20 Dec 1956
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1956
Page
1
Virginia crops for 1956 total value 322,077,000 dollars, up 16 percent from 1955 and the highest since 1952. Corn, soybeans, barley and tobacco set records. peaches apples and potatoes also show strong output and growth in yield despite fewer harvested acres.
Denver woman Cora Zidan, a longtime cashier for Den ver Discount Co. and Allied Credit Corp., was charged with embezzling about 48 000 to 50 000 dollars over ten years. She confessed partial details, blamed mismanagement, and said money went toward mortgage and her hospital-bound husband. She was released on 2 500 bond.
Ralph Cain president of the Winchester Retail Merchants Association notes lively downtown shopping with no grand rush. He says activity started earlier this year and was heavier from the start. Business picked up after Monday’s late hours and may show higher final figures than last year. Late shopping continues through the week with stores closing at 6 p.m. Monday.
Several local plants announce extended Christmas to New Year breaks with varied reopenings. O'Sullivan begins closing today while others follow by work type. Inventory occurs during shutdowns. reopenings span January 3 to 7.
Premier Guy Mollet defended the British and French invasion of Egypt in a National Assembly speech. He warned of Soviet penetration in the Middle East and argued Israel’s encirclement since Arab nations joined a military command. He noted withdrawal from Egypt followed UN pressure and cautioned against irreplaceable losses.
President Eisenhower pledges U S effort to ease the Hungarian refugee crisis in Austria. Vice President Nixon delivers the message to Austrian Chancellor Julius Raab and visits refugee camps near the border to assess conditions and plan further steps. Nixon plans rounds in Salzburg and Munich before returning to Washington.
The State Health Department announced no polio cases in the week ended Tuesday marking the first complete polio reporting week since mid May. The update notes the absence of new infections across the state during the period.
Budapest reports say Hungary reestablished detention of public security for those deemed to threaten production with a six month limit. Detention without trial is revived while a two day general strike leaders remain jailed. Kadar says forces can crush rebellion with or without Russian aid.
A federal judge William H Atwell refused to order immediate integration of Dallas public schools, prompting a planned appeal by W J Durham attorney for the 19 Negro children’s parents. The judge cited ongoing board efforts and historical state policy while postponing ruling and directing time for work to proceed.
Five year old Billy Brash buys the family tree from Willow Lawn Farm Market assistant manager Mrs James Sprint. Captain Brash, Regular Army adviser to the National Guard area, notes early buying and strong sales as dealers report high demand and top seller Winchester Star Photo white pine. Canadian fir and other varieties also popular with prices from 1 to 4 dollars. Some dealers opened two weeks ago and one reports brisk early business multi times last year’s opening day.
Mild conditions prevail across most of the nation as winter starts tomorrow. Temperatures remain above freezing in many areas while western regions and the Rockies see subzero readings, with Fraser Colorado at eight below. Eastern warming pushes readings up about 20 degrees from yesterday.
President Eisenhower and Prime Minister Nehru announced a broad area of agreement in world affairs after four days of talks. They said the discussions strengthened Indian American bonds of friendship and understanding and would aid international peace.
President Eisenhower will press a button at nightfall to light a 67 foot national community Christmas tree near the White House. He will speak briefly to the nation over CBS and ABC radio and TV at 5 15 p m EST. Mrs Eisenhower plans to join the ceremony on grounds near the White House.
The Virginia forecast calls for cloudy mild conditions with occasional rain tonight then Friday clearing with calmer skies on the coast. Highs near 59 lows around 35 with a warmer southeast around 50. Also includes a Christmas sale for children coats and legging sets and a chrome dinette set listed at 89.95.
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