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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1949
Page
3
Felipe Balangit won an oratorical contest at a Mindanao college in Davao. Police arrested him on sedition charges, sparking student protests over freedom of speech. The mayor later dropped the charge. Balangit's speech title was "wanted peaceful revolution."
Mrs Harold W Miller wife of Dr H W Miller of Woodstock died late last night at the Cora Miller hospital.
Five physicians from New York testify that a regimen involving nightly baths and pills can break the reliance on laxatives. The report notes doctors claim natural methods support regularity and improve bowel habits without overuse of laxatives.
Col. Cooper D. Winn Jr., Stratford Hall superintendent, toured Tidewater Virginia and sought guidance on apple tree pests. An orchardist advised staggering monthly sprays after Winn noted insects kept returning despite regular treatments.
The measure would grant the government power to prevent mass tenant evictions if controls continue, while guaranteeing landlords a reasonable return on fair value of property. The vote split showed Democratic and Republican lines with a mix of party support and opposition.
Edward R. Stettinius resigns as rector of the University of Virginia since 1946 and as a board member since 1941. Gov. Tuck accepts the move with regret. A UVA alumnus and former secretary of state in 1944 and 1945, Stettinius cites health issues and personal reasons. He resides in Rapidan, Culpeper County.
Three convictions for operating motor vehicles under the influence of intoxicants were handed down in Winchester courts. Police Justice John Rice fined Fred Sidney Hunt Jr. of 213 Park Way Ave. $100 and costs for drunken driving. Walter O. Richard of Winchester and Wilson Whiteside Smith of Front Royal were each fined $100 by Trial Justice W. Erle Edward for drunken driving. Thirty day jail terms were suspended in all three cases.
Esso report highlights senior partner in Scully and Waltz Mr Scully a Festival enthusiast active in local and national groups. He is past state president of United World Federalists Democratic city committee chairman a Presbyterian deacon and junior board of trade member. He belongs to chamber of commerce Shenandoah Valley Winchester Golf Club and is married to Bently Thomas with two young children Tommy and Tucker.
The Red Cross quota totals 2996.84 in professional, residential, and county divisions with chairmen Roy Earl Mary Louise Steele and H T Green Jr. plus Guild members. Firms with 100 percent employee donations include W H Bosserman Son and Jones Funeral Home among others. Missing contributors may mail to 113 E Piccadilly St and checks are payable to the Red Cross.
In memory of our dear mother Reena D Boyd who died one year ago March 16 1948. Beautiful memories cherished forever and silent thoughts bring tears. Remembrance keeps her near and a picture in our hearts remains precious. Deated Children.
An 30 minute sound and color film titled Apples produced for Appalachian Apple Service at about 11000 is now bookable locally. Previewed in Martinsburg and at a Pennsylvania horticultural convention, it covers apple belt practices and finished products. It highlights biology from bud to maturity, historical views, and modern orchard techniques with bee pollination. Copies available in Martinsburg with distribution in Virginia. booking costs are transport only.
The report notes buds have halted growth and weather may allow a break. If there is a break, apple blossoms should be abundant and perhaps at their peak during the Apple Blossom Festival on April 28 and 29.
Southerners and Republicans hailed a Dixie compromise ending a 15 day filibuster as the Senate fights over the Taft Hartley Act. Senator Sparkman praised the move while Morse accused Republicans of aiding Southern reactionaries in a political maneuver.
In Richmond on March 16 gubernatorial hopeful Horace H. Edwards faces strong criticism from Francis Pickens Miller campaign chief Beecher E. Stallard. Stallard calls Edwards plan a catch all that's unlikely to sway Virginia voters and notes the candidate was late proposing minimum teachers salaries.
Actress Jean Arthur seeks a divorce from producer Frank Ross Jr after 17 years of marriage alleging cruelty. The uncontested action filed in Santa Monica states Arthur was in New York under doctor care and unable to appear. The couple wed in Forest Hills New York in 1932 and separated January 3, last year. they have no children.
Emil Schram president of the New York Stock Exchange told Norfolk Rotary that inflation has reached its peak and a recession is not likely this year. He called the current period a leveling and a transition as production meets demand.
March meeting of the Miller school PTA will be held at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow. Miss Jean Baker, Bible teacher in the county schools, will be the speaker. A scenic movie will be shown and refreshments will be served.
The report notes 70 million tons above ground the largest spring stock since 1942 and no production impact expected if the stoppage ends as scheduled March 28.
Vinson says he has written to Air Secretary Symington seeking a full explanation of published stories about Air Force plans and bombing targets in Russia. He calls it an inquiry and notes uncertainty over whether secret information was released or if writers drew their own conclusions.
An Un-American Activities Committee report alleges that FBI findings show evidence to prosecute a substantial number of spies including American communists. It centers on atomic work at Los Alamos and a March 1943 incident where Scientist X shared a formula with Steve Nelson, a known communist, amid meetings with Peter Ivanov in San Francisco.
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