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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1956
Page
2
A House subcommittee urged immediate 50 officer increases to a 350 strong narcotics force, with armed powers and expanded search authority. Chairman Daniel cited 30,000 plus addicts on files with 60,000 total addicts in the United States and a narcotics traffic exceeding half a billion dollars annually.
Estate of Ida Balle Smith at 19 W Gerrard St Winchester includes furniture and personal property to be sold by auctioneer E T Snider at 1 pm on January 12. On January 21 at 11 am Clay E Smith estate sale at 220 S Keht St Frederick County Court House with Charles R Duvall as auctioneer.
Walter R. Brown is scheduled for a services at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at Jones Funeral Home. The notice directs mourners to attend and pay respects at the family residence following the ceremony.
Pope Pius XII approved a drugless psycho prophylactic method for reducing childbirth pains. The approach relies on planned maternal education and emotional guidance during labor with trained staff, already practiced in Russia China and gaining traction in the United States and France.
William H. Williams of Norfolk County and Henry Sowles of Princess Anne County were rescued Sunday night, after being trapped in the Dismal Swamp for more than a day. Hunters heard shouts and located the pair five miles north of the North Carolina line, where they were fed soup and coffee at a hunting cabin.
Gov. Frank Lausche said he would be available for the Democratic nomination but has no plans to seek the presidency. He noted encouragement from supporters in five states and will let his name appear as a favorite son in Ohio while running for the U S Senate with little expected opposition in the Democratic primary. He added he dreads the burdens of the office and would not rule out national service, but remains focused on Ohio.
Four people were admitted to Winchester Memorial Hospital after a single vehicle crash on Rt. 522 near Angers Store. Driver Harry Long 58 of Pitcairn sustained a left shoulder injury. Vir ginia Long 50 suffered a thigh laceration and knee injuries. Harry Steffey 74 of Latrobe had possible fractures and chest injuries. Linda Geary 5 was uninjured. A second crash on Middle Road sent William Fisher reportedly to the hospital with a fractured rib and concussion. he was released.
The speaker said he would try to regain health and run again and would support the Democrat who opposes Eisenhower if conditions were equal. He compared himself to Eisenhower and recalled how Eisenhower did not flee from responsibility when first offered the nomination.
Grace Kelly says her romance with Prince Rainier III grew from love at second sight after Christmas with his Monaco proposal pending. She describes meeting in Monte Carlo last May and a festive Christmas dinner in Philadelphia leading to engagement.
Massachusetts Republican Leader Martin says he hopes for some tax reduction this session while balancing the budget and paying down the debt. He sees no conflict with President Eisenhower’s stance and notes a token debt payment may accompany any tax cuts. The remarks came after an interview with Rep. Keating on Buffalo and Rochester stations.
The Veterans Administration dropped loyalty charges against James Kutcher of Newark New Jersey and will keep paying his 329 dollar monthly disability pension for his World War II injuries. Kutcher testified under oath at an open hearing on December 30 admitting Socialist Workers party membership but denying aiding China or North Korea during the Korean War.
Washington and Lee University reported year end gifts totaling 1 288 155 dollars in Lexington. The announcement notes the generosity supports university programs and operations.
In his farm policy message President Eisenhower outlines a three phase soil bank to cut surpluses. He cites wartime incentives as lingering cause and proposes acreage reserves with cashable certificates, credit support, and gas tax refunds to farmers. The plan aims to move commodities to use at home and abroad and maintain fair prices.
A compact list of quiz answers includes Adam of Bremen (c. 1045-1076) and Benjamin Franklin among the entries. Other items mention Fustanelle Moses, Cities, Russia, 1929, No, Yes, Offspring, and No as various responses.
Thomas R. Finletter and Anna M. Rosenburg announced a state Stevenson for President Committee in New York. The pair will co chair the group which will coordinate with the national Stevenson committee, reflecting splits in the New York Democratic Party over the presidential nomination.
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