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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1959

Page

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Eisenhower Says He Is Not Governing by Veto

President Eisenhower defended his veto of a 1.375 billion housing bill saying he will not govern by veto and wants legislation that keeps the United States solvent. Democrats Douglas and Clark urged an override vote while cautioning the effort may fail.

Washington Eisenhower United States Congress Paul H. Douglas D - Ill Senate House Douglas Duglas Joseph S. Clark D-Pa Clary

Kernstown voters shift to garage voting for primary

In Kernstown precinct voters were advised the primary polls will be set up in Henry Renner's garage due to expected high turnout. The notice notes local races driving participation and references nearby ad content and community notices, including a shop sale and public event details.

Kernstown Henry Renner

Winchester Star Wins Virginia Newspaper Award Honors

The Winchester Evening Star is judged best in Virginia for general makeup in its circulation bracket by the Press Association. It also earns separate citations for display advertising and press work, marking its third straight year of top honors.

Winchester Evening Star Virginia Oo Press Association Star The United States N. W. Ayer Advertising Agency New York

Hurricane Watch Ordered For Carolinas

A hurricane watch was ordered for the Carolinas from Cape Hatteras to near the Georgia line as Cindy, a tropical storm with 70 mph winds, moved west north west offshore toward Charleston. The center was expected inland near Charleston this evening with possible intensification to hurricane strength. Tides were forecast to run 1 to 2 feet above normal, rising to around 4 feet between Charleston and 60 miles north, prompting coastal evacuations and precautions along the coast.

Cindy Charleston S. C Miami Weather Bureau South Carolina Carolinas Wilmington N. C Myrtle Beach Weather Bureau Ashley Cooper Wrightsville

Police Search For Two Convicts In Clarke County

Berryville officers say two Black convicts escaped from a work detail near the town. Irving Patrick, 22, from Camp 7 at Double Toll Gate, is described as 6 ft 1 in, 176 pounds with scars on both forearms and a hip scar. Philip Jones, 26, also from Camp 7, is 5 ft 6 in, 141 pounds, with a medium build, wearing a prison uniform.

Berryville Irving Patrick Chesterfield County Highway Department Rt. 340 Isle Philip Jones Portsmouth

Photo of Khrushchev visit with U S officials and press

A black and white AP wire photo shows Khrushchev with Soviet cultural committee chair Yuri Zhukov and Idaho Governor Robert Smylie and Florida Governor Leroy Collins. Center rear, wearing glasses, AP reporter Morris Rosenberg. Photo by Henry Burroughs.

Morris Rosenberg Henry Burroughs

Board Seeks 154770 From Viscose Over Shenandoah Fish Kill

Virginia State Water Control Board sues American Viscose Corp in Warren County Circuit Court for 154770 seeking damages for fish killed in the south fork of the Shenandoah River last year. Board alleges negligence and pollution from the plant during December 1958 after a lengthy investigation.

Front Royal State Water Control Board Shenandoah River American Viscose Corp Warren County Virginia Con Avisco A. G. McVay Richmond

Dry Spell Threatens Virginia Key Crops

Virginia farmers face severe stress on hay corn and tobacco as a dry spell persists. The State Agriculture Department notes 10 15 percent of the corn crop lost and reports worst conditions for pastures, hay, corn and tobacco this date on record. Rainfall remains scattered with Front Royal Staunton Charlottesville Danville Richmond and Saltville reporting no rain.

Richmond Virginia State Agriculture Department Blue Ridge Front Royal Staunton Charlottesville Danville Saltville

Two Workmen Hurt When Chain Breaks on Lift

At Plumly Lumber Corp on Kent Street two men were injured when a chain on a lift truck broke while beams were raised around 1 10 p m. Winifred Beverly of N Kent Street and L T Moreland of 382 Charles Street were taken to Memorial Hospital with unknown injuries. Woodrow Harper said Beverly had a bruised arm and the men were shaken but not believed to be seriously hurt. The mishap followed nearby scaffold injuries earlier in the week.

Plumly Lumber Corp Kent St Winifred Beverly N. Kent St L. T. Moreland Charles St Memorial Hospital Woodrow Harper Plumly Beverly

Eight room house on Brad Dock Street for sale

Listing shows an eight room house at 6108 Brad Dock Street with phone contact MO 2 9052 for more details.

Braddock St

Kozlov Seeks Clear View of U S Steel in Midwest Tour

In Chicago a Soviet official Frol Kozlov toured Inland Steel and U S Steel plants after a Detroit meeting with Gov G M Williams who said he and Kozlov clashed in a private session. Williams called Kozlov tough and sharp while Kozlov defended Eastern European peoples choosing their governments.

Chicago Soviet Union Frol R. Kozlov Michigan U.S Kozlov Detroit G. M Williams Williams Midway Airport Inland Ind U.S. Steel Corp Gary

Harriman Calls Khrushchev Talks Terrifying and Shocking

In Life magazine Harriman describes his June 23 talks with Nikita Khrushchev as terrifying and shocking. He quotes blunt warnings about Berlin, Formosa, and Soviet missiles, plus assurances of Soviet help to Red China and a belief in a possible summit. He argues direct talks with Khrushchev are essential while Gromyko remains inflexible.

New York W. Averell Harriman Nikita Khrushchev Stalin Life Magazine Life Harriman Washington Moscow Khrushchev Formosa Red China 7Th Fleet Formosa Strait Andrei Gromyko Geneva State Department Kremlin

Eisenhower urges keep talks going to avert steel strike

President Eisenhower told a news conference management and the Steelworkers Union should press negotiations to avoid a strike. The union rejected an indefinite extension and edged the deadline to July 14, with no government intervention planned. He also stated segregation is morally wrong when it blocks equal opportunity.

Washington Eisenhower New York The Steel Workers Union Today David J. McDonald

Khrushchev Warns U.S.-Soviet Friendship Key to Peace

In Moscow Premier Khrushchev told seven American governors that peace hinges on U.S.-Soviet friendship. He urged recognition of both German states, a free Berlin protected by the UN, and warned that a U.S.-Soviet war would be a global calamity. He denied Soviet plans to deprive America of growth and urged parity with a rising Soviet economy.

Moscow Nikita Khrushchev United States Soviet Union Khrushchev United States of America Declin Kremlin U.S Germany Berlin West East Germany West Berlin United Nations Stephen McNichols Colorado

Manhunt Spreads Across 2 States

A wide manhunt extended across Nevada and Arizona for Robert K. Ervin after Dolores Staf ford, 6, was found murdered in Las Vegas. Investigators traced bloody fingerprints near the body found in Ervin's Las Vegas attic. Ervin, 20, disappeared as police sought the suspect. his estranged girlfriend Kathy Ervin described a violent confrontation.

Las Vegas Nev Dolores Stafford Robert K. Ervin Ervin Kingman Ariz

Diaz Diaz Lanz Granted U S Resident Alien Status

MIAMI Florida Immiration Director Edward P Ahrens announced Maj Pedro Luis Diaz Lanz former Cuban Air Force commander has been admitted to the United States as a resident alien. Diaz Lanz and his wife arrived July 1 1959 at Miami aboard a private boat after desertion charges were leveled against him by Maj Juan Almeida. He requested his whereabouts not be revealed.

Miami, Fla Edward P. Ahrens Pedro Luis Diaz Lanz United States Ahrens Diaz Lanz Miami Fla Cuba Diaz Maj Juan Almeida Fulgo Batista U.S Manuel Urrutia Fidel Castro

Eisenhower hints at special session over foreign aid fight

President Eisenhower pressed Congress to sustain foreign aid funding amid Senate cuts totaling hundreds of millions. He warned that reducing aid undermines national security and the free world, and said he may call a special session if needed. Senate leaders urged restraint as votes trimmed 383 million from his request, with a plan for permanent military aid under a defense budget reform.

Washington Eisenhower Congress Senate Free World Lyndon B. Johnson Texas Johnson America Congressional Appropriations Committees Department of Defense

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