Humphrey urges passage of civil rights bills in new Congress
Sen. Humphrey and colleagues announce twelve civil rights bills headed by federal voting rights protection. He argues the measures, echoing Eisenhower program aims, seek to outlaw discrimination in interstate commerce and employment, end poll taxes, and curb lynching. He also plans a resolution attacking a Senate anti filibuster rule exemption.
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D-Minn
Eisenhower
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Dirksen
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Keating
R-Ny
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D-Nc
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White House
Old Age Grants On 100 Percent Basis in Virginia
The Virginia State Board of Welfare and Institutions rules that all recipients of old age assistance will receive 100 percent of the minimum standard allowance. Effective July 1, the grants cover fixed items such as food clothing personal incidentals and household supplies with variables like rent and medical care added. January clearance announces winter stock reductions of 25 to 50 percent at Worths.
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Richmond
State Board of Welfare and Institutions
13 000 Telephone Directories Being Distributed Locally
Some 13 000 telephone directories, the largest number ever issued locally, are distributed today and tomorrow to subscribers on the Winchester and neighboring exchanges. The book contains 9 400 listings, up from 8 900 last year, with 60 new classified space listings. It covers Winchester Berryville Stephens City and surrounding areas serving Bloom and other towns.
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Winchester
E. R. Abbott
N. Loudoun St
Frank B. Zydelis
Parkway
Berryville
Boyce
Gainesboro
Stephens City
Bloom
Albin Bartonsville
Berry's Ferry
Briggs
Brucetown
Castleman's Ferry
Chambersville
Clearbrook
Cross Junction
Gaylord
Grimes
Jordan Springs
Kernstown
Middletown
Milldale
Millwood
Nain
Nineveh
Opequon Reliance
Rest
Stephenson
Swimley
Vaucluse
Wadesville
Welltown
Whitacre White Hell
White
Louise
Piccadilly
Hearings on Ike Middle East plan slowed by last moment moves
House Foreign Affairs Committee hearings on the Eisenhower Middle East resolution may extend into next week as last minute developments delay action. Chairman Gordon notes a possible end January passage, while a substitute resolution omits economic aid and focuses on preserving Middle East independence with possible use of armed forces if needed.
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Gordon
D-Ill
House Foreign Affairs Committee
House
Dulles
Eisenhower
U. S
Middle Eastern
United States
Middle East
Rayburn
D-Tex
Adm
Arthur W. Radford
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Zablocki
Dwis
Vorys
Ohio
Wayne Hays
D-Ohio
Hays
W. M. Newton, Jr
The
Tampa Tribune
Freedom of Information
Sigma Delta Chi
Newton
Two Awards To Be Presented At Chamber Meeting
The Winchester Frederick County Chamber of Commerce will hold its 39th annual meeting on Wednesday January 16 at the George Washington Hotel. Frank Armstrong Jr will present the Man of the Year award, last year’s recipient. Harold D Patton incoming chamber president will present the Outstanding Service to the Chamber award for 1956. Clem D Johnston of Roanoke U S Chamber of Commerce executive committee chairman will speak on Opportunities for Achievement, with Mayor Claude B Smalts Jr introducing him. Dr. Allen T Hawthorne will be toastmaster as the meeting begins at 7 p m.
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Winchester-Frederick County
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Claude B. Smalts, Jr
Johnston
Allen T. Hawthorne
More Snow May Fall Tonight
Forecasts predict rain this evening turning to snow with colder temperatures. Last night’s snowfall brings total for the year to 214 inches, with only two measurable snows in 1957.
Eisenhower to Deliver State of the Union in Person
President Eisenhower reportedly agreed, after urging from congressional leaders, to address Congress in person tomorrow. He plans a concise thirty minute message focused on immediate issues and a brief review of domestic and international affairs with few legislative recommendations.
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Ike
Washington
Eisenhower
Congress
Fisenhower
White House
James C. Hagerty
Bkisenhower
Hagerty
Setback Ordinance Blocked Over Objections at Meeting
Final action on a 44 foot setback along the south side of Amherst Street from the Pennsylvania Railroad tracks to the city limits was held up after objections by Cumberland Valley and Martinsburg Railroad, and by Thomas G Scully and James R Wilkins. The hearing at the Common Council meeting led to a recommendation for a preliminary setback to support future four lane highway development.
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Amherst St
Pennsylvania Railroad
Cumberland Valley and
Martinsburg Railroad
Thomas G Scully
James R. Wilkins
Julian Glass
Scully
Wilkins
Common Council
Construction Spending Reaches New 1956 Dollar Peak
Americans spent a record 44 billion dollars on construction in 1956, surpassing prior peaks and signaling continued growth. Private and public outlays rose, with industrial construction surpassing three billion dollars for the first time, while housing investment slipped slightly from 1955.
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Washington
Commerce and Labor Departments
City Building Code and Liquid Gas Ordinances Approved
The Winchester city council approved two major measures including the first city Building Code and a liquid petroleum gas ordinance at the January meeting. The Building Code creates a Building Inspector and Planning Engineer office and takes effect 60 days after passage. The council also mandated Planning Commission review of subdivision plats before final council action.
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Common Council
H. W. Butler, Jr
Planning Commission
Lee Grant
City of
Winchester
Virginia
National Board of Fire Underwriters of
New York
1956 Birthrate Highest Recorded At Hospital Here
Memorial Hospital set a record in 1956 with 1,426 live births, 716 boys and 710 girls, including 18 pairs of twins. The increase marks the fourth consecutive rise in the local birthrate, with 1946 to 1956 totals showing a steady climb.
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Memorial Hospital
Winchester
Frederick County
Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival Sets May 2 3 Dates
Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival will be held May 2 and 3, 1957, in Winchester with about 200000 visitors. The news release lists key parade and pageant components and names Lions Club director James R. Wilkins and Garland R. Quarles as early public figures, with inquiries pouring in from bands schools and travel groups nationwide.
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James R. Wilkins
The
Lions Club
Garland R. Quarles
Eden resigns after Cabinet meeting in London
Prime Minister Eden arrived at Buckingham Palace after an emergency Cabinet session attended by several non cabinet members. Reports indicated an official announcement on Eden's intentions would come shortly. Queen Elizabeth II returned from Sandringham to the palace during the events.
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London
Eden
Buckingham Palace
Palace
No. 1
Downing
Eden calls surprise Cabinet meeting amid PM speculation
Prime Minister Eden convened an unexpected cabinet session in London as rumors of a government shakeup swirl. Queen Elizabeth II cut her Sandringham trip short and returned three weeks earlier than planned, with palace spokesmen not explaining the abrupt shift. Rumors place Harold Macmillan and R A Butler as potential successors, though party divisions over Egypt policy endure.
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London
Eden
Elizabeth II
Sandringham
Norfolk
Buckingham Palace
Harold Macmillan
Privy Seal
R. A. Butler
Conservative
Egypt
Virginia Weather Forecast and Five Day Outlook
Cloudy with occasional rain tonight turning to snow in the west and north Thursday. Low temperatures in the 30s north and central, lower 40s in the extreme south. Five day outlook January 10 to 14 calls for rain or snow Thursday and Thursday night and rain again Sunday or Monday, totaling about an inch. Temperatures average three degrees below normal with colder Thursday and milder early in the week. Winchester skies note sunrise at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. Shawnee Volunteer Fire Department meeting Thursday at 7:30 pm. Clearance sale at Lovett's Dress Shoppe 158 N Loudoun St.
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Winchester
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