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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1956
Page
2
Geneva reports the death of Dr. G J Van m Goedhart 55 Dutch born head of the U N refugee agency since 1951. He won the Nobel Peace Prize for 1954 while serving as high commissioner for refugees.
Answers to Qugm questions printed on page 4 include Georges Meredith God Yes Animal All Saints Day Yes 70 No Cask. Annapolis Maryland appears as the location tag for the quiz.
Funeral arrangements are announced for Miss Sarah A Lamont with services set Tuesday at 4 00 p m at Jones Funeral Home. The obituary notes family and community will gather for rites and burial plans to be announced.
A 40 year old Winchester Negro was convicted in Municipal Court for hit and run after a traffic crash on N Loudoun Street Saturday night. Edward E Puryear 806 S Loudoun Street was fined 79 75 plus costs for striking a parked 1952 Studebaker owned by John Wert near Woodstock Lane. He fled the scene and was arrested at 9 30 am. The Plymouth total loss. A second two car crash on Loudoun near Gerrard Street caused 190 in damage with no injuries. A 1946 Plymouth driven by D L Simpson 7148 Loudoun Street and a 1953 Willys driven by Robert Duane Gray Rt 1 Claysville Va were involved.
Nassau County detectives report Peter Weinberger remains missing after his abduction from the Weinberger home. The kidnapper raised ransom from 2000 to 5000 dollars and Mrs. Weinberger allegedly delivered cash, then left for a rendezvous that did not occur. Authorities say they have no solid leads and continue appeals for information or a safe return.
The United Nations 1955 survey notes a rising trend where centrally planned economies trade complete factories and industrial units for primary commodities. It cites Egypt cotton, Central American sugar, and Asian rubber and rice as key imports, with increased 1956 deliveries of industrial goods via the Iron Curtain to underdeveloped regions.
A man entered a Stamford Connecticut drugstore Friday asking for the vitamin compound Desex used in the Weinberger baby’s formula. He left when told the store did not carry it. The baby’s need for the vitamin had been widely publicized.
House Commerce subcommittee probes the TWA United crash that killed 128, citing outdated regulations and proposing steps like coast to coast controlled airways and more ground stations. CAB and CAA officials clash over responsibility while hearings in Las Vegas and Grand Canyon await further evidence.
Prime Minister Ichiro Hatoyama's Conservative allies hold a renewed majority in the upper house as elections threaten to block a two thirds vote needed to revise the occupation era constitution. Socialists and the Communist gain seats amid low turnout. Sanzo Nosaka returns as Communist leader declaring the result a defeat for America.
Willie T. Williams a 23 year veteran night watchman at Reliance Fertilizer and Lime Corp was found dead in the Elizabeth River in South Norfolk Virginia. Police say he was slugged with a sharp tool in a robbery attempt and dumped into the river. Williams carried more than $100. The body was recovered by firemen at 4 45 am.
Gen. Nathan F. Twining Air Force chief of staff told the House Armed Services Committee that his Russia trip yielded little new insight into Soviet air power. He described a tour limited to what the United States would show a Soviet officer. The committee planned to withhold testimony until tomorrow before the Senate group.
Israel reported to the Jordan-Israel Mixed Armistice Commission that two policemen were wounded when a mine exploded under their car while near the armistice line at Wadi Ara inside Israel. U N observers investigate. An Israeli army spokesman said Egyptian outposts in Gaza opened automatic fire near Magen. no casualties.
A public safety notice urges residents to report fires by calling MO 2 4500 to save valuable time. The message emphasizes prompt reporting to improve emergency response and fire containment.
Wed July 11 1 p m Russell R Triplett 339 Fairview Ave Winchester Va real estate household goods antiques auctioneer G E Vickers clerk Wed July 11 1 p m Mr R E Perrine 125 W Piccadilly St Winchester Va household goods antiques auctioneer E T Snider Web July 11 10 a m D B T W Strong Lewis agent for Dr and Mrs H G Tonkin 112 E Race St Martinsburg W Va antiques modern furniture household effects appliances Lewis Horner auctioneers Wm Hensell clerk Sat July 14 1 p m Randall Gardner Cedar Creek Grade opposite Pineville household goods carpenter tools auctioneer Chas Duvall Sat July 14 1 p m Mrs Guy Line 342 Fairview Ave Winchester Va household goods Snider auctioneer Sat July 21 10 a m Clows er Transfer and Storage 21 Clark furniture miscellaneous articles Snider auctioneer
Mrs Anna Sassaroli, 40, stepped from her apartment and plunged two stories as the service elevator was missing. Her husband Dr Giuseppe Sassaroli heard the scream and ran out to investigate, then fell two floors to join her. Both were in St James Hospital recovering.
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