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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1957

Page

3

Khrushchev Says Easing Tensions Prevents War

Khrushchev told The New York Times in Moscow that easing tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union is the surest way to avoid war. He favored another Big Four summit but urged US leadership in reducing global tension and cautioned on Europe and NATO.

Khrushchev New York The New York Times Today Nikita? Khrushchev America Russia Catledge United States Times Moscow Europe North Atlantic Treaty Organization United Nations

AEC Tightens Rules After Kellogg Radiation Incident

The Atomic Energy Commission issued new safety rules to require prompt notification of serious accidents involving radioactive materials. The update follows Kellogg Co. contamination at Houston laboratory where four employees were exposed. The incident occurred March 11 and was reported over a month later.

Washington The Atomic Energy Commission M. W. Kellogg Co Houston Tex Kellogg Commission

Rev C L Cox to Speak at Calvary Church Tomorrow

The Rev. C. L. Cox of Claysburg Pennsylvania will be the guest speaker at a Calvary Church of the Brethren service tomorrow morning at 11 oclock He is an elder in the Claysburg Brethren church and has led many evangelistic meetings An old fashioned hymn sing follows tomorrow evening at 730 at the church located 1 1/2 miles south of Winchester on the Front Royal Road

Eisenhower Stalin Hungary C. L. Cox Claysburg Calvary Church of the Brethren Cox Church of the Brethren Winchester Front Royal Road Winchester Public Schoola John Kerr Quarles Virginia Avenue Douglas

Tenth Wedding Anniversary Tin Milestone Noted

The piece marks a tenth wedding anniversary calling it the tin anniversary and mentions Lafayette as an amateur hypnotist in a brief cultural snippet.

Lafayette

United States Allies Seen Planning War, Khrushchev Visit Sought

The article asserts an undisputable view that the U S and its allies plan aggressive war on Russia and its Red allies. Khrushchev reportedly desires a visit to the United States for talks. It also notes local community notices about church events and hospital stays, with several residents mentioned.

United States Russia Khrushchev

Scout's Merit Seeker's 25 Mile Ride Ends With Snake Bite

Billy Young a 12 year old Boy Scout aiming for Eagle set out to earn a merit badge riding 25 miles to the country. He called his mother reporting a snake bite prompting police and medical examiners to locate him across Philadelphia and Montgomery County. He returned home unharmed later that day and earned the merit badge.

Philadelphia Billy Young City Billy Mary Young Montgomery County

Retail forecasters predict modest gains in 1957 sales

LONG-TERM sales trends split between gains and forewarnings. An NA mutual savings banks meeting heard a cautious view that a decline may come, while J Gordon Dakins of the National Retail Dry Goods Association projected department and specialty stores to post a 3 to 5 percent rise in 1957 sales, aided partly by a 2 percent price increase.

National Assn. of Mutual Savings Banks J. Gordon Dakins Assame Fed Dakins

Greenwood Notes on Services and Social Visits

Worship service at Greenwood Chapel at 10 and Sunday School at 11. W S C S met with Mrs Ray Carter hosting. Mrs J W Carlisle hosted a shower for niece Mrs William Sirk of Winchester. Festival guests included Mr and Mrs T L Wood and others from Ashland N J and Winchester. Gary’s fifth birthday party hosted by Mrs J W Carlisle with many attendees. Families and guests from Clarke County and Winchester appear in dinner and visit records spanning several days.

Greenwood Greenwood Chapel Ray Carter J. W. Carlisle William Sirk Winchester John Dove T. L. Wood Ashland N. J William Refine Kay Ann Salem Dove Louis Ruble Jesse Gordon Audrey Baecher Burlick Road John Ritenour S. Clinton Ebersole Green Carlisle Gary Edward Helen Weir Wrennie Olen Grove Mike Elwood Affleck Woody Richard Bley JoAnne William Strickler Daugh Joan Barbara Steve Dorsey Bonnie Carlisle Richard Bromley Clarke County Roy Carlisle Ronnie Billy Ashworth Jerry Larry Sirk Mable Brown Ida Pennington Clinton Ebersole Cora Lonas Boyce

Statue for MacArthur at Seoul aims to raise funds

A nationwide committee seeks 43 million hwan or about 86 thousand dollars to fund a statue of General Douglas MacArthur in Seoul. The group hopes to complete the project by September 10.

MacArthur Seoul Korea Gen Douglas MacArthur

France Revamping Its Armed Forces

Paris reports France will reorganize its armed forces to meet atomic warfare demands. The plan follows Britain's strategy of defense against nuclear attack and rapid retaliation while reducing overall military spending. Defense Minister Bourges-Maunoury pledges continued NATO participation and notes reforms will affect the economy and everyday life.

Paris Britain France Maurice Bourges - Maunoury NATO Bourges - Manoury

Lebanon Church News and Visits

Air man Mervin Keller left last Monday for California after furlough with his parents. Mrs. Myrtie Hockman improves at home. Injured in a recent Lebanon Church auto crash have returned home from Shenandoah Memorial Hospital. Recent guests include Campbell, Wiseman, Humphries, and others from Arlington Winchester Strasburg and Washington DC areas.

Lebanon Mervin Keller Stuart Keller California Myrtie Hockman Lee Jay Keller Ritenour Beth Humphries Jerry Morris Donnie McDonald Lebanon Church Shenandoah County Memorial Hospital Frank Campbell Bobby Campbell Robert Debbie Amy Wiseman Tressa Ann Mary Ann Campbell Arlington Beverly Bailey Winchester Franklin Campbell Strasburg Ronnie Norman Lucy Himelright Archie Unger Washington, D. C John Deacher Charleston W. Va D. A. Glaize

MacArthur invited to Inchon seventh anniversary ceremony

Wolmi Island Inchon hosts an unveiling ceremony to mark the seventh anniversary of General MacArthur's landing at Inchon with his attendance anticipated.

Wolmi Island Inchon Gen. MacArthur U. N

Berryville Revival Services Begin at Berryville Church

The Berryville Baptist Church schedules revival services Sunday through Friday at 7:45 PM led by visiting minister Jack H. Manley of Court Street Baptist Church Portsmouth. Manley, a Buchanan native educated at University of Richmond Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and Yale Divinity, has pastored in Virginia Kentucky Connecticut and Charles Town W V and has led Portsmouth and Virginia Baptist pastors groups. Special music will feature church choirs and guest talent.

Berryville The Baptist Church

Gregg returns to work as Moyers ill at home

Mr. R L Gregg, after two weeks under a doctor's care, resumes work. Bonnie Marie Moyers remains confined at home with illness but is reported to be improving. Pat Lofton's sister Bessie from Michigan visited him.

Bonnie Marie Moyers Pat Lofton Bessie Michigan

Weather Brief Notes Frosts and Dry Gardens Share Need for Rain

The report notes past week frosts and continued drought leaving gardens dry and in need of rain. Local observations mention chilly nights and drying soil increasing concern for crops and plants.

Old Shells Found Near Cornwall War Echoes

Eleven ball shaped mortar shells weighing about 150 pounds each were unearthed during work on the St. Lawrence power project in the dried area of the former Long Sault Rapids. They are believed dumped from a U S ship after the Battle of Crysler's Farm near Morrisburg Ontario.

Cornwall Ontario St. Lawrence U. S Carr St. Laws Morrisburg

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