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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1959
Page
1
The model Miss July Ramey daughter of Reginald and Mrs Ramey of Bentonville shows her expert swimming skill as she breaks through water. the incident happened Tuesday night at Willow Lawn with a 4x5 Graphic camera using an Fi6 lens at 1/400 second.
Former Teamster boss Dave Beck did not show for a plea on charges he took 200000 dollars from two trucking executives. Judge Gregory Noonan immediately issued a warrant, saying Beck must appear or be brought in by force. The indictment also names Roy Fruehauf and Burge Seymour, who face pleas later and possible fines. Becke remains free on bail while appealing two prior convictions.
Queen Elizabeth II in Ottawa foresees Canada becoming a strong independent member of the British Commonwealth. She and Prince Philip praised unity and cooperation as Canada marks its Dominion Day. The visit followed the centennial Queen's Plate Stakes at Woodbine where New Providence ridden by E. P. Taylor won a $77,300 purse.
A mother daughter duo took over two offices of the Stonewall Jackson Chapter Disabled American Veterans last night with Mrs. Branson J. Funk named commander and Frances Ann Funk appointed as adjutant. Separate notes mention a local birth and a traffic train of six cars moving slowly from Front Royal to Winchester with a curious arm wave amid the convoy.
Fidel Castro's government seeks Diaz Sanz after his resignation from the Cuban air force accusing Maj. Juan Almeida of attempting to replace him. Diaz's whereabouts are unknown amid claims of desertion and treason. Almeida orders Diaz's arrest after briefing Castro. Díaz alleges Communist influence and robberies linked to the regime. Police raid on a former U.S. Navy adviser's home uncovers arms and detains nearly 200 suspected Nicaraguan volunteers. two Americans and a British journalist held.
Bishop William Walter Peele, longtime Methodist bishop formerly overseeing Richmond Virginia, died in his sleep at 78. Born 1881 in Gibson North Carolina, he retired in 1952 due to ill health and had lived in Laurinburg since. He had been president of the Council of Bishops and influenced church leadership after serving in Virginia and eastern North Carolina.
President Eisenhower says inflation will be a main issue in the 1960 presidential race. He cites a balanced budget goal and a start on paying off the national debt, noting Congress approved a new debt ceiling and a temporary limit. He comments on marriage and Geneva talks as well.
Heinrich Luebke, 64, agriculture minister, won the West German presidency on the second ballot with 526 votes in the 1038 member Electoral College, defeating Carlo Schmid and Max Becker. Luebke, a WWII veteran and longtime CDU member, edged past the required majority amid East Bloc protests.
A wave of wildcat strikes expands across the United States affecting steel aircraft chemical and electrical industries. In Aliquippa Pa about 13 000 workers walked out at Jones & Laughlin Steel Corp. amid unauthorized action. U S Steel Fairless Works near Philadelphia and Republic Steel in Cleveland shut plants as thousands more joined the stoppage. Seamen in the Great Lakes allied with the USW began leaving ore carriers. In Indiana 1400 IBEW members walked out at Public Service Co of Indiana with no power interruptions expected.
Eisenhower and Soviet First Deputy Premier Frol Kozlov held a 70 minute White House meeting on Berlin deadlock. Kozlov spoke of peace and said the session was wonderful as reporters pressed about a summit. Men shovelled that more talks would occur.
Britain faced the threat of a major newspaper shutdown as printing ink workers went on strike, cutting Fleet Street supply and jeopardizing Sunday editions. The Newspaper Proprietors' Association warned papers stocked for only four days, risking suspension of national circulation of about 20 million copies daily.
The region endures a sixth straight day above 90 as thundershowers offer limited relief. Forecaster predicts cooler, less humid conditions by tomorrow with a five day outlook near normal. Historical records show extreme June heat highs around 104 in 1945 and 1930s figures.
A massive storm explodes over the Richmond area after midnight bringing thunder, 4.5 inches of rain, and power outages while central Virginia faces lingering heat. The storm lasts until morning as a cold front collides with hot moist air, with Northern Virginia seeing some relief.
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