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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1959
Page
1
Fidel Castro announced he would resign the prime ministership as a political maneuver to seek public confidence amid internal and external criticism. The 26th of July Movement described the move as necessary and Castro planned to explain at a news conference later today.
Geneva AP report says Soviet and Western ministers made no progress in narrowing differences on a Berlin truce. Herter Lloyd Couve de Murville and Gromyko spent three hours at Murville’s villa, aiming to unlink a proposed 18 month Berlin pause from a plan for a German unity committee and peace treaty. Western officials note secret talks may yield a shelving of Berlin threats for years, while East German issues remain contested.
The House Appropriations Committee recommended 2 629 114 000 dollars for the Atomic Energy Commission for the current fiscal year including 65 million for a nuclear powered airplane project and 75 million for the aircraft reactor program. It cuts funds for special materials programs and school research equipment while allowing 316 731 000 dollars of unobliged prior funds to remain. Yard party and rummage sale notices appear with local event details. Peaches for sale at Paul Rhodes Orchard are listed.
A hearing on the location of a section of Interstate 81 between Stephens City and Woodstock is scheduled for August 19 in Strasburg. R C Ambler, district engineer, will preside with staff from the central office and layout plans. Two routes A and B, about 23.6 and 22.7 miles, would cost around 18.365 million each, with A bypassing several towns and B offering alternative alignments near the B and O Railroad. A highway commission record of the hearing will guide final studies and plans.
A letter from Hawaii arrived with a ballot for the Star's calendar girl contest. Pfc Charles Gibson Funk sent his ballot late but for personal satisfaction as his top pick Pat Bemis won. A Hercules beetle visited Berryville and knocked off a flue stopper. Golfers at Winchester Club formed an accidental foursome with four women. A newsroom patron left without his glasses case after watching returns reporting.
Pittsburgh AP reports steel production losses nearing 100 million dollars as a nationwide strike enters its third day. About 500 000 United Steelworkers picket darkened mills amid static negotiations and rising losses to wages and allied industries. Federal mediation resumes in New York Monday with leaders McDonald Hague Abel and Cooper active in key regions.
Event ad for a Picnic and Pony Show at Camp Sheemar Gainesboro Virginia led by Turner contact 8-2956. Schedule notes tomorrow July 18 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. with drive in and night hours. Also mentions Echo Village Drive In open all night and Saturday with dining room and curb service and a weekend chocolate fudge marble cake from Ward's Pastry Shop.
In Washington the House faces a fierce, near-inevitable struggle over a labor management controls bill. The House Labor Committee, late at night, nearly finished action with Democrats split over provisions and efficacy. AFL-CIO pressure and Teamsters ties color the debate as Rep. Carroll D. Kearns denounces the bill as insufficient against racketeering.
In Frederick County Back Creek District the primary produced a one vote edge for C. M. Rosenberger but a drawing of the five election commissioners reversed unofficial returns and placed W. Hurt Himelright on the ballot for the November general election. Rosenberger conceded and signed support for Himelright while Himelright thanked supporters and pledged faithful service to Back Creek residents.
Sen. Hubert H. Humphrey appeals for swift congressional change to the radio television equal time rule after a scheduled CBS Face the Nation appearance was canceled. He spoke on NBC Today asserting the CBS ban aims to pressure action, while CBS says the invitation was withdrawn to avoid elevating lesser known candidates.
Gov. Earl K. Long of Louisiana spent the night in Juarez after a loud tirade in a Juarez night club followed by hotel door pounding in El Paso. He evaded reporters, shouted profanities, and was joined by police and aides during a chaotic early morning sequence.
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