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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1955
Page
8
The House Merchant Marine Committee voted to authorize immediate construction of two atomic powered merchant ships. The panel endorsed Eisenhower's nuclear peace ship and added authority for a second vessel to promote the merchant marine. The vote was unanimous.
William Henry Meyer 65 was executed in the Texas Death House for the murder of his daughter. He died at 12 06 am and his body was not claimed by relatives who refused to take it home. He showed no last requests and accepted death with iron nerve.
The Pennsylvania Athletic Commission wrapped up a four week probe into the Harold Johnson Julio Mederos fight after a seven hour session. The investigation focused on a sham contest and Johnsons illness with no determination of how the barbiturate was given. Attorneys have briefs due June 21 and oral arguments set for June 24.
Mr and Mrs Eugene Hildreth will move to New York City in July as he accepts the position of executive vice president of Keep America Clean a national public service organization opposing roadside litter The group based at 100 Park Ave includes advisory council reps from Chambers of Commerce garden clubs Izaak Walton League and many service clubs Dr and Mrs Joseph Daren purchased the Hildreth home on Washington Street
The U.S. Court of Appeals affirmed a $175,600 libel verdict in favor of author Quentin Reynolds against columnist Westbrook Pe gler and two Hearst corporations.
Six pupils received diplomas at Blue Ridge Country Day School in Millwood during the annual commencement at Emmanuel Episcopal Church parish hall Boyce. Addresses and awards were presented by Rev. John Page Williams and Rev. Stanley F. Houser.
Cincinnati report notes former heavyweight champion Ezzard Charles meets Johnny Holman of Chicago in a 10 round bout. The nationally televised ABC match begins at 9 p.m. EST. Holman previously stopped Charles in the ninth round at Miami Beach on April 27.
Ken neth Curl, president, announced yard party committees for the South End Fire Company at a Monday night meeting. Ind or indoor games will be led by H M Layman and H W Rainsberger Jr. lighting by William G chenour and Lester McKee. soft drinks by Herbert J Pope. ice cream by Jack Crenshaw. outdoor games by John A Boyd and Edwin Lillis. The yard party, at Monmouth Street fire hall, runs 5 p m Friday and Saturday. The meeting also set participation in Boy Scouts Palace Stephens City on June 18 and Northern Virginia Volunteer Fireman's conventions in June and August. Allen Gaunt joined as a new member. A silver pitcher was presented to Winston Pope by Joseph A Mansie Jr., with the members reorganized into active and inactive groups and notices to inactive members to be mailed.
Jockey Eddie Arcaro seeks a sixth Belmont victory aboard Nashua in the 87th Belmont Stakes. The 39 year old Cincinnati native, tied with Earl Sande among modern riders, aims to break the tie with Jimmy McLaughlin by winning again. Nashua is favored as a heavy odds on pick.
Mrs. Frances Kanade chief nurse and Mrs. Mary Farmer supervisor of visiting nurses will speak at the weekly Rotary luncheon at 1 p m tomorrow at the George Washington Hotel. The program will cover health and educational problems in the area. Seven new members will be inducted: Harold Bageant William H Mellor Jr Robert Heltzel G Frank Stinnett Lester C Harvey Woodrow Moore Jacob H Yost Jr. The club assembly is scheduled for 8 o'clock tonight at the same hotel.
New York heiress Mrs. Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney Gabaldoni has won a divorce from Peruvian diplomat journalist Luis Emelio Gabaldoni on her fourth attempt in Las Vegas Nevada.
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