05 May 1955
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1955
Page
1
Bonn Germany AP reports West Germany became sovereign in alliance with the free world as the 10 year allied occupation ended at noon Two short ceremonies ended the powers held by the United States Britain and France over 50 million West Germans since 1945
Secretary of State Dulles told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that a series of small but significant signs hint at progress toward freedom and a more tolerable world. He cited Austria talks and warned of ongoing hard spots as the U.S. seeks 31 billion dollars in new foreign aid for the coming fiscal year.
In Saigon 4 000 delegates at a National Congress voted to depose ex emperor Bao Dai as Chief of State and empower Premier Ngo Dinh Diem to lead a provisional regime. A separate 700 member assembly clashed over giving Diem sole power to arrange elections, with southern rebels walking out.
Arch Ferrell, a former Phenix City prosecutor, was acquitted of the June murder of A. L. Patterson after a 17 day trial. Albert Fuller was convicted. Si Garrett remains in a Galveston mental hospital. Ferrell’s wife cried as the verdict was read.
A. G. McVay announces repairs at American Viscose Corp in Front Royal are advancing well and some Viscose department workers are being recalled. A fire near fume ducts caused damage Monday but initial assessments say losses are not as severe as feared. Startup of continuous spinning and part of staple department is planned for the week of May 9 with more details to follow.
Beginning next Monday Naomi Lowden will again become associated with the Powder Box Beauty Salon. ROUSS FIRE CO. Regular monthly meeting Friday May 6 at 8 P.M. All members urged to be present. Refreshments. JOHN J. HAWSE, Pres.
The State Highway Commission announced bids for 16 road and bridge projects totaling 1 989 724 with April 20 opening. Clarke County work includes 3.88 miles of grading and stabilized surfacing on the Shepherds Ford road funded to Clark & Sons Inc of Luray for 47 358 dollars.
Mark Cory Ingels is welcomed as the sixth generation in Kokomo. Born yesterday to James and his wife, the infant’s mother is 19, with a line of relatives including a 34 year old grandmother and a 68 year old great-grandmother. The lineage extends to a 98 year old great-great grandmother from Nicholasville Kentucky. 4-H Baby Beef on sale at Anderson's Meat Market.
The House Appropriations Committee approved administration plans for military manpower reductions and authorized 31.49 billion dollars in new defense funding. If enacted, total Defense Department spending would reach about 43.08 billion for the coming fiscal year starting July 1, with a focus on continental air defense and rapid retaliation potential. The panel noted cuts in Army strength totaling about 75,000 and discussed reallocating funds while stressing readiness and reserve buildup amid rapid tech change. Personnel counts were set at 2,852,000 for June 30, 1956, down from 2,954,000 a year earlier, across Army Navy Marines and Air Force.
Senator Neuberger proposes a law to require candidates to inform TV audiences when prompting devices or facial makeup are used. The bill would empower the FCC to penalize noncompliant stations and would not ban makeup or prompters but demand disclosure of artificial aids in political broadcasts.
A local brief announces the Apple Blossom Newsreel screening now showing at Hable's Palace Theatre. The program highlights current cinema clips for patrons seeking brief entertainment.
President Eisenhower pledged equitable vaccine distribution while Congress weighs mandatory controls if voluntary efforts fail. Legislators consider funds to buy vaccine for the needy and penalties for misallocation. Reports note 33 post inoculation cases, 29 linked to Cutter vaccine, and Idaho deaths possibly tied to the vaccine.
Mrs Monford D Custer Jr was named president of the Memorial Hospital Auxiliary at the annual meeting in the hospital staff room. Officers and committee chairs were announced for the coming year as plans for Pencil Day and a New Year Eve Ball were outlined along with constitution revisions and a plant for unused cases. Friendship Fire Co holds regular meeting tonight with refreshments. Orin Ritter captain. Also advertised metal lawn chairs and a metal glider from Grove Furniture Co at 125 S Loudoun St.
The 1955 test at Yucca Flat unleashed a 30 to 35 kiloton detonation, vaporizing the 500-foot tower and throwing a dust cloud over Yucca Flat. Observers 3,100 yards away felt a violent shock as tanks moved forward, while women in Civil Defense trenches endured the blast.
Dr. Graham G. Lacy former city resident and now pastor of Central Presbyterian Church in Washington will preach at the organization service for Highland Avenue Presbyterian Chapel Sunday at 7 30 p m The event also marks the chapel 42nd anniversary since its founding on May 11 1913 Speakers and organizers include Dr Lacy Clifford Grim Miss Parnie Affleck Miss Sallie Boyd Godfrey Miller and Mrs Frank Grim The service features Elders clergy and church members with music by the Chapel Choir and Men s Chorus and a brief history by Mrs William B Sinnott
The Regional Chest Clinic will operate in this city with rooms and equipment funded by the State Health Department. Dr. A L Lindall says it serves a broad Northern Virginia area, focusing on diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis and management of active and inactive cases. Private doctors may refer patients and appointments can be arranged through the local health office.
Memorial Hospital will host an Open House on May 12 from 2 to 5 p.m. as National Hospital Week concludes. The event includes guided tours, a hospital community movie, and refreshments in the conference room. children may attend with supervision or an adult. Special tour appointments can be arranged through the administrator's office.
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