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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1949
Page
7
A fragment states that a statue by Michelangelo sent by the Italian government for exhibition is claimed as the artist’s first sculpted work shown in the United States. The note mentions a Madonna in New York City and a possible California exhibit, casting doubt on the assertion.
Regional leaders in Florida and across the South call for a broad regional college system to pool resources for graduate and professional schools. Florida Southern College hosts founders Week as educators and officials discuss shared medical, dental, and veterinary programs for neighboring states while preserving segregated campuses.
The Virginia section of the American Society of Agricultural Engineers will hold its annual meeting at Roanoke April 15 16. G D Kite chairman and VA Tech staff member announced speakers include Arthur W Turner of the U S Bureau of Plant Industry Soils and Agricultural Engineering on April 15 night.
In Phoenix, Leo Durocher hints at a pitcher trade as Gail Henley, rookie outfielder, cars toward a spot with the Giants. Henley collected two hits in a 7-4 win over the Indians, while Bob Feller pitched three innings allowing seven safeties.
Clarke Frederick Shenandoah Warren counties will meet at 7 30 tonight on N Loudoun St to discuss forming the Northern Point league. George Boyd says action may lead to by laws and schedules with Robert Bergey presiding and several local team reps expected.
Hamline's Piper Pipers won their second National Intercollegiate NAIB basketball championship by controlling the ball. The Pipers, led by Hal Haskins and Vern Mikkelsen, defeated Regis College of Denver 57 to 46 for their fifth win in six days and the tournament crown.
A cautionary note warns drivers that risky driving habits endanger lives. The piece urges strict attention, adherence to traffic laws, and defensive driving to prevent fatal or serious injuries on the roads. It frames road safety as a life preserving duty for every motorist.
Buck Clevenger posts 133 in individual game and 348 in set for Ind team. Lehman 122 and 325 lead J L Lehman in set. Rolling Department leads team game 526 and team set 1533 with Office 521. Results show Shipping 0 and Finishing 3 in department totals.
In the Evening Star Aerial League results Valley Airways tops the list with 20 points to 18 for GAA No 1 and 17 for GAA No 2. Edith Ritter tallies 135 in the individual event, Chapman Motor Co. wins team game and set prizes led by 526 and 517 in team play.
GAA No. 1 1439 shows Chapman Motor Co Jewel Box Valley Airways and Va. Fruit Co defeating Caduceus. GAA No. 2 lists Jr. Women 3 and Bell Clothes 0 as results.
Cairo March 14 Egypt's government led by conservative and liberal constitutional groups pushes parliament to anchor worker social security and progressive income tax into law. Reformers linked to social welfare ministry and labor leaders cautious to advance too far.
After passage and new administration, advocacy for higher benefits will begin. The cabinet has accepted the draft bill in principle and it now appears likely to become law.
The Blue Ridge Farm Equipment Club led by Joseph Warrennfeltz of Charles Town will hold its regular monthly meeting at 6 45 P M Thursday at the Kenilworth Inn. Fred Brumback of C I Brumback and Sons, a past president, is arranging the program. Leary Baker of Lupton Orchard.
Service Inc. serves as secretary for the organization of farm implement dealers.
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