17 Oct 1957
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1957
Page
1
The Health Department announced an Asian flu outbreak with several local cases and five flu types noted. Absenteeism rose at Handley and local schools, but officials urged staying home when sick and did not advocate school closures unless problems worsen.
Mike and Liz Todd plan a lavish Madison Square Garden show to celebrate the first anniversary of Around the World in 80 Days. A coast to coast CBS telecast features 90 minutes of entertainment with stars, animals, and a 30 foot cake as guests number about 18 000. The event’s costs are offset by donated goods and a reported 300 000 TV rights, with Todd predicting a possible net profit.
Janet Jewell a 17 year old Loudoun County High School senior died after flu and an ear infection. The autopsy is being conducted to determine the cause of death five hours after a penicillin injection. Family officials reported the sequence of events and hospital transfer in Leesburg Virginia.
Employer of the O Sullivan Rubber Corporation starts voting to join the United Rubber Workers Union with night and day shifts casting ballots tonight and tomorrow. A pre election hearing occurs at the George Washington Hotel led by NLRB official Louis Aronin. Local 511 URW has been on strike since May 13 1956.
Queen Elizabeth II arrives at National Airport aboard the Columbine II for a formal welcome by President Eisenhower. Prince Philip accompanies her as protocol chief Wiley Buchanan introduces the royal party amid ceremony and crowd applause.
Queen Elizabeth II waves as she and Prince Philip depart Virginia aboard the Columbine for Washington. A 21 gun salute welcomes the royals at Patrick Henry Airport before they depart for a busy schedule of tours and White House dinners amid jokes that delighted the Williamsburg crowd.
The United Nations group of 17 nations prepares to start debate tomorrow on proposals for a UN inquiry into the Middle East crisis. The plan emphasizes examining the Soviet Union's role in the dispute as part of the inquiry.
Syria and Egypt consider nationwide mobilization amid charges Turkey plans to attack Syria. U N and U S weigh response while Damascus reports an army alert and leaves canceled amid heightened tension.
New York stocks drop sharply as the Syria Turkey crisis drives selloffs on the New York Stock Exchange. Prices slide with many leading issues losing substantial ground amid heightened market volatility.
176 of 1 445 eligible Frederick County farmers voted by mail in the ASC committee election. J L Hershman announced results naming district committeemen for Stonewall Back Creek Gainesboro Opequon Shawnee with Walter Anderson Harry Hershman Elston Luttrell Julian Carbaugh Malcolm Brumback Haven Wolfe and J K Robinson. Lucian Brumback E W Adams Jr and Henry Cline served on the tabulation board.
Bill Wyatt leaves Galveston aboard a Mooney Mark 20 aiming for a nonstop solo flight to Rome. He plans a 5,693 mile leg to beat the 4,973 mile Honolulu to Newark record, after a prior partial run ended near Charlottetown. Wyatt, a former Marine fighter pilot from Dallas, modified the plane for 44 hours of fuel.
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