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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1946
Page
1
Chicago remains the nation’s largest meat center as cattle move eastward to Boston New York and Philadelphia. Officials warn of possible black market activity and looser East Coast grading while Midwest plants idle and prices rise above OPA levels.
Mine owners met in Washington to craft a reply or counter proposal to Admiral Moreell on returning soft coal mines to private operation. The discussants aim to present an answer at tomorrow’s 2 p.m. negotiations. Attending were the operators committee and John L Lewis’s 20 man scale and policy subcommittee. Moreell urged a contract that reflects changes to the government agreement governing mines this summer.
Justice Henry W. Holt of Staunton will become Virginia’s chief justice by seniority when Chief Justice Preston White Campbell retires in October. Campbell, 72, told Governor Tuck of his decision to resign, with a formal letter to follow. Interim appointment likely to be A C Buchanan of Tazewell, serving until the 1948 General Assembly elects the remainder of the term to 1951.
Frank S. Tavenner Jr. in Tokyo, assisting U S war crimes prosecutions, refused a telegram urging him to run for Congress stating his duty keeps him in Japan. He then learned his mother Mrs Tavenner has died, and he pledged to remain. Names considered for Democratic nomination include Harrison Winchester Menefee Luray Switzer Harrisonburg Carter Staunton Quisenbery Waynesboro.
Officials note a believed connect between the Kremlin and Communists abroad. The idea surfaces as Dmitri Manuilsky speaks at the United Nations Security Council and as U S policy weighs how Soviet agitation might be used in America.
Barter Theatre of Virginia will open in Winchester on September 27 with Much Ado About Nothing and sponsor four other plays by October 18. The company, 35 actors strong, tours Virginia and the Southeast after a successful Abingdon season.
The Winchester Lodge No 1283 Loyal Order of Moose was formally instituted. Robert Irwin delivered the charter while William Battaile was named governor and 76 new members were initiated. About 125 paid members and visitors from Front Royal Waynesboro Martinsburg attended with officers and reception refreshments.
Dr D L Harrell Jr moves from Western State Hospital Staunton to become superintendent of Lynchburg State Colony. Dr James Brooke Pettis named to lead Western State Hospital after Harrell’s transfer and following Dr Carl W White’s removal. Pettis returns from naval reserve duty as a captain.
Notice lists fall and winter closing times for the Golden Glow Restaurant with Friday until 10 p m Saturday until noon and Sunday until 8 p m. Hugh L. Carper resigns as janitor of Frederick County Court House prompting Board of Supervisors to accept applications at the October 14 1946 meeting.
The Office of Price Administration raised ceilings on low cost electrical appliances hosiery underwear and leather work gloves with restrictions. A 20 cent temporary rise in flour ceilings followed but officials said bread prices won’t rise. White flour return after famine emergency prompted the boost as mills use more wheat.
A British source at the Palestine Conference reported Arab League delegates rejected the federalization plan for the Holy Land claiming independence should come now and federation would delay sovereignty. Bevin listened as Arabs argued economic unworkability and lack of self sufficiency guarantees in any zone. The Jewish Agency reportedly hinted at resuming talks halted eight days earlier.
The death of Ernest M. Funk of Middletown creates a vacancy of the chairmanship of Frederick County Agriculture Conservation Agency. An executive committee meeting is set for tomorrow at 10 in Stine, with J. L. Heishman likely to become chairman for the unexpired term ending in December. Roland Fisher may become vice chairman and H. Williams may become regular member. Heishman has prior chair experience.
Reports describe a large black animal seen near Winchester early Wednesday with residents including Arthur Bores and the Hollis family reporting sightings. A black calf escaped from Virginia Livestock Market, weighing about 250 pounds with ear tag No 914, possibly mistaken for a bear by locals.
Florence reports 135 negro soldiers jailed on charges of disorderly conduct resisting arrest and interfering with an officer after a station clash with military police. Hearings set in city recorder's court. no serious injuries among troops or MPs.
The New York Times reported from Rome that Albania has been steadily concentrating forces on the Greek border. Albanian troops receive Russian advisers and material including planes tanks mortars and machine guns. Russian batteries are arriving for service near Saseno with most guns sent to the frontier.
Rausch head of recruiting spoke at the Winchester Kiwanis luncheon praising Army benefits for enlistment and urging a committee to work with the Winchester Recruiting Office to secure enlistments. John J. Warner named Garland R. Quarles chair with Joseph Butler and Bill as members.
The Clarke Courier Berryville endorses E. Blackburn Moore as Democratic nominee for the Robertson vacancy. It cites his service in the Virginia House of Delegates from Winchester Frederick and Clarke since 1933 and his leadership in the legislature as qualifications for Congress.
Reconversion Director Johnn Steelman assumed control of the maritime labor dispute amid White House talks with Wage Stabilization Board members and officials. President Truman may announce a decision this afternoon as options include backing the WSB findings or siding with the Maritime Commission and unions against the board.
In Nanking on September 12 Chinese Communists, losing ground in North China, proposed immediate reconvening of the Armistice Military Committee to seek swift peace through U S envoy General Marshall. The committee would include Shou and Ha Yung Chang and follows Chiang Kai-shek’s terms rejection.
Washington Sept. 12 A Senate War Investigating Committee may broaden its inquiry into the military government in Germany. A private disclosure said a closed hearing heard testimony alleging irregularities among occupation troops and unfavorable comparisons to the German occupation of France. Senator Harley M. Hughes is expected to chair, while Rep. Andrew May may testify about his ties to the Garsson munitions case as Mead seeks a hearing on Erie Basin Metal Products and related firms.
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