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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1955
Page
2
The article notes a 97 degree official high at the research lab and a local 120 degree sun reading. It details 2.04 inches of rainfall across nine days, listing daily amounts from July 6 through July 30 and noting ten days with highs of 95 or above.
The report shows temperatures reaching above 90 degrees with nine days in the 80s. July's average high was 91.2 degrees, up from 88.5 last month, while the 35-year high average is 87.8. The average low was 68.1, up from 62.1 last year, with the 35-year low average at 64.4 for the month.
The nation endures days of 90 to 100 degree heat with no relief forecast for days. August is seen warmer than average across the northern two thirds, with crop damage potential in the millions and at least 45 deaths from the heat. Major cities report record highs, from Paso Robles to New York, while wide regions stay scorching.
American scientist Frederick C. Durant predicts man will land on the moon by century’s end at the 6th International Astronautical Congress in Copenhagen. Durant, president of the International Astronautical Federation, cites unmanned satellites and lunar trips as steps toward manned moon landings. Delegates from 18 nations attend, with two Soviet observers present.
At INDIANTOWN GAP Pennsylvania 7400 National Guard troops from Virginia and Maryland train in burning sun and dusty soil for two weeks. Heavy and light gun drills dominate as the 29th Infantry Division nears camp end with planned Friday break and motorcade home. The 129th Anti Aircraft Battalion from Southeastern Virginia joined in.
Bertrand Russell urges a world conference of scientists to prevent nuclear war. He warns it would likely cause universal death and destitute life, calling for governments to renounce war and scientists to disclose war effects to the public.
The closing House adjourned in a carnival mood as leaders praised the session. Senators lauded education aid and the overall record, while Congress cut foreign aid and domestic spending, raised pay for lawmakers, and set up a bipartisan loyalty inquiry.
The notice lists multiple farm and real estate auctions including Longwood Farm 112 miles west of Boyce with dairy cows and farm equipment on August 20 at 10 am EST officiated by Ralph Orndorff and Ellen R. Wheeler. Capon Bridge WV estate sale August 20 by Bessie C. Ramsburg with real estate livestock and furnishings. August 27 near Vaucluse real estate auction by W E Edwards trustee. August 27 in Frederick County front of court house house and lots on Paper Mill Road. Rueben Clark Farm near Double Toll gate Rt 277 on August 6 at 1 pm with household goods and antiques.
Two traffic fatalities added to Virginia's yearly toll, bringing the total to 462 with 408 a year ago. Victims identified include David Scott Jr., 14 months, of Norfolk, and Harold Hayden Kurfees, 35, of Cleveland North Carolina. The toddler was struck in an alley near home, while Kurfees died from injuries after a tractor trailer crash on U S 52 near Fancy Gap in Carroll County.
A compact list of quiz answers: Avocado. Terah. Yes. No. True. William Shakespeare. Yes (Adrian IV 1154). No (Columbia). True. His escutcheon bore the head of a hog.
North Korean Communist military police sergeant Yi Kyong Pin crossed to the Allied side and asked for political asylum, the U.S. 8th Army said in Seoul. A five year North Korean army veteran, Yi cited the morale of U N troops in the DMZ and said he had contemplated defecting since 1953. The Army did not disclose where Yi was taken, only that he was likely being questioned by intelligence officers.
Doris Alger Baker 28 of 904 S Braddock St died yesterday afternoon at Memorial Hospital after a June 16 admission. Born July 19 1927 in Frederick County she was a daughter of Charles S and Georgiana Fletcher Alger. Survived by husband James L Baker six brothers five sisters and both parental grandparents. Funeral at Omps Funeral Home 2 pm tomorrow with burial in Mt Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers listed.
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