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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1946
Page
2
Supreme Court of Appeals affirms a 15 year prison sentence for Frances Martin for the shotgun killing of her husband Everett H. Martin on March 9 in Fredericksburg. In a written confession she said her husband accused her of infidelity and handed her the gun after a drink together. Martin claimed she did not realize her actions.
A 22 year old ex soldier was held without bail today on a charge of homicide in the fatal beating of his wife s three month old son. Magistrate E David Keiser ordered John Emmit Jr held for action by a coroner s jury after Detective Thomas Blong testified Emmil admitted strangling Dennis Michael Emmil and pounding the child s head three times.
Police Court proceedings in Winchester heard multiple cases on Monday. Judges imposed fines from 5 to 60 dollars with costs and jail sentences or probation for several defendants including drunk in public and reckless driving, with a 15 year old juvenile fined 5 dollars and costs.
Anderson of Winchester is aboard the U S Heintzelman which was to arrive in San Francisco Sunday March 3. The telegram from the Associated Press notes his assignment aboard the ship. Heintzelman is expected to reach the West Coast port by weekend.
Five generals of the economic front urge Congress to protect the administrations homes for veterans program and wage price controls. Democratic leaders rally support while Republicans demand decisive leadership and restraint. The Sunday statements warn of political blame if the housing crisis remains unsolved.
Carl V. Shanberger of the county posted bond in Frederick Trial Justice Court with Judge W. Erle Edwards for a March 9 appearance on reckless driving charges. The accident occurred Saturday around 4 PM three miles west of Winchester on Route 60. Passengers R. Knotts and John Knotts of Augusta WV were injured. Knotts treated for facial lacerations and burns, while John Knotts was admitted with facial injuries. Trooper C Pant of the state police investigated.
The Senate considers medical care and votes on related measures while the House calendar stays light. The chamber also faces suffrage reform removing poll tax, revenue bills, and votes on Governor Tuck’s road tax plan and the Moncure-Locher labor bill. Governor Darden to join Churchill in Virginia trip to Williamsburg.
Mary Katherine Cain 19 found dead by her own actions in a Washington apartment. Her remains were sent to Migs Funeral Home for burial. Interment expected at Ridings Chapel near Stephens City. She was daughter of Millard Cain of Baltimore and Mrs. Margaret Cain of Alabama, raised by Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Grim near Stephens City.
Detroit March 4 negotiations between General Motors and the CIO United Auto Workers were postponed to 2 PM as Special Mediator James F. Dewey announced. GM vice president Harry W. Anderson said talks would cover any union topics including arbitration and a secret vote on the wage offer, while the union pushed for a delay and did not attend the morning session.
Trial Justice Court cases heard by Judge W. Erle Edwards include speeding fines of 5 to 15 dollars and costs for residents from Illinois Pennsylvania and Virginia. Several drivers faced reckless driving improper lights and leaving the scene of an accident with various fines. A case was sent to the grand jury after a March 1 hearing.
Pickett defeated Lee in the finals, 75 to 43, to win the Richmond tournament. The final score highlighted Pickett’s decisive victory in Virginia.
President Truman declared that opposing the 3.75 billion dollar British loan would amount to trade warfare between nations. He urged Congressional ratification after the Office of War Mobilization and Reconversion advisory board backed the loan. He framed foreign trade as vital to a growing American economy and said the loan supports world peace through economic cooperation.
Sixteen Egyptians were wounded in a clash with police in Alexandria during the nation’s day of mourning for February 21 anti-British riots. Cairo remained calm but uneasy as authorities sought to quell unrest.
Coast Guard air search locates charred wreckage from a New York to Dallas flight. Eight Navy planes faced winds and fog while attempting to survey the mountain area. Capt. S. L. Stoner piloted at 8000 feet under orders.
Zabotin was ordered to obtain details on atomic bomb materials and drawings, electronic shells used by the American navy, samples of uranium-235 with production plant data, and the location of a Brazilian infantry division and return of a Canadian army division.
Sam Ensogna announced a meeting of Sox members and interested persons at 139 South Loudoun Street for the approaching season. The gathering is set for 8 o'clock.
A letter cites looseness and breakdown of Army discipline in Europe at Bean Theater and a barbed wire compound once part of I. G. Parden Industries. Officers and civilians may bring girls into the area with curfews and sign in guests, with 120 entrants recorded Saturday including officers up to lieutenant colonel.
Police recounts detail how a suspect led to a buried pit at the Stone Mill site. He described binding and gagging victims, untying ropes, and concealing bodies with planks. Boot prints and a car crash are cited as corroborating clues linking two brothers to the crime scene.
Reports say two hunters described meeting a black man about a mile from the mill and comparing their guns before parting. Both denied going to the mill. The second hunter was sent home while the two Negroes remained jailed overnight for further inquiry as regular church services proceeded at Clear Creek Christian church where a 43 year old man and a 32 year old office girl had sung.
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