24 Apr 1957
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1957
Page
1
Soviet Premier Bulganin sent a lengthy letter to Macmillan urging immediate tests ban and demilitarized zones in Europe. The British Foreign Office viewed it as friendly but not decisive, with press reaction cool.
Pretty Winchester England girl Anne Doughty-Tichborne, 19, chosen to reign over the Shenandoah festival in 25 years, will wear a dress designed by Norman Hartnell in Winchester Virginia on May 2. The white lace gown, sequin pearls, tops a legacy family of Saxon residence with Sir Anthony and Lady Tichborne.
Harry F. Byrd Jr. of Winchester Evening Star joins a seven member AP executive committee alongside Robert McLean Mark Ethridge Benjamin McKelway Paul Miller Robert Choates and John Reitemeyer. AP, the world’s largest news organization, runs a 32 million budget serving 1400 daily papers and 1800 radio and TV stations with offices worldwide.
Gov and Mrs Stanley hosted Garden Week guests at the newly finished executive mansion in Richmond. Interior repainting refinishing and new furnishings plus antique chests were noted as part of ongoing work. Fresh flowers and Mrs Stanleys dried arrangements added to the decor.
The Archbishop of Canterbury scrapped plans for the 350th Anniversary Jamestown Festival due to influenza and bronchitis. Bishop Henry Knox Sherrill will attend Cape Henry, Williamsburg, and Jamestown events, including the Sunday address and a Person to Person interview.
Wendell H. Ford president of the U S Junior Chamber of Commerce will visit Winchester during the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival. He will attend the JCC President's Luncheon at noon Friday May 3 and appear in the parade with local and state JCC officials. Actor James Cagney Grand Marshal is invited and tickets are available at the door.
United Nations officials report an illegally marked minefield in a militarized zone on Israel's side of the armistice line with Syria and say steps will be taken to remove mines. Col. Byron V. Leary denied Syrian charges that Israel is building fortifications and refused to request removal of a 120 foot steel bridge over the Jordan River. Israel protested infiltrations from the Gaza Strip and noted mine laying, theft attempts, and infiltrators captured or killed in April.
Two women testified before the Senate Rackets Investigating Committee that they signed a false affidavit alleging ties between Portland racketeer James B. Elkins and organized crime figures. Deputy George Minielly denounced the claim as a hoax while insisting he never threatened anyone.
Reports from Jerusalem claim Iraqi forces have moved toward areas near the Syria border amid rising Arab tensions. Israeli officials caution lack of official confirmation while noting Iraq warned Egypt and Syria against Jordan’s collapse.
Charles Clarence Hamilton, 26, was condemned to die in the electric chair by a Circuit Court jury for first degree robbery after spurning a court appointed attorney and defending himself. Jurors deliberated under an hour. appeal automatically goes to the Alabama State Supreme Court. Hamilton testified that an elderly woman invited him in and spoke a foreign language.
A 14 year old foster child James Broyles was last seen Sunday heading for the Rapidan River. Madison County sheriff's department and state police continue the search. He had asked to swim but was refused due to cold. Neighbors reported the sighting. authorities have hunted since Sunday.
FBI findings show Virginia city crime rates rose in 1956 across most categories, with total known cases up in 39 cities. Murder, burglary, robbery, larceny and auto theft all increased, while aggravated assault fell.
Weather and heat have rushed the pink and white blooms this week, with Dr Walter Hough of Winchester Fruit Research Lab noting a likely peak by Friday and many blossoms already dropping. Forecasters expect 1 inch of rain and temperatures above normal through Friday, then cooler by weekend as York variety remains light.
The American President Line vessel American President, 9,277 tons, became the first American flagship to pass through since last fall. En route from Karachi with cargo and 12 cruise passengers, it paid a 10 295 dollar toll under protest as Egypt imposes new canal rules. State Department says no objection to U S ships entering under protest while seeking a canal settlement. Dulles says the U N Security Council will be briefed on canal talks.
Petersburg City Council voted 3 to 2 to reject fluoridating the water supply after a two hour debate. ADA President Dr. Harry Lyons urged adoption saying fluoridation prevents cavities. Councilman Halloway questioned the speeches and moved to rescind the prior ordinance.
In Amman and across Jordan protesters clash with security forces as leftists call for Premier Hussein Khalidi to resign. A general strike cripples shops with 90 percent closed in Amman and activities slowed in the West Bank towns.
Storms swept eastern Texas with possible tornado in Douglass and flooding near Nacogdoches. Four inches of rain deluged areas. 15 families evacuated. KSFA radio knocked off air briefly. Dallas area lakes back to near full supply after rationing. Waco saw four inches and 600 residents displaced.
More than 8 000 delegates are expected to attend the Church of the Brethren general conference in Richmond June 18 through 23 marking the first national gathering here since 1952. The notice mentions housing ads and local merchants in the surrounding clerical page, with elders and organizers on site.
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