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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1948
Page
10
Police said 18 year old John Heidenreich admitted shooting his father, the president of Carrie-Goudie Manufacturing Co., in self defense during a domestic quarrel at their home. Heidenreich, a KU sophomore, was struck by three bullets.
Regional broadcasters remind listeners that local time zones may differ from Eastern Local Time and that stations adjust relay times to fit local schedules. Last minute program changes cannot be included.
A dense listing of early television and radio time slots across ABC CBS MBS and others, detailing programs from 6:00 pm to 12:00 pm including news, talk, music, dramas, variety shows, and repeats with host names and show titles. The schedule reflects a mid century network programming slate.
New York reports a stronger autumn retail season aided by ideal weather and easing labor tensions. Wage increase demands surface as prices show broad gains with higher steak pork milk and coal costs. Steel output and auto production rise while engineering construction contracts surge and electric power stays strong year over year.
FBI semiannual uniform crime report shows Virginia’s crime rate rising in the first six months of 1948 compared with 1947. Murder rate in Virginia was 7.07 per 100 000 population, higher than the national 2.86. Virginia ranks fifth nationwide in murder rate.
Joseph Conrad Keller ten was killed on Bunker Hill Road when his bicycle was struck by a truck owned by Central Chemical Co of Hagerstown. He was the son of Joseph and Blanch De Haven Keller and a student at Bunker Hill school. Surviving siblings span several states. relatives gathered at Omps funeral home for services at Loom Methodist Church and burial in the adjoining cemetery.
In Oakleigh Victoria a rooster laid a spherical egg about three quarters of an inch wide. The egg contained only white with no yolk. Experts suggest the bird was at least half hen with both male and female sex organs. Hens can develop male traits, but reverse changes are rare and hormonal factors trigger crowing and other features.
Colorado Springs scene features Paul E. Brown who drives tourists to Pike's Peak and also serves as Reverend Mr. Brown of Roswell Union Church. He wears western garb, operates six days weekly, and on Saturdays posts a church invitation in his office window. He keeps his dual role low key to avoid discomfort among passengers.
Miss Nancy Sidney Triplett, 70, lifelong Kernstown resident, died of pneumonia yesterday at Winchester Hospital. Funeral at Kernstown Methodist Church led by Rev. E. C. Day. She left four children and was surrounded by ten nieces and nephews and five great-nieces and nephews. Surviving siblings include brother C. Irvin Triplett of Summit Point. The body rests at Kurtz Funeral Home before burial at her home.
Sylvester Lawston of Winchester received a reckless driving citation after his car left Route 7, crashed through a fence, and stopped in a wooded area three miles east of Winchester. State Trooper Larry Coverstone estimated property damage at $100 and reported no injuries.
A compact note explains Virginia state law aiming to clarify a driver’s duties regardless of travel direction. It outlines responsibilities at intersections and highlights penalties for failure to yield or stop.
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