Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

We found your results!

Page 1

Winchester Evening Star in Winchester, Virginia

We have 3,124,248 pages in Virginia

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1957

Page

1

Passports Taken From Two U S College Students

Two South Carolina students Mike A. Gilbert and Warren William Hair had their passports taken by the U S consulate in Vienna after a hitch hiking trip into Hungary. They had been jailed since May 26 and were released to Austrian authorities before awaiting State Department decision on their future abroad. The consulate will decide if they may continue travel or must return home.

Vienna Austria U.S South Carolina Hungary Mike A. Gilbert Walterboro Warren William Hair North Augusta S. C State Department Europe

Japanese Lawyer Is Dismissed in Girard Case

U S Army Specialist 3 C William S Girard dismissed Japanese lawyer Itsuro Hayashi who was to defend him over charges of causing the death of a scrap metal scavenger at a firing range in Maebashi. Girard said the action reflects no personal or professional disloyalty and noted new American attorneys may defend him. Hayashi warned the court must approve the dismissal and may appoint a government lawyer. Akikichi Sakai, husband of the deceased, criticized American calls for Japanese jurisdiction and warned of retaliation.

Tokyo U. S William S. Girard Girard Ottawa Til Itsuro Hayashi Stanley Levin Los Angeles Louis Washington Hayashi Maebashi Akikichi Sakai Sakai

Foreign Aid Bill Clears First Hurdle in Senate Committee

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved Eisenhower's foreign aid bill by 12 to 3, cutting 227.3 million from the request for fiscal year starting July 1. The measure totals 3.637 billion in new authority plus 500 million reappropriation and a two year, 2 billion development loan plan. It preserves flexibility and allows aid beyond a year with oversight on Yugoslavia aid.

Washington Eisenhower Senate Foreign Relations Committee Senate Morse Oregon Long Louisiana Langer North Dakota Sen Mansfield D-Mont Treasury Defense Departments Knowland Calif Yugoslavia U. S

Democrats claim suburban gains in 1950s vote shifts

The Democratic National Committee told a Bronxville meeting of Democratic women from 15 states that suburbanites numbered about 30 million and that Democratic strength rose from 1952 to 1956 in Maryland Montgomery County Arlington and Fairfax Virginia Massachusetts Newton Brookline Nassau Suffolk and Westchester. The notice also invites attendees to a dance and announces a Sunday talk by Dr. J Warren Hastings at Ebenezer Christy Church.

Bronxville N. Y Country Club Democratic National Committee Women Washington Boston New York Montgomery County Arlington and Fairfax Counties Newton Mass Brookline Nassau County N.Y Suffolk County Westchester County

Mother Telephones Police That She Killed Children

Detroit report: three young children found dead after their mother, 29 year old Constance Wheeldon, telephoned authorities. Inside a gas filled house Jimmy 4 Deborah 17 lay in a tub of water while 6 month old Diane rested in her crib. Police said drownings and suffocation occurred. Husband George a truck driver was away. Neighbors note she is a registered nurse at Metropolitan Hospital. She was incoherent and unable to explain the events.

Detroit Constance Wheeldon Jimmy Deborah Diane Metropolitan Hospital

Declared Co Winners In National Spelling Bee

Sandra Owen of Navarre Ohio and Dana Bennett of Denver Colorado were named co winners of the 30th annual national spelling bee after 37 rounds. Both will receive 1000 dollars prize money plus a trophy and a 100 dollar bonus for a New York weekend visit.

Washington Sandra Owen Navarre Ohio Dana Bennett Denver Colo Sandra Dana New York Richard D. Peters

Airliner Makes Emergency Landing at Norfolk

An Eastern Air Lines 7B en route from Miami to Boston made an emergency landing at the Norfolk Naval Air Station after a left outboard engine caught fire and the propeller ran wild. Sixty eight passengers evacuated as firefighters battled the blaze and the craft descended from 19 000 feet. A woman sprained her ankle but no serious injuries were reported. all passengers later continued their journey with another airline.

Norfolk Eastern Air Lines Norfolk Naval Air Station Miami Boston E. Q. Ford Municipal

Byrd Urges Public Restraint to Curb Inflation

Senator Byrd of Virginia appealed for Americans to curb government spending to combat inflation. In a letter to W. F. Rockwell Jr. of Pittsburgh and the National Citizens' Committee, he warned that continued excess spending would burden taxes and fuel inflation. The group publicized Byrd’s call for self restraint and an educational campaign to restore purchasing power.

Washington Sen Byrd D-Va National Citizens’ Committee W. F. Rockwell Jr Pittsburgh Rockwell

Clarke County High seniors receive diplomas in outdoor ceremony

Clarke County High School honored 53 seniors with outdoor diploma ceremonies on the campus. Principal Charles E. Miley distributed diplomas as Lawrence Ashby Larrick presented a $110 class gift for a public address system. Salutatorian Patricia Carter Miley and valedictorian Peter Conrad Robert received Beta Club awards.

C. E. Miley Clarke County High School Patricia Madison College Mileys Berryville Lamp Harold Bell Virginia Education Association Bell George W. Burton Clarke County VEA Harrisonburg God Shepherd's

Pauling Defended by Pravda as Senate Subpoena Looms

Pravda defends Nobel winner Linus Pauling amid U S Senate subcommittee questioning over anti nuclear test protests and a petition signed by thousands of scientists. The article labels the subcommittee as hostile and notes Eisenhower’s comment on possible organization behind opposition. Pauling says most signers are biologists and he will testify.

Moscow Pravda Linus Pauling Pauling McCarthy Pauline White House Eastland Washington United States Iowa Cincinnati California Institute of Technology Pasadena

First Military Aid Shipment Arrives in Middle East

Four planeloads of jeeps and guns arrived at Beirut Airport as the first U S military aid under the Eisenhower Doctrine for the Middle East. Lebanon backs the plan as general elections loom tomorrow.

Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Union President To Have Chance to Answer Testimony

The Bakers Union President James G. Cross will be allowed to respond under oath as a witness after the Senate Rackets Investigating Committee resumes hearings. The probe links Cross to Mrs Kay Lower a Los Angeles woman identified as a convicted prostitute who invoked the Fifth Amendment.

Washington P — Senate Bakers Union James G. Cross Kay Lower Los Angeles Senate Cross Washingon Los Angles Sen. McClellan D-Ark Lower Albert Barclay Bakers International Union Elsie Kay Lower John D. Nelson Local 37 Barclay Nelson Neil C. Newsom Newsom Robert F. Kennedy Joe Erringer

Eisenhower Attacks Democrats and Criticizes GOP Leaders

President Eisenhower delivered a sharp attack on the Democrats labeling them as easy spending inflationists and criticized some Republican leaders for personal preference over party platform. Speaking after a two day GOP conference he urged loyalty to the 1956 platform and a fight for his 71.8 billion budget amid Navy flight and search news.

Washington Eisenhower Walloli C Congress Saratoga Atlantic Knowland Bridges

Franciscans Elect Augstino Sepinski To 12 Year Term

In Assisi Italy Most Rev Augustino Sepinski was re elected as minister general of the Franciscans Order of Friars Minor for 12 years. The 113th successor of St. Francis resides in Rome and leads a 30000 member order active in teaching and missions. Provincial heads from around the world attended the election.

Assisi Italy Augustino Sepinski Franciscans Order of Friars Minor St. Francis of Assisi Little Brother of the Poor Sepinski Saint Julien Les Metz France Society of Jesus Jesuits Rome

Businessmen Face Costs As Boom Slows Down

New York reports show cost increases for many firms as the boom loses momentum. Freight loadings, paper production, check clearings, and retail trade weaken while auto and steel output rise briefly. Analysts warn the uptick may be temporary with rising taxes, wages, and transportation.

Walter Breede JR New York Oth

Pupil Placement Act Faces Court Review Next Week

Virginia's Pupil Placement Act faces hearings in two appeals courts. The Virginia Supreme Court will review a mandamus petition to reinstate two Fairfax County students. the 4th Circuit in Asheville will hear appeals from Norfolk and Newport News where Judge Hoffman ruled the act unconstitutional and ordered desegregation.

Ricmond Virginia State Supreme Court of Appeals U.S. 4Th Circuit Court of Appeals Asheville N. C State High Court Fairfax County Fairfax Theo T. DeFebio Federal Norfolk Newport News Walter E. Hoffman Hoffman General Assembly Goy. Stanley

Army Commander Warns Against Shorts in Tokyo

A U S Army commander warns women of the American military community in Tokyo that shorts pedal pushers and halters are inappropriate for street wear or military installations. Maj Gen H J Carns of the 1st Cavalry Division notes comfort is valued but attire should suit reserved settings. The message targets wives and daughters on post and at homes.

Tokyo U. S. Army H. J. Carns 1St Cavalry Clearbrook Wed

Hamilton Electric Watch at Hodgson Brown Jewelers

Notice advertises the Hamilton Electric Watch for sale at Hodgson Brown Jewelers with the contact MO 2 3231. It also lists a fruit sale from L. O. Dick Estate in Clearbrook Virginia offering Montgomery Cherries starting Monday at 70 cents per gallon if picked locally at 85 cents per gallon. Phone numbers provided for inquiries.

Hamilton Electric Hodgson & Brown Jewelers Montgomery L. O. Dick Estate Clearbrook

Also Mentioned on This Page

By Eric Waha Municado Austrain Levin Hagerstown J. Warren Hastings Ebenezer Christy Dad Clarke Dr. Pauling G. Milton Kelly Eastern and Western Interstate Commerce Commission Southern ICC Engineering News-Record Engineering News Commerce and Labor Departments Congressional Committee Ridgeway Church Hall Payne's Chapel Church
Search Courier

Search the Winchester Evening Star Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Winchester Evening Star?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication