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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1956
Page
1
In the Marshalltown Iowa report the top news notes U S and Britain discuss limiting nuclear tests while a child recovers from extreme cold. The 2 year old Vickie Davis survived a 59 degree body temperature after being found in a frozen grandparent home.
The Associated Press reports a southward snow event blanketed southwest Virginia up to 12 inches. Schools closed in Patrick Wythe Smyth Grayson Carroll and Galax city. Roads were hazardous as crews cleared them and highway officials urged chains on all routes.
First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Roanoke will construct a seven story office building costing about 1 million dollars. The new structure will stand at First Street and Church Avenue SW beside the association's current offices.
Secretary of State Dulles says the United States and Britain have talked for two years on a possible limit formula for atomic and hydrogen bomb tests. He notes many technical difficulties and no Soviet talks. Eden arrives next week. no immediate horizon for an agreement. Dulles also discusses efforts to reduce partisan debate, long range foreign aid, and continuing Geneva talks with Red China. Bowie's nomination remains under fire over views on admitting Communist China to the UN.
More than 60 vials of a dangerous brucella abortus vaccine used to treat cattle disease were taken from a veterinarian's car in Easton Pennsylvania. Police warned the substance can kill a person if it enters the bloodstream, even through a cut. Dr. Sherman Ames Jr. reported his station wagon was broken into, with the vaccine stored in a metal box among veterinary tools.
Signs point to limited progress for sales tax legislation in this session as lawmakers favor a possible special study of this untapped revenue source. Some members of the General Assembly appear ready to deflect bills toward further examination rather than passage.
In Richmond a measure to withhold school funds from localities that approve mixed classes was advanced in the Legislature. Del. John Boatwright of Buckingham County introduced the proposal, arguing it would oppose integration by targeting Arlington supporters.
The House Finance Committee resists sales tax bills while backing a study commission to examine tax changes. Governor Stanley notes no new taxes given budget constraints as lawmakers weigh a two to three percent sales tax and a tax acceleration plan to fund capital outlay and teacher salaries.
About 25 Midwestern House Republicans pressed for an immediate moratorium on principal payments on federal farm loans with continued interest, and urged a stronger livestock buying program. The group met with Agriculture Secretary Benson and supported the administration's farm program for long term effects.
The Agriculture Department reports a slight improvement in farm product prices after a five year decline. January gains followed seasonal market peaks with hog prices up about 5 percent and cattle up about 1 percent in Chicago. Cash receipts from farm product marketings last year totaled 29.2 billion dollars, down 3 percent from 1954, while net income was estimated at 10.6 billion, down about 10 percent.
Sen. Duff predicts President Eisenhower will announce plans for a second term well before the April 10 Illinois primary. He says no one will file for the GOP nomination until Eisenhower speaks. Knowland enters Illinois race without withdrawal. Stevenson is the lone Democratic candidate in the primary. Duff believes the President will seek a second term.
Gov. Frank Clement told segregationists he will not call a special session to block school racial integration. Several hundred protesters gathered at the Capitol sending a 15 member committee with petitions and resolutions from Chattanooga Memphis and other areas. Clement stated the proposed action is not in Tennessee's interest.
The Santa Fe San Diegan plunged from Union Station to San Diego killing 29 and injuring about 150. Engineer Frank B. Parrish, 61, told the district attorney the crash was his fault and that he blacked out. An inquest is set for Feb. 3 as relatives identify victims.
Three members of the Vasquez family died in a two story frame dwelling fire on the far South Side last night. Five others escaped. Victims named Fidel Vasquez Sr. 48 Francisca 12 and Fidel Jr. 8. Mariana Vasquez 54 wife sustained burns and shock and was hospitalized.
Alma Hurr, 66, a hostage in a National City Bank raid in Marion Ohio, died at home. Police released details of the case noting a gunmen attack, multiple trips between home and bank, and three suspects later pleading guilty to kidnapping and bank robbery. The prosecutor said possible new charges may follow the physician’s report.
John P. Lewis a Northwestern University freshman and Handley graduate escaped a fire at the Chi Phi Fraternity house in Evanston Illinois by using the front porch roof. He told his father during Christmas break that he could access the roof from his third floor room. The blaze caused no serious injuries but the 10 degree weather brought considerable discomfort as he reported by phone from Whittier Avenue.
Senator Kefauver calls for a full Senate inquiry into Defense Department policies after Gen Ridgway's charges of civilian meddling. He praises Ridgway, cites his Formosa crisis role, and urges a comprehensive defense review. Mundt echoes view that defense needs must fit the economy.
President Eisenhower delivers an economic report noting the U S stands at the threshold of a 400 billion dollar economy with upward trend but a tamer growth pace. He calls for debt reduction ahead of tax cuts and outlines farm relief, home loan, regional industry aid, antitrust, highway and flood victim measures. He also proposes re enacting Fed authority to regulate down payments on big purchases as a prudent anti inflation tool.
In Washington nine of Georgia's ten House members and Senator George voiced unanimous support for interposition to challenge the Supreme Court ruling against school segregation. The plan would let Georgia reject the court decision unless three fourths of states approve a constitutional amendment.
Senate investigations committee criticizes the 1954 program to buy grain storage bins as costly and mismanaged. The Agriculture and Navy departments are faulted for negligence and poor oversight in approving defective metal bins used for price support loans. The 54,338 prefabricated steel bins cost 4.89 million dollars with many defective units from Black Sivalls Bryson of Kansas City.
Sidney Marcum told police yesterday a 300 pound brass locomotive bell was taken from his tool shed in Jeffersontown. The incident follows an ad offering a 10 piece sofa bed suite for 189.00 by Grove Furniture Co.
A cold spell is settling in as snow bypasses the area with near freezing conditions. Lows drop to 17 degrees and 12 to 20 degrees are forecast tonight with daytime highs not rising above freezing. the Winchester lab cites a high around 28. The five day outlook calls for 3 to 5 degrees below normal with light precipitation mainly snow around Thursday and Sunday, including up to a quarter to half inch in southern Virginia.
The Weather Fair predicts cold nights and cool days across Virginia from January 25 to 29. Lows range 12 to 24 degrees with the west and north colder, and the southeast milder. Temperatures will stay 3 to 5 degrees below normal with little daily change. Snow is likely Thursday and again Sunday, mostly light but accumulating 0.25 to 0.5 inch in southern Virginia. Highs around 28 and lows near 17 skylines include Winchester. Sunrise at 7:26 a.m. and sunset at 5:23 p.m. Full Moon around January 7.
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