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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1957
Page
5
Washington reports a dimmer outlook for improved U S Russia relations in Eisenhower's second term. Officials cite shattered hopes after Stalin's death and rising East West tensions from Eastern Europe and the Middle East as key obstacles cited by diplomats.
The article quotes a diplomat urging better East West understanding with Russia noting possible trusted agreements. He stresses free nations must be economically and militarily strong enough to meet tests and cites Russian unpredictability amid Hungary setbacks. He warns of a Russian hate campaign and propaganda of US colonial aims in Egypt.
The Navy announces incentives for ex sailors to reenlist including $500 to $2,000 bonuses, 30 days home leave, and retention of discharge rate. A shore rotation plan offers universal shore duty, and dependents receive free medical care in military and civilian facilities. Details available at the Winchester Post Office Building Navy Recruiter.
Officials say Russia fears U S military presence in the Middle East and worries over threats to its own vitals like the Baku oil fields north of Tran. The passage notes Soviet anxieties about potential attacks from the region.
Kemp Dunn president of American Brake Shoe Company cites a bright future in an editorial for Brake Shoe News. He details reorganizing four railroad divisions into a Railroad Products Division and integrating divisions to boost efficiency and growth. He notes past expansions after World War I and plans to build a new Aluminum Foundry at Mahwah New Jersey to enter aluminum castings.
The Rev. Irving G. Rudolph of Shepherdstown West Virginia was elected moderator of Winchester Presbytery at a Tuesday meeting in Shepherdstown. He succeeds the Rev. P. Cary Adams of Romney. Next meeting is at Highland Presbyterian Church on April 23. Women’s work and elder deacon roles were discussed. a motion to allow women to serve was defeated 2 to 1. Committees named for General Assembly in Birmingham Alabama. Missionary reports from Africa and Japan were heard.
Harold E. Fauver transfers to John F. Hoover two parcels at 718 and 720 Cameron Street with improvements. Lola Ritter and others convey to Nellie M. Maxfield a lot at 312 Kent Street with improvements. Glaize Developments Inc transfers two lots on the western side of Brandon Drive to John C. Blackburn.
A series of land transfers and deeds list numerous parcels near Winchester, Brucetown, Shawnee District, and Stonewall District. Named grantors and grantees include Louis D Eye, J A Massie Jr, Roy Russell, Milton Larrick, Ozias Ritter, Percy Miller, Roscoe Davis, Laura Baker Hall, T E Davis, Homer Golliday, Earl Clark, James Ford, Curtis Money, Harry Seabright, James Shockey, Holmes Strosnider, William Brewer, Stanley Watkins, Carroll Campbell, Donald Grove, Rosemary Campbell, James Bowman, Robert Scroggins, Jesse Prather, boundary and road-area properties, and multiple small lots. Readings reference routes and roads such as U S Route 50, Route 22, Valley Pike, and Middle Road with districts including Shawnee and Back Creek.
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