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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1950
Page
1
Rescue teams and an emergency airlift reached Cuzco Peru after a 12 second quake that toppled ancient Inca ruins. At least fifty people are dead and one hundred seventy eight injured with authorities warning the toll will rise as debris is cleared.
Fourteen members of the Winchester Police Department started a Practical Pistol Course this afternoon under State Police Sergeant F. L. Woolf. The range northeast of Rouss Spring hosts morning and afternoon sessions in right and left handed, standing and prone shooting at bull’s eye and silhouette targets with .38 caliber service revolvers. Attending officers include Capt. F. M. Funk, Lt. Joseph Ritter, Sgt. E. O. Rodgers, Sgt. Robert Boyce, Maurice Lake, Boyd McDonald, George Conard, Charles Cain, Ernest Stotler, Lester Shickle, James Claycomb, Wilmer Comer and Farnum Messall.
Notice to all members of the Winchester Frederick County War Memorial Association of a meeting at City Hall Court Room Winchester Virginia on Thursday June 1 1950 at 8 oclock P M to receive the Site Committee report elect officers and transact other business as needed W E Edwards President
Washington reports a North Carolina Senate primary as a gauge of southern voters on the Fair Deal. Frank Graham faces Willis Smith and Robert Reynolds in a race centered on Communism FEPC and the planned state. If no candidate wins a majority, a June 24 runoff will decide. Clyde Hoey has no opposition for re nomination.
The U S Bureau of Mines begins a daily demonstration converting about 100 tons of ground coal into roughly 150 barrels of gasoline and 50 barrels of oils by hydrogen addition. The project aims to prove synthetic fuels can bolster economic welfare and military security, offering the coal industry steadier work and possible year round mine sales.
Washington observers from the National Coal Association and the United Mine Workers urged a Senate subcommittee to curb foreign oil imports. They warned that cheap imported fuel has already cost tens of thousands of miners and transport workers their jobs and could worsen unemployment across multiple industries.
Roy H. Bible of Roanoke elected president of the Virginia Postal Supervisors Association, succeeding Leslie C. Bane of Alexandria.
Prominent Galax dentist Dr. Carl E. Cox died at his home last night. He was a leading figure in local medicine and community service in Galax. The obituary notes his contributions to dental care and the town.
Congress faces a crowded week as the House advances draft renewal and foreign aid measures while the Senate wrangles civil rights and reorganization. Major items include FEPC, a large appropriation, social security, and a Europe aid program. The draft bill maintains current machinery with registrations but no inductions without Congress direction.
Mrs. Jo Alice Raper, 23, admitted the 21 hour kidnapping chase led by her was imagination. Detective Chief Dwight Brown said investigators still sought pieces of the puzzling case as her husband faced threats and a staged crime scene.
General Collins announced a new anti aircraft rocket named Loki capable of reaching 12 miles and destroying attacking planes though still in testing. Defense chiefs Johnson and Bradley outlined planned visits to Europe and Asia in August and September to discuss continued alliance efforts for peace and global stability.
At 12 30 p m at Cameron and Boscawen streets Mrs Viola F Beattie driving a 1948 Chevrolet rear ended a 1947 Ford sedan that had stopped for a traffic light. Beattie said brakes failed and no one was hurt. Front damage estimated at 300 dollars to Catherine T Beattie s car. Ford damage about 50 dollars owned by Eddie Shanholtz.
Farmer John L. Osborne aged 95 was named "living father of the largest number of living descendants" by the National Father's Day committee. He received a $100 U S savings bond as 290 descendants gathered in WALLINS CREEK to celebrate his birthday, including 12 children, 76 grandchildren, 163 great grandchildren and 39 great great grandchildren.
Federal grand jury indicts Sam Hayden a former Jackson County prosecutor and Thomas Lococo a gambler on income tax evasion. Hayden faced $4500 reported income for 1948 though real was $10 569 63. Lococo charged with evading taxes from 1944 to 1948 with false returns of 130 250 27 versus 6 588 39. Both to be arraigned Friday before U S District Judge.
J Douglas Butler commander of Winchester VFW Post 2123 announced a record sale of 4800 Buddy Poppies with receipts of 717.24. Volunteers from the post and Ladies Auxiliary aided by local women and girls conducted the sale. Ann Fogle won a 5 prize for bringing in the most money, totaling 69.06. Proceeds mostly support needy veterans and dependents.
James Stephen son of Roanoke was elected president of the Roanoke Conference of the Luther League during a weekend session here.
Qualifying play for three berths in the annual PGA tournament will be held in Richmond tomorrow. Players from area clubs compete for spots in the professional event.
Dr. Emerson P. Schmidt of the United States Chamber of Commerce will address Winchester service clubs at 6 30 p m tomorrow at the George Washington Hotel on Our Rising Welfare State. William Battaile will introduce him. tickets are 150 and wives may attend.
Margaret Truman cancels her July appearances and will not sing publicly this summer. James Davidson says she asked to be relieved of bookings at Robin Hood Dell in Philadelphia and Lewisohn Stadium in New York for personal reasons and plans no concerts until October.
President Truman condemned Russia for boycotting the United Nations over the Chinese issue. He told Congress the year ended with a deepening of postwar tension, citing atomic weapon possession and stalled disarmament as key factors in the growing rift.
The Dahlbusch mine blast in Gelsenkirchen Germany killed 11 more miners overnight bringing the toll to 71. Hospital reports say 2 or 3 of the 22 injured may not survive as officials plan mass funerals for the victims. Investigators blame firedamp gas buildup for Germany's worst coal mine disaster since 1946.
Investigators studied two new leads in the May 10 death of a red headed woman near Berkeley Springs. One tip points to Ruth Maugher of Essex Maryland a Baltimore suburb with a possible match. A Newark Ohio man Harold Speck wrote seeking a photo noting the description could fit his wife.
Equipment for the Winchester Kiwanis Spring Fun Festival is ready for the opening night at 7 o clock near Willow Creek along Valley Pike. The event runs through Saturday with nightly rides including the Ferris Wheel and Merry-Go-Round The Octopus and two special viewings offer free rides for newspaper boys and a Saturday matinee with reduced prices. Kiwanis members and wives staff concessions and ticket sales to promote the show.
President Truman urged the Senate to vote on a Fair Employment Practices Commission bill aimed at ending race and religion based discrimination in hiring and advancement. Southern Democrats filibustered, while a committee report on armed service minority policies forecast equal treatment and improved efficiency in the armed forces.
The State Division of Parks announced bids will be opened June 12 for a contract to build 12 cabins at Hungry Mother State Park in Marion, which already has 13 cabins.
Seven shares of Middle town State Bank stock to be sold at 11 30 am Saturday June 3 in front of Winchester County Court House. Admin Est of E R Sperry decd Dettra A B Solenberger Coleman Dunn Auctioneer. Also a note seeking information on a stolen 1946 red Willys Jeep license 518 350 with a liberal reward call 8152.
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