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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1949

Page

10

Broadcast Schedule Reflects Mixed Classical and Popular Shows

A dense listing outlines a radio and TV schedule featuring religion news, music, dramas, quiz shows, and variety programs across networks. Notable entries include NBC Symphony, Vic Damone, Vaughn Monroe Band, Judy Canova, Grand Ole Opry, and Grand Ole Opry related hoedown segments, plus News and Dance hours across CBS ABC and MBS signals.

Russ Rodges Mbs-West Religion Nbe Lake Cba Abece NBC Symphony Nbe Cbs Ismer Mbs-East Abe Spike Ee Zevue Abe Weve Mipakins Vic Damone Abe Vaughn Monroe Mel Allen Hollywood_Theater Abe Sense Philip Marlowe Cbses Sinatra Judy Canova Pat Novak Abe Guy Lombardo Dennis Day Abc Cbs News Chicago Irving Fields Abe Hayloft News Abc News Variety Abc-West

Life sentence for farm laborer in girl rape case

Massey T. Jordan, 28, a farm laborer, was given life imprisonment for raping a 10-year-old girl last November. Judge Leon M. Bazile recommended no parole until medical authorities declare him impotent. The girl was left in his care at her home while her parents were away.

Fredericksburg Massey T. Jordan Leon M. Lazile Jordan Bazile

Gill Primed Today To Halt Richmond In Crucial Tilt

Richmond May 14 Bob Gill of William and Mary, a former state title pitcher now seasoned, eyes beating Richmond again after a 1947 setback. The Indians’ righthander has four wins this season and low hits allowed in 46 frames as the Tribe seeks a pivotal Little Six race win. Randolph Macon aims to clinch the title with a Roanoke victory.

Richmond William and Mary Bob Gill Indians University of Richmond Spiders Gill Tribe Bob Mac Pitt Dan Ramer Randolph Macon Roanoke College Herb Tutwiler Jackets Bridgewater Hampden-Sydney Virginia VMI Cavaliers Neal Wade Washington and Lee Virginia Tech

Stonewall Extends Win Streak with Middletown Victory

Stonewall defeated Middletown 7 1 to extend its seven game winning streak in the Frederick Clarke league. Pitcher Patton earned the win with 5 hits allowed, 7 strikeouts and 2 walks, supported by a 3 hit Stonewall offense.

Stonewall Middletown Patton R HH Crim Gillespie DeHaven Keckley Jobe Hoover Connell Doreey AB R

Staggers Tackles Job Loss At Berkeley Woolen Plant Closing

Congressman Harley Staggers pledged to aid 500 workers after the Berkeley Woolen Co. plant closing in Martinsburg. He said the Army gave a one million dollar order to Virginia Woolen Co. but Berkeley officials cited overall woolen industry decline as a cause.

Virginia Woolen Co Berkeley Berkley Woolen Co

City Council Sets Public Hearing for Ordinances in Areas C and F

Ordinances passed first and second readings at the April 12 1949 regular Council Meeting. A public hearing is scheduled for June 14 1949 at 7 30 P M in the Council Chamber City Hall before final passage.

Two vaccines built by NIH target Rocky Mountain spotted fever

NIH has developed two vaccines for Rocky Mountain spotted fever prevention. One uses infected ticks and the other uses artificially infected fertile hens eggs. Vaccination is preventive only and should be given before tick exposure, ideally at least ten days before travel. ineffective after tick bite or skin exposure.

National Institutes of Health

Berkeley Mill Employes Protest Closing of Plant

Martinsburg May 14 Former Berkeley Woolen Co. workers gathered at Apollo hall with over 200 attendees to urge a federal inquiry into the plant closing. A resolution to seek a congressional investigation was approved and will be sent to West Virginia lawmakers and Senator Edwin C. Johnson. John Edwards and William DuChessi prepared and will deliver the resolution. DuChessi said the closure is a disaster to the city.

Martinsburg Berkeley Woolen Co Apollo Hall West Virginia U. S Edwin C. Johnson Colorado Senate Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee John Edwards Textile Workers Union of America CIO William DuChessi DuChessi

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