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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1950
Page
5
State Selective Service HQ in Richmond directs Virginia boards to furnish 1800 men to meet a November quota of 1491, with extra personnel to cover postponements and rejections. Col. Asher W. Harman notes Virginia must also supply 828 men in the national December call for 40,000 draftees.
Theodore C. Fearnow, wildlife expert, lauded Virginia's game and fish plan as a model for cooperative effort. He cited how state and federal agencies pool resources to manage national forests in Virginia for better hunting and fishing, praising the collaboration.
Rep. Thomas B. Fugate faced harsh criticism for claiming the United States holds 450 atomic bombs. GOP chair Glenn Williams called for secrecy on defense data and demanded sources for Fugate’s remarks made at a Clintwood rally. George C. Sutherland to begin campaign in Gate City on October 21.
Samuel L Newberry facing murder charges for the beheading of his sister-in-law Mary Kathryn Newberry 37 in January 1949. He testifies denying the confession and claiming fear led to the act after a struggle over a .38 revolver.
Notice that Jack K. Jenkins and L. C. Smith trading as Shawnee Filling Station dissolve their partnership on October 16 1950 at 210 Millwood Avenue Winchester Virginia and will not be responsible for debts or claims arising after that date.
The trial of a 22 year old coal miner and former Holiness preacher continues over the slaying of Hazel Hagg. The body was found near Lynn Camp after a January 24 death. Forensic testimony conflicted whether the death was from choking or shock and multiple blows.
Porter Sims files a $15,000 damage suit against the Federal government over the November 1 crash near Alexandria that killed 55 passengers including Mrs. Elizabeth S. Bent when an Eastern Airlines DC-4 was rammed by a P-38 fighter at National Airport. Sims alleges airport control tower operators caused Bent’s death.
The article estimates the Red Army and air forces are expanding rapidly with possibly 25 000 medium tanks and a huge 60 ton Stalin II model. Production of new tanks could reach 5 000 annually while an air force strength around 600 000 may grow. Russia reportedly expands jet fighters to counter American bombers and continues bomber production with TU 70 four engine planes and a radar equipped night interceptor in development.
The annual convention of the American Public Welfare Association opens at Old Point Comfort with about 350 delegates from ten states expected for welcomes by Governor Battle and Hampton Mayor George C. Bentley. Col. Richard W. Copeland presided. A first general session will feature Wilbur Cohen from Washington discussing Social Security.
A Melbourne University party discovered Aboriginal burial grounds in northern South Australia. About five hundred skeletons, up to nine centuries old, show varied skull types and signs of tribal combat. Anthropologist P Staughton notes head crushing rites used to disperse spirits.
Jane's fighting ships estimates the Soviet Union aims for 750 to 1,000 long range submarines by 1951 while expanding surface ship production. The Red Navy may build three 35,000 ton battleships with rockets and radio controlled torpedoes. European satellites provide limited ground forces compared to the Red Army.
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