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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1949
Page
2
Washington June 14 James Marlow argues that exposing secret FBI files harms innocent people and jeopardizes undercover agents. He cites Judith Coplon's spying case where public disclosure linked others to communism. He warns disclosure weakens FBI work and endangers sources.
June 17 at 10 am for Jennie M. Green estate at 315 South Loudoun Street Winchester features antiques rare chinaware and household furniture. June 18 at 11 am front of County Court House real estate on South Kent Street offered by Mortimer Kins auction.
The passage questions whether the government may proceed to trial if a certain matter is not made public to the jury. It probes the balance between public disclosure and the jury's access to information in prosecutorial processes.
June 14 Richmond four way Virginia gubernatorial race certified by the state Democratic chairman. John S Battle Remmie L Arnold Francis P Miller Horace H Edwards named as candidates after meeting party and election-law requirements. Also certified for lieutenant governor are L Preston Collins and Nick Prillaman while J Lindsay Almond Jr Moss Plunkett are named for attorney general.
West Berlin’s crippling walkout blocks rail delivery of supplies, halts all elevated train service in three western sectors, and strands about 40 trains at Berlin gates with 2000 cars stuck in yards. The strike causes deaths, disrupts German trade talks, and leaves west Berliners reliant on airlift.
The article reflects on a rural school once a community hub now distant from pupils. It notes the aging teacher Everly who lived to 84 and taught until 80, with Civil War service under Lee and Jackson. His daughter Mrs. Miller and granddaughter Frances Everly, assistant superintendent in Grant County, carry the teaching tradition.
Researchers dating a biblical Flood by excavating al luvial deposits and strand ed fish place the event around 4000 B C. The study uses remains to anchor the timeline for the Deluge referenced in ancient texts.
A 40-year-old former Middletown High School principal and state director of elementary education will assume the presidency of Lynchburg College on August 1. He has deep roots in Winchester Frederi ck County and Strasburg where his father Rev Arthur Wake led the Christian church.
In Washington on June 14 Federal Judge Albert L. Reeves denied in advance a motion for a directed verdict acquitting Judith Coplon of espionage charges. Defense attorney Archibald Palmer planned to present the motion for the record as court recessed for lunch. Palmer said he would call a list of witnesses if the motion failed.
Paul Miller of Front Royal is jailed on multiple bad check charges. Arrested by Sheriff DeHaven Deputy Renner and State Trooper Wood west of Stephens City, he allegedly forged a $25 check to C. E. Lemley and obtained $25 from Grace Brown by false pretenses. Arraignment date pending.
The House un American Activities Committee voted to grant Dr. Edward A. Condon a hearing on demand. Condon heads the Federal Bureau of Standards. A secret FBI report tied a contact between an American businessman and a suspected Russian agent to his wife.
Civil Air Patrol sponsors an aerial circus at the Municipal airport Sunday at 3 p.m. featuring the All-Star Air Circus troupe of Charlotte NAC.
The estate of Frank Feinberg who won 150000 in the Irish Sweepstakes in 1937 will be shared by three nieces and a nephew. Probate in corporation court. he died May 13 at Maplewood Nursing Home. Executors named: Frank E. Kaufman Harold M. Jacobs Samuel Horstein Louis Wender. Bond set under 10000. Provisions include debts paid tombstone with Masonic emblems perpetual grave care a Kaddish recitation and a 200 bequest to Montalcire congregation for a tablet in Richmond synagogue. Appraisers listed and bonds mentioned.
Dr. E. C. Sherwood, 70, plant pathologist and head of spray service for the extension division of West Virginia University, retires at the end of June after 28 years serving the Martinsburg fruit producing belt. He is a native of Kansas.
Virginia officials push for approval of natural gas supply via a pipeline reaching Stanardsville with potential reach to Roanoke and Roanoke area. Baltimore firms urge early grant to avoid high rates and ensure gas by next year, with five months to convert once supplied. West Virginia intervenes to ensure adequate supply before expanding markets.
Stewart Bell Jr. will be guest speaker at the George Washington hotel tomorrow at 12 30 p m. He will discuss the Red Cross blood donor program as the Kiwanis event topic.
A collector’s trove includes eighteenth and nineteenth century glass bottles, newspapers dating to 1810 from Henkel Press, a spinning wheel, cradle, two pre Civil War tin baths, brass bells, old frames and clocks. A rare 1797 six plate iron stove by W Patton from Center Furnace PA features a duck and tortoise motif. An auction planned for June 30 lists these high spots with a full inventory underway. Committees led by Mary Katherine Aulick and Baker Soper organize publicity, solicitation, refreshments, ushers, and auction logistics.
Virginia's new forest products tax brought in 849 997 in the first three quarters of the current fiscal year. Enacted by the 1948 General Assembly the tax is expected to add about 100 000 annually to state revenues and will be used for conservation.
The list provides correct responses for ten questions. It notes that the Continental Congress established the flag design on June 14 1777 and that many items relate to U S history including the 4th of July, the number fifteen, fifty, and flag etiquette such as removing one’s hat when the flag passes.
A sizable portion of Spain's productive land lies in pastures and rugged mountains. The landscape features extensive grazing areas and elevated terrain shaping agricultural potential and regional use.
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