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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1954
Page
1
Virginia’s radar speed law took effect yesterday with no local arrests reported by state police. nationwide demonstrations preceded the launch as police tested the device on area highways. The unit costs about $1,000 and aims to deter speeding to save lives.
Senate debate centers on U N membership for Communist China with Lyndon Johnson and senator Knowland urging a full review of U S foreign policy and defense. Morse warns against going it alone while Bridges and Thye back the call for united American action.
Santa Monica reports Bing Crosby is under observation for a kidney ailment that has persisted for several days his physician says surgery is not contemplated at this time
Virginia endures a worsening dry spell with the corn crop in Eastern Virginia entering a critical stage. Officials warn of continued deficits in precipitation and call for several days of steady rain to ease farm losses.
The House approved a farm bill provision raising dairy price supports to 80 percent of parity, 50 percent above the level set last April by Agriculture Secretary Benson.
A nationwide survey of tobacco wholesalers and retailers shows most smokers unchanged in habits after a Cancer Society report that smoking speeds death. Some sales dips and a shift to filtered cigarettes appear, while pipes and cigarette holders gain popularity. Officials warn results are inconclusive until mid July.
A marathon 13 hour session left the administration tax overhaul bill on track for final passage in the Senate. Leaders expect remaining amendments to be resolved quickly as lawmakers face a possible three day holiday. Senator Hugh Butler of Nebraska died of a stroke during the session, prompting brief sadness and reflection on the long debate.
Republican Senator Hugh Butler of Nebraska dies at 76 after a stroke in Bethesda Maryland. He had just started his third six year term and was active in the Senate days earlier. His death leaves the Senate evenly split with a Republican governor to appoint a successor.
Judge Raynor V. Snead of Loudoun County Circuit Court ruled that Virginia mayors have veto power under section 123 of the state Constitution. The Leesburg dispute centered on Mayor Nickels vetoing a town officer’s reappointment, a move challenged by council members. The decision could be appealed.
A 100 pound rotor driven helicopter powered by two rocket engines completed a six minute public test at Los Alamitos Naval Air Station. Pilot Bob Hall flew about 150 yards in the demonstration. Designed for Navy use by Rotor Craft Corp of Glendale, the device may later be worn on the pilot’s back.
T Ainsworth Sperry was reelected president of the Middletown Fire Company at its annual meeting in the Harris Community Building. Officers named include W B Little first vice president D K Muntzing second vice president G W Borden secretary W R Campbell treasurer Howard Shull chief James Keeler assistant chief and other listed officers. The group announced flood lights arrived for the truck and the panel truck is in operation. Final carnival plans set for July 19 24 with parades on July 22 13 August 25 and September 17. A $25 donation was made to Middletown Little League. Meeting moved to allow participation in Mt Jackson parade. GARBAGE and BUS NOTICE in effect due to holiday.
A powerful quake struck central Philippines causing at least 22 deaths and many injuries. Sorsogon City bore the worst impact with extensive damage to buildings and communications. Reports say the quake lasting about 80 seconds toppled a cathedral steeple as Red Cross teams moved in.
Five armed men raided the Ashland State Bank at 9443 S. Ashland Ave on Chicago's south side. They demanded cash, herded seven employees to the floor, and escaped within minutes. Audit later listed loot at 46,878 dollars. One robber dropped a bag of money, including a bundle of one hundred dollar bills.
A flaming Air Force F94C Starfire from Griffiss AFB crashed near Walesville six miles southwest of Utica. The pilot and radar observer bailed out injured. The crash killed four people in a car and a nearby house, including Stanley Phillips 48 and his wife and son, and Doris Monroe 28.
Rebel chief Carlos Castillo Armas and Col. Elfego Monzon signed a cease fire and formed a five man military junta to govern Guatemala for 15 days with Monzon as top leader. The junta will assume legislative and executive powers and call elections after a new constitution is promulgated.
RICHMOND A Jesse W Dillon state treasurer since 1947 has been re appointed for a four year term by Gov Stanley Dillon and two other top state officials headed a string of appointments Stanley made yesterday Miss Martha Bell Conway secretary of the Commonwealth for almost two years and Harris Hart director of the State Division of Personnel were also reappointed
Richmond Virginia weather outlook for July 3 through July 7 shows near normal temperatures. Hot weekend followed by cooler early next week and warmer by Wednesday. Thunderstorms Saturday Sunday and likely Wednesday expected to bring total rainfall of one quarter to three quarters of an inch.
Employment officials report a weak summer job market with 30 to 40 students registering at the Va. State Employment Service in Harrisonburg. Only 13 found work last week and a few placed in permanent positions. Most openings go to experienced workers or involve sales and clerical roles.
A heat wave returns as Winchester Fruit Research Laboratory records a 94 degree high. The prior heat peak was 97 with a violent storm last Saturday dropping temps 27 degrees in an hour. Low 68 reported, no rainfall in 24 hours, .50 inches of July rain. Thunderstorms possible tomorrow. tonight expected fair with 60s.
Barr's Hardware NI on Cameron Street Winchester lists new fruit picking step ladders in 5 6 7 and 8 foot lengths available for purchase at the store.
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