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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1955

Page

2

Jeanette MacDonald Arrest Warrant Over Property Condition

Hollywood singer Jeanette MacDonald faces an arrest warrant issued in New York after she failed to appear in court regarding a rooming house on West 97th Street. Magistrate Robert F. Mahoney cited equal treatment in the court and noted the property had been under management by trustees and a bank controlled firm for years.

Hollywood Jean Ette MacDonald New York Robert F. Mahoney West 97Th Street Mahoney

College relocation debate prompts joint Church Board meeting

At a May 13 Board of Trustees session the plan to move the college and remaining options were postponed. A joint session with the Virginia Conference of the church is planned, chaired by Bishop David T. Gregory. The Winchester Frederick County Chamber leads local efforts with about 140 attendees including 100 delegates from the Virginia Conference churches and 40 trustees.

City Virginia Conference of Church David T. Gregory Pittsburgh Gregory W. O. Cooley Washington, D. C Falk EUB Virginia West Virginia Cumberland Westernport Winchester - Frederick County Chamber College

Police Court Fines for Improper Equipment and Licenses

Thomas Randolph Hart of Stephenson was fined $9.25 for improper equipment and $7.25 for operating without a license.

Thomas Randolph Hart Stephenson

Sentencing for Remington slayers firmed up in court

Three confessed slayers, Lewis Cagle Jr. Robert Parker and George McCoy, faced sentencing for second degree murder in the death of former economist William W. Remington at Lewisburg penitentiary. They had pleaded guilty May 6 after earlier plans for first degree murder trial.

Lewisburg U. S. District Court William W. Remington Frederick V. Follmer Lewis Cagle Jr Chattanooga Tenn Robert Carl Parker Washington George Junior McCoy Grundy Julius Levy U. S Remington Cagle Dauphin County Harrisburg Federal Defendents

Vorys Urges More Aid Budgeted as Loans

Rep. Vorys of Ohio says the House will push for substantial cuts in the foreign aid program unless more funds are earmarked as loans. He expects little change in the overall 31 percent foreign aid budget for the year starting July first. Hearings resume with H Struve Hensel testifying on military aid as the Senate panel nears its version of the bill.

Washington Vorys Ohio House House Foreign Affairs Committee H. Struve Hensel Senate Foreign Relations Committee

Unified Command Agreement Ratified by Soviet Reign

The Presidium of the Supreme Soviet approved a Warsaw Pact move to form a unified Eastern European command under Marshal Ivan Konev. Seven nations including the USSR East Germany Poland Czechoslovakia Hungary Romania Bulgaria and Albania join the pact with Albania awaiting ratification. Romania schedules a May 30 parliamentary session for action.

Moscow Soviet Union Supreme Soviet Russia NATO Nikolai Bulganin Belgrade Tito West Germany Bulganin East Germany Poland Czechoslovakia Hungary Romania Bulgaria Albania Ivan Konev

Money for military aid and loans eyed by planners

Vorys described an 1.7172 billion dollar tranche for direct military aid and 1.0003 billion for nations with armed forces. The rest would back economic aid including 337 million for Asia, prompting calls for more loan arrangements. Dulles favored loan based economic help if suitable.

Vorys Asia State Dulles

May 28 Auction List for Estate Sales in Frederick and Nearby Areas

Estate sales advertised across Frederick County and nearby towns include real estate on East Cork Street in Winchester and Apple Ridge Avenue Linden Heights, with auctions by Paul E. Miller Jr., Chas. R. Duvall, and Byron Brumback. Items cover real estate, furniture, antiques, clocks, cabinet-maker tools, and restaurant equipment. Sessions run May 28 at 11 am and 10 am daylight time, with June dates for additional estates and items.

C. D. Braithwaite Frederick County Court House East Cork St Winchester Myrtle M._ Fetzer Samuel St Charles Town W. Va Capital Paul E. Miller, Jr White Hawkins Apple Ridge Avenue Linden Heights Chas. R. Duvall Benjamin B. Snarr Woodmen Hall Middletown Byron Brumback Duncan c Gibb Euclid Ave Lloyd Boyce Sulphur Spring Road W. E. Edwards Stewart's Tavern Shop Smith

GOP Secretary Says Party Can Elect Governor

H. Clyde Pearson a Republican official told the Roanoke Young Republican Club that the GOP can win Virginia’s next governor citing youth support and party principles. He urged Roanoke Republicans to back strong candidates for the General Assembly and criticized Democratic gas tax positions and absentee voting abuses in Lee and Wise counties.

GOP Roanoke Virginia Republican Party H. Clyde Pearson Jonesville Lee County House of Delegates Young Republic Club Pearson General Assembly Richmond Lee Wise

Is the American District Telegraph a Private Company

The text states that the American District Telegraph is a private company that collaborates with police and the FBI. It operates central stations in about 650 cities and guards numerous stores factories warehouses and banks nationwide.

American District Telegraph J.J. A Police FBI

Some People May Hear Own Funeral Services Tonight

Richmond Virginia radio WRVA plans a 25 minute funeral broadcast for 360 persons the National Safety Council predicts will be killed on highways over the Memorial Day weekend three ministers will conduct the service live on air for those families

Richmond WRVA National Safety Council

Khrushchev and Bulganin Arrive in Belgrade for Talks

Soviet leaders Nikita Khrushchev and Nikolai Bulganin arrived in Belgrade from Moscow to hold talks with Yugoslav President Josip Broz Tito. The visit signals high level discussions between the USSR and Yugoslavia on political and regional issues.

Belgrade Yugoslavia Soviet Union Nikita S. Khrushchev Nikolai A. Bulganin Moscow Tito

Preventing Poison Ivy Rash Through Early Washing

Dermatologists advise washing the entire body with soap and water after exposure, focusing on the hands and exposed areas. While this may not always stop a rash, it typically reduces spread and severity.

Deene A

Roofing and home repair services offered in Stephens City

Notice lists roofing guttering painting roof repairing and general home repair with free estimates and a contact phone Stephens City 220 1 4 dated 5 24 61.

Stephens City

Virginia crop progress shows above average alfalfa yields

The weekly weather and crop report from the Virginia Department of Agriculture notes alfalfa in many areas making progress and above average yields likely statewide. Strawberries are starting to ripen and enter markets while moisture shortages reduced yields in commercial counties and gardens have begun to come along.

Virginia Department of Agriculture Agriculture Department

Weather Notes Emphasize Continued Warm Growth Need

The report highlights that continued rain and warm weather are needed to ensure further satisfactory growth. It stresses favorable conditions and ongoing monitoring of moisture and temperatures for crops.

How's Your Li Q Answers Quiz Key

Answers to the Page 4 Second Section quiz list correct responses. Uruguay appears first followed by Churchill Downs in Kentucky. Other items include the Mississippi River, Wrestling, all three, a white carnation, Grace Kelly, the film Carol, 12 gross or 1728 units, and Insigne.

Uruguay Churchill Downs Louisville Kentucky Mississippi River Grace Kelly Carol Insigne

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