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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1956
Page
1
The government reports June consumer prices rose seven tenths of 1 percent from May. The June index reached 116.2 percent of the 1947-49 average, up 0.6 percent from a year earlier. More than 100000 General Electric Co employees will receive a wage increase averaging more.
A Marine testified Sgt Matthew McKeon raised a vodka bottle to his lips before leading 74 recruits into a marsh where six drowned. Pvt David McPherson said he could not confirm drinking. McKeon faces a general court martial for the death march at Parris Island during April. Witnesses described the drill as aimed at strict discipline and the march as initially a goof off episode.
The June cost of living index rose driven by about a 2 percent food price increase, with monthly take home pay for factory workers up to $72.75 with three dependents and $65.40 with no dependents. Ewan Clague of the Bureau notes price stability depends on longer trends. Decreased supplies pushed pork prices higher with chops up 9 cents per pound and ham and bacon up about 22 cents.
July rainfall in the area reaches 7.26 inches as of 8 am with 20 inches recorded yesterday and last night. The month totals 3.57 inches above the 43 year July average of 3.69 inches and more rain is forecast tonight and tomorrow. Unseasonable temperatures accompany the downpours with a high of 68 today and a low near 65 to 70 expected tonight.
President Eisenhower arrives at National Airport after Panama trip to a warm greeting from Vice President Nixon and a brief handshake with Harold Stassen his disarmament aide who backs replacing Nixon with Gov. Christian Herter Stassen argues an Ike Herter ticket could beat Democrats and shift Congress but the White House plays it down Nixon praises Herter and pledges support if he is chosen while Stassen announces he will continue his effort and challenges the RNC to gauge public sentiment
The Star distributes a two page Winchester Days special edition highlighting a three day summer sale event. Local merchants promote values with free bus rides and parking. Stores listed include A N Stores B M Chevrolet Sales Crowe Jewelers and more in Apple Capital Winchester.
A 24 year old salesman in Washington fired a tear gas pencil after being annoyed by two phone calls. About 50 young women in a Wesley Hall building fled to the street drawing spectators as police, a fire rescue squad and air clearing gear responded. The man Richard Augustus Pauloo was charged with possessing and dis charging a prohibitive weapon. He said one occupant had irritated him by calling too often.
Massachusetts Governor Christian Herter denied being a candidate for vice president despite Harold Stassen's support. He said he is willing to do whatever the President asks and would seek second place only if Eisenhower requests it. He declined to comment on any letter from State Rep Irene Thresher and said no delegates have assured him of support.
Virginia's 1956 apple crop is expected to top last year's by about 3 million bushels if rainfall holds. Late spring freezes hit Frederick and Clarke counties, with estimates showing deep cutbacks in those areas. Early July estimates place total production between 8 and 9 million bushels, well below the average of about 10 million.
Frederick County data show wheat running above average while barley sits at average to below. About 25 percent of wheat remains to be harvested with combines common in the fields. County yields from seven farms indicate the Thorne and Wong varieties performing best, with several fields yielding 30 to 55 bushels per acre.
Charlottesville report notes 11 801 local signatures urging the Governor and legislature to prevent any racial integration in Virginia public schools. The item appears amid other community notices and ads in the same newspaper page.
State Senator Edward O. McCue proposes a bill for the General Assembly to take over public schools when the Legislature meets in Richmond. The plan would place all school employees under state control and shield local officials from liability in desegregation cases, with approval from a mass meeting of about 1200 attendees.
Floyd Wilson, serving a life term, was found behind a rock about 150 yards from his disappearance site on Alcatraz Island. Captured 115 hours after slipping away during dock work, the escape attempt ended as guards and FBI led a search under patrol boats and searchlights. Wilson’s capture follows 22 years of escape attempts with two killed and others presumed lost or recaptured.
The NLRB Baltimore regional office has received a union complaint against O Sullivan Rubber Corp by Rubber Workers Union Local 511. Unfair labor practice charges were sent yesterday and received in Baltimore this morning. Local 511 has been on a 72 day strike. an examiner will investigate merit while management cites a full production force and filled maintenance vacancies. A new negotiation date remains unset.
The Virginia State Health Department announced 57 polio cases for 1956 after two more infections. A 16 year old Augusta County boy and a 3 year old Charles City County girl, both unvaccinated, contracted polio. the girl with paralytic and the boy with non paralytic form.
Non farm employment near February and June 1955 levels with manufacturing declines offset by gains in non manufacturing. O Sullivan Rubber dispute marked major manufacturing loss. mineral products and transportation gains lead non manufacturing. Unemployment around 1400 by mid June, 85 percent women, many in seasonal food processing. Area covers Winchester Frederick Clarke with population about 43000 and labor force around 15950.
Partly cloudy with scattered thundershowers across central portions and showers in the extreme north this afternoon and tonight. Highs near 86 to 92, cooler in the north. Lows 65 to 72, with warmer conditions in the north on Wednesday. Moon phases and daily times listed for Winchester region.
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