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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1956
Page
2
A three to four member rebel commando terrorized Bab el Oued in Algiers for four hours, fatally injuring three Europeans and a Moslem while wounding six others. Police killed the rifleman after a final attack as residents demanded stronger police protection.
Nellie Ferrick 43, a Concord Hotel chambermaid from New York and formerly Shamokin Pennsylvania, was found slain near the Summer Hotel grounds. Groundsman Earl Wooden discovered clothing scattered as state police and the sheriff investigated a likely sex murder with strangulation and signs of a violent struggle.
In a vigorous address on the 1952 campaign, Dwight D. Eisenhower's supporters praise his candor and health, with plans for a bold GOP bid. Langlie, 55, is chosen keynoter for the Republican nomination for senator, unopposed for the post once held by Warren Magninsson, Democrat.
Heat and drought drive insect activity from grasshoppers damaging Iowa alfalfa to European corn borer pupae dying in Illinois. Reports flag pasture, crop, and orchard pests across Kansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Georgia, Louisiana, Arkansas, North Carolina, Texas, Utah, Rhode Island, Indiana, Wisconsin, New York, Washington, Nebraska, California and the Carolinas.
John F. Bowen secretary treasurer of the NFPOC of Washington addressed postal law revisions with Oscar Whitsell vice-president also speaking on the need for changes. The three hour session was to run until 4 30 p m with an informal York Inn party at 6 30 p m Prizes were to be awarded by Carl L Campbell publicity director for Local 2023 Officers of the host group were Charles W Bush president Joseph C Haines vice president and J Floyd Wine secretary treasurer.
The U S Department of Agriculture warns wool growers that incentive payments depend on market prices. Higher individual sale prices raise total income, with examples showing earnings improve as the base price rises toward the 62 cent incentive level.
In Midland Texas two 80000 barrel oil tanks owned by Magnolia Petroleum Co were struck by lightning and burned fiercely. The blaze threatened nearby tanks in a large storage area used by Magnolia Gulf and Atlantic Petroleum and Permian Pipeline Co. Rain aided containment as crews worked to prevent spread. No loss estimate yet.
Samuel Davis Preston of Winchester was named to the Virginia Tech board of visitors among 89 appointments released by Gov. Stanley yesterday.
Chavez quoted as saying the defense morale suffers worldwide and Jackson demands Wilson resign. He had urged this three years ago and says Wilson remains unqualified for the post. Senator Saltstonstall defends Eisenhower’s budget figures without naming Wilson.
In Moscow for an unprecedented air show visit, Marshal Georgi Zhukov meets Marshal Pavel Zhigarev while some 200 Russians watch. Nigel Birch and RAF officers arrive in a Comet II, the first Western jet to land in the Soviet Union. Gen. Paul Bailly expected later. Delegations from 20 countries attend, signaling a dramatic display anticipated by all.
Answers listed for a Page 4 quiz include 10 items: 1 imaginary, 2 different in name only, 3 Herod, 4 Gremlins, 5 Bottom, 6 Bulgaria Hungary Romania, 7 Indian antelope, 8 False meaning One From Many, 9 Yes, 10 Yes.
Auction notices for June 26 27 at Chanticleer Inn Winchester antiques and restaurant equipment by E T Snider. June 30 in front of Frederick County Court House real estate north of Bruestown by John F Anderson and J Edward Thoma. June 30 1 30 p m Mrs Annie Swartz Brucetown household goods antiques tools auctioneer W D Orndorff.
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