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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1959

Page

5

Ovation at Flint Dye High for Negro Speaker

Dr. Alvin Loving, a University of Michigan Flint educator, received a standing ovation after the Flint Dye High School graduation speaker controversy. The all white class, 61 graduates, heard Loving amid earlier board reversals over his invitation. The valedictorian discarded her speech in tears, praising the student stand.

Flint, Mich Alvin Loving Loving University of Michigan Flint Flint Dye Glen Hutchins Flint Township

Radar set demonstrated by Town Sergeant in Middletown

Town Sergeant James Monroe demonstrates the new radar speed detector recently placed in Middletown. The unit, shown between the door frame and door, includes forks to measure speed of cars in front or behind the police car. Monroe holds the power box behind the front seat. officials tout the radar as the newest and most accurate on the market.

James Monroe Middletown Monroe

Hopper Resigns as Therapist at Winchester Center

Robert Hopper, speech and hearing therapist at Winchester Rehabilitation Center, resigns to join Peninsula Rehabilitation Center in Newport News. Melton Wright of the Northern Virginia Chapter of the Virginia Society for Crippled Children and Adults announced the move. A replacement is being sought and the program will resume after a short vacation.

Robert Hopper Winchester Rehabilitation Center Peninsula Newport News Melton Wright Northern Virginia Virginia Society For Crippled Children and Adults Hopper Virginia The Virginia Society Winchester Rehabilitation Wright Robert Price Virginia Society For Crippled Children

Phrase Usage Guide Recommends Direct Correspondence

A language note instructs avoiding passive phrasing and advising speakers to use direct forms. It emphasizes concise structure and avoiding extraneous words in comparisons and alignments. It cautions against repeating possessives and encourages precise wording.

Attendance law proposed for Washington County schools

Abingdon officials announce a local compulsory school attendance ordinance to be drafted by Commonwealth's Attorney Volney Campbell. The Washington County board of supervisors will consider the measure at the next meeting, following authorization earlier this year for localities to compel attendance.

Abingdon Washington County Board of Supervisors Commonwealth Volney Campbell General Assembly

Sealed Grand Jury Report In Quiz Show Probe

A General Sessions Court sealed the presentment after a long inquiry into television quiz shows. Judge Mitchell D Schweitzer ordered the report impounded. Louis M Hacker, former Columbia University dean, led the jury in its written statement stressing public interest and national scope. Arguments on acceptance due by June 26 were invited from the district attorney and others. No shows were identified.

New York General Sessions Mitchell D. Schweitzer Louis M. Hacker Schweitzer Hacker School of General Studies Columbia University County of District Attorney’s Office

Controversy Leads to Quitting of Quiz Shows

After contestants on Dotto 21 and The $64 000 Challenge faced irregularities the shows were dropped by CBS and NBC last fall and later left the air.

Dotto CBS NBC

Word Study: Ineradicable as a permanent ink note

A daily vocabulary lesson presents ineradicable meaning unable to be erased or forgotten. The example sentence uses ineradicable to describe permanent ink that cannot be removed.

Often Mispronounced Motif Pronunciation Guide

A concise guide explaining the correct pronunciation of the word motif with emphasis on the second syllable and a clear phonetic cue.

Boyce V F D Fun Festival Planned For June 20

Plans for the Boyce Volunteer Fire Company fun festival set for June 20 at 2 p m on the meadow at Saratoga with activities including a square dance at the Episcopal Parish Hall after dark. Al bert Lanham directs music and ure-calling with five prizes such as a cutlery set and a porch chandelier.

Boyce V.F.D BOYCE Boyce Volunteer Fire Company Ladie’s Saratoga Epis Copal Parish Hall Albert Lanham

Often Misspelled: Defalcation and fal heading note

A compact note observes common misspellings of defalcation and fal, noting usage and spelling peculiarities. It highlights the misrendering of legal terms and suggests standard forms for clarity.

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