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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1948
Page
6
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee endorsed a $463 million China aid program stating it would provide China an opportunity to undertake a vigorous program of self help. The measure aims to support economic and social development through targeted assistance and reforms.
The committee states that America cannot underwrite China’s destiny. A $463 million 12 month aid program is proposed. Senate debate to start Wednesday. The House weighs a $6.205 billion single foreign aid package including $570 million for China over 15 months.
Virginia agricultural experiment station will test 2 4 D weed killer in corn fields this season to address demand for guidance. Associate Plant Physiologist G Myron Shear notes farmers plan to try it. he advises caution until results establish safe, effective use. Trials will compare application at three growth stages with potential reduced cultivation.
Congress hears administration assurances of stricter screening of experts bound for Russia to assess potential war materials. Secretary of Defense Forrestal referenced the tighter controls as part of ongoing policy discussions.
Senator O Mahoney said he is not sure Congress would override a presidential veto of the 4.8 billion tax reduction bill. He expected a veto likely, though no talk with President Truman occurred. Congress sent the Republican backed tax cut to Truman as the budget surplus topped 7 billion dollars for the first time.
Conference ordained minister Mr. Koon leads Shenrock group of churches in Rockingham county and formerly captained the Salvation Army Corps in Winchester. Chief speaker is Dr. L. E. Smith president of Eton College addressing the morning session. The 100th annual Valley conference will be held near Harrisburg at Antioch church from Aug 4 to 5.
In Hygia magazine, Irene E Loehren reports coronary thrombosis rising sharply among women with smoking a possible factor. The piece notes men once had higher rates but the gap narrowed to about three to one, citing metabolic and dietary influences as part of the trend.
A Mayo Clinic study of four groups of 1000 patients shows smokers develop coronary thrombosis about ten years earlier than non-smokers. Doctors stress fat intake raises cholesterol leading to arterial plaques and possible blockage, yet not a death sentence as many patients recover to near normal.
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