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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1959
Page
16
Lexington reports a bizarre suggestion from Kentucky Agricultural Station recommending using tied cords saturated with insecticide to trap houseflies. The method aims to attract flies with the noose and kill them, though it risks safety and effectiveness concerns.
Virginia bus firms may raise within state fares by one half cent per mile, setting a new maximum of 3.5 cents per mile. The 1956 limit of 3 cents remains in place for many routes. The SCC granted permissive authority for increases. Richmond Lines Inc said no immediate rise planned though higher maxima are needed to allow future adjustments.
The 1960 Republican National Convention in Chicago will have 1 325 delegates with one vote each, two more than 1956, based on rules from the last convention. Hawaii could add 6 more if a GOP win next July 28 affects its status. State allocations show increases for Alabama Alaska Georgia Louisiana West Virginia DC and decreases for Hawaii Mississippi Missouri South Carolina.
Safecrackers hit three Blanchardville sites in one night smashing a safe and triggering tear gas cartridges. At a garage they set off a tear gas canister as they opened the safe. They moved to another business office where the gas reacted sooner before a final attempt began.
In New York President Eisenhower shifted from a scientific talk to tell a joke about a man who names hunting dogs after faculty members. The evolving salaries and titles of the dogs parody academic ranks with a punchline about a dog finally becoming a college president and mostly sitting and barking.
The Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival needs 1735 dollars and fifty cents from Winchester Frederick memberships to cover 3997 dollars and forty six cents in 1959 bills. Letters urge unpaid members to send in checks promptly to settle accounts before May end. To date 15176 dollars and fifty cents of a 16912 local quota has been secured by the Festival In Town Membership Department led by J V Arthur Jr.
Keep good flavor by storing whole corn in the husks and fresh peas in the fridge until ready to use. Maintain cool, dry conditions and use promptly for best texture and sweetness.
In Norfolk, a motion to withdraw from a federal suit to end segregation in public assemblies was filed for the sole white plaintiff, Rev. William B. of Oakdale Presbyterian Church. The case, filed on Wednesday for Abbot and three Black plaintiffs, saw attorney E A Dawley Jr. file the withdrawal request. A district judge later referenced 4th Circuit procedures and related laws.
A stray ARDMORE bird forms an unusual attachment near a corner, inspiring a plan to use potato leftovers for a family creamed or au gratin dish. The quirky tale reflects a simple, homey approach to meals and daily life.
Carl Milbourn's brief boating career ended in under an hour when his new outboard failed to start. The boat drifted toward a barge on the St. Louis riverfront and Milbourn was swept under it before being rescued about 30 minutes later. He commented that he had had enough.
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