AAJC rejects joining national athletic body in Virginia vote
At its annual convention in Virginia the AAJC unanimously resolved not to affiliate with a national athletic organization for now. Debate featured supporters from Weber College and NCJAA and opponents led by Basil H. Peterson and Roy W. Goddard. Dr. George F. K. addressed the banquet as founder. Eugene B. Chaffee to lead Boise Junior College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waaka College
AAJ
NCJAA
Basil H. Peterson
Roy W. Goddard
Rochester College
Rochester, Minn
Mike Mason
Reed K. Swenete
Weber College
Agden
AAJC
Prinipal
George F. K
Zook
Curtis B
Eugene B. Chaffee
Boise
Ida
U. S
Che
Woman Held in Death of Alice Taylor After Abortional Death Scene
Dartha Louie Fulton was jailed on murder charges in the death of Alice Marie Taylor after a long inquiry. Also held were Woodson Tuck, 20, as accessory, and Christine Jones, 28, as a material witness. The body was found last Friday near Blacksburg while autopsy results now indicate a brain hemorrhage from homicide related events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Marie Taylor
Dartha Louie Fulton
Roanoke
Bedford County
Bolling
Blacksburg
Bedford
Brush Mountain
Steel wire uses in industry and construction
About twenty percent of all steel wire produced is used to make reinforcing products for concrete and structural cables for construction projects.
Federal hearing on $500,000 Virginia bequest split
Arguments were heard in U S District Court over a contested $500 000 bequest to Virginia Military Institute and the Protestant Episcopal Theological Seminary in Alexandria Virginia The case centers on whether Virginia law blocks acceptance of the funds and if the matter is a state or federal jurisdiction Mrs Agra B Williams of Pittsburgh contests the will and seeks to dismiss the bequest as it concerns V M I and the Seminary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U. S. District Court
Virginia Military Institute
Lexington
Protestant Episcopal Thelogical Seminary
Alexandria
Virginia
J. Lindsay Almond
Frederick T. Gray
Hardner, L. Boothe
Agra B. Williams
Pittsburgh
Mary E. Maxwell
Seminary
Williams
Lord Maxwell
Males Allowed Limited Entrance to Two Women Colleges
The State Board of Education will maintain the existing restricted admission for men at Madison College and Longwood College. President G Tyler Miller of Madison said approval followed defeat in the Senate of a bill to admit white male students to the two women's schools. Miller and Longwood president Dabney S Lancaster asked for policy clarification on current status and future applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisonburg
State Board of Education
Madison
Longwood
G. Tyler Miller
Miller
Senate
House of Delegates
Dabney S. Lancaster
State Board
Richmond Jewel Thief Defense Begins Case
In Richmond Virginia Henry William Bostelman a 54 year old from St Louis Missouri faces trial for participation in a February 1949 theft of gems valued at 223402 from the Schwarzschild jewelry store. The defense opened its case after a brief continuance to call witnesses and the jury may hear the final arguments later today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Henry William Bostelman
St. Louis
Schwarzschild
Commonwealth
Hastings
Bostelman
Robbery Suspect Linked by License Plate Seen in Richmond
Report notes equipment allegedly used in the burglary and identifies a man who admitted purchasing a Missouri car license plate observed in Richmond during the time of the crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Richmond
Brakeman Sues Trainman Union Over Job Reassignment
Samuel F. Alldred sues the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen alleging unjust removal from his post as a passenger brakeman. He says a disqualified man was placed ahead of him on a 1944 Norfolk and Western train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aan
Brotherhood of Railroad
Samuel F. Alldred
Alldred
Norfolk and Western
Steamboat assault case ends in $19 500 settlement
A Hilton Village woman receives $19 500 after settling damages over an August 1945 assault aboard the SS Meteor. The cook Jack Lester Barnes was involved, was convicted and executed, while earlier, juries awarded damages to other passengers. the Supreme Court ordered retrial on employer negligence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Hilton Village
Lilian A. Weade
Washington
Jack Lester Barnes
Danville Mother Dies After Saving Two Children
Mrs Gladys Addelle Crowder died in a Danville hospital after rescuing her 8 month and 2 year old children from a blaze in the Crowder home. She reentered the burning kitchen twice to pull them from the explosion of an oil stove and suffered fatal burns. The tragedy occurred at a residence west of Danville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
Gladys Addelle Crowder
Crowder
Directors Reelected at Sea board Air Line Railroad
Norfolk stockholders met to reelect all directors of the Sea board Air Line Railroad after a meeting held yesterday in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk, Va
Seaboard Air Line Railroad
Big Mo Hearing Enters Third Day At Norfolk Court Martial
In Norfolk Virginia a court martial for Lt Commander Frank G Morris Jr former navigator of the battleship Missouri begins day three. Comdr John R Millett operations officer faces trial also delayed twice. Capt William D Brown former skipper to start tomorrow. Harris the witness revised statements backing Morris noting chart had red bearing markers.
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Norfolk
Frank G. Morris Jr
Missouri
John R. Millett
Chesapeake Bay
Millett
William D. Brown
Morris
Ens. Elwin R. Harris
Harris
Naval Court of Inquiry
Big Mo
Answers to the Daily Quiz Highlights Historical Names and Salaries
Answers to the daily quiz reveal Vermont as the first answer and indicate printing types among the answers. The list names Commodore Matthew Calith Perry, a bottomwood tree, and notes a 1949 minimum playing salary of $5,000 with stars earning up to $100,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermont
Washington, D. C
Amer
Wore
Commodore Matthew Calth Perry
Washington Easter parade ranks top society women
Washington hosts a Easter parade on Connecticut Avenue featuring ten top fashionables led by Mrs. Dean Acheson and Mme. Henri Bonnet. The event includes prizes for best dressed families and individuals with adults and children attending along with the White House tradition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Connecticut Avenue
Dean Acheson
Mme
Henri Bonnet
Morris Cafritz
William Randolph Hearst, Jr
Hoyt
Vandenberg
U. S. Air Force
Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney
Millard Thlyings
Maryland
Sidney Kent Legare
Barbara Prechel
White House
Burma Road reaches about 10 000 feet above sea level
The highest point on the Burma Road built during the last war climbs to roughly 10 000 feet in elevation.
U S Embassy Plane Crash Probe In Canada
U S Air Force safety chief opens an inquiry into the explosion and crash near Ramsayville Ontario. The sole survivor, M Sgt Gwynne A Long of Vanney NC, parachuted away before the craft exploded, witnesses the field trauma, others panicked and did not bail out. Prosecutors probe details as hospital holds him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramsayville
Ont
U. S. Air Force
U.S
Royal Canadian Air Force
Gwynne A. Long
Vanney
N. C
Here
Sgt
Long
April sales listings across Frederick County and nearby towns
Real estate, livestock, and household goods slated for public sale on April dates. Events include auctions at Frederick County Court House and front locations, Stephens City area farm machinery and furniture, Stephens City and Kernstown estates, dairies near Greenspring, and a Grimes community sale. Key participants include H K Ben ham, J Fred Larrick, Jos Jenkins, Chas Lupton, D W Maury, Mary Swartz, Geo Hellsley, Carlton F Dyke, and A Yancey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. K. Benham
J. Fred Larrick
Frederick County House
Jos
Frederick County Court House
Kernstown
D. W Maury
Greenwood Church
Mary F. Swartz
Bunker Hill
W. Va
Geo. Helsley
Grimes
Frederick Court House
Stephensson
Carlton F. Dyke
Winchester
Greenspring
A. Yancey
Stephens City
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Virginia News
Junior College Assn
John W. Rosenberger & Co., Inc
S. Braddock St
Geo. Helsley Farm
White Hall
George Helsley
T. V
Timothy
Triplett & Vehrencamp
Mt. Jackson
Barr’s Orchard & Farm Supply
Brakeman Sues Trainman Union
Call Rees
Berryville
Ces
Canada
Co. McC. A
J. R. Alexander, JR
Loudoun
J. H. Riley
NASH
Loudoun St
Dependable Lumber
Glaize & Bro
the Food Center
N. Loudoun St
Tommy D. Lockhart
Motorola
B. F. Goodrich
N. Cameron
Heatwole Motor Co
N. Braddock St
Lamp Motor CO
Smithfield Ave
Omps Funeral Home
Winchester Furniture CO
South Main St
UGS - Antiques - Hare
Pocahontas Egg, Stove & Nut
OLGA
Stoker
Pennsylvania
W. B. Snider & Sons
N. Cameron St
Rachel Alice Updike
County Court House
National Avenue
Rachel Alice Upelike
Joseph H. Cooley
Corporation Clerk’s Office
Eva Funk
Coleman Dunn
Sas Secs
P. W. Plumly
N. Kent St
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