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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1954
Page
2
Twenty eight Virginia youths received Granville P Meade scholar ships with a total value of 1600 to aid college attendance. A board including the Governor and state officials selected the recipients from the Granville P Meade endowment.
Detroit police report a 24 year old missing woman, Carol Timte, found dead in an accordion case in Farmington township. More than 200 searchers and two private lakes were scoured by her mother and volunteers.
In Rock Island, James Nelson died last night in a kerosene fire after telling friends he was a sinful man and should be punished. Police believe Nelson arranged his own death by tying himself to a tree and igniting the fuel.
The tenth anniversary of Truck Suppliers will be marked with an open house at the Armory starting at 6 o'clock. President C. A. Getzendanner says 600 to 1700 customers are expected to attend the buffet, exhibits of automotive parts, prizes, and entertainment by Glen Garber and the Great Leon the magician.
The Soviet government said the United States charged American war prisoners from Korea and were moved to Russia but called the accusation clearly invented and rejected it.
London reports Russia accuses a British major stationed abroad of spying on military secrets and states he cannot return to his post in Moscow.
Commonwealth's Attorney H T Morrison asked in King George Circuit Court for the removal of the county sheriff and the trial justice in a surprise move.
Lt Barham describes radar sets operable from a car battery or AC, with transmitters mounted in a car window deck or trunk. The Virginia Code allows arrest without a warrant if an officer identifies himself or if a radio message shows speed recorded by radiomicrowaves, provided signs at state lines warn drivers of radar checks.
A large cattle sale featuring Aberdeen Angus Hereford and Shorthorn breeds is announced with a 6:30 start and cash terms. The event includes breeding guarantees health papers, a judging contest for 4 H and FFA groups, and prize awards led by Farmers & Merchants National Bank.
The Red Star questions cobalt bomb fears noting cobalt’s long half life but low radiation and dust dispersion. Western scientists discuss windborne cobalt clouds potentially contaminating large regions, with Sir George Thomson calling it a "death by own action" weapon.
Senator Mc Carthy refrained from speaking during the morning hearing, marking the first session since April 22 in which he did not address the committee. The absence of remarks surprised observers as the inquiry continued.
Mrs Karl Mundt wife of the McCarthy Army hearings chairman told WWDC radio she has received threatening calls by telephone.
North Carolina Senator Clyde R. Hoey, a longtime newspaperman lawyer and politician, died in his sleep after a reported stroke. He served in the Senate since 1945 and chaired the subcommittee probing the Truman era five percenter scandals. Governor William B. Umstead will name his successor amid speculation.
Adams testified that Sherman Adams at a January Justice Department conference urged him to draft a chronology of Schine case events. Present were Atty. Gen. Brownell, deputy Atty. Gen. William Rogers, Gerald Morgan, Henry Cabot Lodge, and Sherman Adams. McCarthy aides expect several officials to testify following John Adams.
Brinkley outlines the agency's work enforcing 49 laws to safeguard farmers, ensure wholesome foods, and verify weights and measures. The department handles disease control, pest management, market price reports, soil and seed testing, animal diagnoses, lime grinding, and labor costs with 300 full time staff and up to 300 part time. It spends about $2 million annually, funded 60 percent by industry fees.
Opera star Lauritz Melchior reported two dozen foreign decorations and jewelry stolen from an automobile yesterday in Chicago. Police said the theft occurred after the singer’s car was left unattended briefly downtown.
Below are the supplied quiz answers: 1 Roger M Eyes 2 Mongooses 3 Leader of the Puerto Rico Nationalist Party 4 New Zealand 5 Husband of Queen Juliana 6 Sixty two and a half pounds 7 An order to appear in court under penalty with books and Papers 8 Troy 9 A hypothetical inhabitant of Mars 10 Gulf of Riga
A hymn singing will be held at Salem Church of the Brethren two miles south of Stephens City Sunday at 7 30 p m open to the public Rev Cecil Haycock of Wardensville W Va will conduct Mrs White and her choir from Double Churches and Mrs Waker and her group from this city will attend
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