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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1956

Page

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Rep Taber urges larger foreign aid funding in House debate

Rep Taber reverses his stance and urges a 550 million dollar increase in foreign aid in the House. Leaders signal possible strategy shifts as the 3.6 billion bill remains below Eisenhower's requested level, with discussions of restoring military aid and potential amendments. Secretary Dulles warns against deep cuts harming Western alliances.

Washington Rep Taber R-Ny House Eisenhower Martin Mass Senate House Appropriations Committee Dulles House Democratic McCormack Congress House Committee GOP Gettysburg

FBI Forces Tackle Kidnaping Case In Long Island

In Westbury New York the FBI pursues the Peter Weinberger kidnapping. A ransom note and a rising demand mark the case as agents weigh cross state implications. Police report no trace of kidnapper or child amid hoax tips and hopeful family efforts.

Westbury N. Y FBI Peter Weinberger Morris Weinberger Weinberger Long Island

Toll climbs to 406 in Virginia traffic deaths this year

Virginia's highway death toll rose to 406 with a Washington D C woman dying in Warrenton Hospital and a boy killed in Alexandria. Reginald Thomas 10 died when his bicycle hit a moving dump truck on an Alexandria street. The driver was not charged. Dorothy Elliott 28 died after a crash on U S 15 29 near Remington.

Virginia Washington, D. C Warrenton Alexandria Reginald Thomas John W. Shelton John B. Sisson Dorothy Elliott U. S. 15 Remington Physicians’ Hospital

Bride's Hug Saves Husband From Gasoline Fire

In Grand Prairie Texas a 17 year old bride of four weeks saved her husband 19 year old Ernest Leroys Strawn by wrapping him in a hug to smother flames after gasoline fumes ignited from a water heater. Strawn remained in very serious condition as hospital staff treated burns and the couple’s two room home was destroyed.

Grand Prairie Tex Ernest Leroys Strawn Mrs. Strawn Strawn

Freighter Sinks After Collision in Thick Fog East of Boston

A Panamanian freighter named Estoril sank after a collision with the Italian cargo ship De Mazzella 450 miles east of Boston in dense fog. All crewmen from the Estoril were saved, taking to lifeboats and being picked up by the De Mazzella. The Estoril was carrying iron ore from Halifax to Philadelphia. damage to the De Mazzella was not yet determined.

New York Boston Estoril Halifax N. S Philadelphia

Dulles Urges Soviets to Prove Decentralization Policy

Secretary of State Dulles urged the Soviet Union to restore full independence to its satellite nations to prove the reality of its decentralization policy. He said only vigorous democratic institutions can prevent despotism and that the world will watch the outcome. He outlined views on neutrality, liberalizing forces within Russia, U. S. foreign policy, and Soviet economic aid versus national risk.

Washington Dulles Russia Dullés Soviet Union United Nations U. N United States Nixon Asia

1st Marine Air Wing Departs Korea After Farewell

The 1st Marine Air Wing bid farewell at Pohang Air Base as it prepares to move to Iwakuni Japan. President Rhee and officials attended the ceremony while Koreans prepare to use the base as an amphibious training center. Rhee praised the unit for flying 18000 missions during the Korean War and pledged lasting friendship.

Pohang Korea 1St Marine Air Wing Iwakuni Japan Syngman Rhee Pohang Air Base Here Rhee

Wintry Weather Grips Australia

Winter storms lash New South Wales and Victoria with icy winds and heavy rain. Sydney experiences storms while the Blue Mountains report their heaviest snowfall in a decade.

Sydney Australia New South Wales Victoria Blue Mountain

Boy Has Second Attack of Polio in El Monte

Robert Shipman Jr., 14, was admitted to Sister Kenny Memorial Hospital for a second polio attack. Since the hospital opened in 1950 three patients have required a second attack. Robert first contracted polio in 1943.

EL Monte Calif Robert Shipman, Jr Kenny Memorial Hospital Robert

Poussin Nativity Scene Sells at London Auction

A Nicolas Poussin nativity scene was sold at auction today for 81200 dollars. A London dealer purchased the work. Poussin was born in Normandy in 1594 and died in Rome in 1665.

London Nicolas Poussin Poussin Normandy Rome

Milady's Shoppe Dress Clearance Sale Ad

Clear out sale at Milady's Shoppe 105 N Loudoun St features dresses priced at 2.00 3.00 5.00 and 8.00 plus a group valued to 14.95 cotton dresses at 5.99 and children’s dresses at reduced prices. Other special values and a hat and dress shop name Margaret L Hodgon appears in the notice.

Milady’s Loudoun St Margaret L. Hodgson Hat & Dress Shop

Eisenhower Turns Focus to White House Issues

President Eisenhower planned a White House meeting with Budget Director Percival Brundage and Defense Mobilization Director Arthur Flemming as he affirmed plans to seek a second term despite surgery. Hagerty said there was no reconsideration and Nixon would likely remain his running mate. Eisenhower also golfed and watched the All Star game, rooting for the Nationals.

Eisenhower Gettysburg International Soundphoto White House Percival F. Brundage Arthur S. Flemming Senate Knowland California Hagerty Nixon

U S Reported to Have Detonated Largest Nuclear Blast

Japan reports atmospheric changes and strong seismograph readings indicating a major nuclear blast near Bikini Atoll around 3 a.m. EST. Weather officials warned of possible radioactive dust crossing to Japan as winds carried fallout, marking the sixth Japanese report since a May 21 hydrogen bomb test.

Tokyo Japan National Weather Bureau United States Bikini Testing Grounds Central Meteorological Observatory Bikini Atoll Matsushiro Observatory Masaji Ota Weather Bureau Observatory Bikini U. S

Hammarskjold Meets Tito During Yugoslav Visit

U N Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold held talks with President Tito in Belgrade during a European trip. No details of discussion were released, and Hammarskjold plans to depart tomorrow for Zurich, Switzerland.

Belgrade Yugoslavia U. N Dag Hammarskjold Tito Hammarksjold Zurich Switzerland

Aides Accurate Shot Saves FBI Chief's Life

In Watts California FBI agents subdued two bank robbery suspects after a gunfight. Agent Ed Plevack shot the suspect's arm and chest as he aimed at FBI Chief John Malone. Evans shouted threats before being captured. Brown surrendered. Evans hospitalized in serious condition.

Los Angeles FBI John Malone Ed Plevack Watts First National Bank James G Evans Malone

Supreme Soviet backs world disarmament appeal in Kremlin

The two houses of the Supreme Soviet unanimously approved a Moscow appeal to world parliaments urging disarmament. Leaders Bulganin Zhukov Malenkov and Voroshilov attended, with Khrushchev present later in a joint session amid a five point agenda including pension boosts and a Karelo Finn consolidation proposal.

Moscow Supreme Soviet Council of the Union Council of Nationalities Bulganin Great Kremlin Communist Party Nikita Khrushchev Khrushchev Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlavi Soraya Iran Shah Soviet Union North Korea Kim Il Sung Klementi Voroshilov Voroshilov Georgi K. Zhukov Stalin

Grace Kelly in Paris Shopping Trip Amid Baby Rumor Veil

Grace Kelly arrives in Paris on a shopping trip with Prince Rainier of Monaco. Reporters press about a potential pregnancy, but she deflects the question and says the rumor did not start. The couple, greeted by about 30 photographers, plans no specific wardrobe purchases.

Paris Grace Kelly Prince Rainier Monaco

For Sale Montmorency Cherries Boyd Orchard

For sale Montmorency cherries at Boyd Orchard located two miles north of Route 11. Price 75 cents per gallon. Contact MO at 2-3997.

Montmorency Cherries T. Orchard Winchester Middle Road Montmorency Cherries Boyd Orchard Montmorency L. O. Dick Estate Clearbrook

Swoop on Murder Mile as 200 Greek Cypriots rounded up

British troops and police sweep Nicosia inner city rounding up about 200 Greek Cypriots aged 18 to 30 on Ledra Street in a bid to capture EOKA leaders including 23 year old Markos Drakos. Interrogation centers were used as searches extended to shops and homes. A separate patrol found two bullet riddled bodies near Larnaca. The Cyprus Supreme Court meanwhile refused to commute Stelios Mavrommatis 23 for firing on British airmen.

Nicosia Cyprus EOKA Markos Drakos George Grivas Ledra Street Larnaca Cyprus Supreme Court Stelios Mavrommatis

Mediation Effort Underway As Steel Strike Prolongs

Federal mediators met with United Steelworkers and U S Steel officials in Washington to prepare for a labor management meeting in Pittsburgh aimed at resuming negotiations. The 11 day strike has idled 730000 workers and cut national steel output by 90 percent.

Washington Joseph F. Finnegan United Steelworkers John A. Stephens U.S. Steel Pittsburgh David J. McDonald Steetworkers McDonald

82 Light Earth Tremors Reported In Aegean Islands

Athens reports 82 very slight tremors in the 24 hours ending today as the government continues relief for Monday's quakes and tidal waves. Premier Karamanlis says death toll reaches 50 and may rise. he omits missing and injured counts and notes Greece declined aid offers from the United States and Britain.

Athens Greece Aegean Islands Athens Observatory Constantine Karamanlis Karamanlis United States Britain

Wanted Experienced Saleslady for Ladies' Apparel Box 93

Help wanted notice seeks an experienced saleslady in ladies' apparel. Applicants should send age and relevant experience to Write Box 93 c o Star.

Bogus termite crew warns Frederick County residents

Frederick County Sheriff warns of a four man crew of bogus termite exterminators operating in the Stephens City area. They billed $143.57 for termite work and later tried to cash a $1 143 57 check, which a bank suspected as altered. Investigators seek three or four white men aged 35 to 50 with heavy builds traveling in two red trucks. No trace of the men was found as of this afternoon.

Frederick County Robert L. DeHaven Stephens City Sheriff's Office de Haven Commercial & Savings Bank Carl Brown Brown

Virginia forecast and five day outlook

Weather forecast for Virginia calls for fair tonight with lows of 55 to 60 in the west and north and 60 to 64 in the southeast. Thursday will be mostly sunny and warmer in the afternoon with a five day outlook through July 16 predicting near normal temperatures, warmer Thursday through Saturday, and scattered light showers possible Saturday totaling about four tenths of an inch.

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