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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1956

Page

2

Governor Stanleys Talks With Gray Moore End Without Comment

Governor Stanley held talks with Gray on the Gray Commission education plan to avoid desegregation in public schools. He then met with T Justin Moore for over an hour. No statement was given. Prince Edward County officials opposed a special session and urged school closures if integration is ordered.

Richmond—I Stanley Public Education Garland Gray Oon iWith T. Justin Moore Prince Edward County Prince Edward Moore Gray David Mays Commission John Boatwright, Jr James T. Clark Board of Supervisors The General Assembly Gray Commission Clark

Three Men Drowned in Amphibious Vehicle Training

In a training exercise near Fort Story Virginia two LVTs swamped in rough seas. Seven other crew members escaped. Three sailors died with bodies not yet recovered. Identification pending next of kin notification.

FT. Story Atlantic Ocean

B and O Officials Inspect Route on Winchester Trip

A special Baltimore and Ohio train with Vice President W C Baker and Eastern Region General Manager W R Galloway arrived in Winchester at 12 50 p m for an inspection tour. The party continued to Strasburg Junction and returned to Winchester at 2 50 p m.

Baltimore & Ohio Winchester W. C. Baker B & O Railroad W. R. Galloway Strasburg Junction

Child Injured As Bicycle Collides With Truck

A 10-year-old youth, Lynwood Hummer, was treated for arm abrasions after his bicycle hit the rear dual wheel of a 1952 Dodge truck owned by Buckley Lages Inc and driven by Gordon Bowser Corbin. The collision occurred about 55 10 p.m near the US Route 50 and State Route 728 intersection.

Lynwood Hummer Millwood Pike Memorial Hospital W. B. Broach Buckley-Lages, Inc Winchester Gordon Bowser Corbin Cameron St

Maryland Returns Signal Tight Senate House Contests

Maryland Republican support for an uninstructed delegation was 2 378 as Democrats outnumber Republicans by 752 500 to 316 916. Incumbent Richard E Lankford was renominated in the 5th district while others won renomination without opposition. Butler led early in a Tydings race with 47 191 to 4 471 and 4 etc as canvass time neared with possible recounts.

Maryland Eisenhower Adlai Stevenson Richard E. Lankford L. Harold Sotheron Edward T. Miller Jr James P. S. Devereux DeWitt S. Hyde Edward A. Garmatz George H. Fallon Samuel N. Friedal Butler Earl E. Knepper Henry J. Laque Tydings Mahoney Baltimore

Middletown Council Okays Sick Leave Law Tentatively

Middletown Town Council tentatively approves an ordinance granting 12 paid sick days per year for town employees. The May meeting also extends an alley behind Donald Borden and Stanley Allen for about 125 feet and approves summer workwear for two police officers.

Middletown Council Middletown Council Donald Borden Stanley Allen

Miller Service Held Yesterday

Funeral service for Theodore R. Miller who died suddenly Friday evening at 515 Virginia Ave was held yesterday at 4 p m at Jones Funeral Home by Rev Robert A Whitten of the Congregational Christian Church Pallbearers were John P Lauck Alfred C Clark Elwood Chris more Robert D Adams Edmund S Mason and Elmer Mason all of Miller and Anderson Interment was in Mount Hebron Cemetery.

Theodore R. Miller Virginia Ave Jones Funeral Home Robert A Whitten Congregational Christian Church John P. Lauck Alfred C. Clark Elwood Chrismore Robert D. Adams Edmund S. Mason Elmer Mason Mr. Miller Miller and

Weevil Spraying Advice Aids Alfalfa Crops

Weevil control guidance urges mixing 20 gallons of water per acre with a pint of powder for alfalfa. Apply at least seven days before cutting to curb pests for the season. County agents offer assistance as reports spread beyond Frederick and Clarke, with concerns over bee safety from sprying. Beekeepers urge notice to protect apiaries during spraying.

Fletcher Frederick and Clarke Loudoun

How's Your IQ Quiz Answers Revealed Page Four

Answers listed for the IQ quiz on Page Four include 1 Animal with a small fish rhyme, 2 153000000, 3 Aaron, 4 No, 5 Yes, 6 Cyrano de Bergerac, 7 Yes, 8 Noble wolf, 9 No odor, 10 No Chaucer.

Aaron Cyrano de Bergerac Chaucer

South End Names Representatives To College Drive

The South End Fire Company named Rodney Levi and Frank Armstrong II as its representatives at Shenandoah College fundraising rally tomorrow night. They also advanced plans for the Auxiliary yard party June 29-30 with members running games. The group voted to donate 5 to the Cancer Fund and send cigarettes to Police Sir Robert Boyce in Memorial Hospital. Resignations of Richard K. Eddy and Harley Swisher were announced and members are fundraising for a new radio at the fire hall. Outdoor meetings planned for July and August.

South End Fire Company Rodney Levi Frank Armstrong Shenandoah College Cancer Fund Robert Boyce Memorial Hospital Mary Williams South End Donald Seldon Richard K. Eddy Harley Swisher

Clarke Supervisors Transfer Land to State Secondary System

Clarke County Board of Supervisors at the May meeting voted to turn two abandoned strips of land at Gaylord over to the State Secondary road system. The board also approved placing the county’s annual audit with the State Auditing System for the year ending June 30, 1956. All members attended the session.

Berryville Clarke County

Dead Sea Surface Depth Below Mediterranean Level

A historical report notes the Dead Sea surface lies 1,286 feet beneath the level of the Mediterranean Sea. It highlights the remarkable depth of the sea compared to nearby waters.

Dead Sea Mediterranean

Air power chiefs tout B47s and carriers as core power

Wilson calls the B47 medium bombers the heart of strategic striking power and notes over 1,500 B47s in 28 wings. He cites 15 large carriers with atomic capability and says dispersal allows power projection. The new budget includes about $5.2 billion for research and development.

Wilson U.S Navy United States

Local Auctions and Listings for May 9 12 in Winchester

Sales directory item lists multiple auctions on May 9 and May 12 near Winchester. Mrs Bertie Krouse offers antique and modern furniture and house goods at 544 Fairmont Ave. Dr W D Myers sells farm machinery tools and furniture miles west of Winchester off Rt 50. Charles Duvall and Anderson Dailey serve as clerks. Shenandoah Valley Polled Shorthorn Breeders Assn holds a sale at Farmers Livestock Exchange. R L Bageant auctions farming implements bee hives and motors three miles west of Winchester on Woodchuck Lane. W D Orndorff is the auctioneer.

Bertie Krouse Fairmont Ave Winchester B. O. Brumback Julian Carbaugh W D. Myers le Miles Charles Duvall Anderson & Dailey Shenandoah Valley Farmers Livestock Exchange R. L. Bageant Rt. 50 Woodchuck Lane W. D. Orndorff

Development of Guided Missiles Boosts Military Support

A public official stressed continued direct support of research focusing on the development and procurement of guided missiles. The statement framed missile programs as essential to national defense and strategic capabilities.

Great Emphasis on Nearly 3 Billion Dollar Initiative

The report highlights a near 3 billion dollar investment designated for a major program receiving strong support. Officials describe it as a national priority with wide economic and social implications, signaling sustained funding and strategic implementation across agencies.

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Gov Brumback & Sons Cameron Minor Motor CO N. Loudoun St Pie Rt Sea Atlantic City Niagara Falls New England U. S Greyhound N. Braddock St E. Boscawen St Services S. Loudoun St B&o V. Shull Robert Green Senseny Ave Weevil College Clarke H C. Christianson Pittsburgh Glaize & Bro N. Cameron St Pittsburgh Paints John H. Lillis & Son Shenandoah Gas Co EWAYS Agrico American Agricultural Chemical CO CHEMI Wyck St CAL CO
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