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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1957
Page
5
Investigators say a 14 year old boy admitted starting the million dollar blaze that destroyed much of the Lathrop Building in Fairbanks on November 23 and killed Dr. Druska Schaible a University of Alaska biology professor. The boy’s name was not released.
A compact shopper note highlights the festive season in Winchester offering holiday bargains and seasonal displays. Local merchants invite residents to browse markets and stores for gifts and specials this Christmas shopping period.
Senate Leader Lyndon Johnson urged wartime sacrifice to win the satellite and missile race. He proposed junking the 40 hour week and possibly adopting a full mobilization, while warning the nation to do whatever it takes to preserve freedom. He spoke in Waxahachie Texas and later in Dallas.
Claude R. Eatherly, 39, a former Air Force major credited with atomic missions over Hiroshima and Nagasaki, was acquitted by a federal court jury of burglarizing two Texas post offices View and Avoca. He pleaded insanity. psychiatrist testimony cited guilt and mental imbalance. Co-defendant Alvin D. Crews, 29, Abilene, Texas, was convicted and sentenced to three years. Eatherly planned to return home to Van Alystyne, Texas, seeking work if possible.
Rear Adm. John E. Clark told delegates at the Institute of World Affairs that each service must continue to develop its own missiles. He praised Polaris as the Navy’s key path and warned against a single guided missile system for all.
The Alliance Police Department installs special mail boxes at downtown parking meters for motorists to deposit fines after overparking.
In Norman Oklahoma Senator Mike Monroney addressed a meeting as questions about allowing Russia in the United Nations and excluding Red China were raised. He began a long explanation and then asked if that answered the question.
X rays are a form of wave motion like ordinary light but with wavelengths about 1 to 1900th that of visible light. Their shorter waves allow penetration through several inches of matter despite being part of the same electromagnetic spectrum.
Richmond Governor Stanley says compulsory liability insurance for all drivers is fairer than an unsatisfied judgment fund. VALC proposes a state fund funded by a $10 fee from uninsured drivers and a half percent of premiums from insurers. Almond opposes mandatory insurance though he has doubts about the VALC report.
Harold M. Bageant, manager of the Jones Funeral Home, was elected vice-president of the Shenandoah Valley Funeral Directors and Embalmers Association at the quarterly meeting in Harrisonburg. Other officers were also chosen.
Mr Bageant, active in the organization, helped on committees and projects. Elected officers include President Walter Strickler Henry Funeral Home Staunton, Secretary William Bear Bear Brothers Funeral Home Churchville, and Treasurer Charles Loving Benna Vista. Installation by William L Hoy. Dr Jeffery Mann spoke on proposed funeral legislation.
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