Byrd and Bridges Seek Constitutional Balanced Budget Amendment
Senators Byrd and Bridges propose a constitutional change to outlaw unbalanced federal budgets except in war or emergency. The plan would require annual congressional sessions until a balanced budget is reached and bar spending beyond revenue estimates. It highlights rising expenditures and a growing federal debt as reason for action.
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Washington
Byrd
D-Va
Bridges
R-Nh
Congress
Senate Finance Committee
Southeast Cold Air Hits Region After Snowstorm
The Southeast faces a new cold snap moving as far south as northern Florida with temperatures dipping to the low 60s. Key West records 71 while Miami sees 61 as the season’s wild weather continues.
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Florida
Key West
Miami
Unexpended Balances and New Appropriations Discussed
A official notes that 74.5 billion dollars in unexpended balances plus 66.3 billion dollars in new appropriations would total about 141 billion dollars for federal agencies at the start of the next fiscal year. He adds that once these appropriations are made, Congress cannot practically control the expenditure rate under current procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Kefauver Attacks G O P Over Farmer Bankruptcy Brink
Senator Kefauver charged the GOP administration is pushing American farmers toward bankruptcy. He urged reinstating 90 percent price supports and cited Department of Agriculture figures showing a four billion dollar drop in farm income from 1952 to 1955. He spoke to about 300 Democrats in La Crosse Wisconsin during a five stop swing. He did not rule out entering Wisconsin or Minnesota primaries.
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Tennessee
Wisconsin
Adlai Stevenson
Minnesota
Sen. Humphrey
Department of Agriculture
Eisenhower
Dulles
Benson
Fetes In Town Division Led by R E Heltzel
Robert E. Heltzel, local Chespeake and Potomac Telephone executive, to head the In-Town Membership division for the 1956 Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival. He will oversee the Honored Hundred, 100 volunteers, and coordinate with Out-Of-Town members to fund the spring celebration in Winchester and Frederick County.
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Robert E. Heltzel
Chespeake & Potomac Telephone Company
Shenandoah
Heltzel
Thomas G Scully
Richmond
C. & P. Telephone Co
Winchester
Suffolk
Lynchburg
Culpeper
Frederick County
Alcohol and Gas Don’t Mix
A 1956 report notes dangers of mixing alcohol with gasoline amid rising complaints from workers and drivers. Officials warn of impaired judgment, increased fire risk, and potential accidents at filling stations and workshops.
Democrat Wins In Pennsylvania First Congressional Race
In Pittsburgh area the 30th Pennsylvania District elected Democrat Elmer J. Holland to succeed the late Rep Vera Buchanan. Holland led 36,019 to 11,781 over Republican David J. Smith in an unofficial count. Democrats held a 2-1 party registration edge. only the unexpired term was on the ballot.
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Elmer J. Holland
Vera Buchanan
David J. Smith
McKeesport
Smith
Allegheny County
GOP
Edward Flaherty
Holland
Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh
Wanted to Buy Used Tire Casings and Dump Trucks
Classified notes show Southern Tire Service seeks used passenger and truck tire casings. Buzzella's Shop advertises sale items. Dump trucks for rent sought by phone MO 2-3897. A girl is needed to work in office and checking department at Pingley & Carper Cleaners.
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Southern Tire Service
Pingley & Carper
Court's Authority Not Challenged Says Sen Stuart
Senator Harry C. Stuart defended a Senate interposition resolution as not denying the Supreme Court's jurisdiction in constitutional matters. He said the measure would not suspend the Virginia court's decision but aims to impede and possibly erase it. He and editor J. J. Kilpatrick met Gov. Stanley to seek changes to avoid nullification.
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Richmond
Harry C. Stuart
Senate
Supreme Court
Stuart
Elk Garden
Del
Robert Whitehead
Nelson County
Whitehead
Virginia
J. J. Kilpatrick
Richmond News Leader
Gov. Stanley
Senate Courts of Justice Committee
General Assembly
Woodrow Bird
State Milk Commission
Courts of Justice
Russell County
John Boatwright
Buckingham
Gray Commission
Writ of Election Authorized for Constitutional Convention Delegates
Governor Stanley signs a writ for a February 21 election of one delegate from the 24th Senatorial District to the Richmond Constitutional Convention. City Sergeant G G Baker and Sheriff Robert L DeHaven post notices in 21 precincts as Frederick County braces for the March 5 convening. Joseph A Massie Jr is the only local candidate named so far.
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Thomas B. Stanley
Richmond
G. G. Baker
Frederick County
Robert L. DeHaven
Baker
DeHaven
Stanley
Virginia
House of Delegates
Capitol
Winchester
Frederick
Clarke
Shenandoah
Commonwealth
Joseph A. Massie, Jr
Shenandoah Bank Shareholders Vote To Increase Stock
Shenandoah Valley National Bank shareholders boosted capital from 215000 to 322500 dollars by selling new shares at 60 dollars each. Over 200 people attended the 90th anniversary dinner at the George Washington Hotel to hear reports from President Harold G. Brown and Trust Officer Edward I. Williams as 9127 shares were represented. Directors for 1956 include Frank Armstrong Jr and Harry F. Byrd Jr along with Harold G. Brown and others. Officers elected: Page as chairman, Brown as president, Blackburn vice-president, Glaize vice-president and cashier, with Holland and Kater in trust roles. Holland outlined trust department activity and estate planning importance.
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Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Harold G. Brown
Edward I. Williams
George Washington Hotel
Frank Armstrong
William M. Battaile
H. K. Benham
Harry F. Byrd, Jr
Claude R. Cammer
Ralph N. Dorsey
Allen T. Hawthorne
J. Sloan Kuykendall
W. Nelson Page
John H. Rosenberger
Edward O. Williams
Comptroller of the Currency
John C. Blackburn
Robert D. Glaize
Roy Harper
Robert B. Fuller
Elsie Mathews
H. Robert Edwards
Howard A. Holland
John L. Kater
Holland
Trust Department
President Receives Friendly Letter From Bulganin
Soviet Premier Bulganin sent a letter to President Eisenhower asking the President to study ideas for world peace. Soviet Ambassador Zarubin read the letter in the White House office. Hagerty said the contents and length were not disclosed.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Bulganin
White House
Georgi N. Zarubin
Dulles
Zarubin
James C. Hagerty
Hagerty
Mothers' March Against Polio Set for Tuesday
The 1956 Mothers' March Against Polio proceeds at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday January 31 with a porchlight parade. Winchester campaign chairwoman Mrs. Lester P. Singhass says hundreds of mothers will canvass door to door to raise funds and awareness for infantile paralysis.
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Mothers
Lester P. Singhass
Winchester Mothers’ March
Virginia lawmaker proposes speed limit governors on cars
Richmond legislator Del. W. Griffith Purcell would require governors on cars of drivers with suspended or revoked licenses for speeding. If enforceable, the device would cap speed at 55 mph for 12 months after suspension. State Motor Vehicles Chief Chester Lamb sees potential safety benefit.
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Richmond
del. W. Griffith Purcell
Chester Lamb
Purcell
Senate
Senate General Laws Committee
Sen
Four Southern Governors Endorse Interposition Resolutions
Governors of four Southern states agreed to seek legislative action to protest the U S Supreme Court ruling outlawing school segregation through interposition. While timing and exact measures varied, most favored resolutions avoiding full nullification, with Georgia’s Marvin Griffin urging a more aggressive stance.
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Richmond
U. S. Supreme Court
February election rules set for Virginia special ballot
Officials announce eligibility for the February 21 special election to name March 5 Constitutional Convention members in Richmond. Voter lists close February 14 statewide, except in Richmond Norfolk Hampton Alexandria Roanoke and Portsmouth where February 4 closes. Civilian absentee ballots must reach registrars by February 18.
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Richmond
Levin Nock Davis
State Board of Elections
Susan H. Kabler
Winchester
William Carpenter
Sulphur Spring Road
Frederick County
Norfolk
Hampton
Alexandria
Roanoke
Portsmouth
Record Area Building in 1955 Expenditures Top $4 Million
Winchester and Frederick County built up a boom year in 1955 with 475 building permits totaling about 4.02 million dollars. Winchester issued 231 permits for 2.48 million, Frederick County 244 permits for 1.55 million. This followed 429 permits for 2.76 million in 1954 and shows a 45.3 percent rise in cost and 10.6 percent rise in permits.
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Winchester
Frederick County
Taylor Barr
Earl Bailey
Bulganin Falls Ill After Strenuous Asian Tour
New Delhi reports say Soviet Premier Bulganin is resting after a monthlong Asian tour due to possible fatigue or heart strain. Sources caution they cannot confirm an ailment and have not seen him in public since January 3.
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New Delhi
Bulganin
Moscow
Delhi
Eisenhower Plans Early Medical Exam Before Mid February
President Eisenhower announced a fuller medical exam is planned before mid February to allow for a possible trip to the South. He would not say if the testing would hasten any decision on a second term nor discuss running mate prospects with Vice President Nixon. He spoke warmly of Nixon and said he plans to discuss political matters with him.
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Washington
Eisenhower
South
White House
Maj
John Eisenhower
Nixon
Eden sails for U S talks with Eisenhower on Middle East action
Prime Minister Eden sails from Southampton to the United States for talks with President Eisenhower. He seeks a joint U S British air pledge to counter any Arab Israeli aggression and may propose Cyprus based RAF units and carrier air standby in the Mediterranean. Dulles says discussions on test ban formulas may arise during the talks. Eden and Selwyn Lloyd proceed to Washington after New York.
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Southampton
England
Eden
United States
Eisenhower
Middle Est
Queen Elizabeth
Britain
Royal Air Force
Cyprus
U. S
Mediterranean
Holy Land
Dulles
Selwyn Lloyd
Washington
New York
Virginia Weather Summary for Winchester Area
Occasional light snow in the west spreads east tonight with low temperatures between 20 and 26 degrees. Thursday brings mainly cloudy skies after morning snow in the east, little temperature change, with a high around 31 and a low near 13.
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Winchester
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