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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1954
Page
1
Vietminh halted a third massive infantry assault on Dien Bien Phu as French Union defenders held a tense line. French communique described the night as calm with light harassments while parachuting in ammunition and supplies to the besieged fortress amid heavy fighting around Isabelle and other strongpoints.
A House subcommittee held talks with Army officials amid plans for a defense subcommittee hearing. The probe focuses on Army careers of 10 athletes including Ray Robinson and Edward C Ford with eight others named, examining whether serving soldiers fulfilled duties or merely remaining athletes.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad announced the recall of 259 furloughed employees in Maryland Pennsylvania and Indiana. Separately an advertisement promotes a club steak dinner at Edgewood Restaurant and clothing sales at Marianne's of Winchester with reduced prices.
The eighth day of Senate investigations into the McCarthy Army row featured Secretary of the Army Stevens denying any cover up as McCarthy pressed for names tied to alleged protective covers for Communists. The hearing debated Peress's case and the role of Schine while warning against delving into individual loyalty questions.
The 29th Infantry Division marks the 10th anniversary of D-Day with a two day event in Baltimore on June 5 and 6. A Memorial Service at the War Memorial on June 6 honors those who died in the invasion. a military ball opens at 10 p.m. June 5 at the 5th Regiment Armory and veterans can call Winchester Armory for reservations.
Five states set principal nominations for tomorrow Alabama Ohio Indiana Florida and New Mexico. Voters decide governor U S senator and multiple U S representatives with many races already chalked as won for lack of opposition. The general election in November remains for rival party contenders.
The Virginia Supreme Court ruled today the second offender speed law is constitutional. It upheld seven rulings addressing licensing suspensions between 60 days and six months and clarified that payment of fines and out of state convictions can still trigger license loss.
Clarke County Historical Association held its annual meeting at Long Branch home of Mrs. Prescott Houidekoper. New directors Edward Durell and Dr. Millard Bushong were elected. officers re elected including Alexander McKay Smith as president. Members heard talk by Hardinge Scholle on the National Trust for Historic Preservation and learned about volumes 11 and 12 of Proceedings detailing ten Clarke County estates.
State Police report six traffic deaths over the weekend raising the 1954 Virginia toll to 242 44 through May 3 last year. Victims include Philip Myers 22 of Norfolk hit by a hit and run on Route 640 near Great Bridge and Frank Peter Zapantis 64 of Richmond injured Friday and dying in hospital.
An inquest was scheduled into the death of Florence Dibell Bartlett a 72 year old heiress to a hardware fortune and art patroness who plunged from the patio of her 17 story Gold Coast penthouse yesterday in Chicago.
The Kiwanis Club will sponsor a Red Cross Blood mobile visit to this city on Thursday. Holmes Newcomb is chairman of donor recruitment, assisted by Marvin Gore James Sandy Donald Buckley and Clarence Hill. The quota is 150 pints. The bloodmobile will be at the Presbyterian Church from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Appointments can be made by calling Red Cross Office 5412. Newcomb said malaria and jaundice past rules have changed for donors within specified timelines.
A 20 year old woman Judith Annette Spang was found beaten and tied to a tree in Reading after attending a church reception. She is in fair condition at Reading Hospital with numerous bruises and shock. Police said it is unclear where the assault occurred near the northwest Reading home. The incident recalls the 1953 case of Dorothy Schlapping found in an ash barrel near the same area.
Hollywood mourns composer and longtime Irving Berlin pianist Arthur Jane Johnston who died after a long illness. He composed tunes for hits including Pennies From Heaven Cocktails for Two Just One More Chance and Thanks a Million.
A fire in a two story East End home killed five sleeping children ages 2 to 11 and left Patrick, 5, with burns. The father was treated for burns and the mother suffered shock. Fire Chief Kinley cited an undetermined cause starting in the living room.
Senate Majority Leader Knowland and House Speaker Martin forecast an excellent batting average for Congress enacting Eisenhower's program by adjournment. They spoke after a White House briefing with the President and said Dulles will brief leaders on the Geneva Conference soon. They noted Congress is farther along than in past years and expected a rapid month ahead. No mention was made of the McCarthy Army inquiry impact.
Wilbur R. Johnston received his postmaster commission from Postmaster General Arthur Summerfield and the Winchester post office was transferred to him. Johnston, a 33 year veteran, has served in every department and will be assisted by Taylor F. Simpson as assistant postmaster with Jonas Chamberlin and J. Howard Taylor remaining in leadership roles. no other changes are planned.
A lengthy warming trend through April into early May boosted bud and leaf growth while pastures lag due to scant rain. The average April high reached 71.4 degrees, with 19 days above 70, and a 84 degree record on April 19. Rainfall in April totaled below average at 2.01 inches, contributing to drought concerns for area farmers.
Richmond Gov. Stanley declines to halt the scheduled execution of Joseph Robinson by electric chair set for tomorrow, according to the governor's office.
Hollywood producer Darryl F. Zanuck announced a record two million dollars to acquire screen rights to Fulton Oursler's The Greatest Story Ever Told. The deal with Oursler estate executors was finalized at Twentieth Century Fox where Zanuck is production head. Production is set to begin next year.
Geneva reports a virtual accord among the United States Britain France and the Soviet Union to invite Vietminh representatives to the Indochina peace conference. Vietminh participation is admitted without recognizing them as a state. Nine parties are set to attend.
May 1 1953 apple stock totals show 29,744 bushels in two principal local storages and 9,744 at Virginia Apple Storage. Winchester Cold Storage holds about 20,000 bushels with 1,000 to 2,000 shipped daily and expected clearance by June 1. C L Robinson Ice & Cold Storage emptied April 1.
The Daily Express reports Britain has developed a hydrogen bomb that is far simpler and cheaper to produce than the U S design by American scientists. The claim emphasizes a major leap in weapon development and potential geopolitical implications.
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