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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1951
Page
1
U S shipping halted by labor disputes across major ports. About 650 ships at 23 ports and 50 000 NMU members affected as talks fail and mediators walk away. West Coast radio operators strike. East and Gulf Coast tensions grow. President Truman involved.
The Virginia State Business Service hosts the last monthly meeting in the County Court House. Fruit growers gather to discuss sufficiency of workers and the number available for duties.
The Future Farmers of America promotes high standards for young leaders with strong community impact. Virginia state chapters convene at Blacksburg for the annual rally, with prizes for outstanding ability and leadership. Several James Wood High School boys receive executive honors as they travel to VPI on Monday.
Richard Thomas Carr 15 and another Cumberland schoolboy were killed or injured when Richard McFadden lost control near Grantsville while showing off speed. Army Warrant Officer Thomas Rick and his wife were passengers. Cermak, 26, rode in the rear. The car rolled several times after skidding into a guard rail at 5:30 am. Grantsville, Maryland, location given.
Agana Guam report says a Japanese petty officer emerged from hiding on Anatahan to surrender after six years. He says 18 others remain on the island alongside 33 marooned in 1944, with Nakagawa Ichiro leading and threatening escape attempts.
President Truman today proposed extending the Reciprocal Trade Agreements Act for two years until June 12, 1953. The move requests congressional approval to prolong tariff and trade negotiation powers in a bid to ease postwar commerce.
Washington reports two U S jet fighters missing from the American Zone of Germany since June 8 landed in Czech territory. Amb. Ellis Briggs says Czech authorities have the pilots and planes, with the Navy seeking their release.
By order of Judge Elliott Marshall in Clarke Circuit Court William B. Clagett was appointed to the Clarke County Board of Supervisors for Battletown. He fills the vacancy caused by the death of Clifton E. Price on April 16 1951 for the term ending December 31 1951.
Special notice to retailers announces the closing of our late president George T Garber estate and a complete stock of groceries for sale at attractive prices Open from 1 to 6 16 71 and 26 at Winchester Wholesale with John Kerr School Yard event details for June 22 and 23.
Winchester firemen shared near one thousand dollars in prizes at the Northern Virginia Firemen's Association parade closing its annual New Market convention. Charley Rouss Fire Company took two first prizes while South End Fire Company claimed three second places. Reuss prizes included 50 dollars for best drum and bugle corps and 25 dollars for best piece of fire equipment. South End earned 75 dollars total with 35 for second best appearing company plus 20 for best drum and bugle corps and 20 for second best appearing ladies auxiliary.
Councilman Butler was injured when he fell from a ladder at his Hayfield farm Thursday morning while picking cherries. He was taken to a hospital where X rays showed no broken bones and heat treatments are treating a severely sprained back.
Tehran reports Prime Minister Mohammed Mossadegh gave Britain another 48 hours to respond to Iran's demand that all British profits from oil be turned over to Iran. The move heightens tensions over control of oil resources and national sovereignty.
The article reports a Senate inquiry into Gen. Douglas MacArthur’s removal as Pacific commander. Senator Bridges and Sen. Marshall Butler deny China lobby influence while critics press for probes into U.S. aid flows to Chiang Kai-shek supporters amid ongoing testimony and calls for more witnesses.
The 71 year old commander, ousted from command, wraps up his Texas tour with a final Fort Worth address after four nights in Dallas. An unruly crowd surrounded his open convertible outside the Adolphus Hotel, interrupting the applause and showcasing renewed public enthusiasm since his Korea return.
The Louis Savold Joe Louis heavyweight bout shown on closed circuit TV drew large crowds in six cities. Nine theaters in Baltimore Washington Chicago Pittsburgh Cleveland and Albany filled beyond capacity with more than 22 000 viewers, thousands turned away. Admissions ranged from 64 cents to 20 dollars with some theaters offering films at the same time. The event marked a major experiment in televised boxing to cinema audiences and theater managers praised the concept despite limited promo revenue.
A major blaze at Cunegonde's Hospice in Montreal raged yesterday destroying the Roman Catholic home for the aged. Fire officials fear the death toll may reach 50 with 32 charred bodies recovered and 18 missing. Nuns and Red Cross workers assisted as the fire shuttered the five story building housing about 400 residents. Mother Superior Rita Gervais died trying to save others.
Virginia Beach, Rep Burr Harrison (D Va) railed against a “shadow government” in Washington. He told Virginia insurance agents that a petrifying crust has formed over consciences and that national leadership qualities are absent in the capital amid a grave crisis.
A 27 year old Los Angeles nurse, Darliene Kellogg, suffered long term eye damage from burns and X rays starting at age ten, including cataract surgeries, acid injury, and later skull fracture. She remains capable of fluent speech and plans to teach languages as her nursing career winds down.
Fitchburg Massachusetts police report a bank robbery attempt failed when the Worcester a Company front door was left unlocked during rounds. A patrolman checked the premises and found the scene, noting the missed chance for the crime.
The report outlines a five point course to boost agricultural production. It emphasizes increasing fertilizer usage to raise yields quickly and secure markets. The aim is to support farmers during expansion with assurances against market collapse.
Pakistan demands suitable remedial action against New Rochelle New York police who detained three women in native dress during a Monday incident. The protest seeks accountability and measures to prevent recurrence.
State Exchange held its annual conven tion in Virginia with Massie Taylor chosen to lead the organization successing Frank R Hodges of Martinsville. Other officers elected include Jonah A Massie of Winchester as vice president and Herbert Lamp as secretary along with Ransome Houchins.
In Korea today Rearguard Reds clash with probing Allied patrols across eastern and central mountains as Communists defend escape routes to the north. Allied forces thrust toward the Red fortress city of Kumsong while Chinese and North Korean main forces fall back before heavy artillery. General Van Fleet warns of another Red offensive imminent.
James Wood FFA announces a summer fill up plan inviting a plumber and helper. Call 3877 or 3855 for details and to participate in the program.
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