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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1956

Page

2

U.N. and Red Troops Eye Each Other Across Korea Zone

In the Korean Demilitarized Zone both sides patrol under constant surveillance. Reports describe the tense standoff, eerie night lights, and sporadic fire events near Samichon Valley as patrols train for warfare and endure daily four hour shifts.

U.N Red Korea Jack A. Youngblood Unadilla Samichon River Demilitarized Zone Neutral Zone Youngblood Ohio

Rebels Seek to Extend Streak in Sunday Virginia League Action

Winchester visits Rouss Park to face the six game winning Rebels while Clarke County and Winchester chase key wins in a tight standings race. Strasburg and Mt. Falls look to rebound as Oak Grove and Clarke County push top spots. All games start at 2 30 p m.

Winchester Virginia McKee Harris Orchard Frederick County Wallace O. Talbert W. O. Talbot Elizabeth E. Erb Moillit L. Bromley Corporation Court National Avenue Rebels Strasburg Mt. Falls Oak Grove Clarke County Ageints Eos Clvnsaas Ik Als Be

Seventh District Democrats Call Debt Reduction Resolution

The Seventh District Democratic caucus in Richmond adopted a resolution urging the federal budget to include a designated annual sum for debt reduction. It nominated delegates for the Democratic national convention including L. H. Hoover, R. Rosenberger, B. Goodloe, and others from Harrisonburg Winchester Staunton and Glasgow. Alternates named were Jake Bailey and Mrs. R. O. Custer. Presidential elector candidate Robert Goad was also nominated.

Richmond Democratic Caucus Harmony L. H. Hoover Harrisonburg Richard J. Rosenberger Winchester Breckenridge Goodloe Staunton Baldwin G. Locher Glasgow Jake Bailey Nelson R. O. Custer Waynesboro State Central Committee Harry F. Byrd, Jr Curry Carter F. Cleveland Davis Lexington James W. Fletcher Sperryville Robert Good Loyingston J. R. Goodwin Amherst E. Turner Jones Highland C. M. Shannon Shenandoah G. Fred Switzer Robert Goad

Egypt Expropriates Suez Canal Revenues for Aswan Dam

Egypt announces the expropriation of the Suez Canal, to fund the Aswan Dam, triggering protests from France. Christian Pineau protests to Egyptian Ambassador Kamal Eddine Abdel Nabi in energetic terms as diplomatic ties near breaking. British PM Eden warns in Commons of a serious situation requiring firm action.

Egypt Gama Abdel Nasser Aswan Dam Christian Pineau Kamal Eddine Abdel Nabi France Pineau Eden House of Commons

Union Continues Strike Tactics At O'Sullivan Rubber Co

Union representatives arrived for scheduled talks with O'Sullivan Rubber Co, but the company failed to appear. Union leaders accuse the firm of contempt for bargaining and harming local business by importing strike breakers. company says it is open to meeting dates and payrolls have returned to normal with over 100 former strikers back.

North Korea 24Th Korea United Nations Swartz Emmons O'Sullivan Rubber Co

Shenandoah College Heads Named President Re elected

The Rev. Forrest S. Racey of Dayton was elected president of Shenandoah College and Conservatory of Music. He has taught history economics and business law at the college and served as business manager. Plans call for relocating the college in Frederick County in fall 1957. Alfred L. Snapp was re elected president of the Frederick County Tuberculosis Association.

Forrest Racey Snapp Frederick County Shenandoah College Tuberculosis Assn Forrest S. Racey Dayton Shenandoah College and Conservatory of Music Carl W. Hiser First Evangelical United Brethren Church Racey J. A. Racey Virginia Shenandoah College Bridgewater College University of Virginia Virginia Conference Riverton W. Va Pleasant, Valley Verona Massanutten U. S. Army L. P. Hill Troy R. Brady Alfred L. Snapp Frederick County Tuberculosis Association Robert E. Ayler Snapp E. W. Adams, Jr Walter T. Anderson Wilbur M. Feltner Murl Hannum Robert E. Aylor Paul D. Beable Grover Teets

Recruitment Hazing Abuse Pledges Government Oversight

VidKeon describes repeated depots as scenes of callous brutality in a coarse filthy atmosphere. Incidents include forced marches punishment duck-walks hazing verbal abuse and public ridicule for personal letters. Officials vow to demonstrate control within 90 days to satisfy the House Armed Services Committee.

House Armed Services Committee

Girl 13 Electrocuted in Overland Park Bath

Thirteen year old Andrea Lee King died when an electric fan fell into a tub as she bathed in Overland Park Kansas. Police investigated but report no foul play suspected.

Overland Park, Kan Andrea Lee King

How's Your 1Q 2 Answers Cast Luke January 1

Fragmentary lines list names and phrases including Luke and January 1 with brief yes no and a Beethoven reference. The text reads like a shuffled quiz style collection rather than a coherent narrative.

Luke

Local Auction Listings for August Dates and Venues

Sales directory notes auctions from Winchester to Charles Town and Martinsburg Pike. Items include furniture, household goods, livestock, farm machinery, and dairy cattle. Auctioneers listed are Duncan C. Gibb Paul Miller B. O. Brumback Lawrence B Cole and Son W D Orndorff.

L. E. Armel S. Cameron St Winchester Charles Duvall Duncan C. Gibb Martinsburg Pike E. T. Snider D.S.T Lucy Mason Washington and Mildred Sts Charles Town W. Va Paul E. Miller G. E. Vickers Paul Purr L. A. Glkize Middletown B. O. Brumback Lawrence B. Cole and Son Red Bud Farm W. D. Orndorff

Budget Approval and Audit Highlight County Meeting

D. K. Russell reports budgeting actions and a financial review by Mrs. Hannum. The report shows a March 31 1956 balance of 789.93 and 1955 Christmas Seal proceeds of 2476.43, leaving 3266.36 at start of 1956 57. Ayler reads a tribute to Harriet D. Larrick, praising her Christian character and tireless work.

D. K. Russell Hannum Ayler Harriet D. Larrick

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