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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1951
Page
1
President Truman signs a draft law lowering the draft age from 19 to 18 with a present maximum age of 25. The law also adjusts service terms for two year periods and affects individuals connected to technical institutes and related demographics.
A historical editorial argues that the primary lien on a failing business is owed wages rather than taxes or capital. It claims workers must be paid in full before other claims, highlighting how labor receives compensation and benefits in a free enterprise system.
General Lindsay C. War argues for stronger morals among government workers as he testifies before hearings. He criticizes wasteful spending and profligacy amid concern over the national debt and public interest.
Sgt. George D Libby of Casco Maine posthumously receives the Medal of Honor for shielding wounded soldiers during evacuation under Communist fire near Taejon Korea last July 20. He loaded men into a B 5 tractor and stood between the driver and enemy until the vehicle cleared the line, dying shortly after.
A five day outlook indicates generally fair conditions with a few showers toward week’s end. Temperatures stay above normal in most areas with mild nights and occasional breezes.
New traffic signal goes into service today at the corner of Am- Street and Washington Avenue. Chief J. Thomas announced the installation and urged drivers to observe the new light.
Governor Talmadge denounces a drift toward socialism and bureaucratic government. He argues free enterprise, family, church and school preserve moral fiber and high living standards, while security measures and endless bureaus expand the budget and debt. He calls for a return to Jeffersonian principles.
Senate crime probers in Baltimore await a response from Florida Governor Warren regarding his attendance at hearings. An official source called the telegram a demand and noted the governor was believed to be in the Ormond Beach area and unavailable for comment.
For summer fill oil heat inc seeks clean brown white and green beer bottles at 242 Millwood Ave. Call 3877 or 3855 for pickup or delivery. Revenue stream noted under notation spa fuel of call 1-106.
Handley High School Band will lead the Virginia Lions delegation of 71 students and eight adults in the Atlantic City parade for 25 000 Lions. The group is to perform on the Boardwalk after a concert was canceled due to travel plans. Two buses were chartered to carry the band and chaperones to the convention with Winchester as the return city.
Britain will block strategic exports via Hong Kong with all United Kingdom shipments to Hong Kong entering licensing controls. The policy tightens oversight on sensitive goods amid ongoing trade tensions and aims to curb reexport of critical materials.
Joseph F. Hughes of Baltimore presides over Shenandoah Guire Winchester chapter as they loan 1000 dollars to R J McNally, treasurer, amid recent financial notes from the local unit.
American pilots claim a third consecutive day of victory against Red Airmen in the eastern theater. U N forces reportedly advanced, altering the aerial balance as ground actions continued elsewhere.
A fragmented clipping notes that Newsman Soon told AP there was no basis for the charges against him, with continued coverage referenced on page 2.
Washington report notes broad coyness among potential candidates as the 1953 start approaches. President Truman’s plans remain unclear while Democratic and Republican leaders weigh reentry and possible running mates amid foreign policy considerations. Continued on Page 2.
In Detroit, 3,500 AFL trolley and bus drivers resumed service as a strike by 900 AFL pilots against United Air Lines and related plant workers ended. A spokesman cited ongoing complaints about working conditions while base pay stood at 107 dollars.
Fruit men from Virginia and West Virginia will meet at the Frederick County Courthouse Thursday night to discuss harvest labor shortages for peaches and other crops. A Virginia State Employment Service representative will join, with horticultural leaders present to address pests and disease. Robert Kent will report on the Apple Institute, where Blackburn Moore was elected president.
General Omar Bradley says he regrets if 29th Division veterans felt slighted by his memoir A Soldier's Story. He calls the unit an excellent division and notes a Baltimore Sunday that their unit was ignored in the book, prompting calls for a public explanation.
An eight ounce baby girl born in a doctor’s office died last night at Jackson Memorial. The infant, about four months perishes soon after examination by Alfred Nadler, a physician, in Miami. The brief illness ends a young life amid a city hospital setting.
Sheldon Parishville N Y aged 22 served as a Marine guard at the embassy. He and Cuban night watchman Agustin 67 were found dead of gunshot wounds in the visa section following an autopay day incident. Police describe the deaths as death by own action by firearms.
The 200 inch Halotel telescope extends our view beyond the Milky Way as part of a major space study. Researchers note progress toward mapping Earth's position in the cosmos, with data collection requiring long viewing sessions from a high observatory cradle.
Kiwanis Club members will meet tomorrow at 12 15 p m in the George Washington Hotel Bis to hear Mayor speak on The Relation of the National Guard to Winchester and Frederick. Speaker will be Dot Greenwood Chapel.
Continued on Page 3, Gol Tran broke down tonight in bitter disagreement with officials. The tense exchange highlighted ongoing policy disputes and public attention surrounding Tran's actions.
The snippet notes a Yard Party at Burns Methodist Church and a Farm Bureau wool pool closing on June 23, 1951, with no wool accepted after that date. It also mentions John Kerr School Yard events on June 22 and 28, an Ambulance Fund breakfast lunch and dinner, and White Hall Methodist Church events around June 21 6 30.
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