27 Nov 1950
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1950
Page
1
The weekend storm left 236 dead across the Atlantic seaboard and snowbound cities from Pennsylvania to Ohio. Banks and schools closed, power outages widespread, and emergency declarations in Pittsburgh and Cleveland with transport halted and floods feared.
City and county teams strive to restart after 58 hours of freezing temperatures as forecasters warn of continued cold. Frederick County students gain a Thanksgiving holiday extension due to weather and several events, including a mass X ray survey, are postponed amid widespread ice damage. Telephone service suffers major outages with about 170 lines out and 400 services affected by the storm. crews from outside the area join local workers to repair lines and bridges are targeted to Martinsburg with insulated wire. Roads in West Virginia report severe icing in H. W. Grove’s thirty year record, signaling the worst icing in decades.
Weekend fires in Virginia and eight states killed at least seven and injured many, destroying buildings including a Richmond church and a Minnneapolis hotel. A Virginia blaze killed Nellie Atherton and two Hanover County children. other fires affected Nansemond County, Roanoke, Patrick County, and more, with extensive property losses and multiple fatalities nationwide.
President Truman urged Congress to extend rent controls during the short lame duck session and pressed for Alaska and Hawaii statehood. Lawmakers anticipated little action before the new 82nd Congress convenes January 3 as Republicans prepare to assume strength and focus on emergency legislation.
Browder and five others face contempt of Congress indictments for refusals to answer questions or provide information during Senate and House investigations into communists in government and related activities. Defendants include Frederick Vanderbilt Field Philip J Jaffy and Edward Rumely with others named Kamp Patterson.
Local SPCA urges citizens to feed birds this winter by placing stations with grain bread crumbs apples suet in sheltered snow free spots. Officials say feeding reduces starvation and increases songbirds come spring inviting neighbors to join during December bazaar at Market Street Methodist Church.
Loudoun Street between Piccadilly and Cork becomes one way today to ease congestion and improve safety. Police Chief J Thomas Boyd reports the plan works, with few drivers attempting wrong turns as heavy traffic persists despite weather. Christmas decorations illuminate the garlands and lights across key intersections.
The Chinese Communist delegation appeared before the U.N. General Assembly Political Committee for the first time during a discussion of Formosa. Soviet Foreign Minister Vishinsky charged the United States with aggression while welcoming Wu Hsiu-chuan, head of the Chinese delegation, to the session.
A Sunday night incident on Route 49 three miles north of Clarksville left Lucinda Wilson a 55 year old Negro woman from Clarksville dead in Mecklen burg County. Sheriff C O Mullins reports she was struck about 6 30 pm and died five hours later at a South Boston hospital. It was Virginia’s only weekend highway fatality.
Local jewelry shop Hodgson and Brown promotes a Christmas lay away plan with low overhead and prices on quality jewelry watches and diamonds. Contact Winchester Virginia store at Dial 3231.
A troop train carrying about 300 draftees and recruits collided with a freight train at the SCREVEN Ga depot. Both engines and several cars burned as crew and soldiers escaped with minor injuries. Cars included units from Fort Devens Massachusetts and Fort Meade Maryland en route to Camp Rucker Alabama.
A British lawyer was to argue the case of 11 convicted Communist leaders in a Lahore tribunal. The court refused further delay and set next Monday for arguments. The defendants asked for a delay to January 22 for D N Pritt to attend, citing prior engagement in India. The court granted two hours for argument and allowed Pritt to appear only if he could arrive by December 4.
The Boston Red Sox announced Lou Boudreau, former manager of the 1948 Cleveland Indians, has accepted terms to join the team as a player. The move adds a veteran figure to the lineup and leadership cadre.
The United Nations offensive to end the Korean War faces a threatened collapse as Chinese forces strike with more than 100000 troops across the northwest front. The U S 24th Division pulls back from Chongju after its right flank collapses, while Tokchon falls and Red armor drives near Changjin.
Corporal Crowell R Jr, an Army veteran of World War II with the 87th Infantry Division, lives at 134 Drive with wife Betty Ann. He is at Fort Monroe Virginia for a week long indoctrination after recall to active duty with the Enlisted Reserve Corps. He holds the Combat Infantry Badge Bronze Star Combat Ribbon with three battle stars German Occupation American Campaign and Good Conduct Medals.
Private First Class Clayton M. Barrett of Winchester serves with the 17th Regimental Combat Team near the Ungi River as UN forces push toward the Chinese border. He fought at Inchon and Iwon and helped in the Seoul battle. His unit reports cold temps but adequate gear and notes church services resuming in areas behind the front.
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