Employment Peak Reached in Area In Mid October
Area unemployment dropped from a June high of 1200 to about 225 in mid October per the Virginia State Employment Service. The apple harvest and new area establishments added jobs while migrant workers were brought in. A separate court case involves Thomas G. Scully challenging a W Amherst Street zoning ordinance for a proposed food store, with city officials preparing a response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia State Employment Service
Employment Service
W. Amherst St
Thomas G. Scully
Winchester Corporation
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Scully
Claude B. Smalits, Jr
J. Randolph Larrick
Academy Lane Academy Circle
Rostel Road
James R. Wilkins
Winchester
Frederick and
Clarke
DC3 Crash Lands in Antarctica during science mission
A Navy transport DC3 carrying Rear Adm. George J. Dufek, scientists, and reporters crash landed near Little America, Antarctica after a ski failure. The two-engine plane burned briefly but all aboard escaped injury. crew fought the fire as a crash wagon arrived.
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Little America
Antarctica
George J. Dufek
McMurdo Sound
Cmdr
Vernon Coley
Oakland
Calif
Johnston Opens New Postal Station on Valley Ave
Postmaster Wilbur R. Johnston will cut the ribbon at 8 a.m. Monday to dedicate Post Office Station 1 at 1722 Valley Ave replacing the Gaunty Drug Store location. Raymond Shanholtz, bonded at $2000, is clerk. Free refreshments and ample off street parking will be provided. the new station serves southern town residents.
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Wilbur R. Johnston
Valley Ave
Gaunty Drug Store
Valley Avenue Delicatessen
Johnston
Raymond Shanholtz
Sputnik 1 rocket set to plummet before noon tomorrow
Cambridge Mass Sputnik 1 is expected to plunge to its death before noon tomorrow as Smithsonian says timing and location are uncertain. Jodrell Bank radar tracked the craft at 8 a.m. EST today while it circles Earth every 89.2 minutes and may glow from air friction near plunge.
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Don Guy Cambridge
Mass
Russia
Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory
Fred L. Whipple
England
Smithsonian
Whipple
United States
North America
Australia
U.S
Restricted Home Rule For Algeria Approved
Paris reports the National Assembly approved two bills for restricted home rule in Algeria amid ongoing rebellion. Premier Felix Gaillard defended the plans while rejecting mediation from Morocco and Tunisia. The measures stop short of independence and grant partial home rule with elections for Algerian residents, but preserve Paris control of key policies.
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Paris
French National Assembly
Algeria
Felix Gaillard
Gaillard
France
French Republic
Khrushchev’s New Wardrobe Prompts Style Shift
In Rome the Sicilian tailor Angelo Litrico completes a wardrobe for Nikita Khrushchev showcasing European and American fashion influences. The order includes two suits two overcoats two pairs of shoes three hats four silk neckties with no red and a total value near $700.
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Rome
Nikita
Khrushchev
Soviet Communist Party
Kremlin
Angelo Litrico
Litrico
Florence
Elks to Honor Departed Members in Memorial Service
Whichester Lodge of Elks will honor three deceased members Lewis H. Grimm James S. Ritter and George E. Fansler at its annual memorial service Sunday at 7 p.m. at the Elks Home. Lee A. Ebert Past District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler will be speaker. The service is open to Elks families and the community.
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Whichester
Brotherhood Protective Order of Elks
Elks
Lee A. Ebert
of the Elks
Lewis H. Grimm
Jamess. Ritter
George E. Fansler
James H. Himelright
Himelright
Merchants asked to delay playing Christmas carols
The Wyoming Valley Council of Churches asks Wilkes Barre merchants to start recorded Christmas carols in the second week of December. Letters say carols lose beauty and meaning when played too soon.
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Wilkes-Barre
Wyoming Valley Council of Churches
Skeleton Dug Up on Farm Linked to Ed Gein Case
Waushara County sheriff and deputy unearthed another human skeleton on Edward Gein's Waushara County farm. They found a complete skull with teeth and gold crowns in a garbage trench about a quarter mile from Gein's house. Authorities seek further digging and note the skull's size may exceed figures from Gein's known collection.
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Stevens Point
Wis
Portage County
Herb Wanserski
Waushara County
Edward Gein
Wanserski
George Communigs
Gein
Wanierski
Waushara
Bancroft
Styli Sted
Victor
Bunk) Travis
Adams County
Tax Payment Deadline Notice from Frederick County and Winchester
December 5 is the final day to pay taxes without penalty. Officials Harry L. McCann, treasurer for Frederick County, and Marvin D. Weaver, treasurer for the City of Winchester, urge timely payment to avoid penalties.
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Harry L. McCann
Frederick County
Marvin D. Weaver
City of
Winchester
Eisenhower Tightens U S Science Coordination Move
President Eisenhower orders a tighter White House role in guiding science and technology. The 12 member Science Advisory Committee will now report directly to the White House with Killian as senior science adviser. New members include Gen. Doolite and others as the panel expands to 17.
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Washington
Eisenhower
White House
Office of Defense Mobilization
John P. Hagen
US. Navy
St. Louis
United States
U.S
James R. Killian Jr
Killian
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
J. I. Rabi
Columbia University
James H. Doolite
National Advisory Committee For Aeronautics
Churchill at 83 Receives World Birthday Greetings
Sir Winston Churchill marked his 83rd birthday at Chartwell with champagne tea and a family dinner. Lord Montgomery attended, as telegrams and mail from around the world poured in. A 15 pound iced cake waited for the celebrant as a television portrait of his career aired at home.
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Sir Winston Churchill
London
Chartwell
England
Westerham
Winston Churchill
Britain
Lord Montgomery
Montgomery
Churchill
Maria Floria
Sir Winston
Fisherman Attacked by Swordfish Off Baja Heads to San Diego Hospital
Miguel F. Pereira 47 was yanked overboard by a swordfish and speared through the body during a Baja California fishing trip. He survived a 500 mile flight to reach the U S Naval Hospital San Diego in satisfactory condition though not yet ready to talk. The Coast Guard said the fish swam away after wounding him with its bill entering on the right side above the hip and exiting on the left side. Swordfish typically weigh 200 to 500 pounds.
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San Diego
Calif
Baja
California
U.S. Naval Hospital
Miguel F. Pereira
Pereira
Coast Guard
Winchester Rehabilitation Center drive raises funds
About $2,000 was collected yesterday in the city door to door campaign for the Winchester Rehabilitation Center. The local Virginia Society for Crippled Children and Adults aims for $12,000 to cover first year operating costs. Harry Lovett reports strong support and expects more gifts.
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Winchester
Virginia Society For Crippled Children and Adults
Harry Lovett
B. P.O. BE. Elk’s
Elk’s
JH. Himelright
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Marvin B. Milam
Handley School
Jefferson St
Gettysburg
FLN
Mohammed V
Morocco
Habib Bourguiba
Tunisia
U. N
U.N
Tan
Ike
Walter Breede JR
New York
Main Street
Wall Street
William Burston
National Retail Dry Goods Assn
Nixon
Joan A Harris
Nerney
mPpury
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