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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1959

Page

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Nehru Rushes Troops to Menaced India Region

India moves to reinforce the Northeast Frontier as Red Chinese advances prompt Nehru to seek talks with neighboring states. The Dalai Lama appeals to the United Nations amid Tibetan crisis and Pakistan leader Ayub Khan set to visit Delhi for talks on regional tensions.

New Delhi India Nehru Tibet Dalai Lama United Nations Himalayan Kameng S. P. P. Thorat Northeast Frontier Mohammed Ayub Khan Pakistan Delhi East Pakistan Mussoorie Jigme

Monstrous worm found on lawn attracts expert identification

A pale turquoise worm nearly an inch wide and five inches long was found by Mrs. William Burk on her lawn at 13 East Bond Street. Dr. Clarence Hill of the Winchester Fruit Laboratory says it will turn into a moth. It features an orange head with horns and legs on each body segment. The worm is harmless and feeds on deciduous tree leaves.

William Burk E. Bond St Clarence Hill Winchester Fruit Research Laboratooy Burk

Arrests Promised In Fatal Stabbings In NYC

New York police said at least a dozen suspects would be arrested after a violent West Side playground attack left two teens dead and several others wounded. Investigators report a Spanish speaking gang led by a cloaked leader in a cape and cane.

New York New York City James B. Leggett Leggett West Side Manhattan Jimmy Orphanos

Crashes Cause Demolished Cars and $2295 in Damage

Six weekend traffic crashes in the area totaled $2,295 in damage. Two autos were demolished in the worst crash 1.5 miles south of Stephens City on Rt. 11 at 730 p.m. Saturday. drivers Charlie C. Dillon and Henry L. Pasquick were unhurt. A Clarke County mishap on Rt. 340 near Berryville involved Audrey Ellen Stump and Julian Ray Moore with $1,400 total damage.

Stephens City S. L. Lee Ford Charlie C. Dillon Strasburg Rt. 11 Henry L. Pasquick Middletown Dillon Auto Clarke County Audrey Ellen Stump Kansas City Julian Ray Moore Roanoke Rt. 340 Berryville L. M. Bauserman Rt. 50 Gore

County Schools Open Today Full Faculty Named

Frederick County schools open for the 1959-60 session with a total faculty of 163. Supt. Robert E Ayler lists teacher assignments in 18 schools while full pupil counts await tomorrow. Labor Day provides a holiday for the week ahead.

Frederick County Robert E. Ayler James C. Gordon James Wood Melvin Fawcett Shirley L. Ritenour Eugene D. Funkhouser Evelyn W. Scott Harry E. McDonald Alan M. Rogers Donald L. Perrault James A. Biddle Reco Ware Rebecca Whitlock Noreen E. Kaye Melvin C. Mintzing Carrie Lee Brumback Elsie Havermale Elizabeth E. Thresh Charlotte Taggart Bernelle V. Davidson Sue P. Wisecarver Sara A. Michael Elizabeth Hootman Hugh Rexroad Willard Hootman Peggy M. Shrader Elsie H. Livingston George H. Turner, Jr E. Joanne Beazley Bertha W. Hoagland Mary S. Woore Jane S. Cather Mildred ©. Saunder William McCaughtry John W. Miller, Jr Ella Rudolph Charles A. York, Jr Helen S. S. Conner Janet W. Lake James L. Givens William Lee Whitacre Henry M. Davis John W. Duvall Kathryn Watson Patsy Cook Christine B. Watt Violet K. Hollis Merle C. Eaton Gladys Adams Myrtle Breckenridge India T. Jones Dorothy S. Biggert Lucille

China Admits Revolt Against Mao Policies

Tokyo dispatch says Communist China acknowledges violent opposition to Mao Zedong policies including peasant communes. Indications show revolt at high party levels with workers labeled rightist opportunists. The Red Flag report notes a campaign to silence critics and questions top leaders' involvement.

Tokyo Communist China Today Mao Tzetung Mao Red Flag Party Central Committee Red

Virginia to Open Schools as Desegregation Moves Forward

About 75 Black students are expected to enter white-only classes across six communities in Virginia this week and after Labor Day, signaling a shift from massive resistance to local choice. Cities and counties including Arlington Fairfax Charlottesville Alexandria Norfolk and Warren have tentative integration plans with private options for those not attending desegregated schools.

Virginia Charlottesville Warren County Fairfax County Arlington Alexandria Norfolk Front Royal Floyd County Grayson County Galax Roanoke Prince Edward County

Clarke County opens school with 72 teachers listed

Clarke County pupils begin the new session with 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. classes for hot weather. Superintendent Burton said enrollment figures would be released tomorrow. Normal hours revert to 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Oct. 5. The county lists 72 teachers, led by Clarke County High School with 25, Berryville Elementary 24, Johnson-Williams High School 14, and Boyce Elementary nine.

Berryville Clarke County George W. Burton County School Board Clarke County High School Berryville Elementary Johnson-Williams High School Boyce Elementary Charles E. Miley W. L. Boyce Rodney G. Forsythe Margaret H. Cepelka Alice S. Loope Donald W. Maphis Betty Bauser Richard D. Ridenour D. W. Naff Bradford W. Myers Howard S. Coombs Ann Painter Hilda L. Joyce Garnett Levi Lora F. Harvey Anna Beard Laura Morris Anna Macoughtry Gussie Malone Gladys Hart Mary Lou Wisecarver Elizabeth Hart Jeanette Shipe John Wine Jeanne Levi Mozelle Henson Elizabeth Baechtel Georgiana Glascock Ruth Ramsburg Catherine Bean Norma Forsythe Henry B. Davenport Stella Moore Faye Byerly Boyce Pauline Bean Mary Thompson Helen Cobb Elizabeth Hardesty

Eisenhower Macmillan plan to win De Gaulle cooperation

London AP reports Eisenhower and Macmillan reached broad agreement on future Cold War talks with De Gaulle to be brought into full NATO cooperation. They shelved East-West summit decisions until Khrushchev visits, and discussed arms control, Berlin, U S British defense, and raising living standards.

London Eisenhower Harold Macmillan Macmillan Charles de Gaulle Nikita Khrushchev Khrushchev United States Christian A. Herter Selwyn Lloyd Berlin Germany Washington Britain

Community Chest Drive Kick Off Planned for Sept 30

The Winchester Frederick Community Chest opens with a Sept 30 kickoff supper at the George Washington Hotel and a following parade. Marvin E. Gore Jr. chairs the drive with volunteers invited to participate. Parade groups include bands drum corps Boy Scouts Girl Scouts and veterans' organizations.

Winchester - Frederick Veterans’ Organizations Salvation Army G. P. Duane Public Information Section Girl Scouts Children's Home Society Negro Day Nursery Northwestern Guidance Center Boy Scouts USC Winchester Day Nursery

Khrushchev to Be Accompanied by Family on U S Visit

Five Khrushchev family members will join Soviet Premier on his U S trip. Wife Nina and daughters Julia and Rada, son Sergei, and son-in-law Alexei Adzhubei travel, leaving one son-in-law behind. Adzhubei edits Izvestia. Khrushchev’s arrival Sept 15 could ease Eisenhower plans to visit Moscow later.

Washington Nikita S. Khrushchev United States State Department Eisenhower London Khrushchev Nina Julia Rada Sergei Alexei Adzhubei Adzhubei Izvestia Mamie John Soviet Union Victor Petrovich Kiev

U S British relations said never stronger

President Eisenhower and Prime Minister Macmillan asserted closer U S British ties after private talks at the Prime Minister's country estate. They spoke from No 10 Downing Street during an unscripted 20 minute television chat aired in Britain.

London Eisenhower Macmillan No. 10 Downing St Britain

Recess Proposal Rejected by Senate Leaders

Senate leaders rejected a six week recess proposed by Sen. Smathers and urged staying in Washington until work on labor control highway civil rights housing and public works matters is complete. Johnson and Dirksen opposed the plan saying a recess would disrupt the agenda and hurt progress after Khrushchev visit.

Washington Senate Congress Nikita Khrushchev Lyndon B. Johnson Texas Everett M. Dirksen Illinois George A. Smathers D-Fla Johnson Dirksen Smathers

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