06 Nov 1956
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1956
Page
1
Heavy turnout reported in area precincts as British and French ground forces engage in Egypt. Voters crowded large polling places with clear skies and mild temperatures aiding participation. The Star set as returns headquarters with precincts in Winchester and Frederick Clarke Counties urged to call results to the paper.
President Eisenhower urged voters to reelect him as he pledged to keep working for enduring world peace. He spoke from the White House and Boston, citing support for Poland and Hungary and promising economic aid while stressing unity and participation in peace. Voters were urged to vote and return to Washington for election night updates.
Early presidential balloting shows an unexpectedly heavy turnout surpassing 1932 pace as voters line up to choose between Eisenhower and Stevenson. Reports cite strong turnout in Florida New Hampshire Michigan Kansas and other areas with observers noting the wartime climate may drive participation.
Winchester Frederick and Clarke County voters reported 29 29 ballots by 1 p m. with 2 929 cast in Winchester and precincts showing varied counts across Rouss Sarah Zane Friendship and Virginia Ave Berryville Stephens City Middletown and other areas The Star’s staff and Shenandoah Valley Amateur Radio Club will relay results with Radio Station WINC coverage and complete returns to publish tomorrow
Virginia voters turnout surges in cities including Richmond Norfolk Danville and Alexandria as Eisenhower looks set to carry the state. Early results show lines in Norfolk and Vienna with a precinct box filled early in Fairfax County. Analysts note a possible exceedance of the 1952 620000 vote, with expectations of 650000 or more and a shift toward two party dynamics in Virginia's presidential race.
At Wilson Avenue a crowded eight car CTA train crashed into a waiting North Shore electric train, killing seven and injuring more than 150. Passengers described chaos as lights failed and the front car split in two. Motorman Michael O Driscoll, 52, was rescued after hours with medical treatment. brakes in the lead car were unreadable due to damage.
Adlai Stevenson urged President Eisenhower to seek a new understanding with Great Britain and France to check Soviet expansion. He linked a Western split to renewed Soviet moves in Hungary and warned a Republican victory could elevate Nixon to the presidency within four years. He urged immediate talks to restore Middle East peace and curb Russian aggression.
Mr and Mrs Bert Jenkins of Miami observed their 74th wedding anniversary by voting today. Married November 6 1882 in Walker Alabama he is 94 she 91 both said they have always voted a straight Democratic ticket.
In this column, Boyle calls Election Day a day of shame as Americans show apathy toward voting while contrasting with Hungary where citizens fight for self government. He notes low turnout in 1932 and 1944 and argues rights are preserved only by those who exercise them.
The United States faces risk as the USSR hints at joint action to eject Britain France and Israel from Egypt while the UN condemns the British French attack. Moscow signals willingness to use force within UN limits and London treats notes as serious. The White House vows to oppose any Soviet intervention.
U N Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold announced six countries Canada Colombia Denmark Pakistan Norway and Sweden offered troops for an international police force to watch over a cease fire in Egypt. He noted six more countries were considering participation and that quick basic personnel may be needed. The plan centers on a force to enter Egyptian territory with Cairo consent to maintain quiet during and after non Egyptian troop withdrawal.
United Nations Secretary General Hammarskjold said Britain and France accepted a cease fire at 7 p.m. EST conditional on a Middle East police force. British and French troops landed at Port Said and Port Fuad while Arab forces massed around Jordan. Soldiers and civilians faced heavy fighting and alarming radio alarms as international calls for a summit rose amid a widening crisis.
Belgrade reports intense fighting in Budapest as Hungarian rebels, including women and children, engage Russian forces. Firing remains heavy from yesterday into today with guerrilla warfare anticipated to continue interiorly. Radio Budapest urged rebels to surrender amid chaos.
Regular monthly meeting of the Legionnaires will be at the New Post Home on Tuesday November 6 at 7 30 p m Guest speaker will be 7th District Commander Emmitt Burley Refreshments will be served The Girls Athletic Association rummage sale runs Friday November 9 7 30 p m to 10 p m and Saturday November 10 9 30 a m to 12 00 noon at 28 E Piccadilly Street the former Sherwin Williams building.
The forecast for Virginia shows fair weather with lows in the 40s and a warm, partly cloudy Wednesday with highs around 67. The page also advertises Willow Lawn Farm Market selling fresh country sausage pudding hoss spareribs and backbone 24 hours daily on Valley Ave.
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