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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1956

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Mollet Forms French Cabinet With Republican Front

Premier-designate Guy Mollet and ally Pierre Mendes France form the Republican Front to win a cabinet in the 596 member National Assembly. The alliance holds about 160 seats and aims for a minority government with posts for front members. Algeria dominates the agenda as Mollet seeks an end to the guerrilla war there.

Paris Guy Mollet Pierre Mendes Mollet Front Mendes-France Algeria Rene Coty Edgar Faure

Trustees Divided on Admitting Negroes to Episcopal School

In Lynchburg Virginia Episcopal School trustees split over enrollment policy to admit Black students. Bishop Marmion urged openness though the board as a body is not bound by his view. One trustee supported admission, another opposed citing impact on enrollment. five trustees declined to comment.

Episcopal School Lynchburg Virginia Episcopal School Episcopal William Henry Marmion Southwestern Virginia VES Marmion Robert A. Magill S. Linton Smith Raleigh N. C Smith Francis H. Craighill Jr Williamsburg

Hand rebuilt with hip bone and toe tendons

Dr Julian M Bruner described a technique to rebuild a bullet shattered hand using hip bone and toe tendons. The 13 year old regained use after 11 months and participates in activities including baseball. He also cited a hip bone graft from a former Army sergeant for another wrist-finger reconstruction.

Chicago Julian M. Bruner Des Moines American Society For Surgery of

New Stock Issue Approved by Reynolds Metals Co

Reynolds Metals Co stockholders approved a two million share issue of $50 par value cumulative preferred stock today. The action updates capital structure and expands equity funding for corporate activities.

Richmond Reynolds Metals Co

EUB Conference Opens Monday in Virginia

The mid year Virginia Conference gathering convenes Monday at First Evangelical United Brethren Church with about 100 ministers and lay members. A special session called by Bishop David Gregory will address Shenandoah College actions by the General Board of Administration.

Virginia Conference First Evangelical United Bretheren Carl W. Hiser David Gregory General Board of Administration Shenandoah College Floyd L. Funk E. Craig Brandenburg Board of Christian Education Gregory Board of Missions College Board of Trustees Paul J. Slonaker Berkeley Springs Howard L. Fulk St. Luke's Church Martinsburg Robert L. Bridgers Keyser W. Va

Berryville Water System Debate Trails Council Action

George B. Thomas proposes to take over Berryville water system with all sources and distribution, arguing no current shortage and calling town government rumors misstatements. A three point advisory committee report backs adequate water now but notes sewage disposal shortages. council will study recommendations before action.

Berryville George B. Thomas Thomas Citizens Advisory Committee Ralph B. Snapp Hawthorne

Cow Bore Record Calves In Trips And Twins

Durant Oklahoma based report says Mark Mills cow produced ten calves in three years with multiple births including quadruplets, triplets, a singleton and twins. County Agent John Stogner endorses the record as world class.

Durant, Okla Bryant County John Stogner Mark Mills

Convinced Russia Not Preparing for Shooting War

Washington Senator George, chair of the Foreign Relations Committee, said Russia is not preparing for a shooting war with the United States in the immediate future. He warned Soviets seek world conquest, but now shift tactics to economic leverage and loans to neutral countries to gain influence. Senator Hennings supports aid to developing nations seen as targets of Russian aggression.

Washington Sen. George D-Ga Russia Eisenhower Congress Sen. Hennings D-Mo

Amendment Efforts Defeated Senate Committee Approves

In Richmond the Senate Courts of Justice Committee unanimously approved a resolution of interposition protesting the Supreme Court. Amendments to drop the word illegal were rejected and a substitute paragraph removed the call for a constitutional convention. Senator Ted Dalton said he may offer a protest motion while backing the committee measure.

Senate Richmond Supreme Court Courts of Justice Committee Marvin Minter Matthews County Virginia Congress Ted Dalton Radford Republican Harry C. Stuart

Senator George Eyes Interposition Meeting Over School Ruling

Washington report says Senator George of Georgia was asked to convene a gathering of senators favoring interposition in response to the Supreme Court school segregation decision. He indicated he would not call a meeting soon unless urged by others to do so. He noted two or three colleagues have asked him to lead such a session.

Washington Sen George D-Ga Supreme Court Senate

U.N. Survey Details Arms to Israel and Arab States

The United Nations report shows Western nations shipped 22 million dollars in arms to Israel and five Arab states since 1951, with Israel receiving about 8.99 million and Egypt, Iraq, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, and Syria about 13.03 million. It excludes aircraft, Jordanian subsidies, and French arms, noting overall 359 thousand dollars from the U S over 45 years. Britain contributed 1.75 million to Israel and 6.31 million to Arab states. Other nations combined sent 7.223 million to Israel and 6.37 million to the Arabs.

United Nations N. Y U. N. Today Israel U.N Commodity Trade Statistics Egypt Iraq Lebanon Saudi Arabia Syria Britain Jordan Arab Legion France Czechoslovakia U. S Belgium Canada Denmark Finland West Germany Italy Luxembourg Sweden

Hunt Named Director of Out-of-Town Membership for 1956 Festival

Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival announces Willkie W. Hunt as director of the Departments Out-of-Town Membership for 1956. Hunt will serve a third year, heading a 40-member volunteer team and coordinating out-of-town financial memberships. He is vice president production at National Fruit Product Co and resides in Stephenson. A meeting with Hunt is planned tonight to map plans.

Willkie W. Hunt Thomas G. Scully Hunt Mr. Hunt National Fruit Product Co Stephenson

Local ads list insurance, lumber, coats and sale at Macy l

Mutual of Omaha offers hospital insurance with agent C J Fischer and assorted contact numbers. Plumly Lumber delivers slab and kindling wood. Lovett's Shoe and Dress Shop advertises winter coats and dresses. Macy l Sale promotes double value at 181 North Loudoun Street.

Call Mutual of Omaha C. J. Fischer Plumly Lumber Corp Price Lovett’s Shoe & Dress Shop

Five U S Sabre Jets Crash In Far East

Five U S Sabre jets crashed near Okinawa and in the East China Sea after running out of fuel during a training flight. All pilots escaped unharmed. one parachuted to safety. The incident, costing about two million dollars, was the costliest single day toll for Sabres in the Far East since the Korean War.

Tokyo Far East Okinawa Japan Air Force East China Sea Sterling A. Jackson Chicago Itazuke Jimmie R. Hettinger Lancaster Ohio George E. Tims Wyandotte Mich Walter H. Fears Crewe Leonard M. Weeks Jr Milwaukee Wis John Bardick Flossmoor Ill

Frederick County 4 H Area Contest Set for February 4

Frederick County 4 H girls compete February 4 with district members from Warren Clarke Loudoun Fairfax and Arlington for eight categories. Demonstrations cover bread canning dairy foods frozen foods and more with juniors coached on records and techniques by Eva Minix and local leaders oversee arrangements.

Frederick County Warren Clarke Loudoun Fairfax Arlington Mary Ann Adams Harriet Goode Patsy Wolfe Mary Lou Owings Marcia Bowers Patsy Lamp Georgiana Gum Betty Hammock Mary Virginia Grayson Barbara Hammock Cora Sue Wolfe Carol Owings Joyce Solomon Sandra Watters Bonnie Hammock Charlotte Schuller Eva Minix Charles Hammock Winston Huffman Sloane Wolfe Richard Goode Catherine Watson Lois Camper James Wood Wilda Jean Adams Miller Warren County Ann Wolfe Agnes Shirley

Benson seeks free air time to respond to CBS program

Secretary of Agriculture Benson says a CBS See It Now episode on The Farm Problem distorts the farm picture and requests free time to reply. He plans to present his demand to CBS after the broadcast. A CBS spokesman in New York had no immediate comment.

Washington Benson CBS Columbia Broadcasting System Edward R. Murrow New York Murrow

7 Inch Rain Hardens Los Angeles Flood Night

A historic storm dumped 7.39 inches in Los Angeles County, forcing about 1,500 residents from homes and closing schools. Rescue crews sought a missing 7 year old, Roger Weingartner, as flood control officials reassured the public and noted benefits to crops despite widespread damage.

Los Angeles Weather Bureau Roger Weingartner San Gabriel Rubin Wash Los Angeles County California Long Beach Here Harold J. Ryan

Bulganin Letter Said to Propose Friendship Treaty

Soviet Premier Bulganin reportedly urged a U S Soviet friendship treaty to settle differences within the United Nations Charter and avoid interference in internal affairs The move is viewed by U S officials as propaganda but could affect East West relations ahead of Eden talks The White House called the letter friendly and aims to push for real improvements without illusion of security

Washington Bulganin Eisenhower Russia United States Soviet Union Moscow Great Britain France Western European Union WEU West Germany North Atlantic Treaty Organization Anthony Eden White House Dulles

Fire guts house near Gore School

A fire, likely from an overheated flue, gutted the five room house of Mr and Mrs Charles Williams near Gore School yesterday at about 1 30 pm. Firefighters from Gore Round Hill and Capon Bridge fought the blaze for over an hour using creek water and booster tanks. two thirds of the contents were saved though the house is beyond repair.

Gore Charles Williams Wayne Wisecarver Williams Gore Fire Department Round Hill Capon Bridge

Virginia forecast briefs show unsettled weather this week

The Virginia forecast calls for mostly cloudy conditions in the southwest with increasing cloudiness elsewhere tonight. Saturday remains mostly cloudy and cold with possible snow or sleet in the southwest. Temperatures will run 3 to 6 degrees below normal through the period with some warming Sunday and again midweek. total precipitation expected from a half to three quarters of an inch.

Virginia

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