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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1950
Page
13
Washington report notes there is no federal gambling law beyond a mails ban on lotteries. States enforce anti gambling statutes, including slot machines and numbers rackets. Officials urge federal aid as gambling expands beyond local scope to nationwide organized crime across states.
A grid filled with numbered clues including simpleton sphere of action and iodine themed items. Across entries span grade level terms while down clues cover packing case and Asiatic lemur among others.
The attorney general led a national conference with state attorneys generals mayors and law officers to press Congress for laws against illegal gambling including handbook horse racing betting. A Senate panel investigates cross state information networks used by bookmakers while venues remain licensed locally. Spring returns to Frederick and Clarke Counties as residents note bloom and wildlife around Berryville including a deputy sheriff who proudly recalls raising local squirrels.
The U S Department of Agriculture reports cottonseed meal consumption by calves may pose health risks. Officials urge farmers to review feed practices and consult veterinary guidance to prevent possible illness.
A Berryville resident notes many gray squirrels in the town and feeds them daily. Six week old youngsters approach adulthood and may soon become city citizens. People would intervene if stones were threatened at the playful young squirrels, as passersby stop to watch their springtime revelry.
In 1880 Generals W. S. Hancock James B. Weaver Neal Dow and James A. Garfield ran for president. Garfield was elected.
The Virginia State Milk Commission held a hearing to consider a 15 cent per hundredweight reduction for milk producers. No retail price change is planned. Dabney Watts, chair of the Winchester Milk Board, invited the commissioners at distributors’ request. A decision is due within ten days. State commissioners present were Mark Turner chair, E L Milner, and John W Owen secretary.
Garland Arnold states he will not be responsible for any debts other than his own. The notice lists his name and a date code 5-3-3t.
Wilbur H. Chapman of Washington DC and former Keyser resident died at his home on Wednesday. Survived by widow Laura C. Chapman and three sons Holmes William and Donald Chapman of Keyser. Funeral 1 p m Sunday at Funeral Home Capone WV. Interment Timber Ridge Christian Church Cemetery. Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for support during bereavement.
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