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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1951
Page
1
Senator Knowland questioned the White House secrecy claim as General Bradley refused to testify about confidential conferences with the President. Bradley, silent most of the session, offered to share pertinent conclusions and reasons from the three chiefs of staff meetings if allowed.
The piece notes that church membership in the United States rose 20 percent faster than population since 1926, yet warns numbers alone do not measure spirituality. It cites Jesus on salt and the narrow gate, urging focus on real good over counts or dollars.
Rep. Keating says he has no pipeline but has friends in government as he cites a government owned limousine stop near Hopewell New York last Saturday. He named Grady A. Stowe a special agent as the driver and said he was fined twenty dollars for speeding.
The Valley Lumber and Builders Corporation opens a yard on Martinsburg Pike north of Winchester. Officers include W F Bennett Jr president a 1942 Virginia Tech grad and Air Force veteran J W Hill vice president and W F Bennett Sr secretary treasurer with FHA background. Also notice city school registration dates May 17 18 for children entering city schools in September.
In a radio interview Dulles said Japan regards Mac Arthur as a symbol of a just peace and that without a treaty they fear becoming under Russia. He warned of U S British friction over Japan's postwar treatment and said the United States seeks a strong independent Japan as the Pacific’s hope.
More than 60 Virginia firms received Walsh Healey Public Contracts Act awards from March 3 to April 6 with state contracts totaling nearly 15 million dollars for defense supplies. Local companies include Virginia Woolen Company with 1,207,500 dollars for wood cloth for the Army and Plumly Lumber Company with 37,695 dollars for Army lumber.
Police have closed the case of Zyford Moore Berlin news manager of the Am indicating no further investigation is planned. Authorities did not disclose details but confirmed the inquiry is officially closed.
The House Ways and Means Committee voted to impose a 10 percent tax on bookmakers numbers operators and lottery managers with a 50 yearly occupational tax for gambling system operators. Coin operated devices would rise from 150 to 250 a year. Tobacco pipes cigar holders and cigarette holders would face a 20 percent retail tax. Race track pari nutuels excluded.
Sir Gladwyn Jebb with the United Nations pledged that Britain would stand wholly with the United States in the general struggle against Communist inspired aggression. He defended Britain’s Korea record and trade policy toward Red China, noting embargoes on strategic materials and rubber. He predicted a far reaching UN General Assembly embargo push and denied subordinating support to commercial interests.
A statueque blonde plunged 130 feet to death last night off the Calvert Street Bridge near Rock Creek Rock Creek Park Zoo. The second victim was identified as Mrs Eleanor Carroll Cookin 46 widow of a Washington eye specialist and mother of three. The earlier victim was Mrs Lola Duvall 65 of this city whose body was found in shallow water of Rock Creek within the zoo.
The Senate approved a bill authorizing 2,000,000 tons of food for India on a loan basis after a voice vote, with a 52 to 32 tally to set the shipment as a straight loan. President Truman had urged a gift of about $190,000 in food in India's plea for help last February.
Secretary of State Acheson stated he has no intention of resigning and will remain in the administration as long as the President desires. He emphasized this position after questions about his job security, noting past discussions and his commitment to serve the duration.
Senator Maybank cautions Congress on renewing the Defense Production Act and wage price controls as the act nears expiration on June 30. He reports strong opposition and a lack of public interest while hearings continue at Truman's request to extend and strengthen the policy.
The Bolivian army ousted the government declaring control of the state. A military junta announced a temporary government and vowed to manage mineral resources for public development following the May 6 elections in which Victor Paz Estenssoro won most votes but lacked an outright majority.
Washington reported the government plans a July 1 cut in steel use for automobiles, aiming for a possible 36 percent reduction under 1950. Officials said a new limiting order could steer output toward smaller lighter models and away from ten major producers.
Secretary Acheson asserted sharp opposition to Red China's United Nations membership. He said the United States has convinced many U.N. members to share the view and maintain rejection pending consensus.
Alberti reports increased patronage at Winchester Memorial Hospital amid ongoing construction. Free service reached a record high while total patients rose to 17,770 with 61,475 hospital days. New board members were added and Fred L. Glaize Jr. became vice president as Dr. B B Dutton stepped back.
Washington reports that the United States has opened talks with NATO members to extend the security system to Greece and Turkey. Several allies favor membership for the two Near Eastern countries, while unanimity is required for treaty changes. If talks fail, the government may seek an alternative Mediterranean or Near Eastern alliance. Greece and Turkey have pressed for inclusion for over a year amid unclear opposition reasons.
The Winchester Research Laboratory formerly at 275 Fairmont Ave moves to new buildings along Valley Pike on U S 11 south of Winchester. The facility, part of the Virginia Agricultural Experiment Station, costs total about 157000 and aims to be the finest east of the Mississippi for fruit crop research.
Clarke County judge sentences Apple picker Thomas Bayles to nine years for robbing a man at knife point and stealing eighty dollars after driving the victim’s car to Arlington. Bayles had earlier served one to three years for unauthorized use of an automobile in Washington.
Red troops pressed attacks along the eastern front of Korea near Chunchon and toward the Sea of Japan. United Nations forces prepared for a signal, while Allied radio seeks to bolster Chinese troops by claiming the United Nations is a paper force.
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