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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1949
Page
1
Darden urges housing for first two years for freshmen from local schools with later move to campus housing. He frames it as an experiment and favors intramural fields and playing areas nearby. He criticizes fraternities for social cliques and leadership shortcomings.
An 80 member Handley high school band and hundreds of fans travel to Harrisonburg stadium for a pivotal district 5 football battle. Handley is 4-0 this season and a slight underdog against undefeated Harrisonburg, which shut out Lee High 19-0 last week. The winner will lead the district for now.
The outlook covers Saturday through Wednesday with rain likely Sunday or Monday totaling about a quarter inch. Temperatures are forecast to run two to four degrees above normal with no major changes expected.
Alger Hiss’ motion to move his second perjury trial to Vermont was denied. He argues he cannot receive a fair trial in New York, where his first trial ended with a hung jury. The second trial is set to begin November 1.
United Mine Workers head John L. Lewis asks President Green to fund a 2.5 million dollar weekly drive with CIO and AFL to support the steel strike. He urges a 10 union pool of 250 thousand dollars weekly to unite labor against steel and financial interests. Owners warn seizure may be needed to avoid higher costs.
W E Shanholtz a Winchester coal dealer reports a critically low local supply with about 50 tons on hand. He notes three idle trucks and mining pickets dump nine tons on Westernport road. He urges government action to seize mines to restore supply as February cold raises urgency. Mayor M B Clowe Jr plans an emergency fuel committee. county officials prepare to act surveying needs.
Richmond October 14 The State Emergency Fuel Commission announced the coal ordered for stockpiling is high quality Chairman James A Anderson told Governor Tuck He said equipment will be set up within days by the producer under contract for 50 000 tons to crush and grade the coal Most coal produced in Virginia at present is run of mine and not handled by the commission The commission is not responsible for quality or grading but purchasers can require guaranteed analysis and specifications to ensure size and quality The fuel commission is encouraging production and reports gratifying results.
In Pittsburgh and New York mediators pursue exploratory talks with Bethlehem Steel as a path toward settlement. Federal mediators, including Cyrus S. Ching, meet with steel executives while unions report progress with fabricating firms signing contracts for pensions and insurance. Philip Murray denounces the strike as defying national will.
Garland R. Quarles, Virginia superintendent, urged Rotary that the state will need 6000 new teachers and 2500 replacements over the next decade. He blamed rising births, noting 1931 37 to 1949 birth totals, and said Virginia has 20,000 teachers with 13,000 in elementary grades. He called for heroic measures including a near doubling of salaries and $300 scholarships funded by state and localities to attract new teachers.
The sale managers reported final stats with 1105 calves sold including 668 steers and 395 heifers. Herefords dominated followed by Angus and Shorthorns as buyers remained cautious after last year’s market dip.
The Rev. William E. Eisenberg of Grace Lutheran Winchester was reelected president of the Shenandoah conference of the Lutheran Synod of Virginia at the Woodstock meeting. Officers retained include Rev. S. W. Berry Timberville vice president Rev. A. F. Bowers Woodstock secretary and C. S. Kerlin Moore's Store treasurer. The sermon at the 11 am communion service was by Eisenberg with Clyde Campbell lay delegate and Branson P. Myers a Winchester visitor.
Laboratory blood tests indicate the An Arbor report shows Ronald Thompson is not the kidnapped son of Mr. and Mrs Arthur Thompson of Dayton Ohio. Ronald was kidnapped five years ago.
Paris October 14 Socialist Jules Moch won confirmation as France's new premier by 311 votes to 223 after a lengthy session. He faces a wage price crisis with a slim cabinet majority and proposes bonuses up to 3000 francs for low earners while urging price reductions and limited government controls.
Winchester Lions announce a renewed five day Fun Festival from November 1 to 5 at the armory. Samuel Johnston is general chairman with Charles Campbell Jr and others guiding events. Major prizes include an electric refrigerator range deep freezer and a television set with a final night Chevrolet sedan as the grand prize. Proceeds benefit the club sight conservation and civic improvement fund.
Joseph C Hess of Martinsburg not charged with involuntary manslaughter after accident that killed Samuel Wood. Hess held for grand jury on leaving scene of personal injury. Carl Hess and John Greenfield also held for aiding a felon. Bail set at 1500 and 1000 respectively.
The House appropriations committee voted 1 314 010 for foreign arms aid and 187 million for new military construction. The bill provides 814.01 million cash to arm friendly nations and 95 million for projects in Alaska and Okinawa, plus 500 million in contract authority and 92 million for military projects, as leaders scheduled House action.
The House voted 109 to 4 to extend stopgap funding for the armed services to next Tuesday, rejecting Senate plans to set January 15, 1950 as a new deadline for regular defense appropriations. The panel preferred a shorter extension to October 18 and warned such delays could hurt national defense. Cannon called the Senate proposal ridiculous and said funding must not be left uncertain midyear.
The Winchester hospital administrator Homer B. Alberti said bids opened Sept 7 were higher than expected and, with federal and state grants under review, officials will study cost reductions without sacrificing operating efficiency or modern facilities. The hospital aims to maintain a medical center standard while seeking savings.
J Parker Lambert Jr reports no offers of apples locally for the USDA school lunch purchase. Growers have until 5 p.m to offer under purchase terms. Up to carloads may be bought in Virginia from Oct 17 to 29, with Marion, Virginia the lone offer for five cars. The USDA purchasing officer will be at the county agents office through Monday.
The State Health department reports two new polio cases in Alexandria within one family. The victims are two brothers aged 3 and 1, bringing the year's total to 280, compared with 465 on the same date last year.
Washington reports a puzzling trend in the dairy sector as milk production rises while per capita consumption falls. The Agriculture Department cites weaker buying power, higher nonfood spending, and relatively high milk prices as key factors. Dairy income is forecast to drop about 15 percent from last year due to less whole milk usage and lower prices for byproducts.
A federal jury found eleven top Communist leaders guilty of conspiring to overthrow the U S government by force. Defendants include Dennis, Jacob Stachel, Gilbert Green, John Gates, Benjamin Davis Jr., Gus Hall, Irving Potash, Robert Thompson, and John Williamson. Sentencing awaited.
Motorist Lemual Miggens-Dade fined 100 dollars and Rentz arrested following am secifient. An ad lists Victor Adding Machines new model at 89.50 plus tax. Also public notices for Revival Services at First Brethren Berryville Avenue each night at 7:30 with topic God's Penitentiary.
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