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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1956

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Charges Filed By Rubber Workers Union With NLRB

The Rubber Workers Union filed NLRB charges in Baltimore against O'Sullivan Rubber Corporation for unfair labor practices. Local 511 leaders cited bad faith bargaining, blocking mediation, repudiation of prior agreements, refusal to discuss certain issues, pay inducement to end the strike, and threats to force negotiations to break the strike. Union members met at the local armory to hear the charges after no progress at last Thursday talks.

The Rubber Workers Union Today National Labor Relations Board Baltimore O'Sullivan Rubber Corporation Marion M. Miller, Sr United Rubber, Cork, Linoleum and Plastic Workers of America O'Sullivan Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service Local 511

House Passes Civil Rights Bill Faces Senate Roadblock

The House passed the civil rights bill by 279 to 126 with 111 Democrats and 168 Republicans voting yes. Opponents include 102 Democrats and 24 Republicans, and Southern filibuster threats loom as the measure heads to the Senate amid plans to force floor action or a rules suspension.

House Senate Washington Rep Keating Senate Judiciary Committee Sen Eastland D-Miss Dirksen R-Ill Judiciary Committee

County Banks Show Increase In Total Assets

Total assets of Frederick and Clarke County banks rose to 8 058 223 by June 30 from 8 003 906 on March 31, but remain below year end 1955 levels. Banks cite spring withdrawals for farm inputs as seasonal lows. Over the past year assets climbed 710 924 across four banks, with each institution showing gains since June 30, 1955.

Frederick and Clarke County Clarke Frederick County Middletown State Bank Western Frederick Bank Bank of First National Bank of Berryville

Learn to Drive Easy Method Dual Control

Advertisement lists a driving lesson offer with a phone contact and mentions other local notices about business closings and sales. Jones Photography closes July 29 through Sept 3. Butler's Packing House on Wyck St. offers Warly Apples and Peaches with self-serve containers. Proceeds list Butler & Bro Inc.

Jones Butler's Packing House Wyck St H. W. Butler & Bro., Inc

Five die? No, five hospitalized in weekend crashes

Traffic crashes hospitalized five persons here over the weekend, four of them in one Winchester mishap. The Woodstock Lane crash at 2:45 a.m. Sunday injured four men, with Thomas K. McCann Jr. and others listed.

Winchester Woodstock Lane Thomas K. McCann, Jr Stephenson Richard Fisher S. Braddock St

Anjar Faces India’s Worst Quake Toll in Six Years

Indian relief efforts speeded after a weekend quake wrecked Anjar killing at least 117 and leaving about 800 missing. The disaster spanned 500 miles from Bombay to the Pakistan border, with panic in Kutch and Prime Minister Nehru visiting Jamnagar to oversee aid.

Anjar India Bombay Pakistan Ansar Ahmedabad Kutch Nehru Europe Middle East Jamagar Kutch Gulf

Game Park Lord Mayor In Danger Of Being Shot

In Murchison Falls Uganda an elephant at the safari park has become overly friendly, entering tents, stealing items, turning on taps, and threatening keeper John Mills. Mills contemplates shooting the animal if it does not stop its mischief.

Game Park Kampala Uganda East Africa Paraa John Mills Murchison Falls National Game Park Gordon Brown Mills

Marilyn Monroe Labeled Dowdy by British Fashion Expert

London report says Marilyn Monroe, star of Hollywood, is a dowdy dresser with a spare tire at the midriff. Jean Soward of the News Chronicle, after reviewing prints, criticizes her outfits and grooming. Monroe arrives July 14 to film, prompting renewed scrutiny of her style.

Marilyn London Marilyn Monroe Jean Soward News Chonicle Miss Soward Hollywood England

Guardsmen Head to Indiantown Gap For Annual Camp

National Guardsmen from this area depart Saturday morning for a two week encampment at Indiantown Gap Pa joining about 2 700 guardsmen from the 29th Infantry Division Led by COL A A Sprowll local detachments from Winchester Front Royal Charlottesville Staunton and Harrisonburg will form the convoy with 240 officers and men scheduled to depart at 5 20 a m The camp will feature range works firing tactical training and a parade on August 4 with return planned for August 11

Indiantown Gap Military Reservation A. A. Sprowl Staunton 116Th Infantry Regiment Virginia Winchester Armory Boyd Headley, Jr Roland White Shenandoah Valley Charlottesville Harrisonburg M. B. Clowe, Jr 116Th Regiment Wendell Seldon S-3 Indiantown Gap William W. Brash 2Nd Army Maryland Henry C. Evans Baltimore

Presbyterians To Buy Jones Site On Loudoun Street

The First Presbyterian Church voted at a congregational meeting to purchase the W. E. Jones property south of the church on Loudoun Street for about 60 000 dollars. The site at 122 24 S. Loudoun includes two ground floor shops and an upstairs apartment occupied by the Jones family. The church seeks space for expanded education facilities. The vote was not unanimous.

First Presbyterian Church W. E. Jones Loudoun St S. Loudoun St Jones

Governor Stanley to call Virginia assembly on school segregation

Gov. Stanley announced a special session on August 27 to address segregation in Virginia schools. He plans to endorse most Gray Commission proposals except the pupil assignment plan and to seek an amendment authorizing withholding state funds from localities not complying with segregation goals.

Richmond Stanley General Assembly Virginia Gray Commission State Capitol Assembly

Severe Central Loudoun Storm Uproots 100 Trees

A severe late afternoon storm swept central Loudoun County causing thousands in damage. Over 100 old trees were uprooted and power lines broken, with ten trees down on Route 7 in Hamilton. Traffic slowed, headlights required, and strong winds battered Route 7 from Round Hill to Leesburg. A separate, lighter storm earlier dropped over a third inch of rain on Winchester causing localized flooding and prompting a water-pump call at the Harbaugh home in Clearbrook.

Loudoun County Route 7 Hamilton Round Hill Leesburg Winchester Clearbrook Harbaugh House Brucetown Road Clearbrook Woolen Company Northern Virginia Power Company State Highway Department Grimes The Virginia Electric and Power Company Purcellville Stamilton Fairfax Alexandria Warrenton Asplandh

Sunbather murdered as killer escapes. North Side, Chicago

A 33 year old sunbather was slain on a Lincoln Park area rock. Arthur Besley and his wife Adrian saw the attack from their 15th floor apartment and directed a motorcycle officer to the scene before the suspect fled. Besley, a philosophy doctor and hospital superintendent, provided the account. A copy of Ben Hur and a prayer inscription were found near the body.

Chicago Lake Michigan Arthur Kirk Besley Adrian Lincoln Park Besley Norwegian American Hospital Margaret Brother Demian

Final Plans For Annual Winchester Days Bargain Fiesta

Last minute arrangements were made for this year’s Winchester Days the annual bargain fiesta of local retail merchants announced Saturday for Thursday Friday and Saturday. Prizes include a $500 Frigidaire chest type freezer loaded with food for first prize among shoppers at 53 participating stores.

Winchester Winchester Retail Merchants Association

Governor's Car Forced Off Road Near Richmond

Governor Stanley and family escaped injury after a minor traffic accident on U S 360 three miles east of Richmond. An automobile cut sharply in front of the governor's car, grazing it and forcing the chauffeur to steer off the highway. The only damage was a dented left front fender. Also in the car were Mrs. Stanley and their two grandsons, Stanley and Crockett Chatham.

Richmond Stanley U. S. 360 Thomas Bannister Crockett Chatham

Virginia Weather Forecast for July 24 28

Partly cloudy warm and humid tonight and Tuesday with scattered afternoon and evening thunder showers mostly in the north. Highs around 86 to 92 with lows 60s to 70s. Five day outlook shows near normal temps with above normal Tuesday and Wednesday and cooler Thursday and Friday. showers and thunderstorms Thursday and about one inch total rainfall.

Virginia

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Rubber Workers Union NLRB House Judiciary Committee Poff R-Va Tommy Fortune Fairmont Ave James Herrall S. Kent St Memorial Hospital Thomas K. McCann, Sr Wilmer Comer Harry Miller A. U.S. Navy James Pihakis U. S. Rt U.S.S. Elokonim Herbert William U.S. Marine Corps Portsmouth C. D. Taylor Davis John M. Larrick E. Piccadilly St U.S. Rt. 7 Herbert J. Franklin Opequon Ave G. T. Griffith, Jr Ford Dodge Larrick Terry Terveen, G Willard Ohio Cleveland Clinic Mike Sibole Orlando Fla Terry Anijar London Airport Miss Monroe 29Th Infantry Division Front Royal West Virginia Fort Knox 129Th Suffolk Franklin Onancock Fort Miles Del Pennsylvania Mountains Presbyterians Firemen’s Association Stephens City Fire Hall Ernie Nesselrodt Sat Pingley & Carper Killer Besleys West Va Caioraldan
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