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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1956

Page

5

Acid Blinding Case Heads to Federal Jury in New York

The trial of Leo Telvi Domenico Bando and Gondolfo Miranti on conspiracy charges tied to the acid attack on labor columnist Victor Riesel heads toward a federal jury after testimony and closing arguments. Abe Telvi, the alleged hit man, was later found shot dead. If convicted, defendants face up to five years in prison and a $10,000 fine each.

New York Victor Riesel Leo Telvi Domenico Bando Gondolfo Miranti Telvi Abe Riesel Broadway Abe Telvi Lower East Side Bando Miranti Tevi Banda

Walt Disney Birthday Note Highlights Early Life

Walt Disney born December 5 1901 in Chicago founded countless animated films and prize winners. He developed a love for animals on a Missouri farm and his first drawing sale came from a barber's staircut. Disney enjoys model railroading and polo in his leisure.

Walt Disney Chicago Disney Missouri

Not Enough Practice Hinders Licenses for Horseshoers

Six of twenty applicants for professional horseshoer licenses fail the Illinois state exam. The Illinois Horseshoers Examining Committee soberly declares that horseshoers aren’t getting enough practice these days in Springfield.

Springfield Ill Ilinois Horseshoers

Camera Club Elects Armel President

L. Gordon Armel was elected president of the Winchester Camera Club at its annual meeting. He will be installed January 8 with officers Carson Dettra, Paul Chamberlin, and Paul Moore. Armel will represent the club at the Winchester Frederick County Jamestown 350th Anniversary Commission organizational meeting.

Camera Club Armel L. Gordon Armel Winchester Camera Club Mr. Armel Owen A. Hoagland Carson Dettra Paul Chamberlin Paul Moore Winchester-Frederick County Jamestown Mr. Hoagland

Mountain Lion Intrudes Wyoming Tavern Rescue

Bartender Jack Clark spotted a mountain lion in his Wyoming tavern as it crouched ready to spring. He reportedly climbed a cooler for safety while friends assisted and rescued him. Hunters had shot the lion earlier and mounted it upright in the bar overnight.

Lander Jack Clark Clark

Former Roanoke Attorney Disbarred For Eight Years

A special 3 judge court discharged John N. Psaki, 36, former Roanoke attorney, for eight years. Witness T. Warren Messick testified Psaki misappropriated 5043 of firm funds while employed 1950 to 1952. all but 43 repaid. Messick said Psaki lived in Georgia and California after Roanoke and now does investigative work in Nevada, not practicing law.

Roanoke John N. Psaki T. Warren Messick Psaki Messick Georgia California Nevada

Virginia Toll Reaches 753 in 1956 Traffic Deaths

The toll on Virginia highways rose to 753 after two deaths in yesterday's highway crashes. Spec 3 c Delton J. Loudermilk 25 of Ft. Eustis Oklahoma died when thrown into Diascond Creek on U S 60 west of Williamsburg as his car hit a bridge railing. Joseph Macey 61 of Washington died at a Fredericksburg hospital from injuries after a car truck crash on U S 1 near Golansville in Caroline County.

Virginia Ft. Eustis C. Delton J. Loudermilk Atoka Okla Diascond Creek U. S. 60 Williamsburg Joseph Macey Washington Fredericksburg Golansville Caroline County

Southern Fruit Cake hailed as holiday favorite for 26 years

Sweet holiday treat features rich fruit and nut mix, slow baked to golden perfection. Available at grocers in gift-packaged options from $1.09 to $6.95.

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