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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1959
Page
1
United States job figures show May employment rising by one million to 66,016,000, unemployment falling 238,000 to 3,389,000. Officials credit substantial improvement with factory hiring, longer work weeks, and higher earnings while noting May’s peak among months for employment.
Justice Charles Evans Whittaker granted a stay of execution to Charles Starkweather 20 from Nebraska. He was to die in the electric chair Friday morning. The stay allows until June 17 for counsel to file a petition for review with the full Supreme Court.
June 17 is the deadline to enter paintings for the 5th annual Art Festival at Hilltop House Harpers Ferry. The show runs in June 2021 with no further details on prizes or schedule.
School Supt. Garland R. Quarles poses with valedictorian Evelyn Riley and salutatorian Shanda Kiser before graduation. Riley and Kiser will give addresses at tonight’s 8 p.m. exercises in the school auditorium where diplomas will be awarded to 102 seniors. Riley is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hoye L. Riley. Kiser is daughter of Mrs. Evelyn Kiser.
In Geneva the Soviet Union offered a one year moratorium in the Berlin crisis if the West starts German settlement talks on Soviet terms. U S officials called the plan unacceptable and said it would impose a deadline. The proposal was presented by Andrei Gromyko at a secret session and, if discussed publicly, could shape the Big Four talks.
Berryville will retain the present tax rate of $1 per $100 for personal property real estate machinery and tools and 80 cents for capital bank stock. The council discussed revenue ideas including annexation of property sale of auto license tags and trash collection charge. A memorial for Luther Thompson and a resolution with the state highway department were noted. Uncollectible bills totaling 276.56 were written off.
Winchester Seed Co announces new hours starting June 15 Monday to Friday eight to six Saturday eight to five at 629 North Loudoun Street. Virginia Fruit Market offers watermelons described as the coldest in town with all purchases guaranteed.
Virginia Methodist Conference urged Gov. J Lindsay Almond Jr. to appoint a statewide bi racial commission to study desegregation methods for public schools. The panel would include educators ministers and civic leaders of both races and report to preserve public education while implementing gradual integration. The conference retained support for opposing private schools run from church property and called for anti pornographic media efforts. The sessions end with pastoral appointments.
Economics Minister Ludwig Erhard and Chancellor Konrad Adenauer reached a swift reconciliation at a Bonn caucus to settle leadership tensions. Informants say Erhard will stay in office after a vote of confidence, with party unity restored and both leaders agreeing to work together.
The City Council unanimously approved an ordinance to regulate emissions of smoke soot fly ash noxious acids fumes and gases in the city The June session also reviewed a second reading on a disorderly conduct ordinance to curb loitering Citizens from Parkway requested the grassy strip in the 300 block be replaced citing speeding and the island removal as factors Attorney George G Snarr Jr spoke for the residents and urged action on the strip
Treasury Secretary Robert B. Anderson told the House Ways and Means Committee that removing the interest rate ceiling on government bonds would not raise rates generally. He argued the opposite could harm the dollar and warned inflation drives rates higher. The administration also seeks to raise the debt limit to 295 billion dollars and lift savings bond rates from 3% to 3.5% effective June 1.
The City Council received Winchester’s 135 page master plan from the planning and zoning commission after a two year study. It outlines 30 year land use, zoning changes, and open space for orderly residential, commercial, and industrial development. A hearing will be scheduled and council action is expected later in the summer. The plan credits consultant Garland A Wood and Associates and includes 12 chapters on economy, population, land use, traffic, parking, CBD, transportation, and facilities.
Virginia Governor J Lindsay Almond Jr warns Virginians to accept some integration or lose control of public education to the federal government. He urged support from residents during a Warren County Educational Foundation graduation, noting the county’s desegregation events and the shift toward integrated schooling. Real estate tax board notices follow.
Ninety seven Warren County High School seniors received diplomas in a downtown theatre as Governor J Lindsay Almond Jr attended and maroon and white clad students sang the Alma Mater. The event marked the end of a year of private schooling in makeshift buildings.
Winchester City Council approved a 1 862 426 budget for the year starting July 1 after a public hearing. Ten members supported the budget despite opposition to higher merchant licenses and motor vehicle tags. The plan preserves current tax rates and includes a municipal tax ordinance. Councilmen Babb and Butler opposed. Schenck was absent.
Col William Kern, son of John A. Kern, led troops on Pork Chop Ridge in the Korean War. The Capitol Theatre shows a film based on Gen S L Marshall’s book about the action. Kern, a West Point graduate, served in World War II and is stationed in Paris, earning the Silver Star twice, the Bronze Star, the Legion of Merit and the Purple Heart. Late seed potatoes also arrive.
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