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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1960

Page

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Move to Report Ike's Civil Rights Bill Is Blocked

A Southern Democrat blocked a move to force the Eisenhower administration seven point civil rights bill out of the Senate Judiciary Committee. Sen Keating tried to report the bill but the rule was upheld by Johnston and Eastland. The civil rights clash continued across Congress as House hearings began on a mild bill.

Washington Eisenhower Senate Judiciary Committee Senate Kenneth B. Keating R-Ny Olin D. Johnston D-Sc Johnston James O. Eastland D-Miss Capitol House Rules Committee William M. Tuck D-Va Tuck Virginia Jacob K. Javits RNY Paul Douglas D-Ill Lyndon B. Johnson Texas Johnson Stella, Mo Ft. Crowder Judiciary Committee

Hoppers Auto Club Aids motorists After Weekend Snowfall

Members of the Hoppers Auto Club aided distressed motorists in Winchester area roads. They pulled stuck cars freed a road scraper, unhooked an auto on Rt 11 and cleaned sidewalks. A club spokesman urged motorists to call for assistance. service is free. In Cameron Street traffic a Buick crawled in reverse on a one way street. A bread maker warned its customers by printing Open other end on both ends. Mrs Otis Brill of Route 3 becomes the Star correspondent for Relief community news.

Hoppers Auto Club Winchester Cameron St Otis Brill Route 3

Clerk Resigns Over Coffee Duties in State Dept

Cecil L. Wilmoth an 18 year old clerk at the State Agriculture Department quit after saying the office secretaries forced him to brew coffee and wash cups. He called the task de grading and demoralizing and refused to perform it. He earned 50 dollars a week.

Wilmoth Department

County Schools Reopen Amid Snow Cleanup Efforts

Frederic and Clarke County schools resume tomorrow after weekend snow closures. Highway crews work since Saturday on packed drifts, prioritizing bus routes. Warmer weather expected with a chance of light snow later. roads treated and clearing continues in Stephenson, Clear Brook, and Star Tannery areas.

Frederic Clarke County Highway Department West Virginia Virginia Winchester Fruit Research Laboratory Warren Rappahaannock Shenandah County Winchester Powhatan School Sacred Heart Academy Merriman’s Lane Robert E. Ayler Frederick County George W. Burton Howard K. Grove Stephenson and Clearbrook Grove Cross Junction West Virginia Line Star Tannery

Queen Delays Birth as Doctors Monitor Royal Pregnancy

In London, Queen Elizabeth II remains with expecting third child under doctor supervision. Lords Evans Weir and Peel plus anesthetist Vernon Hall examined her. sister Helen Rowe to oversee birth timing with possible delivery window this week. A Glamis Castle fire shocks royal circle as security tightens outside Buckingham Palace.

London Elizabeth II Lord Evans John Weir John H. Peel Buckingham Palace Vernon Hall Prince Philip Glamis Castle Scotland Glamis Elizabeth Margaret Earl of Strathmore Sir John Weir Helen Rowe

Jack Paar to Return to TV Show on March 7

NBC announced that Jack Paar will return to his television show on March 7 after a three week vacation. NBC President Roberts Kintner and Bob Sarnoff said they met in Florida and urged Paar to resume hosting the program for his large audience.

Jack Paar New York NBC Network Roberts Kintner Bob Sarnoff National Broadcast Co Florida Jack Sarnoff

Billboards Take Center Stage as Assembly Shifts From Sales Tax

The Virginia General Assembly schedules a hearing on interstates billboards under VALC guidance with Del. Tom Frost leading. Meanwhile House Finance debates capital and intangible tax rise, liquor tax delay persists, and Almond aides push toward a sales tax plan amid revised revenue forecasts and a new Appropriations subcommittee roster.

Richmond Virginia General Assembly House Senate General Laws Virginia Virginia Advisory Legislative Council VALC Del Tom Frost Warrenton WALC Almond House Finance Committee del. Kossen Gregory John Warren Cooke Mathews Whitehead Gregory Harry F. Byrd Jr House Appropriations Committee Howard H. Adams Dels J. H. Daniel Baldwin Locher James W. Roberts Fred Pollard Shirley Holland Felix Edmunds W. Roy Smith Roanoke Julian H. Rutherfoord

Khrushchev Lands In Burma On Asian Tour Stop

Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev arrived in neutralist Burma for a 36 hour stay, greeted by President U Win Maung and Premier Ne Win. He said talks would cover peace and urged aid for industrial development while criticizing Western economic aid as imperialist. He planned to press on to Indonesia and Afghanistan.

Rangoon Nikita Khrushchev Burma U Win Maung Ne Win India Maung Khrushchev Soviet Union Indonesia Afghanistan Calcutta Amrita Bazar Patrika Eisenhower

Fight Erupts During Protest Of Lunch Counter Segregation

In High Point North Carolina violence erupted at a Woolworth lunch counter protest as white youths taunted Black demonstrators. Police reported a 75 person crowd and arrests in Raleigh as sitdowns spread to the Portsmouth Newport area with calls for action from civil rights leaders.

High Point N.C South Greensboro F. W Woolworth Elton Cox The National Assn, For the Advancement of Colored People Portsmouth-Newport Va North Carolina Raleigh George W. Baker Council of Bishop African Methodist Church Independence Hall

Blanche Noonan Dies in Winchester Hospital

Blanche FE Noonan longtime bank teller at Farmers and Merchants National Bank died this morning in Winchester Memorial Hospital. She lived at 20 South Cameron Street and had served since 1928 after earlier work as deputy clerk of Frederick County under C. C. Brannon. She was born in Frederick County, daughter of the late H W Wisecarver and Emma Wisecarver and belonged to Sacred Heart Church. Survived by husband Mahlon B Noonan sister Margaret Streit two brothers Maynard Wisecarver Clarence Wisecarver and several nieces and nephews.

Blanche FE. Noonan Mahlon B. Noonan S. Cameron St Winchester Memorial Hospital Farmers and Merchants National Bank Frederick County C. C. Brannon Noonan H. W Emma Wisecarver Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church Margaret Streit City Maynard Wisecarver Clarence Wisecarver Baltimore Margaret Carper Marie Kaufman Robert Newlin Raymond. New

Miami Launches Oral Polio Vaccine Program

Dr. Harold Cox, originator of the cherry flavored oral polio vaccine, opens Greater Miami’s program. About 7,000 people drank the pink fluid at civic centers as officials plan to reach half a million for effectiveness study next fall.

Miami Fla Harold Cox Dade County Soviet Union Cox New York Greater Miami

Eisenhower to address Uruguay Congress during March visit

President Eisenhower will address a joint session of Uruguay's National Congress on March 2 during a South American tour that also includes Brazil Argentina and Chile. He will meet with Uruguay's National Council of Government officials in Montevideo and attend a formal dinner hosted by President Benito Nardone.

Washington Eisenhower Uruguay National Congress White House Brazil Argentina Chile South America James C. Hagerty Montevideo Carrasco Santiago Benito Nardone National Council of Government Homero Martinez U. S Robert F. Woodward Christian A. Herter Woodward Council of Government Plaza Independencia President Nardone Buenos Aires Ramey Air Force Base Puerto Rico

Cab Driver and Three Sons Die in Fire Tragedy

In Rome New York a cab driver Arnold Johnson 40 and his three sons Jerold 16 Carmen 14 and Allen 7 were killed as fire swept a two family home. Johnsons wife Esther and their daughter were hospitalized. Johnson had attended his fathers funeral earlier Monday.

Rome N. Y Arnold Johnson Jerold Carmen Allen Johnson Esther Oneida County

New 17 Piece 3 Room Furniture Group Sale

Grove Furniture Co advertises a 17 piece three room furniture group for 376 dollars with installment option of 4 50 per week. The notice also mentions possible associated locations including Howard Johnsons Restaurant and George Washington Hotel.

Grove Furniture CO Howard Johnson George Washington Hotel

Eisenhower asks Congress for 4.175 billion in new foreign aid

President Eisenhower urged Congress to approve 4.175 billion dollars in new foreign aid to safeguard the free world from communist expansion. The plan allocates two billion for weapons aid to allies and 2.175 billion for economic and technical assistance, with emphasis on unity ahead of the pre election session.

Washington Eisenhower Congress Free World Asia Middle East Europe Soviet Union China Tibet Taiwan Straits Laos Indian

Supermarkets to reopen after Washington meat strike end

More than 250 Washington supermarkets closed by a meat cutters strike will reopen tomorrow morning after Local 555 members approved a new contract by 649 to 219. The deal spreads wage gains over 25 months and brings some raises earlier. Stores had been empty of perishable foods during the walkout.

Washington 555

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