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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1955

Page

2

Ike Opposes Defense Bill Clause Prompting Veto Threat

President Eisenhower indicated he would veto or disregard a provision in the defense appropriations bill that would force court action over Defense Department moves to transfer civilian activities to private enterprise. The rider would require 90 days notice before such transfers and allow veto by either congressional appropriations committee.

Washington Congress Mundt R-Sd Sikes D-Fia Senate House Appropriations Defense Department el- Pinealid Eisenhower Defense House Appropriations Committee

Estate Auction and Sheep Breeders Sale Announced

July 16 at 1 p.m. on Senseng Road 3 miles east of Winchester features antiques modern furniture and household goods in the Gil bert Renner estate auction conducted by Julian Shade. July 18 at 1 p.m. at Farmer's Livestock Exchange Winchester the Virginia Sheep Breeders Assn sells 31 rams of Hampshire Southdown Suffolk and Shropshire breeds.

Gilbert Renner Wincester Senseng Road Julian Shade Virginia Sheep Breeders Assn Farmer's Livestock Exchange Winchester Hampshire Southdown Suffolk Shropshire

Warm Temperatures Return After Pleasant Spell

Weather notebook notes warm 90 degree high today after cooler spells in 80s. It recalls 1954 peak of 103 on this date and projects more warm weather with cloudiness and higher humidity overnight low 62 to 68.

Mercury Associated Weather

Walkout Halts Production at Studebaker in South Bend

Workers on the final assembly line at Studebaker-Packard Co in South Bend Indiana walked out halting production of Studebaker cars. About 75 to 100 workers participated with 3000 nonproduction staff remaining at work. The dispute centers on seniority and the bumping system as plant officials discuss with the CIO United Auto Workers to settle differences.

South Bend Ind Studebalger-Packard Co Studebaker CIO United Auto

Wheat yields and drought touch Martinsburg area farms

Smallrain reports show several farmers recording wheat yields per acre with Thorne and Wahart varieties in Middletown and Stephens City while wet fields delay combining. Moisture remains low west of Winchester and around Gore and Whitacre. haymaking and a second alfalfa cut proceed as dry conditions limit corn cultivation.

Els J. A. Beatty Middletown Claude Cooley S. F. McDonald Stephens City Guy Abrell Senseny Road Wolfe Wol Berryville Pike Winchester Gore and Whitacre Mr. Wolfe

Western three contentions on a united Germany within NATO

The text reports Dulles and Russia clash over a united Germany in NATO terms. It notes a 500000 member cap aligned with West Germany and debates arms limits for a potentially reunited Germany. Russia argues unity would be unsafe if Germany could join any alliance afterward.

Russia Germany NATO Menader West Germany Cub West Ger

Nehru Holds Talks With U S Ambassador Ahead of Geneva Summit

Prime Minister Nehru met for an hour with U S Ambassador John S Cooper in New Delhi. He may have conveyed a message to President Eisenhower via V K Krishna Menon as talks swirl around next weeks Geneva summit. Nehru recently returned from a five week tour of the Soviet Union and Europe.

New Delhi India Nehru U.S John S. Cooper Geneva Moscow Cooper Eisenhower V. K. Krishna Menon Menon London Peiping United States Soviet Union Europe

Immediate End Of Segregation Sought In Norfolk Schools

Norfolk 233 Negro parents filed a petition calling for immediate end to school segregation and a reorganization of the system along non racial lines. NAACP circulated petitions and urged action. the Norfolk School Board alone in Virginia had favored ending segregation, willing to integrate when state law allows.

Norfolk Virginia

Macon NAACP Head Criticizes State Education Tactics

Macon NAACP president Dr. J S Williams denounces the Georgia State Board of Education plan to revoke licenses of teachers who teach nonsegregated classes. Attorney General Eugene Cook calls for broader revocation for those linked to the NAACP. Williams likens the move to Nazi tactics. Atlanta NAACP leader J H Calhoun says the group will act if a Negro teacher is harmed.

Macon J.S. Williams The National Assn. For the Advancement of Colored People m._pership State Board of Education Eugene Cook NAACP George P. Whitman Jr Atlanta Cook Williams J. H. Calhoun

Physician Testifies on Narcotics Given Very Rarely

Washington physician Dr. Harry Friedenberg testified that he gave narcotics very rarely to a female patient who claimed she developed a drug habit. The session included a confrontation with a photographer as Friedenberg dashed ice water and was restrained by a police officer after an outburst. Senator Daniel admonished him to avoid blocking subcommittee proceedings.

Washington Harry Friedenberg Dh.e Senate Judiciary Friedenberg A. C. Chinn The Evening Star Daniel

Actress Suzan Ball Battles Cancer Anew

Hollywood Suzan Ball 21 a resolute actress who lost her right leg to cancer is at City of Hope in Duarte for a fresh battle. She has been a patient since July 5 and her condition is serious. Her prior illness interrupted a hoped marriage to Richard Long and a film comeback. The hospital says she is being evaluated for therapy.

Hollywood Suzan Ball City of Hope Medical Center Duarte Suzan Richard Long Santa Barbara City of Hope Susan Colony

Hubcaps Returned With Note After Thefts

In Springfield Illinois William Romack Jr reported his four hubcaps stolen from a 955 automobile. He found them yesterday on the front seat with a note saying They dont fit You can have them back Thanks The note was unsigned.

Springfield, II William Romack Jr Romack

Mechanic Removes Snake From Auto

San Diego mechanic Gragg with 33 years in the trade extracted a five foot garter snake from Harold Brown’s car after other removal attempts. Gragg used milk and a heat lamp to entice the reptile from behind the dashboard and placed it in a cardboard box for return to Brown.

San Diego Calif Gragg Harold Brown Brown Mr. Brown Mr Brown

Marion Davies Buys Desert Inn Palm Springs

Hollywood star Marion Davies purchased the Desert Inn in Palm Springs for two million dollars. She will be sole owner and plans to develop it into a miniature Rockefeller Center, saying the project will cost more by completion.

Hollywood Marion Davies Desert Inn Palm Springs Earl Coffman George Roberson Miss Davies Rockefeller Center

Army admits procedural changes amid Peress case scrutiny

The text notes 48 errors in handling the case and states the Army has made some procedural changes but should do more. It condemns officials for failing to implement changes before the Peress case drew national attention, calling it inexcusable.

Peress

American Motors Rejects Union Contract Demands

Detroit motor firm American Motors Corp rejects CIO United Auto Workers demands calling it a pattern plus agreement. Edward Cushman notes the union seeks the same terms as GM and Ford plus fringe benefits, and a layoff pay plan also rejected.

Detroit American Motors Corp CIO United Auto Workers Edward L. Cushman General Motors Ford American

Bus Driver Refuses Front Exit For Black Passenger

Testimony describes a Flemming woman seated in a white row who was ordered to move to the rear. The driver repeated the instruction and she vacated the seat. At a stop she tried to exit at the front but was barred. The plaintiff claims the driver struck her to enforce the command.

Flemming Plantiff

Quiz Answers Listed For Page Four

Answers to the page four quiz are printed: 1 Spaniards 2 Uncials 3 Hydrogen 4 Chief Justice of the United States 5 False 6 Virginia 7 Sr 8 Concealed evil 9 False 10 Insect eating plant.

the United Virginia

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