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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1958
Page
12
More than 43 million of 49 million U S households will receive a newspaper today. A question asks how many new diseases have been discovered this century. answer notes many diseases were recognized recently, but it is hard to determine if they are truly new or previously undetected.
The National Safety Council reports April highway deaths fell 12 percent from a year earlier, with four month totals at 10,330, the lowest for the period since 1950. The decline, amid rising vehicle miles, is attributed to better behavior, enforcement, engineering and safety campaigns.
In Rome the funeral for Samuel Cardinal Stritch drew about three thousand clergy and laity at St Ignatius. The 70-year-old Chicago archbishop died after a stroke and will be buried in Chicago. Eugene Cardinal Tisserant gave absolution, with Bishop Martin O Connor presiding. Stritch had recently arrived in Rome to lead the congregation but suffered illness and an arm amputation before the stroke.
The 1958 Cancer Crusade for the Winchester Frederick County Virginia Division of the American Cancer Society surpassed its $4 500 goal with $4 600 raised to date at a May meeting held at the George Washington Hotel. Drive chair Thomas V Monahan led the effort and regional leaders noted gains over last year. A nominating committee led by H E Alberti includes Dr R B Boyd and Mrs J A Hotinger with next meeting set for September 22 to elect officers.
The death of Samuel Cardinal Stritch sparks talk that Pope Pius XII may call a consistory to boost the College of Cardinals. No word on dates or honorees, though Pius XII has held two consistories in 19 years, expanding the ranks to meet a growing Catholic world.
Lead walker John Ingersoll 24 a Yale graduate with three companions resumed their Winchester to Washington walk for peace despite blistered feet and rain. They plan to reach Dranesville Falls Church and Washington with protests against nuclear weapons testing near the White House.
Firefighters were dispatched at 7 25 a m to the Ritz Lee Restaurant on Valley Ave. The blaze started from grease near the back of the range and was confined to that area. No damage reported. Units Reuss South End and Friendship responded to the alarm.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars urges citizens to support local needs through community service. VFW and Ladies Auxiliaries collaborate with civic and educational leaders to improve cities, assist families, and expand youth programs and opportunities. Members are encouraged to get involved locally.
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