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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1955
Page
12
Nearly a thousand secret or restricted reports on atomic energy research were released by the government last night. Secretary of Commerce Weeks said the action marks the beginning of greater industry participation in atomic development.
About 100 crewmen from two Louisville and Nashville work trains labored overnight to remove scattered wreckage after a 110 car north bound freight derailed near Delrose Tennessee. An abandoned station building was demolished. no injuries were reported. Cause of the wreck was undetermined.
The Caodaism religion emerged in French Indo China in 1927, becoming a broad movement with millions of followers. It centers on the Supreme Spirit Cao Dai, communication with spirits, and the belief in an immortal soul. In Tay Ninh temple a blue globe with a central eye symbolizes Universal Conscience.
Emergency instruction page directs readers to call 3670 to reach a physician quickly. The note emphasizes saving the number for urgent medical need.
State Police report eight fatalities in Virginia crashes raising the 1955 toll to 509. Victims include Joseph Barnes 26 Mine Run Alexandria Kelvin Simmons 55 Union Level James Dalton 25 Pulaski Arnold Vaughan 62 Willis and Marines Cpl Robert Graham Jamaica N Y and Pfc Thomas Aurimmin North Providence R I plus Ruth Anderson 34 Arlington and Carl Watson 46 Lunenburg Courthouse in crashes across Orange Mecklenburg Montgomery Caroline and Lunenburg counties and Arlington.
In 1954 fourteen million Americans aged 65 and older had about 20 billion dollars in income. Of this, 9 billion came from employment, 1.5 billion from public assistance, 5 billion from Social Security and related programs, 4.2 billion from personal savings and pensions, and 2.5 billion from home equity and food produced at home. Over half of seniors owned their homes mortgage free.
The Red Cross reports 34169 families evacuated from homes by floods in six Eastern states. 439 homes destroyed, nearly 14000 damaged. Pennsylvania faces health issues from dead chickens and livestock as Scranton reports scarce water. Red Cross allocates two million dollars and opens NYC headquarters.
In Harlan Kentucky state police arrested Rev William Vernon of Keokee Virginia after he handled four venomous snakes before about 2000 worshippers at a mountain hollow service. Vernon faces Kentucky law charges and awaits trial near Caywood. Two other preachers attacked police following the disruption of the meeting.
Martinsville report says B L Fisher aged 76, president of the Lee Telephone Co., died after a long illness. Born in Franklin County in 1878, he was an early pioneer in the telephone industry and helped build Lee Telephone Co. into a major independent carrier.
Senator Robertson of Virginia says he is on record with the White House against bargain sales of surplus food to Russia on credit. He notes opponents urge disposals at a discount and warns of worthless promises, ahead of an Interparliamentary Union meeting in Helsinki.
Underground irrigation is practical when properly installed. Flexible plastic or rubber pipes last longer than ordinary hoses since they are not walked on, bent excessively, or exposed to sun.
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