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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1957
Page
7
Congress starts a new session with business facing higher stakes as defense and space spending, tax relief prospects, deficit financing, and tariff debates loom. Industry groups push for tariff protections under the expiring Trade Agreements Act while labor rules and union conduct gain attention.
A 19 man unit from Ft Eustis departs for winter testing of new transport gear at Houghton Michigan. Col John W Koletta of the Transportation Research and Engineering Command announces the effort. Led by Lt Col George E McConnell the team will test a quarter scale off road train model over a three month period.
Cut canned drained water chestnuts into thin strips and mix with hot cooked julienne beans seasoned with salt and butter or margarine.
R P Anderson named president of the Ebenezer annual meeting at the church near Gore. L B Fletcher vice president Mrs John Whitacre secretary and F M Adams treasurer. Adams said 1600 dollars of funds are invested in stocks and bonds and 800 dollars more from the general fund will be added to reach 2400 dollars. By law changes allow year round investing. Holmes Whitacre named custodian of church and cemetery.
In Saskatoon a man was sentenced to seven days for drunken driving while his car waited at an intersection. Police noted there is no traffic light at that corner. The report includes a Q and A on U S money photography laws and coin illustrations.
Start feeding the birds now to help sustain a wide variety through the winter. Regularly placed food supports many species during the cold months and can help migratory patterns cope with scarce forage.
A dense listing shows daily time blocks across CHANNEL 6 17 7 4 with programs such as Perry Como Show Mickey Rooney Lawrence Welk Show Gunsmoke You Asked for It Maverick Lassie Jack Benny Ed Sullivan and more. Entries include several To Be Announced placeholders and film and theater highlights.
Twelve contestants are named for the Miss Winchester Frederick County Pageant to be held March 22 at Handley High School Auditorium. Entrants include Melvina McKee Jean Ritter Dorothy Daugherty Juanita Daugherty Carol Mumpower Elizabeth Riley Carol Campbell Margaret Crisman Iris Allen Elizabeth Campbell Kathryn Williams and Alice Faye Dellinger.
The 1957 business year ends with consumer power rising as buyers shape prices and promotions. GM chief Curtice warns confidence decline may hurt auto sales while automakers offer enticements. retailers slash prices after Christmas as 1958 s prospects loom. Government aims to revive housing and public works. SBA predicts steadier year ahead.
In Roanoke Virginia Delores Henderson reports burglars drank several soft drinks at her home and left 30 cents in the kitchen as payment. They knocked over a lamp but did not pay for it. The intruders escaped through a window.
The red banana is inferior to the common banana in raw eating quality but suitable for cooking. It grows almost everywhere the yellow banana grows and can be hardier, ripening in climates unfavorable to the yellow variety.
Dr. Donald N. Michael proposed at an AAAS meeting that crews from Eskimo and Buddhist monk cultures could endure space conditions better. He warned about isolation, sensory deprivation, and crew dynamics, suggesting mixed gender crews might help but pose new issues. He noted the need for affordable propulsion to enable larger ships and longer missions.
Berryville sheriff holds 26 year old Browns on larceny charges for a store robbery that occurred while owner Fred C. Peffer was outside selling gas. About $80 in cash and the rest in checks were taken from Pellers Priday shop. Veterans Cleaners was entered but nothing taken.
The estate of Mrs EF Bolline Byrd was valued at 22864 with debts of 8345 after an appraisal in the Corporation Court. Appraisers were J H Yost president of Farmers Merchants National Bank Robert D Glaize VP and cashier Shenandoah Valley National Bank and Joseph A Massie Jr.
The court disposed of cases including Ralph Davis Fisher speeding for 14.25 dollars Harry Lee Johnson reckless driving 14.25 dollars and Edgar L Stephenson drunk in public 10.25 dollars. The article also notes Indian population figures by state from the 1950 census for Delaware Vermont New Hampshire and West Virginia.
A text offering a business opportunity to establish and service VX-6 dealer accounts with weekly hours. Claims proven product and unusual money back guarantee. Several territories, local advertising, minimum cash of 480 dollars secured by stock inventory, plus car and references. Interviews by appointment. Haw hawk 2 8310.
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