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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1950
Page
1
Weather friendly night fuels a huge Halloween celebration with a 5000 strong crowd along the parade route. Police report minimal vandalism beyond minor window breakage and some leaves set afire as 9 year old cyclist is treated after a collision.
The 1950 51 concert season opens at 8 15 p m tonight in Handley High School auditorium with Edwin Steffe American baritone presented by Winchester Community Concert Association. Steffe arrived from Waynesboro Pennsylvania and stays at the George Washington Hotel. Accompanist Henry Jackson known to local fans as part of the Columbia Operatic Trio performs tonight.
Reading notices show frame buildings around lime kilns near Oranda eligible for offers until November 8. Owner reserves several lumber sizes and removal must occur within 90 days. Inspect at the plant near Oranda with cash terms. Mail offers to P O Box 261 Winchester Virginia Shenandoah Valley Lime and Stone Corp. Hall at 8 o clock.
The United Nations General Assembly voted 46 to 5 with 7 abstentions to extend Secretary-General Trygve Lie’s term for three years despite Soviet opposition. The decision followed sharp debate over Lie’s handling of the Korean crisis and came after rejecting referrals back to the Security Council and a Soviet veto threat.
A forest fire near Winchester destroyed about an acre and a half of young timber six miles west of the city along Route 50. Chief Fire Warden Tom Rosenberger said a locomotive started the blaze on the railroad right of way. James Wood High School Keep Virginia Green crew helped battle the flames with Indian pumps and fire rakes, alongside local volunteers. Fire was reported at 11 10 a m and controlled by 12 15 p m with mop up complete at 12 45 p m. The fire touched the south side of the highway but did not halt traffic. James Wood students involved included Eugene Baker James Whitacre Jimmy Fishback Charles Courtney Lawrence Crowser and James Bryson. Rosenberger urged citizens to exercise extreme fire caution due to hot, dry conditions and an active fire season ahead.
Mayor M. B. Clowe Jr will cut a ribbon at 9 a m tomorrow officially opening the W T Grant Company store at 134 N Loudoun St Local manager B L Gipe said guests include R Lee Waterman vice president and manager Atlanta Region H T Carmichael district manager Richmond and C E Whitman New York Personnel Department Also attending are Herman Hable builder of the store and Eugene Sakers Winchester Chamber of Commerce secretary The store will stay open until 9 p m tomorrow and an 16 inch TV set will be awarded at 8 50 p m Saturday as the opening feature of Winchester s latest merchandising mart
Harold Stassen, 1948 presidential aspirant, was chosen by GOP leaders to reply to Truman on Mutual at 10 30 P M Saturday from New Haven Conn after Vandenberg declined due to health. The move followed GOP conferences and was led by National Chairman Guy C Grabielson, Brewster of Maine, and Leonard W Hall.
Secretary Brannan likely will present the meat production issue to House and Senate agriculture committees after the election recess. He may seek guidance, outlining that current supports rely on government purchases and risk costly storage and losses without assured price protection.
The temperature hit 83 degrees at 1 PM in Winchester marking a third straight day of warm weather. Records show similar warmth in November only in 1935, with October bringing the season's first frost and a monthly total rainfall of 2.78 inches. Local cities set October 31 heat records, while Fredericksburg recorded 89 and Roanoke neared 84. Brooks' Pharmacy hours listed.
New York reports profits of 486 corporations in the third quarter up 51 percent from a year earlier, despite a tax hike from 38 to 42 percent. Oil and petroleum firms lead earnings with $361.6 million, while GM and other auto groups post strong gains. Some firms show red figures due to year-ago conditions and tax changes.
A rock quarry explosion five miles northwest of Martinsville killed three workers and injured several more. Willard Hodges of Boone North Carolina Herbert Jenkins of Johnson City Tennessee and James Baker of Bassett were fatally affected while others were treated at Martinsville hospital. Officials said less than 100 pounds of dynamite exploded prematurely and no further blast was planned at the site.
Pope Pius XII formally defined the dogma that Mary Mother of Jesus rose to heaven body and soul. The bull, read at St. Peter's Basilica, declared the revelation divinely given, joining the church creed alongside 400 million Catholics.
Senator Harry F. Byrd warns at the National Association of Ice Industries that the federal government must increase debt for the foreseeable future as a pay as you go approach is nearly impossible. He urges restrained deficit spending, proposes substantial cuts across Veterans Administration administrative costs, domestic civilian programs, foreign aid, and a 10 percent military budget reduction to preserve freedom and democracy.
Warm spell continues in many areas with temperatures in the 80s and ongoing sunshine. A cooling mass from western Canada is expected to push southeast, ending a week of summer-like weather as temperatures return toward seasonal levels from the Gulf States to the Great Lakes.
About 75 installation workers in Virginia would be affected by a Communications Workers of America strike planned for November 9, according to L E Nelson Virginia head of GWA's Division 6.
The United States pressed France to concede on German rearmament before agreeing to a supreme command for European forces. NATO ministers, blocked over the German issue, handed the matter to planning committees to align military and political aims. The US proposed forming German divisions as part of a combined force, with Secretary Marshall warning of major political questions beyond defense leaders.
American armor and a U S 24th Division column push toward Sinuiju and Chongju as air battles unfold with Russian built jets overhead. US F 51 Mustangs and a B 26 claim three Yak planes downed while ground forces advance from Sonchon to near the Manchurian border and Iwon to Pungsan securing positions along the coast.
Representative Vinson of Georgia announced today a plan to construct a new 60,000-ton aircraft carrier. The ship would be designed for A bomb flights from its deck, signaling a push for rapid naval expansion.
The Congregational Christian Church on West Clifford Street invites the public to its annual Old-Fashioned Turkey Dinner from 10:05 to 8:30 p.m. Tickets cost $1.25, with proceeds benefiting church activities.
All equipment and stock for sale at a good corner location Valley Ave and Hart St. Sale notice lists property details and sale terms with reference code 1p-10-31-2b. Public notice invites inquiries from interested buyers and local businesses.
Building for rent suitable as storage shop or garage at W. Boscawen Henkel Morris Company listing.ocated in local property notice with reference code 1p-10-31-50.
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