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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1956

Page

2

Steel negotiators press new bid to end 13 day strike

In Pittsburgh federal mediators facilitate a fresh round as United Steelworkers leader David J. McDonald and industry negotiators led by John A. Stephens resume talks after a two hour preliminary session. Neither side or mediators commented on progress. The 13 day strike targets 90 percent of basic steel production.

Pittsburgh David J. McDonald United Steelworkers John A. Stephens U.S. Steel Corp Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service Joseph P. Pinnegan

Register Will Speak At Christian Church

The Rev. Fred P. Register will speak at the Congregational Christian Church Sunday at 11 AM during worship. He serves as secretary of Christian Stewardship and Evangelism for the Convention of Congregational Christian Churches of North Carolina and Virginia. Pastor Rev. Robert A. Whitten urges all laymen to attend the morning service and the 1:30 PM forum. visitors are welcome.

Fred P. Register Congregational Christian Church

Middle East tensions and oil drive Cord Wright warnings

Col. Wright warns that the Middle East is critical for oil and global power. He says Arabs outnumber Jews, growth of Israel worsens Arab dispossession, and trade with Israel is blocked. He contrasts U S aid policies with Russia's loan approach and fears a future war with heavy casualties. Dr. Tunstall Powers presided.

U. S Middle East England Europe America Col. Wright Russia Israel Tunstall Powers

State Hospital Meal Plan Under New Criticism

In Williamsburg Virginia sixteen Eastern State Hospital staff including fourteen doctors condemned the pay as you eat meal plan calling it a salary cut while Gov Stanley defends it as sound. The notice follows complaints of morale decline at multiple state mental hospitals and cites a recent investigative report on Southwestern State Hospital. The plan now deducts no meals from pay and adds fifty dollars yearly per employee.

Williamsburg Virginia Eastern State Hospital Southwestern State Hospital Marion Lynchburg Eastern State Joseph Barrett

Public sale of city realty in Winchester Virginia

Pursuant to a June 25 1956 decree of the Winchester Corporation Court Special Commissioner will sell on July 28 1956 at 11 00 AM at the county courthouse steps Winchester Virginia two lots on National Avenue Extended Harris Orchard Tract Lots 3 and 4 fronting 100 feet extending 180 feet to a rear alley improved by a two story pebble dash dwelling No 699 National Avenue containing four apartments Terms require one third cash and two thirds via bonds payable over two years at 6 percent interest with a deed of trust and fire insurance. Sale confirmed by Clerk J P Marshall.

Corporation Court Winchester Virginia Ruth Talbert Hutchinson James ©. Talbert Frederick County National Avenue McKee Harris Orchard Wallace O. Talbert W. O. Talbot Elizabeth E. Erb Mollie L. Bromley

Rebel General Dies on Guillotine in Can Tho

Rebel General Le Quang Vinh known as Bacut-Cut Finger died by guillotine in Can Tho cemetery after leading Hoa Hao forces against President Ngo Dinh Diem. Once a 10,000-strong private army commander, he wore a black peasants outfit and reportedly slept peacefully after dictating letters to his parents.

Can Tho Viet Nam Bacut Ngo Dinh Diem le Quang Diem Geneva North Hoa Hao Board of Pardons

Harriman Attacked Over Linking Eisenhower to Communism

Washington Republicans assailed Gov. Harriman for suggesting Eisenhower aided the Communists by crediting Soviet peace aims. Senators Watkins Thye Goldwater denounced the remarks as political brinkmanship and warned voters they reveal Democratic leadership's bankruptcy. Byrd pressed Harriman to spell how he would enforce the Supreme Court school desegregation order, including possible federal action.

Washington Averell Marriman Eisenhower Sen Watkins Utah Harriman Truman Roosevelt Democratic Party Sen.Thye R-Minn Thye Sen. Goldwater R-Ariz Fisenhower New Deal Byrd D-Va Supreme Court White House

Fruit Growers set per bushel bids and sign up drive

At a twilight meeting growers debated a 10 cent per bushel bonus for apples selling over 2 dollars and a nickel for under 2. They discussed joining the Appalachian Apple Association processing plan to bargain with processors. Philip Glaize urged area participation while Carroll Miller outlined the organization’s purpose and regional structure.

Lieves Appalachian Growers Processing Apple Association Philip Glaize Carroll R. Miller Appalachian Apple Association, Inc Appalachian New York Michigan Appalachian Apple Association C. H. Hill Howard A. Rollins Winchester Fruit Research Laboratory Hill Dr. Rollins Fruit Growers’ Association Farmers & Merchants National Bank

How's Your IQ Answers Quiz on Page Four

Answers to the quiz questions printed on page 4 are listed as Yes No Adam Italy Alpha beta gamma St. Petersburg and Petro grad Yes Yes Either Yes Speech in House of Commons 1774.

Adam Italy St. Petersburg Petro House of Commons

Judge Paul Advocates Virginia School Integration Plan

Judge Parker Paul criticized delay tactics surrounding desegregation and urged Charlottesville schools to proceed assuming integration this fall. He rejected state objections on jurisdiction and urged appeal to the 4th Circuit while noting the need for timely action and the political context of the Gray Commission program.

Supreme Court J. Lindsay Almond Jr Almond Gray Commission Stanley Virginia Moore House of Delegates Senate Paul National Assny For the Advancement of Colored People Charlottesville 4Th Circuit Federal Court Herbert Hoover

Summer Sales Directory listing multiple auctions

Sat July 14 1 p m Randall Gardner Cedar Creek Grade near Pineville goods and tools auctioneered by Chas Duvall. Sat July 14 11 p m Minnie Inskip Middletown Va goods antiques auctioneered by B O Brumback. Sat July 14 1 p m Mrs Guy Line Winchester Va goods auctioneered by E T Snider. Sat July 21 10 a m Clower Transfer 21 Clark St Winchester Va furniture misc auctioned by E T Snider. Thu Aug 9 10 a m Duncan C Gibb Trustee Martinsburg Pike real estate auctioneered by E T Snider.

Randall Gardner Cedar Creek Pineville Chas. Duvall Minnie Inskip Middletown B. O. Brumback Guy Line Fairview Ave Winchester E. T. Snider Clowser Clark St Helen Leavenworth Smith Clarke County Court House Berryville W. D. Orndorff Duncan C. Gibb Martinsburg Pike

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