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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1951
Page
5
Five enlisted men died and others were injured in a blast and flash fire aboard the Escort Carrier Bairoko tied to a dock in Japan. Navy officials did not disclose the port or the blast cause pending Far East preliminary reports.
Farmers report a nationwide bumper apple crop causing low prices as canners pay fair rates for off grade fruit. Local growers like D K Russell note losses after Christmas with much fruit in storage. Optimism exists for a large forthcoming crop due to good spring bloom and favorable pollination in Virginia and nearby areas, though hail damage in western Frederick County darkens the outlook.
Senate approved a 2 million ton U S grain shipment to India on a long term loan with 190 million dollars over 33 to 35 years at 2.5 percent interest. The House will take up a companion bill next Tuesday as administration leaders brace for a tough fight. The plan includes using early interest to fund India technical aid and exchanges while favoring repayment through manganese and defense material barter.
Emory M. Alt was remanded to jail in Clarke County to serve a six month sentence after a capias arrest for violation of parole. He previously pleaded guilty in Circuit Court, received six months with suspended sentence and two years probation, and was rearrested for failing to notify his probation officer of leaving the jurisdiction.
An ad for FASTEETH powder promises firmer dentures with no gummy taste. It claims an alkaline formula that prevents souring and reduces denture odor while improving comfort for upper and lower plates.
When kidney function slows, backache headaches dizziness and loss of energy follow. Stress exertion cold and improper diet can cause frequent urination. Doan s Pills offer mild diuretic relief and have been used for over 50 years to ease discomfort and flush waste from the kidneys.
A compact list of numbered crossword clues covering across and down entries. Includes hints for social growth, nautical terms, and various object and animal names with several entries referencing letters, abbreviations, and generic puzzle terminology.
Mrs. J Luther Maphis 45 of Bethesda Md sister in law of Mrs Howard K Grove died in a Washington hospital at 8 am She survived by her husband two sons John Miley Maphis a UVA student and Franklin Beall Maphis at home Funeral services will be held at St Johns Episcopal Bethesda Saturday at 11 am Burial follows at Mt Hebron Cemetery in the afternoon EST Flowers requested not to be sent Ancestry and Minnesota enclave trivia follow unrelated notes
Berryville hosts Buddy Poppy Day with Veterans of Foreign Wars members and auxiliaries selling ornaments. Proceeds from this sale will be used for veteran assistance and related programs.
A group provides support to wounded veterans and their families, offering aid, resources, and advocacy through community programs and volunteers. The effort focuses on practical assistance and emotional support to improve quality of life for those affected.
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