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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1950
Page
4
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The secretary of state refrains from linking the Soviet Union to the Korean invasion. He states the action is by the Northern Korean Communist government, not Russia, and urges a softened approach aligned with Roosevelt's big stick policy. The piece argues this stance preserves Russia's face and avoids sharp sanctions.
FBI chief Hoover cites Dr. Klaus Fuchs led arrests of four Americans on espionage charges tied to Soviet agents. Named defendants include Harry Géid, Alfred Slack, and David Greenglass. Officials say two Russian staffers, Semenov and Yakolev, also involved, with further arrests possible.
The text describes a covert ring led by Dr. Fuchs that supplied highly sensitive information to the Russians after World War II. It asserts the operation was highly successful and altered postwar security dynamics, implying significant Russian gains in international espionage.
Current Opinion notes Governor Battle returning to Richmond after White Sulphur Springs where former New York Governor and 1944 presidential candidate Dewey called Virginia “the best governed State in the country.” The piece rebukes anti Virginia campaign rhetoric and praises state public service.
Raleigh attorney Willis Smith defeated Senator Frank Graham by 277 600 to 257 100 in a decisive NC election. The result seen as a rebuff to Truman liberalism signals a rightward shift locally, aligning with Pepper’s Florida loss and a broader national debate over free enterprise versus Fair Deal policies.
Sperry elected president and Shull named chief of the Middletown Fire Co. Births announced include a girl to Winston and Mrs. Teets of Stephens City. a son to L L Rudacille and wife. A four year old, Warren Brill, of Star Tannery, sick with spinal meningitis at Winchester Hospital in critical condition.
Gavin T. Binner Jr. becomes president of the Junior Board of Trade with George Weldon and Arthur Humphrey elected as vice presidents. Jean Fiddler, daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl Fiddler of Stephenson, had a tonsillectomy in Winchester Hospital. The Army ordered 4,000,000 yards of Melton overcoat cloth, disrupting operations at Virginia and Winchester woolen mills.
Allouncement was made of the marriage of Miss Carolyn J. Mappel daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond G Happel and Mr Robert A.
Dr. H H McGuire spoke to workers about fundraising for the Winchester Hospital campaign. Attendees included Mrs. John B Neill of Berryville Rev D B Chambers of Millwood and Robert Smith of Frederick County. News noted discovered dungeons under the Frederick County almshouse and questions about their origin. C R Fawley the game warden sought unlicensed dogs to bring owners before Judge Worsley.
Miss Mary Ellen Rinker and Mrs. J C Dolan, both of the county, were married. Thomas Spellman and Ashby Swanson were newly elected heads of the local Red Men lodge.
Washington observers say President Truman’s veto of the basing-point reform gives Attorney General McGrath and FTC Chairman Mead influence to pursue or shield major firms like the Mellons and DuPonts. The move signals political maneuvering to satisfy big business and antitrust lawyers, with both parties predicting new enforcement directions.
Ensign George Roman, Class of 1811, First Infantry, was the first West Pointer killed in action. He fell August 15 during a march from Fort Dearborn to Detroit in a clash with Indians and British.
The article warns of sun hazards for sensitive individuals and outlines risks from sun exposure including severe burns and conditions such as summer eryp tion and epidermolysis bullosa. It advises protective creams, cautious exposure, and recognizing medication interactions while stressing moderation.
The report lists present and past rainfall figures up to 7 a.m. on June 20, with June rainfall to date and average totals over a 37 year period. It includes monthly figures and notes a 3.34 inch reading for January and other moisture measurements.
A reader quiz titled How's Your I Q presents 100 questions over 10 days with daily scoring. Sample items ask which US president was blind in one eye, capital of Wellington s island state, and true or false fingerprint sex determination, among others.
At the 27th annual Virginia 4-H short course in Blacksburg Frank Putney of Cumberland was named big chief for All Stars. Other officers include Kent Loving Fluvanna as lesser chief ora Blackmore Princess Anne as scribe Arlene Nash Campbell as scout W A Turner Blacksburg as medicine man and Martha Brown Pulaski as corresponding secretary. The Virginia 4-H Leaders Association named Mrs Stuart Haden Goochland president Samuel D Foster York first vice president Mrs Kenneth Litton Loudoun second vice president Mrs Laura Akers Russell third vice president and Miss Elsie Turner Franklin secretary.
New York reports the Navy tightens shore station access by order of the chief of naval operations. Casual visitors are barred at some installations while West Coast Air Force bases bolster precautions amid the Korean crisis. San Francisco leaders pledge readiness to follow presidential orders.
The Bureau of Mines says a mixture of anthracite and bituminous coal is quite practical for household heating. A blend up to 50 percent anthracite and 50 percent bituminous coal may be used.
Dr. Brian Ives returns to the frontier town of Tamerlane where old rivalries flare. Marco Stoll recounts the town power dynamics as Ives struggles with Carradine’s plan to import gunmen while rebuilding his own life and career.
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