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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1956
Page
9
The first gasoline powered buggy was operated by Etienne Lenoir in France in 1863 during Lincoln's White House years. The Orca oceanographic vessel now conducts UC research and served as a U S patrol boat in World War II in the South Pacific.
Cambodia's capital emerges as a hub for Communist espionage and vice trade. Foreigners mingle with spies in bars and hotels as Red China and Viet Minh contacts increase amid regional tensions and aid estimates.
In Corpus Christi Texas three fliers were killed and one injured when two T 28 trainers from Cabaniss Field and Kingsville Auxiliary Air Station collided near the city. Ensign Phillip H. Ryan 23 Lt jg Thomas R Pickett and Marine 2nd Lt Daniel F Kiper were killed. Lt H F Snyder survived with a broken leg and injuries.
Willie Williams, University of Illinois athlete and former world 100 meter record holder, failed in the 1952 Olympic tryouts and pulled up lame in Melbourne trials. He stated he would retire from amateur running after Army service and return to Gary Indiana to coach. He clocked 10.2 seconds yesterday, shaving a tenth off the record.
Martinsburg West Virginia will stop answering calls outside the city after August 15. The City Council approved the move by a 5 to 2 vote amid a dispute with Berkeley County Court over county funding for fire protection. County offered 9000 dollars for the year, city seeks about 30000.
Baseball Commissioner Ford Frick marshals a rushed survey of the minor leagues with a $500000 fund if needed. Brooklyn president Walter OMalley proposes a national baseball day with all major leaguers in 20 teams to play in minor league parks. The National League approves the 1959 All Star Game for Pittsburgh and rescinds a Sunday doubleheader rule.
The report notes next season date set for February 28 and Baltimore’s bid to host the 1958 All-Star game, though not yet officially granted. It is expected to be approved.
Fresh cac tus seeds germinate within a few days indoors. Older seeds take longer to sprout but growing cactus from seed remains fairly straightforward.
The Pine Grove Methodist Church opens a five day vacation Bible School from Monday to Friday at 7 p.m. EST each evening for children and adults. Refreshments will be served. The Rev. Philip E Weeks is the minister and Robert Lowman is the church school superintendent.
Dr. Leroy E. Burney, 49, former Indiana health commissioner, named surgeon general succeeding Dr. Leonard A. Scheele who resigns to head Warner-Chilcott Laboratories. Burney specializes in radiological health and accident prevention and has served as assistant surgeon general since 1954. Senate confirmation pending.
The United States and India mark fraternal ties when New Delhi supplied ivory and had it carved into a gavel for the U S Senate. The old ivory piece had served since 1789 but was no longer sound. The US commercial attache in India coordinated the gift.
Dearborn Michigan officials enlarge spaces at the Henry Ford Museum to accommodate the recently donated Chesapeake and Ohio steam locomotive. The engine measures 11 feet 2 inches in width and 16 feet 5 inches in height.
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