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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1952
Page
1
Washington dispatch reports Governor Ellis Arnall pressing Congress to amend Capehart promptly to prevent unwarranted food price increases. He warns a court ruling could force higher ceilings for many items and outlines potential boosts to grocery margins affecting major chains and independents.
General George C. Marshall will be the featured speaker at a June 6 Bicentennial luncheon at the National Guard Armory in Winchester. Dr. William P. McGuire announced the event, part of a full day of June 6 activities honoring Confederate Memorial Day and the region’s history.
Registration for the 1952 Camp White Rock session will be held tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Girl Scout Office, 113 N. Loudoun St. The program includes Red Cross life saving swimming overnight canoe trips softball and natural crafts with a new amphitheatre and expanded grounds. Camp opens June 30 with local and neighboring troop participation anticipated.
Workers clearing a blitzed London area unearthed a 150 pound World War I bomb dropped by a German Zeppelin. Demolition experts were summoned as the device was carefully examined after decades in the rubble.
The Evening Star opens a series on hitting with insights from top major leaguers. This first piece features an interview with Stan Musial as Little League practice begins in Winchester and AP features provide expert guidance from Musial and others.
Two boys on bicycles collided with a station wagon at the S Loudoun and Leicester Streets intersection just before 8 pm injuring both riders. Donald Reed 13 and Richard Green 12 of Winchester were injured. the driver William E Honesty colored of Route 1 had been crossing west on Leicester. Officer Stotler noted the bicycles lacked lights.
Belle Boyd, famed Confederate spy, buried in Wisconsin Dells. The United Daughters of the Confederacy placed the Southern flag on her grave on her 107th birthday. A Memorial Day ceremony in Wisconsin will include a wreath and Confederate flag raising for historic recognition.
Senate and House conferees reached a bipartisan compromise to add 484 million dollars for uniformed personnel. The measure provides a four percent base pay rise and a fourteen percent boost in food and rental allowances affecting 312 million service members and retirees. It awaits final House and Senate approval before reaching President Truman.
In a Virginia primary clash Senator Byrd is praised for an unequivocal stance on the major issues facing the U S Senate, while Francis Pickens Miller is faulted for unclear positions. Campaigns note Byrd has a 19 year public voting record, and opponents push for Miller to state his views. Local campaigns announce staff and headquarters in Lynchburg as Eisenhower leads a presidential poll there.
The 1952 Republican race centers on foreign aid with Taft defending a smaller cut and Eisenhower warning that deep reductions could threaten national security. Truman remains firm on civil rights plank as Democrats weigh unity and FEPC debates. Nevada and West Virginia primary actions shape delegate strength ahead of conventions.
Extended Virginia forecast calls for showers and possible thunderstorms Saturday and Tuesday, with total rainfall of an inch or more. Temperatures near or slightly above normal on weekday, cooler weekend, warmer late in week.
Norfolk reports a black market for auto inspection stickers. Thieves break into stations, steal sticker books selling at up to 10 dollars each. Each book has 25 stickers. two books can bring 500 dollars. State Troopers Guy and Bogdan supervise Tidewater stations and warn owners with stolen stickers.
Denver reports a nine day nationwide oil strike causing aviation gasoline shortages. The government ordered a 30 percent cut in aviation fuel and the Air Force cut training hours. Relief came as the Petroleum Administration for Defense suspended heating, diesel, and residual fuel stock limits in most states.
New U S atomic gun described as accurate devastating weapon offering ground troops powerful close support. Army Secretary Frank Pace praised it as essentially an artillery piece with far greater power, weighing about 75 tons and mobile, traveling up to 35 mph on highways on a dual cab platform.
A American soldier lashed a Japanese cyclist, Yutaka Tomono of Yokohama, to an Army truck and dragged him 170 feet. Four other soldiers were arrested and the responsible one faces swift punishment. The cyclist suffered bruises and rope burns but was not seriously hurt.
Regular monthly meeting of Sarah Zane Fire Co. to be held in the Company Hall Friday May 9th at 8 P.M. All members urged to be present. Loryn Crabill President.
The wife of General Francis T. Dodd awaits news as he is reportedly captured and held by Communist prisoners of war. His family, including daughters Peggy and Betty, and his parents Dr. and Mrs. W. G. Dodd, react with cautious hope while Betty continues PGA or golf tournament travel as news unfolds.
Two Frederick County School Board members were re appointed for a four year term by the Trustee Electoral Board at its annual meeting. Clayton E. Pingley of Stone Wall District and Robert M. Muse of Back Creek District were named for new terms. Other board members with unexpired terms include Charles E. Bass, T. Newton Cather and Fred A. Whitacre.
A head-on collision on Route 50 east of Gore near Miller's Filling Station injured three people. Curtis A Breeden of Berryville drove a factor-trailer eastbound while George Carroll Scott of Baltimore drove a stake body westbound. Scott and two passengers were treated and released. Scott charged with reckless driving.
The Senate sent two bills to President Truman increasing veterans benefit payments by about 202 million dollars annually to reflect cost of living raises. One measure adds 15 percent to service connected compensation for those over 50 percent disabled and five percent for under 50 percent, plus small pension boosts for non service connected cases. The second raises income limits for nonservice connected disability and death pensions from 1 000 to 1 400 dollars for no dependents and from 2 500 to 2 700 dollars for those with dependents, effective July 1 if signed.
Registration for new city school pupils will be held at John Kerr School on Virginia Avenue and at Joruglas School next Wednesday and Thursday. Children entering city schools for the first time in September must be six by September 30. Hours are 9:00 a m to 3:30 p m. Birth certificates must be presented by a parent or guardian.
Staunton School Board selects Jerry Claiborne as athletic coach at Robert E. Lee High School succeeding Thomas C. McSwain who becomes principal of the new Bessie Weller Elementary School. Appointments take effect in September.
Tens of thousands of soldiers police and armed civilians marched through seven Czechoslovak cities today in a display of Communist strength. The regime celebrated its seventh liberation anniversary with a pledge to fight for peace on the Soviet side against American aggressors.
The Senate Judiciary Committee approved the nomination of Federal Judge James P. McGranery of Philadelphia for Attorney General by an 8 to 4 vote. Opposition members led by Senator Ferguson prepared a minority report, with timing set for three to four days.
General James A. Van Fleet said he would use all means to free Brig. Gen. Fran T. Dodd held by North Korean prisoners on Koje Island. Brig. Gen. Charles F. Colson assumed control of the camp and an investigation was ordered. Dodd was seized Wednesday at the compound gate and the Red prisoners demanded phones writing paper and permission to organize before release.
Max Schuster, Brooklyn store owner and administrator of Arnold Schuster’s estate, filed a 590000 damage claim against New York City. The 24-year-old salesman was shot near his Brooklyn home on March 8, three weeks after reporting fugitive bank robber Sutton on a subway train. The suit cites city negligence for failing to provide bodyguard protection.
The Rev Dr John Henry Brunk longtime superintendent of the Virginia Conference of the Evangelical United Brethren Church died in a Martinsburg hospital at age 91. Born in Rockingham County Virginia he taught there before ordination in 1897. He served as pastor in Harrisonburg Virginia and Keyser West Virginia. Survived by widow five sons and four daughters. Funeral tomorrow at St Luke's Church with interment in Martinsburg. Also note bake sale by Epsilon Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Saturday May 10 at Molden Electric Co from 1 to 5 pm.
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