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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1958
Page
1
British authorities impose a 100 percent curfew in Nicosia to curb Greek Turkish clashes. Paratroops arrive to bolster forces as seven hundred Turks and Greeks clash, with multiple casualties and arrests.
Rebels in Beirut say they will press the fight against President Chamoun despite U N Security Council intervention. They urge banning arms to Lebanon from the United States Britain France Turkey Iraq and Jordan while U N observers monitor the border and aid the government.
A U S Air Force mechanic stole an obsolete Tornado light bomber at Alconbury and crashed near Huntingdon England killing himself. British leaders warn of nuclear dangers while a separate collision kills four aboard RAF and United States planes.
A Gainesboro community event advertisement lists a Yard Party and Auction with a Country Ham and Chicken Supper on Saturday June 14 at 3 p m at Gainesboro School hosted by the Gainesboro Fire Co A rummage sale was planned for June 13 and 14 at Old Friendship Fire Hall but later cancelled the York Inn sale scheduled for tomorrow was cancelled a special car wash offer and a humorous note about dress sizes are also listed in the notice.
Berryville hosts the four state joint summer meeting of Virginia West Virginia Maryland and Pennsylvania horticultural societies on July 17 at the Moore and Dorsey properties. The program begins 8 30 a m EST with a three section tour of production to cold storage and a look at Virginia research pest control studies. Sam Cherr of Young and Rubicam will speak on promoting apple consumption. Attendees assemble at Berryville Horse Show grounds one mile west of town.
A 65 year old Frederick County man missing since yesterday was found in a grassy field near his home. Walter Conard of Middletown was hunting yesterday morning and did not return. He was found by a rescue squad member and a Middletown fireman at about 10 15 AM and taken home for a physician visit. He appeared delirious and unable to walk but unhurt. An Army helicopter assisted in the search and 30 plus responders participated.
Three men arrested March 31 in West Virginia for stealing $40 and a car from Dave Brown were sentenced to 10 years in Preston County Circuit Court. Lipscomb, Patterson, and Voelker were stopped at a roadblock and claimed they were heading to join Fidel Castro’s forces.
In Moscow, Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko called in the U S Britain and France to renew separate talks on a summit conference after Premier Khrushchev sent a letter to President Eisenhower. Diplomats noted the letter’s 38 pages remain unrevealed as officials in Washington cite surprise at bypassing the ambassadors.
Virginia researchers told Frederick County fruit growers that the 1958 apple crop should be better than last year but below the 1956 peak, with projections around 9 to 10 million bushels and a large peach crop statewide. Dr. Rollins noted better quality and size, near full peach production across neighboring states, and a strong Clarke Frederick County showing alongside a statewide disease and insect outlook.
Sen. John K. McClellan warns colleagues against loading the labor control bill with controversial amendments. He warns such moves could derail progress as 44 new amendments appear in the Senate debate, with 18 from the Eisenhower administration and Republican leaders pushing tighter union provisions.
Premier Khrushchev says former premier Nikolai Bulganin underwent a serious operation but is expected to resume work within a week. He denies reports of political downgrades for Malenkov or Suslov and notes Malenkov is alive and well.
East Cork Street Grocery announces Sunday hours for picnic supplies and beer. The clerks invite shoppers to stock up for weekend gatherings.
President Eisenhower called on Congress to form a new federal aviation agency absorbing the Civil Aeronautics Administration to unify air traffic control and prevent midair collisions. He said the agency would have full authority over U S air space, except in military emergencies, with an administrator and deputy named by the President and Senate confirmation. The push follows recent fatal crashes including the Grand Canyon disaster of 1956.
President Eisenhower will not fire Sherman Adams, his chief aide targeted by a House subcommittee. James Hagerty said Adams won’t hold a news conference about his ties with Bernard Goldfine, including a $700 coat allegation Adams denies. Adams described Goldfine as an old friend and said he contacted federal agencies on Goldfine matters but pressured him.
Berryville pool opens with lessons starting July 7 under Miss Ruth Ellen Talley and Chester A. Hobert Jr. Both act as lifeguards. Attendance at the pool and adjacent playground has averaged 100 to 120 daily. Two playgrounds for Negro children will begin Monday, with Sarah Blair directing at Millwood. Activities are funded by the County Recreation Council led by C. A. Hobert.
Eugene H. Hinton 59 longtime executive sports editor of the Miami News died Thursday from an apparent heart attack.
Lt. Thomas Vrana 23 of Pittsburgh was run over by a 24 ton bulldozer during ground breaking ceremonies at Fairchild Air Force Base. He suffered fatal injuries after slipping as the machine moved. Col. Willard Atwell aided the operator and Vrana died Thursday night in hospital.
The Senate approved a compromise bill granting a 10 percent pay rise to about 1,021,000 civil service and related employees. The measure, costing about 542 million dollars yearly and retroactive to January 1, was adopted by voice vote as House action was postponed until next week. It creates 599 new super-grade positions and fully raises 67,000 scientists and engineers.
Senate leaders anticipate passage of a defense reorganization plan modeled on the House version. The measure would grant the President broader powers as commander in chief, strengthen the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and centralize weapons research under one director, with division of authority over unified commands.
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