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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1958
Page
1
President Eisenhower told Canada's Parliament that tensions between the United States and Canada can be resolved. He stressed that such differences must not overshadow the vital need for free world cooperation in the global struggle against communism.
Clarke County Ruritan Club announces the Clarke County Fair will not be held this year because no suitable site could be found. A committee will search for a 1959 location while the club resumes efforts to secure a venue and fund-raising was refunded. The fair began in 1955 in Berryville and has moved between sites since.
Washington hearings centered on Bernard Goldfine and his links to Sherman Adams as investigators probe uncashed checks totaling 777000 and possible influence by the Eisenhower aide. Goldfine described a New York Waldorf Astoria dinner for seven business associates as spontaneous with Adams joining as a guest. He denied political motives and noted a 1620 bill item, stressing the dinner involved nonpolitical guests.
Maryland’s law banning slot machines on the Potomac River was ruled unconstitutional by Judges John B. Gray Jr. and Philip H. Dorsey Jr. The ruling will be appealed, and the Maryland Court of Appeals may reconvene to hear the appeal promptly. The decision holds the short winter session overstepped legislative power.
Louis Romano, alleged Capone associate, refused to answer questions before a Senate committee probing rackets in Chicago hospitality and labor spheres. He cited self incrimination and avoided details including his birthplace. Abraham Teitelbaum, tied to the Capone era, was slated for questioning.
The City Council approved the appointment of a real estate assessment Equalization Board and heard a request for additional parking meters. The board will hear all complaints on real estate assessments under the four year re assessment cycle begun in March and due to finish mid September. Councilman Butler urged funds for new meters. revenue to date shows 522 active meters with 18 reserve, total 44 655.34 for 1957 58 up from 42 245.65 the prior year.
Two Winchester officers on an early patrol spotted a tame Guernsey cow strolling on Wyck Street toward Cameron Street. They wrangled the animal and contained it in an empty garage while seeking the owner. A pickup driver later returned the cow to a Sunnyside pasture.
Berryville Town Council voted to spend about 7000 on street work including Rice Street and Main Street resurfacing with a 30 foot right of way to be built. The plan also adds sewer pipe for a new subdivision with Edward Williams financing 1000 feet of the line and reimbursement via future sewer charges.
Four men died when a twin engine Beechcraft Bonanza crashed on a Culpeper County farm on a return flight from an All Star game. Victims include Albany Georgia banker Olan F Fulmer Albany mayor William F McAfee former Senators pitcher James H Samford and James A Berger.
Berryville police and National Guardsmen hunted a prowler Monday night after Mrs. H C McGhee Jr reported a man in her backyard around 9 30 pm He was seen by Guardsmen near Clarke County High School and ran when approached but no suspect was found.
Charlottesville officials unveil a three step program to keep public schools open amid a federal desegregation order and state laws risking shutdowns. The plan envisions geographic and grade assessments plus interviews to place students by race dominated schools.
Harvest of the cherry crop reached peak levels this week with a projected 2700 tons. Layton Stockdale of Zeropack Co notes good quality and a stretched out ripening, minimal hail damage, and no serious wind damage across Frederick Shenandoah Virginia and Berkeley Jefferson Morgan counties plus parts of West Virginia.
Pleasant Valley area notice announces an all summer merchandise sale by Duddery at 110 W. Boscawen St. The event may move to White Hall Grange Building if rain, scheduled for Saturday at 5:00 p.m. Details appear on page 7.
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