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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1957
Page
1
A fatal collision near Gore left three men dead when an auto and a truck collided head on. Police described the crash scene and ongoing investigation as authorities continue to determine exact causes and identify the victims.
Bone chilling cold gripped the area with readings from three degrees below to four above. More snow began this afternoon, following Sunday night and Monday snow. Officials report a city low of three below zero in Berryville and warn of continued cold with a 15 to 20 degree forecast tonight.
The State Department announced that Maj. Yuri P. Krylov, the Soviet Embassy's assistant military attaché, must depart the U S immediately for attempting to purchase classified military information and for buying electronic equipment through American intermediaries, a move the department framed as incompatible with his diplomatic status. The department did not identify the intermediaries or discuss further actions.
In subzero weather families abandon homes as a broken valve cuts gas flow to 20,000 central and northern New York homes. Oswego shut off at 5:30 am with furnaces failing as temperatures fell to the 40s. Watertown reports dwindling supplies and households doubling up. Niagara Mohawk blamed underground pipeline movement for the break and urged thermostats set to 55 degrees while halting gas for cooking.
Governor Allan Shivers appointed William A. Blakley of Dallas a 58 year old attorney, accountant, and rancher to serve as temporary U S senator from Texas. The announcement notes Blakley supports Eisenhower and Daniel, Johnson but has not been politically active. No voting stance or timing was given.
The Eisenhower administration asks Congress for 383 million in supplemental funds to cover higher Social Security costs and 277 million for the current year. White House also seeks 26 million for Farmers Home, 50 million for SBA loan needs, and 30 million for domestic mineral purchases. Archers note for Shawnee Bowmen meeting mentions Jan 17 at 7:30 p.m.
Mary Chess cream body massage promoted at Marianne's of Winchester with an 8 oz bottle cut from 3 to 1.50 plus tax. The Banks observe R. E. Lee's Birthday as a legal holiday. Farmers & Merchants National Bank listing noted.
Arctic siege enters its second day with record lows across the Northeast. Boonville NY hits minus 55, breaking 1934 Stillwater Reservoir mark. Massena -44, Syracuse -21, Albany -19, NYC 3 above zero, Newark 0, New Germany MD -10. Frigid air spans from New England to Texas with few hardships reported.
A fire started from an overheated flue around 10 a.m. damaged the kitchen of Homer Davis’s four room frame home on Route 522 near Hogue Creek. Round Hill Community Fire Company with Shawnee and Clearbrook crews fought the blaze. Neighbors helped by removing tin roofing and a passing driver used a fire extinguisher. Damage was confined to the kitchen and attic, estimated at several hundred dollars with no insurance.
President Eisenhower was told Arizona's drought conditions are the worst in over 30 years as cattle losses mount since 1922. Dr. Harold Myers of the University of Arizona warns the drought will outlast the calf crop and require rebuilding breeding cow numbers over years.
Arlington Virginia a state circuit court judge ruled Virginia may enforce segregated seating at public assemblies under the 10th Amendment. Faith Bissell, a 43 year old librarian, fined $15 for refusing to move from a section reserved for Negroes at a county political meeting.
W. Carlisle Fisher, assistant district manager of the Northern Virginia Power Co. Winchester district, named head of the Festival Publicity and Promotion Department for the 1957 Shenandoah Apple Blossom. He will lead 16 committees handling radio, television, newspapers, magazines, newsreels, photos, posters, and the Apple Annual. Fisher, a World War II veteran, has chaired the Apple Promotion committee for four festivals and serves on local Red Cross, religious, and community boards. He and his wife Virginia Hartman live at 414 Millwood Ave. in Winchester.
Mrs. Jack McAboy, local Heart Fund chair, reminds citizens of the Heart Association regional meeting at the War Memorial Building tonight at 7 30 p m Sponsored by the Winchester Jayceettes. Dr E Lovell Becker of the Medical College of Virginia will speak. Also a revival notice for The Praying Gospel Mission at 212 N Cameron St. Winchester with nightly 8 p m services.
Three men die in a two-vehicle collision on U S Route 50 west of Winchester. Lloyd Cantrell and Bernard Cantrell, both of Pound Virginia, and Joseph Mullins of Pound, Virginia, are identified among the victims. The driver of the 1947 International truck, Lee Shanholtz of Three Churches West Virginia, is unhurt.
Snow moves south across Virginia tonight with lows near 15 to 20. Wednesday remains cold and partly cloudy with highs around 16 and a low near 3 as readers noted for Winchester area. Sunrise is 7:31 a.m. and sunset at 4:59 p.m. Moonrise is at 4:59 p.m. and expected pull moon at 1:21 a.m.
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