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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1949
Page
2
In Comfort and Richmond reports, Virginia medical groups vote narrowly against admitting qualified Negro physicians to state and local societies. The convention endorses growing support for inclusion in scientific activities.
Officials say the program will run through December with purchase allotments varying by market. Apples must grade United States No 1 or State fancy and sell at 1.70 per bushel or the same rate for packed boxes. Forecast shows 160 000 bushels vs 000 bushels in 1948 with a 10 year average 132 126 000. Local PMA county agent's office will host USDA purchase representative Porter Lambert Jr of Richmond this week. Telephone 4139.
Fragmentary list answers include Philadelphia and Louie references. mentions British Royal Air Force and a beret with a small visor. lacks clear context or complete items.
Fauquier County consignors pledge 528 feeder calves for the Friday sale at the Farmers Livestock Exchange arena. The event, touted as the largest consignment of its kind in the state, features buyers from Rappahannock and Warrenton areas with multiple consigners including M. Hatcher Jr and others bringing loads throughout the day.
Kiwanis luncheon hears progress report on the musical "Head in Hollywood" to be staged at Handley Auditorium next Thursday and Friday. Organizers note rising local interest and rapidly selling tickets.
Construction of the Warren Memorial hospital at Front Royal is about 70 percent complete and on target to be finished by February 1 barring delays or adverse weather.
On October 12 in Chicago, hogs sold to 18.50 for select 240 to 270 lb loads, bulk 18.35 for 200 to 300 lb, and lighter weights down to 14.50. Barrow and gilt prices varied with weight. cattle volume reached about 8600 head with top 36.00 for high‑choice 1317 lb steers, most at 33.50 to 35.25, cows 12 to 18. Sheep offerings around 2000, lambs 23.75 to 24 for good lambs, yearling wethers around 20.00.
The Peoples Chamber approved a program pledging Germany’s foreign policy to the Soviet bloc, recognizing the Oder Neisse frontier, pursuing trade with China, and pursuing an intensified economic plan. Six of Grotewohl’s 14 ministers are from the Communist party, with Dertinger as foreign minister. West Berlin officials press Bonn statehood bid, seeking disassociation from the Grotewohl government.
In Boston doctors Kuhns and Potter report nylon arthroplasty successful in three Robert Breck Brigham patients. The seven cent nylon strips inserted between femur and knee bone enabled normal walking after hour long operations.
Garland Quarles will speak on problems of Virginia schools at the Rotary luncheon tomorrow. Winchester city schools superintendent will be introduced by program chairman E. P. Browning.
Edward B. Lee and the White Post women’s auxiliary prepare for a Friday Boyce show with bride elect Edward B. Lee as maid of honor. The wedding party includes Iroquois, Wisecarver, Dearmont, Funkhouser, and Culver among others, with nuptial music by a quartet. Committees handle costumes, programs, and decorations.
Secretary of State Acheson reported a confidential review on postwar U S China relations to Senate leaders amid questions on recognizing the new Chinese regime. He signaled no rush to pick sides between the communists and Nationalists as a broader policy assessment continues with Philip C Jessup leading a fact finding group.
Independent observers place the main communist force about 50 miles northeast of Canton with no sign of nationalist resistance. About 80,000 government troops reportedly retreat toward the city as Li Tsung jen may move to Kweichow in place of Chungking. General Pai Chunghsi withdraws 200,000 troops in Kwangsi, leaving a weakened nationalist line.
Joseph C. Hess of R Martinsburg faces manslaughter charges in a Saturday night pedestrian death of Samuel Wood on Route 11 near the Virginia tavern. Hess, held on $4000 bond for the driver, and two accessories, Carl Hess and John Greenfield, were jailed with $1000 bonds. Hess reportedly admitted striking a person and fleeing. extradition waived, he was brought in by State Trooper J. H. Wood after a White Hall tip about a damaged car.
Virginia farm wages show signs of decline from last year according to the State cooperative crop reporting service. October wages fell from 4.70 to 4.60 dollars per day without board or room, hourly pay dropped from 57 to 55 cents, and housing wages slipped from 3.80 to 3.70 dollars. The service lacks exact current employment figures but says labor supply appears adequate for the fall harvest. Shipment of oysters to Europe begins.
A condensed list of estate and household goods sales scheduled in Frederick County and nearby areas. Items include real estate, farm property, and personal goods with sale dates from October through November and locations such as Winchester city limits Acorn Heights Frederick Court House Greenspring and Cloverdale Farm. No times shown for some entries.
Mayor M B Clowe Jr of Winchester was elected third vice president of the League of Virginia Municipalities at Roanoke where the annual meeting closed. New president Joe Hatterd led the league which voted to hold the 1950 meeting at Virginia Beach. Local representatives S Lee Grant Alan Peery and Claude Smalts attended and were due back this evening.
Malik declined to answer if Russia has atomic weapons, directing reporters to a mass communication. The Sept. 25 EU agency report noted Russia’s atomic capability amid Truman’s disclosure of an atomic explosion. The UN atomic energy committee, chaired by six members, plans another secret session tomorrow but remains deadlocked over international inspection terms with Russia opposing it.
The report notes that no process exists to produce steel commercially without magnetic effects. It highlights the scientific challenge and implication for industry, citing prevailing theories and expert opinions of the era.
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