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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1954

Page

2

Churchill Denies Promise to Return Gibraltar

Madrid reports Britain allegedly pledged to discuss Gibraltar’s return if Spain stayed neutral in World War II. Churchill told the British House of Commons no such promises were made during the war, while Spain’s Foreign Ministry cited archives claiming Britain offered to discuss Gibraltar’s return and to satisfy Spain’s North Africa demands in exchange for neutrality.

Madrid Spain Britain Gibraltar Churchill House of Commons Ernest Davies Mediterranean North Africa Pyrenees Gibbraltar England

Lima man denies fleeing after murder charges in Germany

James M. Leech of Lima, a former army captain, says he has heard nothing official about a Frankfurt indictment accusing him of the postwar murder of three American officers. He asserts he will not run from trouble, noting he returns home and has had no notice from authorities. The Lima resident, 44, worked as a boilermaker and has not received extradition papers or formal charges in Ohio authorities or Gov Lausche's office.

Lima Ohio James M. Leech Germany Leech Standard Oil of Ohio Frankfurt Tye Alan Lima Central High School FBI Columbus Frank J. Lausche

Episcopalians urged to back court ruling on school desegregation

At the 159th Virginia Diocese council in Arlington the church called for leadership in implementing the Supreme Court desegregation decision. The assembly urged goodwill and advised forming an interracial race relations commission. It adopted a 1955 budget of 436000 plus 376.50.

Arlington Virginia Supreme Court

Guatemala weighs arms purchases and Nicaragua break

Guatemala Congress plans a special session to discuss arms purchases from Poland and a break with Nicaragua. President Franco says the arms are for legitimate purposes. U S warnings and Latin American concerns figure prominently. The unrest touches Honduras and banana strikes.

Guatemala Poland Nicaragua Marco Antonio Franco U. S. State Department Stetting United States Eisenhower State Department Managua Anastasio Somoza Honduras Panama Canal U. S Tegucigalpa Washington United Fruit Co United Fruit Central Labor Confederation

Multiple estate and farm auctions listed in May and June

ASales directory outlines numerous auctions across Maryland Virginia and Pennsylvania including estates dairy farms livestock real estate and household goods. Notable events include Walter H Kendall estate near McConnellsburg and Leesburg Market sale led by Brig Gen William C Crane.

Walter H. Kendall McConnellsburg Round Barn Farm Paul B. Wenger E.S.T Holmes Lloyd Boyce W. D. Orndorff Leesburg Aberdeen Angus William C. Crane Shenandoah Valley National Bank Frederick County Court House S. Cameron St N. Loudoun St Jos Jos. A. Massie, Jr Byron Brumback G. N. Singhass Farmers Livestock Exchange Rt. 50 West Dabney W. Watts North Braddock St Winchester Boyd G. Headley, Jr Laura A. Fawcett Mary S. Jones S. Stewart St E. T. Snider

High School Students Riot on Bronx to Manhattan Train

Hundreds of Commerce High School students rioted on a Bronx to Manhattan elevated line after rain halted a park field day. Police detained 24 boys and 19 girls. George Riley, 16, and a 15 year old were held on charges with Riley facing $10,000 bail.

New York George Riley Riley Te High School of Commerce van Cortlandt Park Bronx Commerce High 242Nd Street

U. of Florida Athlete Among Three Arrested

High Springs Florida police and FBI agents captured three men including a former University of Florida football player after a bank vault was breached at a local bank. Suspects Paul Mortello 29 Gordon Shanklin identified as former UF tackle Mike Romanello 45 and Julio Means 43. Earlier the same bank was robbed of 21000 on March 31. Officer Ed Cole aided in thwarting today’s burglary with Chief Hamp O'Steen coordinating.

High Springs Fla University of Florida Gordon Shanklin FBI Paul Mortellaro Tampa Mike Romanello Jacksonville Julio Means Florida Ed Cole Hamp O’steen

Waynesboro City Attorney to Enter The Ministry

Waynesboro will lose its city attorney to the Episcopal ministry in September. McRae Worth announced yesterday he will enter the Episcopal Theological Seminary at Alexandria at the conclusion of his current term as city attorney. He is a 30 year old World War II infantry veteran and said the law did not fulfill him.

Waynesboro Episcopal McRae Worth Episcopal Theological Seminary At Alexandria

Ireland's New Premier to Push Farm Program

Associates say Costello will prioritize farming modernisation as he takes over. The coalition won a majority in the new Dail, ousting de Valera’s Fianna Fail, with plans to convene June 2 and focus on expanding arable land use and efficiency.

Ireland Dublin John A. Costello Costello Eamon de Valera Fianna Fail Men of Destiny Fine Gael United Ireland Republic

Post 9 Plans Paper Drive by Explorer Post 9 Scouts

Scouts of Explorer Post 9 plan a Saturday paper drive to raise funds for summer troop projects. They start at 9 a m collecting papers magazines and cardboard from city homes with front yard placement. Proceeds fund trips including a three day Bath County outing beginning June 10.

Scouts of Explorer Loudoun St the Post Washington Bath County

Quiz answers from Page 4 reader notes

Correct responses listed for the quiz include Gettysburg Annapolis American No Belgium All the day you'll have good luck Victoria Inauguration Italy Newly married man.

Gettysburg Annapolis American Belgium Luck Victoria Italy

Monsoon Rains Slow Mercy Lift.

The French command reports 159 wounded evacuated from Dien Bien Phu with 100 more to fly out today. Helicopters and Beaver aircraft shuttle wounded to Luang Prabang where Dakota transports move them to Hanoi. Monsoon rains slowed flights last night and only 50 were flown out yesterday instead of 120.

Hanoi Indochina Dien Bien Phu Luang Prabang

Boy Edits Community Paper Delivers Vacation Note

Oklahoma City story features Franklin Kaiser, an 11 year old fifth grader who edits his own community newspaper. He writes that school ends June 4 and both kids and teachers await summer while mothers anticipate a quieter routine.

Oklahoma City Franklin Kaiser

Keyserling Sees No Low Mood but Urges Action on Unemployment

NO low mood SEEN NEW YORK LEON H KEYSERLING former Truman economic adviser says no mood decline in America yet warns the present administration to curb unemployment and take steps to address job losses.

New York Leon H. Keyserling Truman America

Early Layers Boost Fall Poultry Profits

Early-started pullets lay first and bring higher profits as hens stay productive into fall. Records show egg prices rose by 12 cents per dozen from September to December for the last five years. Ask about the Purina Poultry Program next time you’re in town.

Purina

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