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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1956
Page
4
The islands have no native poisonous land snakes and ships are watched for pests during short stays. Mosquitoes were introduced to Lahaina, Maui, in 1826 from a whaling ship, and a continuing fight keeps them under control. Centipedes and scorpions are Hawaii's only harmful pests.
Local classified display ads list sale items from furniture to vehicles and services. Listings include steel cots, washers, fireplaces, a 1952 Ford truck, rebuilt motors, alfalfa hay, timothy bay, a 1955 Ford Station Wagon, a Jersey bull, a 5 room bungalow, and lost billfolds. Also notices for a home business opportunity and submission details for the Star office classified desk.
Classified notice offers male labor for a lot or acreage near Winchester. Respond by writing Box 31, Star. Dated January 18.
Open House daily 1 to 7 PM for a 3 bedroom home with a carport on a large Forest Hills lot. Purchase options include $200 cash plus $60 monthly for qualified veterans and other houses from $150 down with $45 monthly. Turn south off Cork Street to Shenanodah Avenue. look for Open House sign. Phone Winchester MO 2417.
Sen. McClellan urges Congress to close loopholes that allegedly let Communist-tainted schools obtain veterans training funds under the GI Bill. He heads the investigations subcommittee, which heard three current and former school officials refuse to confirm past Communist ties, and warned of a bill to bar Communist-owned private schools from federal GI Bill financing.
Friday January 20 charity card expresses gratitude from the family of Mrs. Trone Sperry for kind words and support during their loss.
U S Ambassador A Alexis Johnson charged that Red China distorts and perverts the facts in claiming the United States blocks a peaceful agreement with China. Wang Ping-nan, Peiping envoy, issued a 2500 word statement after six months of talks as the 33rd session opened.
Apple movement improved slightly on Wednesday with better demand for N. W. boxes and steady 5 lb bags, though overall demand remained slow. City markets were largely cull though some were steady, New York stock kept prices unchanged, Philadelphia saw demand only for the best stock, and Chicago noted slow movement with unchanged prices for Eastern and Midwestern apples while Western apples were weaker.
In loving memory of Irene Elizabeth Patterson who died January 19 1953 three years ago. The poem recalls her beauty and sorrow and hopes for reunion in heaven with her family. Alice Heltzel and family sign the tribute dated January 19.
At West Michigan shipping points most of the Mc Intosh were being consigned to market. The report notes strong turnover as apple shipments proceed toward buyers.
The 1955 motor fuel tax ranged from three to seven cents per gallon. One third of states increased their rate that year. The median tax rose from five to six cents per gallon as more states adjusted their levies.
A local report notes fuel rates dip to 18 cents per gallon from 26 cents, marking a drop of eight cents. The change reflects market shifts and consumer savings at nearby service stations.
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