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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1949
Page
3
Recruits Daniel B. and Grover L. Dunlap of the U S Army are on a 10 day furlough visiting their parents in Gore. They enlisted together and completed basic training together and will report to Fort Bliss Texas for their new station.
Services for Miss Cordelia R. White of Mt Williams will be held tomorrow. She died Thursday in Winchester hospital. Friends meet at Omps funeral home at 1 p m and proceed to St Johns Lutheran church for services conducted by Rev. E B Smith. Interment in the churchyard. Pallbearers include Maynard Brewer Winfred Ashwood Sam Rosier Ray Allamong Noel Williams and Ernest Ashwood.
A Senate bill could raise rent limits by up to 10 percent if two five percent steps are allowed. If current rents rose 10 percent already the October five percent hike applies, but not the April 1950 raise. The committee rejected a six month later third five percent increase. It approved allowing states or areas to lift controls when a law authorizes it. The bill also permits state takeover of rent control from the federal government if a governor certifies an adequate state rent law.
C. E. Miley Jr. and Bryant Harper of District L will attend a legislative council session of the Virginia High School League in Charlottesville tomorrow. Local officials including Paul Beable and H. Denis Hoover plan a District Principals’ Assn. meeting in Harrisonburg Saturday with R. E. Ayler of Stephens City serving as secretary.
Hetzel Oates Jr. an elementary pupil at Handley was injured on the school playground when struck on the head with a bat during softball. He suffered a scalp laceration requiring stitches, with no fracture reported and condition described as satisfactory. He is expected to be discharged soon. parents listed as Mr. and Mrs. Hetzel Oates Sr. of 231 Kern St.
A morning collision at Cameron and Gerrard Streets caused $500 in property damage. John Henry Gibbs of 1421 S Loudoun St drove a 1939 Desoto. George T Grimes of Martinsburg operated a Chevrolet truck owned by Guy Slonaker. The truck toppled onto a fence at Elmer Ondorf roofs home, no injuries reported. Gibbs car $300, truck $200, fence $30 to replace.
The Senate, after days of continuous sessions, adopted a new stop rule proposed by Senator Wherry. Under the change, two thirds of the full 96 senators, 64 votes, must approve ending a filibuster whether all are present or not. The rule expands reach but makes stopping debate harder and applies to motions as well as pending bills.
State Senator John S. Battle, campaigning for Virginia governor, spoke briefly to about 200 teachers at a Roanoke County Education Association meeting. He thanked the educators and predicted tangible results for their services. He spent time earlier in Roanoke County during his political spadework.
The text outlines the North Atlantic Treaty’s path to force after ratification by major nations including the United States Britain and Western European states. It notes a Senate two thirds vote for US approval and a proposed billion dollar European rearmament program tied to article five.
Baldridge and Sakers attend Shenandoah Valley Inc. annual membership meeting in Harrisonburg with guest speakers Rep. Burr Harrison and Earl Valentine. The 25th conclave focuses on study and promotion of home problems. Harrison has long pushed park access and opposed park entrance fees.
Washington reports 37 year old former accountant Bleriot H. Lamarre received a suspended sentence for perjury related to wartime business dealings of Maj. Gen. Bennett E. Meyers. Lamarre pleaded guilty to three counts last year. Meyers, a cashiered air force officer, influenced the false testimony and is serving 18 months to five years.
Pittsburgh dispatch reports Ralph E. Taggart of the Anthracite Operators Association says supplies will not last through the mine shutdown. Taggart urged UMW President John L. Lewis to end the work stoppage, calling the walkout a violation of the hard coal contract, while Lewis denies the claim.
In Charles City Trial Justice court a murder charge against Frank M. Wood supervisor of the Alcoholic Beverage Control division was dismissed. The case related to the death of Robert Austin Bradley 24 who was shot during a raid on a still.
Rev. M. N. Zezzo pastor of the First Assembly of God church at 455 W. Cameron St. is on vacation. Local notices confirm church leadership remains available during his absence and worship services proceed as scheduled.
Washington observers report a sharp split between city district and rural House members over rent control amendments. Rural members backed changes city colleagues warned would weaken controls in crowded areas, prompting talk of possible reprisals. Chairman Cooley expects no reprisals and says cooperation will resolve farm price support policy. Pace signals farm group sympathy while stressing rural-city shared interests.
A four engined C-54 airlift cargo plane with ten tons of coal and other materials crashed at Tempelhof airport in Berlin during a heavy snowfall. All three crewmen escaped unharmed after the aircraft overran the snow covered runway and tipped into a ditch. Ground crews had cleared much of the snow earlier.
In his absence the Rev. E. O. Dickerson, secretary-treasurer of the Potomac district, will conduct services Sunday and March 27 at 11 a.m. and 7:45 p.m. and on Tuesday and March 29 at 7:45 p.m.
President Truman spoke in Key West of hopes that most of his major program will survive despite Southern Democratic opposition. He said Congress, though rebelling, should be given a chance to act and that he plans limited guidance rather than a nationwide push. He endorsed the North Atlantic pact and approved Secretary Acheson’s speech, while noting setbacks in civil rights and other nominations.
Howard Holland of Shenandoah Valley National Bank told Rotary that many locals die without wills or with poorly drawn documents. He cited that one third of Winchester deaths in 1948 had no will and 59 of 188 estates last year lacked a will, urging all property holders to prepare and update properly drawn wills.
A speaker, introduced by Harold G. Brown, president of the organization, emphasizes the need for a date to protect the wife and children and notes that competent authorities can indicate methods to save estate taxes.
The first successful commercial air service was inaugurated in 1920 by the AVIANCA line in Colombia, South America. The event marks the origins of scheduled passenger flight and lodge a milestone in aviation history.
Plymouth unveils a complete redesign featuring a longer wheelbase for smoother ride and better stability, broader interior space, and improved visibility. The lineup includes nine distinct models with new Sunburban body type and deluxe versions on 118 and 111 inch wheelbases, plus advanced engines, piston rings, oil rings, and intake manifold for quicker warm-up and throttle response.
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