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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1950
Page
3
HAL BOYLE reports tired South Korean troops marching north of the 38th parallel. He describes mud, decaying shoes, camp followers, civilians carrying logs, wounded soldiers, and a blue sea to the right with an American destroyer, amid rice terraces and barren hills scarred by war.
The University of South Carolina has emerged a top defensive club in the Southern Conference after two games, allowing only two touchdowns to Duke and Georgia Tech. Offense underachieves aside from Steve Wadiak, but the line improves with two strong goal-line stands.
Workers dismantling a ruined pagoda in Bangkok found an urn with diamonds emeralds rubies pearls and three gold necklaces valued as a fortune. The pearls were described as round as one’s little finger. The jewels were removed to the government Fine Arts Department.
Notre Dame quarterback Bob Williams, a 20 year old Baltimore senior, leads a preseason AP poll as the outstanding back in college football. He helped the Irish to a 14 7 win over North Carolina with three passes and a decisive one yard sneak. Williams has 111 completions on 182 attempts for 1612 yards in his career, surpassing Lujack and Bertelli single season marks.
Stassen urged a meeting between Stalin and a small group of American citizens to promote world peace while denouncing Soviet aggression and Korea war involvement. The plan invites high level talks but faces Moscow opposition and Truman administration skepticism. Henry Wallace praised the idea in a personal peace appeal.
Colchicine is a chemical employed by plant breeders to induce chromosomal changes in plants. The substance allows creation of polyploid varieties, potentially enhancing traits such as size vigor and adaptability. Research notes discuss safety handling and regulatory considerations.
Apple growers report tardy crops across Western New York Hudson Valley and Virginia markets with top prices around 4.50 a box for Premium Delicious. Canners are active paying 3.00 to 3.50 for No.1, Class A fruit while shortages of packages drive up costs and delay shipments. Harvesting runs two weeks late with Winesap and Jonathans affected by late color.
Berryville mourns Lt. William J. Levi of the 40th Fighter Squadron killed on his 61st mission. His burial in Green Hill Cemetery follows arrival escorted by Maj. Edward T. Wilson. Survived by widow Ann Lee Enders, two sons, two sisters, and his mother, with services at John H Ender's Funeral Home.
The Democratic Central Committee weighs the slaying of William Drury, a Chicago police lieutenant, and possible links to gangster activity. Virginia Hill, former Bugsy Siegel associate, is subpoenaed and may miss hearings in Bar Harbor for a child’s birth. Investigators seek ties to the Bas case as Bas, a crime investigator, was killed after briefing a Republican sheriff candidate.
The Virginia and Southern Baptist gathering featured Rev Kenneth E Burke noting church growth and expanded missions. Soloists Mrs John Porter Burns and Grace Chen, with leaders Dr M B Stith and Dr Reuben Alley, led sessions and planned officer elections and a closing benediction.
Two vessels fouled by the system of Spanish fishing on the Grand Banks. Able to stay at sea for more than one term, more than one trip. Ships are taking from 100 tons of fish.
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