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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1955

Page

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Plan to Establish All Reich Council Proposed by Russia

Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov presented at the Big Four talks a plan for an all German council to bridge Bonn and East Berlin regimes. The proposal calls for continued division of Germany, mixed committees on economic and cultural ties, currency and transport, and armament talks to foster European security and eventual peaceful unification. Western officials expect U S Britain and France to reject the scheme as a revival of a semidemilitarized frontier approach.

Geneva Soviet Union Bonn East Berlin Germany V. M. Molotov United States Britain France Council For Council On European Security U. S Molotov

Missing Child Now Believed Kidnapped in East Meadow

Stephen Damman 2 months from turning 3 remains missing after a citywide search covering more than 20 square miles. Thousands including Mitchel Air Force Base personnel aided in the effort, while the father appealed to the kidnapper for his safe return. The child vanished Monday from a supermarket while his mother watched his sister. the baby was later found nearby.

East Meadow N. Y Stephen Damman New York Mitchel Air Force Base Jerry Damman Continental Air Headley

Battle Says Virginia Officials Likely To Refuse Integrated Schools Funding

Former Gov John S Battle told Virginia business leaders at the University Club that local governments in many sections will decline to fund operation of integrated schools. He warned federal control would threaten the federal system and cited acute disruption from the Supreme Court ruling. Battle spoke at the fifth annual Report to Top Management meeting before about 60 state officials and industrialists.

New York John S. Battle of Virginia University Club Virginia State Chamber of Commerce Chamber Frank A. Ernst Hopewell Battle U. S. Supreme Court Decison Supreme Court

Slayer of State Trooper Is Killed by Captor at Motel

In Neptune Township New Jersey a 26 year old man Sammy Alvarez of Brooklyn shot and killed state trooper John Anderson after fleeing a service station he held captive and entering the Fernwood Motel where motel owner Edward Whittenhour and his wife were tied and gagged. Whittenhour freed himself and fired a rifle blast killing Alvarez at point blank as police closed in. Anderson who died at Riverview Hospital after reporting the attacker’s car details. Alvarez had been hunted since the Garden State Parkway confrontation near Red Bank.

Neptune Township N. J Sammy Alvarez Brooklyn N. Y Fernwood Alvarez John Anderson Garden State Parkway Red Bank Keyport Whritenhour Isis Anderson

Fifteen Units Named In Veterans Day Parade

Fifteen units will participate in the Veterans Day Parade sponsored by Post 2123 VFW on November 11. Gold Star Mothers lead the procession with veterans groups and National Guard units from Winchester and Berryville, Handley High School Band, drum and bugle corps, Winchesterettes, and Berryville High School Band. Events include a 11 a.m. ceremony at the Confederate monument, a 11:15 a.m. service at Sacred Heart, a 12 noon luncheon at the VFW Post Home, and a 2 p.m. football game between Handley and Beall High School.

Post 2123 Veterans of Foreign Wars VFW Legion Veterans’ Organizations Gold Star Veterans Winchester National Guard Berryville National Guard Handley High School Rouss, Gibson and Stephens City Winchesterettes Berryville High School Sacred Heart Catholic Church Robert O. Hickman V. F. W. Post Piccadilly St Handley Beall High School Frostburg

Salk Polio Vaccine Units Due Here Tomorrow

About 1 100 vaccine doses will reach Winchester Frederick Clarke area for about 2100 children ages one to nine under a federal program. Distribution is through the State Health Department, with clinics announced after arrival. Local physicians may charge for administration by private doctors. vaccines at the Health Department are free.

Frederick County Clarke County Winchester A. L. Lindall Health Department U.S. Public Health Department Lindall National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis

Thomas to Control Berryville Water System for 30 Days

Berryville Town Council agrees to place the water system under the sole control of George B. Thomas for thirty days starting November 3. Thomas will operate the plant and submit a detailed report on production and capacity after the month. The Citizens Advisory Committee adopted the plan to justify discrepancies in figures. The council also approved seeking a $6,000 advance from Senator Harry F. Byrd to fund an additional filter and pump.

Thomas Berryville Citizens Advisory Committee George B. Thomas Andrew LaVelle Ralph B. Snapp Ralph N. Dorsey S. G. O’bryan Byrd Frank M. Galloway U. S Harry F. Byrd Galloway Council

Robison Packing House Burglary on Cameron Street

Police report a second burglary in the city last night. Robinson Packing House on N Cameron St was entered by breaking a northwest door and a soft drink machine was broken open, with about 12 to 13 dollars stolen.

Robinson Packing N. Cameron St

Radio Club Assists in Collecting Election Returns

The Shenandoah Valley amateur radio club will deploy eight mobile units to cover at least five distant Frederick County precincts to gather returns for The Star. Operators include Ira Sirbaugh and Clarence Haga among others, relaying results to a Winchester central station for rapid tabulation. Officials are asked to continue telephone reporting where possible to speed public access.

Shenandoah Valley Amateur’ Radio Club Star Frederick County W4kav Ira Sirbaugh The Radio Club W4aiv Clarence Haga W4tck Kenneth Lamp W4ebh Bradford Bennett W4acc Michael Collins W4iyf William Swisher W4aiq Claude Feigely

Diphtheria Fatal To 11 Year Old Frederick Co Girl

Frederick County reports its first diphtheria death in years as 11 year old Diana L. Shull of Welltown Pike dies at Memorial Hospital after falling ill Friday. She had not been immunized, and the Health Department is investigating the neighborhood and offering booster shots to classmates. Vaccination clinics are available Wednesdays at the Braddock Street office. Diana, born 1944, was a Stonewall School pupil and member of Clearbrook Presbyterian Church. she is survived by parents William and Jane Green Shull and four siblings.

Frederick County Diana L. Shull William A. Shull Welltown Pike Stonewall School Winchester-Frederick County Memorial Hospital Health Department A. L. Lindall Lindall Diana WN. Braddock St William Jane Green Shull Clearbrook

Century Club Opens 51st Year With Notable Speakers

The Century Club of Winchester began its 51st year with a meeting at Mrs. P. W. Boyd’s Fairmont Ave home. Founders and charter members from 1905 remain involved. the club continues to emphasize pleasure and higher education with lectures and cultural events.

Lulu McDaniel Century Club Winchester P. W. Boyd Fairmont Ave McSherry Lupton Lupton Holland Robert T. Barton Harry K. Russell Lily Baker Samuel Barton Thomas W. Harrison Robert Barton John M. Steck Lucien Cerr Augusta Conrad Minnie Baker Sophie Baker Bessie Conrad Betty Conrad Loring Cover Katherine Cover Glass Evy Graham Melvin Green Harry R. Kern Charlotte C. McGuire R. W. Stone Frances Walker R. Gray Williams Col B. M. Rosael

Byrd Placed In Charge Of All Antarctic Activities

Retired Rear Adm. Richard E. Byrd was named officer in overall charge of U S Antarctic activities and to prepare plans for a permanent program. The Defense Department letter to Byrd, signed by Deputy Secretary Robertson, follows Eisenhower direction and Joint Chiefs of Staff guidance. The move signals strategic interest in Antarctica and potential permanent U S settlements while denying immediate territorial claims. Byrd will oversee political, scientific and legislative aspects as the Glacier leads a large Navy-backed expedition from Norfolk toward the Antarctic coast.

Washington U. S South Polar Richard E. Byrd U. S. Antarctic Byrd Reuben B. Robertson Defense Robertson Eisenhower Joint Chiefs of Staff Navy Soviet Union Antarctic United States Antarctica Norfolk New Zealand

44 Die in United Air Lines DC6B Crash Near Longmont

A United Air Lines four engine DC6B traveling from Denver to Cheyenne crashed on Colorado plains near Longmont killing 44 aboard. It was the airline's second fatal crash in the area within a month, with details noting an explosion and wreckage scattered across fields. The crew included Capt. L. H. Hall and copilot D. A. White. stewardesses Peggy Peddicord and Jacqueline Hinds, both Seattle residents. The plane left Denver about ten minutes earlier and was behind schedule.

Longmont Colo New York Seattle United Air Lines Colorado Plains UAL Medicine Bow Peak Laramie Wyo Colorado Rockies United States Gilbert R. Carrel Colorado Highway Patrol Denver Scenic Rocky Mountain National Park Jake Heil Cheyenne L. H. Hall D. A. White S. F. Arthur Peggy Peddicord Jacqueline Hinds Barbara J. Cruse Sally Ann Scofield

Lafayette Hotel Burns Fours-Story Block in Meadville

A fierce fire in Meadville Pennsylvania destroyed the Lafayette Hotel building, forcing about 60 guests to flee in nightclothes. No deaths were reported and five guests on the top floor were rescued by wall and aerial ladders as crews battled the four hour blaze. The 80 room hotel valued at 200 000 to 300 000 dollars was owned by Marian Investment Co. of New York and built in 1876.

Meadville Lafayette David Agnew W. T. Grant Co Erie Agnew Marian Investment Co New York Chestnut and Water Streets Pennsylvania

Weather forecast for Virginia and Shenandoah Valley

Increased cloudiness and not as cool tonight with scattered showers in the west. Thursday cloudy windy and mild with showers. Shenandoah Valley reports showers tonight with temperatures around 50, highs 68 today and 40 the night before. Sunrise and sunset times noted along with moon phase.

Shenandoah Valley Winchester Vica Vice Urniture CO

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