Palestine as UN mediator Count Folke Bernadotte prepares a four week cease fire with United Nations Security Council approval.
President Truman nominated Howard C. Gilmer Jr. to be United States attorney for the Western District of Virginia. He would succeed Frank B. Tavenner, whose term expires Saturday. Gilmer, from Pulaski, is an assistant district attorney in Tav mar’s office and a resident of Wood-
The Red Cross reports only 41 enrollments for blood donations with three days left before Bloodmobile opening. A group of 25 employees from American Brakeblok plant led by plant nurse Mrs. Lorena Soutler donated. Call 5412 or visit the Red Cross at George Washington hotel for registration. Need 140 registered, reporting three at a time at 15 minute intervals.
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