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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1956
Page
4
At Oak Ridge Tennessee University of Tennessee experts use gamma rays from cobalt to induce mutation in seeds aiming for disease resistance. Most radiation harms seeds, and results are expected only after several years of work.
Hollywood honored actor Jean Hersholt at a civic testimonial marking 50 years in film. Despite illness he attended, leaving before all tributes concluded as Mary Pickford lauded him. Dinner proceeds supported Mt Sinal Hospital with guests at $100 a plate.
The United States Civil Service Commission invites applications for Agricultural Engineering Research roles paying 5335 to 10320 dollars annually in Washington DC and nationwide, and Aeronautical Research Scientist roles paying 4480 to 14800 dollars at NACA centers in Langley Field Virginia Moffett Field Edwards Air Force Base and Cleveland Ohio. Requirements include appropriate education and for 5335+ positions professional experience. graduate study can substitute. No written test. Obtain information and forms from Joe Haines at the Post Office.
A long list details numerous transfers of real estate around Winchester including Valley Distributors to Mc Crory Stores Corp. and reverse, various lot and improvement sales along Loudoun Street Indian Alley James Street Battle Avenue Bellview Avenue and other roads, with parcels ranging from one half mile to several miles from Winchester and including several districts such as Opequon Stonewall Gainesboro Shawnee and Jordan Springs Road. Entities include Mc Crory Stores Corp. Valley Distributors Inc. J Edward Thoma Special Commissioner Charles H. Schutte Jr. Glaize Developments Inc. and multiple spouses and buyers.
George S Brady transfers 16 acres and improvements in Stonewall District about 3 miles north of White Hall. Percy D Miller and wife to Abram J Novick land in Stonewall District about 2 miles northeast of Winchester. Oil Heat Inc transfers to Abram J Novick part of Stonewall District about 1 1/2 miles northeast of Winchester. Sandy B Larrick and wife to Charles E Boyd two lots in Shawnee District about 3 1/2 miles east of Winchester on Russum Lane. Walter R Roberts and wife to Leroy A Snapp lot of land about 2 miles south of Winchester on the Plat of South Winchester.
Pope Pius XII commended the Fulbright program saying it balances spirit and material. He welcomed 86 American professors researchers students and families in a special audience at the Vatican. The program uses surplus war material funds to send U S scholars abroad under Senator J William Fulbright.
Out of Season Hawesville report notes Charlie Butler’s house caught fire just after dark. The town’s residents gathered as Christmas lights strung along the streets for December suddenly illuminated the scene during the incident.
The chief opposition to President Syngman Rhee claimed the vice presidency as counts continued amid suspicions of ballot irregularities. Democrat Chang Myun led with 86 380 votes as 180 000 ballots remained uncounted in Taegu. The government halted counting in Tengu with no resumption date.
Washington reports show a late cold spring delaying sowing in the Soviet Union. By May 1 the USDA says Russians had seeded 82.5 million acres, 3.4 million fewer than last year, with extensive winter crop damage in southern wheat areas requiring resowing.
The earliest playable organ is thought to be at Notre Dame de Valere in Sion Switzerland built in the late 1300s. It was renovated in 1954 using original pipes and is described as primitive quaint and altogether pleasing.
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