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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1957

Page

2

Flight of Soviet Jets to U S Seen Bid for More Air Traffic

U S officials say Russia may seek to expand world air traffic with two TU104 jet airliners planned to fly to New York next month for the United Nations General Assembly. The flights could affect East West air traffic policy and Kremlin outreach to U S air firms.

U.S Washington Russia New York State Department Moscow United Nations General Assembly Ws. Co San Jacinto Calif Gander Newfourthland Geneva Kremlin

Senate Debate on Rights Key to Adjournment

Washington observers say Congress could adjourn by Thursday if Senate civil rights debate runs smoothly. GOP Leader Knowland told President Eisenhower Thursday night is the best guess, with Friday or Monday as backups. Senate Democratic Leader Johnson cited possible weekend action if recovery allows.

Washington Congress Senate GOP Knowland California White House Eisenhower Owland Capitol Lyndon B. Johnson Texas Beth Knowland Johnson

Eisenhower Pleased With Senate Aid Increase

Sen Knowland says President Eisenhower is satisfied with Senate committee action adding 500.9 million dollars to foreign aid. The Senate panel approved 14 to 7 a bill totaling 3.6927 billion in new and reappropriated funds, with House cuts trimming authorization. The fight shifts to the Senate floor as opponents seek further reductions.

Washington Sen Knowland Calif Eisenhower Senate House Congress Lyndon Johnston Texas Forelan Sens Ellender D-La Russell D-Gai

Car ownership rates vary across Britain and the United States

About ten percent of British citizens own cars and refrigerators. In contrast US ownership ranges from seventy to ninety percent, according to Harold F. Lydall, senior research officer at Oxford University Institute of Statistics.

U. S Harold F. Lydall Oxford University Institute of Statisitics

Record 51 Fires Reported In County This Month

Frederick County firemen reported 51 runs to fires and 14 calls for assistance since the July meeting, the busiest period on record. Of the 51 calls, 41 were brush fires, four to burning vehicles, three for houses, and two for barns, with 76 pieces of equipment moved. The association notes sparks from burning trash as the main cause and urges caution despite light rain.

Frederick County Frederick County Volunteer Firemen’s Association Gore David Petrie Middletown Pre Sident Paper Mill Martinsburg Stephens City Round Hill Shawnee Clearbrook Capon Bridge

White Parents Seek Court to Bar Negroes in Charlotte Schools

Twenty one white parents win a show cause order against the Charlotte School Board over Negro students entering white schools. The board must answer Thursday as Greensboro and Winston Salem face similar actions amid school integration tensions.

Charlotte N. C Hugh B. Campbell Greensboro Winston - Salem Charlotte School Board Brock Barkley

Gore Fire Company Picnic Sets Record Gross

The Gore Fire Company picnic at the Gore School grounds earned 1200 dollars over Friday and Saturday with a crowd of 325 pounds of country ham consumed, the largest turnout in the event’s history. An alarm for a brush fire near Round Hill School obliged firefighters, in aprons, to respond but the supper was kept on schedule.

Gore Gore Fire Company Gore School Satuday Round Hill

Dulles Comments on Soviet Missile Announcement

Secretary Dulles questioned Soviet missile claims while noting no evident breakthrough in missiles. He linked the timing to disarmament talks, the Syrian situation, and a U N General Assembly meeting, saying the statement has political implications though he doubts its technical significance. He avoided asserting U S superiority in intercontinental missiles.

Siles Moscow Dulles Russia London U. N General Assembly New York United States Soviet Union

Russia Rejects West Terms For A-Test Ban

Soviet delegate Valerian Zorin told the U N Disarmament Commission that five month talks on halting the world arms race are deadlocked. Moscow broadcast the statement after announcing a successful test of an intercontinental missile. The Soviet opposition to a two year nuclear test ban and a global inspection system frames a sharp East West clash.

London Russia Valerian Zorin U.N. Disarmament Commission Moscow Radio Zorin Moscow

Auction Directory for Winchester Virginia area sales list

Multiple auction listings with dates from August 28 to September 14 in Winchester and Berryville Virginia. Items include cattle household goods furniture office equipment antiques and real estate. Auctioneers include W D Orndorff Cole Artrip E T Snider Dennis T Cole and others.

Julia Adams Gainesboro W. D. Orndorff WED Denny's Winchester Cole & Artrip Joseph B. Newlin County Court House County Real Estate E. T. Snider Alice V. Payne W. Main St Berryville R.G Feely Dennis T Cole G. G. Baker Patton’s N. Cameron St J. Edward Thoma Prederick County Court House Winchester Milling Corporation

Drought Cuts Size Of Early Fall Apples In Virginia

The Virginia Crop Reporting Service says heavy producing northern counties show smaller than average early fall apples due to drought. Frederick and Clarke lead production, with rain now needed to protect late apples. Peach sizing also harmed by drought. harvest tapering in Virginia. Elberta remains top variety as markets hold steady with modest demand.

Virginia Richmond Frederick Clarke Crop Reporting Service Winchester Federal State Market News Service Martinsburg W. Va Timberville Appallachian

House Passes Compromise Rights Bill

The House approved a compromise civil rights bill by 278 to 97 and sent it to the Senate. Southern opposition derided it as judicial blackmail and a sop to a minority group, while Rep Selden of Alabama urged extended Senate debate. A bid by Rep Smith of Virginia to delay passage failed 274 to 101.

Washington F House Senate Rep Selden D-Ala Rep. Smith D-Va Dixie Forces

Broadstater Meets With Town Council Hart Sworn In

Berryville at a special Berryville Town Council meeting Mayor Leland W. Broadstater was introduced and Councilman Lewis E. Hart sworn in. Broadstater was appointed August 20 to fill the nonexpired term of Mayor Thomas Bishton and sworn in August 23 by Clerk Loring C. Kackley. Hart succeeds the late Benjamin Crampton. attendees included Dr. J. O. Cain Jack Enders town manager Andrew LaVelle Lonnie Levi and town attorney Edward Mc C Williams.

Berryville Leland W. Broadstater Lewis E. Hart Broadstater Thomas Bishton Loring C. Kackley Clarke County Hart Benjamin Crampton J. O. Cain Jack Enders Andrew LaVelle Lonnie Levi Edward McC. Williams

Boat Explodes While Refueling On Houston Channel

A 20 foot boat exploded while refueling in Houston last night. One man is missing and presumed dead. Three others injured including Forrest Clifford who is listed as critically burned. The owner Herman C. Van Zant is missing and a search of the Houston ship channel is underway. Tom Nelson and John R. Fellers sustained non serious injuries.

Houston Tex Herman C. van Zant Forrest Clifford Tom Nelson John R. Fellers

Wisconsin Senate Race: Kohler Proxmire Tightens Contest

The Wisconsin U S Senate race between Kohler and Proxmire narrows as campaigns intensify. Kohler, 53, seeks a third term after governors run, while Proxmire, 41, campaigns statewide since 1952. Proxmire enjoys labor support. independents Boyle Cozzini and Wheaton field minimal threat.

McCarthy Phillip Nash Proxmire Kohler Senate Proxmire 41 GOP Eisenhower Howard H. Boyle Jr Milwaukee Joe McCarthy Georgia Cozzini United States Douglas Wheaton

How's Your IQ Answers Revealed for Page 4 Quiz

Answers list shows responses to 10 questions with items including Amazon Yes No Ist Switzerland John Edgar Hoover Dr Kurt Schuschnigg Boston Mass Kidnapping Yes Depository and Luxury. The source presents a quiz answer key rather than narrative prose.

Amazon Switzerland John Edgar Hoover Kurt Schuschnigg Boston Mass

Weather and racing notes from Winchester and the Hambletonian

The Virginia forecast calls for fair skies and cooler conditions with 50s to 60s. Temperatures reach 86 today and 67 tonight with sunshine in coming days. In 1955, Scott Frost won the Hambletonian in two heats with times of 2 01 3 5 and 2 00 3 5.

Winchester Scott Frost W.M. A Trotter

Rainfall totals and averages for 44 year period

Rainfall data show yesterday’s 24 hour total at 0.03 inch with August total at 18.47 inches. Average annual rainfall over 44 years stands at 36.99 inches, with monthly averages listed from January to December.

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Combat jumper Pat Anthony leads lions and tigers act

Pat Anthony, a combat jumper with the U S 11th Airborne Division, becomes chief low trainer for the Hamid Morton Hunt Brothers Circus handling 10 lions and tigers. He studied lion training under the GI Bill of Rights.

Pat Anthony U. S. 11Th Airborne Division Hamid-Morton Hunt Brothers Circus Anthony

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