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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1949
Page
2
A governor Lane letter to Governor Tuck discusses crabber land disputes and a vague boundary as a temporary arrangement. Newport News details show Ritchie allegedly diverted 1085 dollars from county jail boarding funds, later repaid to the county treasurer.
In Lewis NBURG Sept 22 police nabbed him for speeding well above 50 mph and for passing another car in an illegal zone. He signed a summons to appear in Justice court, 4 00 p m, with possible representation by counsel if permitted by the court.
The state attorney said warrants were sworn out charging E J Bennett with embezzlement. Details reference Sept 22 and the filing by J Wil Hope Jr in the city. The document notes the warrant and the embezzlement allegation with limited readable names and dates.
Pennington Gap note reveals Hall 56, a coal miner, committed suicide at home days before his trial on a der charge for slaying his son in law Lawrence Anderson on August 20. Dr. Ely reported the death to police. a sealed envelope contained a family note.
Richmond report states that a protest over crowded conditions at Dublin school in Pulaski county must wait for more information from local authorities. Dowell J. Howard acting state superintendent and Governor Tuck received telegrams from Mrs. J. M. chair of a citizens committee urging investigation. Howard offered to discuss with school Superintendent Frank Critzer.
Norton Virginia Sept 22 miners in the coal region report daily calm since Monday's nation wide strike. Some fish and hunt during downtime others repair homes. Union rates run about 25 dollars per two weeks for workers with families. those without slightly less. One miner: work continues but life becomes hardship when mines close.
The Sales Directory notes a September 28 sale at 540 N. Loudoun St for the Orndorff estate with household goods furniture and an International 1 ton truck. An October 5 sale near Grove covers more household goods farming implements and livestock. An October 7 sale near Winchester on Greenwood Road offers a dairy herd other livestock and farm machinery.
John A. Norton of Norfolk was appointed by Governor Tuck to the State board for the certification of librarians. His term runs until June 18, 1954, with the appointment announced in Richmond on September 22.
Dr. H. B. McKinney of Richmond was appointed by Governor Tuck as the naturopathic member of the State Board of Medical Examiners. His term runs until June 30 1953.
A group led by Delegate C. C. Louderback of Page County urged Governor Tuck to back Robert W. Kizer of Luray for the circuit court vacancy created by Judge William V. Ford's death. Later the same day the group declined further talks with Tuck to instead back Faaolton Haas of Harrisonburg for the 25th circuit vacancy covering Page and Rockingham counties.
The Falls Church school board has received estimates totaling about 40000 for repairs to Madison Elementary and its annex Jefferson. Architect John Graham Jr. says the repairs are required under the new fire safety code.
Commonwealth Attorney Hugh B. Marsh advised Fairfax County Supervisors that rent control cannot be ended at county level. He noted federal rent law allows termination by cities towns and villages but mentions no authority for counties.
The bulletin notes a small Gulf storm 170 miles south of Galveston moving northwest at five mph and a weakening hurricane about 100 miles southeast of Florida.
The sheet lists quiz answers: Stage, Cheese, Stephen A. Douglas, American Revolutionary War, Sir Isaac Newton, James V. Forrestal, Tropical American alligator, John Adams. It also notes sewage gas in Essen and Birmingham used for utility purposes. in the U.S. engines to generate electricity power plants read.
Denver reports 80 year old Hen M Blackmer former Continental Trading Co director returns from Europe to stand six federal counts of income tax evasion. He travels with his Norwegian soprano wife Eide Nore na and plans to reach Denver Sunday for court next week. The case echoes Teapot Dome era ties to Doheny and Sinclair and former Interior Secretary Albert Fall.
The Senate debates a $1314 million arms aid package to allies in a fight against communism as Senator George seeks to cut cash to 300 million and contract authority to 200 million. Critics led by Byrd oppose the program as militarism, with votes expected close.
Bats in the United States mostly feed on insects. The only bat known to suck blood is the vampire bat from tropical regions. Attacks on humans by bats are rare.
London reports Prime Minister Attlee's cabinet agrees to recall Parliament for a two to three day emergency session next Tuesday to debate pound devaluation. Bread prices rise Sunday with further cost boosts expected, pressuring wages and hinting at a possible general election.
Delegates at the 14th UEW convention adopted a resolution to withhold per capita tax to the CIO for as long as necessary to protect UEW interests. Incumbent president Albert J. Fitzgerald defeated Fred M. Kelley 2335 to 1500 as the left wing retook leadership. The convention censured the CIO 2321 to 1504 amid CIO pressure to align left unions before its national meeting on October 31.
Democratic congressional leaders predict this year’s session will adjourn between October 15 and November 1 after a meeting with President Truman. They plan to meet again early next week to speed passage of priorities before adjournment.
An epidemic killing hundreds of deer in Maryland West Virginia and along the Appalachian range is seen by Brig Gen BE Bullene and Dr Adolph H Schultz as nature's check on overpopulation. About 200 deaths reported at Aberdeen Proving Ground with a herd of 2500. nearly 100 carcasses found in Hardy and Hampshire Counties West Virginia and deaths also in North Carolina Alabama and Kentucky.
Apples harvested this week in Frederick and neighboring northern Virginia counties are moving into four local cold storage plants faster than last year. About 125000 bushels are in storage as of today, with a dull packed-fruit market boosting storage. Growers send tree-run fruit to canneries at up to 2.25 per 190 pounds, down from 2.92 in 1947.
State police move into the area as mills and mines including Millers Climax and Hinkle Brothers suspend operations amid picket clashes. Pickets pressuring non union workers while others voluntarily close after word spreads. About 50 million tons of ice are produced annually in 6000 plants nationwide.
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