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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1955

Page

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Knowland to discuss Yalta Conference when pertinent

Senator Knowland declares he will discuss the Yalta Conference whenever pertinent despite President Eisenhower's claim that such discussions serve no purpose. Other GOP leaders echo lessons from history while Democrats defend Roosevelt's wartime decisions and Bipartisan posture.

Knowland Yalta Conference Washington Sen Calif Eisenhower GOP Yalta Bridges

Foundations Being Poured for New Elementary School

Concrete for the Garland Redd Quarles school foundations is underway in the southern city area. The English Construction Co. of Altavista won the $326,931 bid, with 36 workers on site and brick laying expected in about a week if weather stays favorable. The site covers 10 acres between Loudoun and Kent Streets and Southwerk and Whitlock Avenues.

Garland Redd Quarles English Construction Co Altavista Winchester School Board Deward S. L. Phipps 8. Loudoun S. Kent St Southwerk St Whitlock Ave S. Loudoun St Phipps

MacArthur Disavows Yalta Ties Fanning Debate

General Douglas MacArthur denies any link to the 1945 Yalta conference and says he would have opposed Soviet entry into the Pacific war. The remark contrasts with Forrestal diaries and prompts questions about diary edits and sources. A Handley Council meeting notice and a Bakers Tavern shooting match are also listed.

New York Douglas MacArthur Yalta Far East Russia James V. Forrestal MacArthur Courtney Whitney Forrestal Whitney Walter Millis

White Post Boy Struck by Truck In Fair Condition

Samuel David Mitchel seven year old son of Mr and Mrs James E Mitchel of White Post was treated at Memorial Hospital for injuries after a truck struck him on State Rt 658 one mile south of White Post at 435 PM yesterday. Trooper J H Smith Jr investigated the 1950 International pickup driven by William Preston Boyer of Winchester owned by Mervel W Adams of Winchester. The boy ran from a field into the highway directly in front of the truck. Meanwhile two Winchester boys injured last Saturday by a bicycle collision on 8 Kent St were listed as slightly improved with Raymond Kerns showing moments of consciousness and Theodore Smith still unconscious with head injuries.

Samuel David Mitchel James E. Mitchel White Post Memorial Hospital J. H. Smith, Jr Theodore Smith Shirley Smith N. Cameron St

Oppenheimer Ban Forces Conference Cancellation

Seven scientists oppose the University of Washington ban on Dr J Robert Oppenheimer forcing cancellation of a planned April 7 8 symposium on enzyme action. Over 200 attendees were to be present with seven guest lecturers among signers from Wisconsin Harvard Washington University St Louis Rockefeller Institute and Harvard.

Seattle University of Washington J. Robert Oppenheimer University Department of Biochemistry Oppenheimer Washington Henry Schmitz Robert A. Alberty University of Wisconsin Konrad Bloch Harvard David E. Green Arthur Kornberg Washington University St. Louis Henry A. Lardy William H. Stein Rockefeller Institute For Medical Research Bert. L. Vallee

Temperature Drop Promised By Spring Weather Forecast

Spring weather prevailed today with forecasts predicting a drop to freezing or below tonight. A 64 degree high was reached this afternoon after a 41 degree low last night, with tonight's low forecast at 26 to 32 degrees and continued cooler conditions tomorrow.

Associated Press

Civil Defense Alert in Clarke Termed Successful

Clarke County Civil Defense alert labeled a complete success by coordinator Kenneth N. Gilpin Jr. The drill began with wardens reporting within 18 minutes and a canteen in operation within 20 minutes. The full organization mobilized within 45 minutes and the alert lasted about one hour.

Berryville Clarke County Kenneth N. Gilpin, Jr

Miss Larrick's Book Series Won Award for Random House

A Winchester woman, Nancy Larrick, helped Random House win an award as 50 000 boys nationwide chose Landmark and Allabout Books as best informational series of the year. She directs children's education at Random House and edited landmark titles. The award was announced in a Junior Century Club meeting when Miss Charlotte DeHart presented findings and noted Larrick's influence in education and publishing.

Winchester Nancy Larrick Random House, Publishers Bennett Cerf Boys Clubs of America Random House Allabout Books Miss Larrick Charlotte DeHart Virginia Avenue New York Times Wales Roy Chap

Taught to Hate the West 20 Americans Reported in East German Center

Bonn reports Allied officials say about 20 Americans are in a Bautzen brainwashing camp in East Germany. The camp is described as a center where inmates learn to hate the West. Details emerged after a Communist youth leader who escaped to Frankfurt spoke.

Bonn Germany Bautzen East Germany Frankfurt West Vorkuta Arctic Circle Soviet Union

Byrd fears OTC may limit Ike in future trade crises

Senator Byrd warns the proposed 34-nation Organization for Trade Cooperation could tie the President's hands in emergencies under the GATT framework. He insists the OTC status be clarified before Congress acts on extending the reciprocal trade agreements act. Secretary Dulles says OTC cannot force action but would require justification before world opinion.

Washington Sen Byrd D-Va International Trade Agency Senate Nsenhower Dulles State Department Finance Committee Gore D-Tenn New York Organization For Trade Cooperation OTC United States Geneva Executive Council Congress House

Woman 35 Held On Bigamy Charge in England

Evelyn Anthony, 35, appeared for a preliminary hearing on a bigamy charge. Husband Cecil Anthony and another man, Edward J. Jenkins, testified to two marriages and Evelyn's alleged double life, including night work and long daily absences. Bail was posted for her release until trial.

Newport England Evelyn Anthony Cecil Anthony Evelyn Edward J. Jenkins Jenkins Anthony

Paul V McNutt Dies Former Indiana Governor at 64

Paul V. McNutt 64 former Indiana governor and ex envoy to the Philippines died in New York City. He was with his wife and daughter Louise at his Fifth Avenue apartment about 8 30 am. Cause of death not disclosed. McNutt once led the American Legion and later pursued the presidency in 1940 before Roosevelt’s third term decision ended his bid.

New York Paul McNutt Indiana Philippines McNutt Manila Franklin D. Roosevelt Roosevelt

Last Bodies Removed From Plane Wreckage

HONOLULU reports the last of 66 bodies were removed from a Navy plane crash site. Two Air Force identification experts traveled from Wright-Patterson Field to assist in identifying the remains.

Honolulu Air Force Wright - Patterson Field Dayton Ohio

Weather Delays 500-Foot Tower Blast in Nevada

In Las Vegas Nevada no nuclear shot occurred as a 500 foot tower blast was postponed until tomorrow at the earliest due to weather. The underground detonation, the 38th in the series, produced a brownish cloud as the tiny device yielded a mushroom rise to 11 000 feet. The Army Corps of Engineers oversaw the Nevada test at Yucca Flat with 280 observers five miles away. AEC reported no radioactive fallout outside the site.

Las Vegas Nev Yucca Army Corps of Engineers Nevada Sit Atomic Energy Commission

Lovett's Shoppe Ad Seeks Friends and Customers

Lovett's Shoe and Dress Shoppe at 156 158 N Loudoun invites friends and customers to visit. An ad references Rose Kay Lee and a Spring mattress priced at 19.95 from J Grove Furniture Co. plus a local address line.

Lovett's Shoe & Dress Shoppe N. Loudoun J. W. Grove Furniture CO

No Conspiracy Claim Denied By Adams In Peress Probe

Army counsel John G. Adams rejected Sen. McCarthy charge that he and White House aides conspired at a Justice Department meeting to block Senate inquiry into the Irving Peress case. Adams testified before the Senate Investigations subcommittee about the January 21 1954 meeting attended also by Attorney General.

Washington John G. Adams Army Sen. McCarthy R-Wis White House Justice Department Senate Irving Peress Adams Atty

McCarthy Disputes Adams Testimony On Peress Case

Army counsel John G. Adams testified he had the last chance to block an honorable discharge for Maj. Irving Peress but says if he had known all facts the man would have been court-martialed. He cited McCarthy blocking Senate transcripts as key reason for limited information.

Washington Army John G. Adams Maj Irving Peress Adams Peress Sen McCarthy R-Wis Senate Investigations Subcommittee Roy Cohn Army Intelligence Pentagon Arthur G. Trudeau Camp Kilmer N. J Frank Carr

Adams Denies Conspiracy Ties in Army Hearings

Adams says Brownell and others were not part of a conspiracy regarding Peress hearings or Ft Monmouth. He cites two subjects discussed McCarthy ultimatum and alleged special treatment for Pvt G David Schine. He learned of Peress name late January and protested the slowness of his discharge from the Army.

Adams Ft. Monmouth Sen McCarthy Army Loyalty Board David Schine Peress Brownell White House Sherman Adams Gerald Morgan United Nations Henry Cabot Lodge Jr William P. Rogers New York

Senator George Seeks Unity Before Big Four Talks

Sen George of Georgia calls for renewed free world unity as a prelude to possible Big Four talks on world peace. Sen Knowland suggests a preliminary Big Three gathering to align policy before any full Russia meeting. He notes Eisenhower’s openness to discussions if outcomes are likely.

George Washington Sen D-Ga Knowland R-Calif Russia Senate Foreign Relations Committee United States Britain France Germany Eisenhower Paris Great Britain Senate

Heart Day in Winchester Supports Heart Fund Drive

Winchester designates Heart Day with Girl Scout Troop 17 collecting donations Saturday starting 10 a.m. in the downtown area as part of the Heart Fund Drive. Funds go to the Jayceeettes to forward to Richmond crediting Winchester. contributions may be mailed to Mrs. Russell B. Newcome, treasurer, at 1414 S Braddock St.

Winchester Jayceeettes Junior Chamber of Commerce Cecil Herbaugh Jayceeette Richmond Russell B. Newcome S. Braddock St

UN Security Council Delays Action on Egyptian-Israeli Border Clashes

The U N Security Council postponed further steps until next week after hearing Israel plead with Egypt to join a pledge not to use force along the frontier.

United Nations N. Y U.N. Security Council Israel Egypt

Reds Free Pilot of Helicopter Forced Down in East Germany

The U S Army helicopter pilot Lt. Lewis E. Jacquay of Fort Wayne Indiana and his passenger Horst Kuehn were released by Soviet authorities after a forced landing near the East German border. They had been detained a week after a snow squall blew them across the border during a Signal Corps aerial survey. The helicopter was recovered by an American crew and flown to Schweinfurt in West Germany.

Reds East Germany Stuttgart Germany Iron Curtain Bad Neustadt Bavaria Lewis E. Jacquay Fort Wayne Ind Horst Kuehn U. S. Army Jacquay Sharon Jacquays Army Signal Corps Schweinfurt West Germany

East Berlin student anti-Red group called Anarchists

A 17 year old Russian defector describes a secret anti Communist group of 50 students at a Soviet school in East Berlin, all children of army and high officials. He says the group is pro West, anti Kremlin and excludes girls. He fears Soviet retaliation against his father and seeks asylum in the United States.

Berlin West East Berlin High Commission Kremlin Valery Lysikov West Berlin Georgi Malenkov Soviet Union Lysikov Siberia Germany Lyusikov United States Young Lysikov Stalingrad

James Wood Band Spring Concert Tomorrow

The James Wood High School Band and Junior Band under George Turner perform their fourth annual spring concert tomorrow at 8 p.m. in the school auditorium. The Junior Band plays Holmes pieces and others. the High School Band features Marches, The Syncopated Clock, Moods Americana, Copa Cabana, and more. Senior band members include Mauzy Knighting McKinney White Wolfe and Ramey.

James Wood George Turner Holmes Air Mail DeLamater Taylor Grieg Leroy Anderson Gerald Humel Harold Walters Frese Little Leaden Soldiers Pierne Frangkiser James Tarver Betty Knighting Robert McKinney Ralph White Anne Wolfe B Ramey Winchester Junior Chamber Commerce

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