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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1956

Page

2

Senate Probers Urge Expulsion of Sobolev from U N Delegation

Senate Internal Security subcommittee urged the State Department to expel Arkady Sobolev chief Soviet delegate to the United Nations and aide Konstantin Ekimov. It accused Sobolev staff of coercion in pressuring nine Russian sailors to return to the Soviet Union after seeking asylum in the United States.

Washington Senate State Department Arkady Sobolev United Nations Internal Security Subcommittee Sobolev New York Russia Immigration Service Subcommittee Red China Formosa Soviet Union Konstantin Ekimovo U. N New York City United States

How's Your I Q Answers Revealed

Correct answers to the Page 14 quiz are listed: 1 Yes 2 Mt Vernon estate of Washington 3 No 4 Yvonne 6 No 6 San Francisco 7 Watery fluid 8 Prime Minister 9 Yes 10 Grover Cleveland in a concise results block.

Mt. Vernon Washington San Francisco Grover Cleveland

Eisenhower to Meet Texas GOP Leaders in Waco

President Eisenhower will attend an honorary Baylor University degree in Waco and may hold a social gathering with Texas Republican leaders. Reports conflict over whether the meeting will be social or political with White House hints of a possible conference. A Texas GOP official denied a political meeting while an unnamed source suggested 20 to 50 leaders could attend to discuss Texas politics.

Waco Tex Eisenhower Baylor University White House Murray Snyder Texas Snyder H. J. iJack Porter Houston Washington

John Hepler Wins First Prize in Sears Pig Chain Project

John Hepler received a blue ribbon and 25 dollars at the Frederick and Shenandoah County 4-H Sears pig chain banquet held Tuesday night at Lee Jackson Restaurant. Other Frederick County winners included Tommy Crabill second with 20 dollars Noble Unger Jr. third with 15 dollars Marshalk Snapp fourth with 10 dollars and Billy Orndorff fifth with 6 dollars. Five entries per county were judged twice during the year by Hugh Henderson, a VPI 4 H livestock specialist. The Sears pig chain is a national program funded by Sears Roebuck to aid counties and award prizes. John Carr managed the local chain and helped arrange the banquet. The event included an invocation by Rev. Rhodes Artz and attendance by county and Sears officials.

John Hepler Frederick and Shenandoah County Sears and Roebuck Lee-Jackson Frederick County Tommy, Crabill Noble Unger, Jr Marshalk Snapp Billy Orndorff Hugh Henderson VPI Sears and Roebuck Company John Carr Frederick Shenandoah Rhodes Artz Cork Street Arden Huff Charles Kraemer Sears

Britain marks Empire Day resolve to keep bastions abroad

Britain marks the 40th Empire Day with a vow to hold overseas forts including Cyprus Aden Singapore Gibraltar Malta and Hong Kong. Foreign Minister Selwyn Lloyd asserts strategic interests justify continued control despite rising anti British sentiment in Cyprus and Singapore.

Britain London Ner Selwyn Lloyd Cyprus Singapore Aden Saudi Arabia Yemen Lloyd Mediterranean Suez Canal Arabian Sea Indian Ocean Southeast Asia Lloyd's Gibraltar Malta Hong Kong South China Sea China Malaya Gold Coast Africa Caribbean America

Improved Highways Could Save Many Lives

Bob Kellas of The B. F. Goodrich Store cites Arthur Kelly of the company’s tire division estimating that a nationwide network of modern streets and highways could save up to 11 000 lives annually. He urges support for new roads and notes motorists can join the Safe Drivers League by pledging at the local store.

Bob Kellas B. F. Goodrich Arthur Kelly B. F. Goodrich Tire and Equipment Division Winchester America Kellas Safe Drivers’ League B. F. Goodrich Company League Washington, D. C President's Highway Safety Committee

Death of Navy Recruit Probed at Great Lakes

A board of officers investigates the death of 17 year old Navy recruit Maurice G. Everett of McKenzie Tennessee after disciplinary drills at the Great Lakes Naval Training Center. Heat stroke is cited as the cause. Everett had been in the eighth week of boot training and was placed in a re training section after arguing with a company commander following rifle drills. He collapsed and died hours later after a day of drills and labor.

Great Lakes, Tll Navy Maurice G. Everett McKenzie, Tenn Glen Everett Lansing Midh Great Lakes Naval Training Center C. E. White Everett Naval Hospital

Union dispute pulls in threats and vandalism near plant

The case alleges that two men interfered with Mr. Fink and Mr. Whetzel in exercising work rights through threats and abusive language. A police escort was needed for one man. A separate report describes rocks thrown at a plumber’s truck while men shouted at residents near the O Sullivan plant.

Tracy Fink Newlin Mr. Fink Plum Guy Whetzel O'Sullivan Pink Andrew Danko, Jr Kent St Rober & Dan Danko

Plant picket clash prompts firm letter urging return to work

A plumbing firm reports picket actions at its O Sullivan plant aimed at stopping a truck. The truck driver Acrey Nicholson allegedly accelerated amid protests. no arrests were reported. The company issued a May 23 letter urging employees to return, condemning unlawful acts and stating operations are increasing.

Kuehner Charles Pilliger O’sullivan Acrey Nicholson

Memorial Day Prep Urges Safe Holiday Travel

Next Wednesday marks Memorial Day and readers are urged to ensure their car and tires are safe before starting a holiday trip. The reminder emphasizes pretrip checks to reduce breakdown risk and promote road safety during the long weekend.

Farm auction notices list multiple sales around Maryland Virginia and West Virginia

A sequence of farm and estate auctions scheduled from May 25 to June 16 across Potomac region. Items include cattle Tractors farm machinery real estate household goods milk cows hogs and vehicles with auctioneers Frey Wagner Neidig Duvall Orndorff Vickers Snider and others. Locations include Poolesville Montgomery County Charles Town Winchester Summit Point and nearby towns.

Garvin E. Tankersley al Marah Ranch Poolesville Montgomery County Maryland Lewis and Orndorff Poca Dot Farms Charles Town W. Va Charles W. White Winchester Valley Pike Bertha Williams Chas. R. Duvall Woodside Eshton Farm Deleplane Ralph W. Horst Marion Chambersburg Frey, Wagner & Neidig Charles R. Hoover Frederick County Court House Herbert A. Clevenger Summit Point W. D. Orndorff G. E. Vickers W. E. Edwards Star Tannery E. T Snider Robert L. Harrison

VEA Probe Sought Over Appomattox Teacher Dismissals

Culpeper Virginia. The Virginia Education Association's directors will be asked to investigate the pending ouster of two Appomattox County teachers Mrs Georgia Gurney and Mrs Gertrude Kerr. The school board did not renew their contracts for undisclosed reasons amid calls to avoid teachers who might support integration. Virginia Lewis president of the VEA said she will seek review at the August meeting. Both teachers deny support for integration and expect no action if the VEA does not review the case.

Culpeper Virginia Education Assn Appomattox County Georgia Gurney Gertrude Kerr Virginia Education Assny VEA Gurney Kerr

Whitacre Family Noted in Charlottesville

Dr and Mrs Whitacre and their two children reside at 907 EB Cork St in Charlottesville. She served as a pediatric nurse on the staff of University Hospital in Charlottesville.

University Hospital Charlottesville Whitacre Cork St

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