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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1957
Page
10
Colon on the Atlantic coast of Panama grew from a 149 construction camp serving the Panama Railroad. The settlement later evolved into a key port and hub for the canal region.
The Little Rock crisis over Central High integration sees further legal moves. Gov Faubus hints at a suit to withdraw federal troops. Attorney Coffelt plans to urge impeachment of U S District Judge Davies. Davies dismissed a suit seeking troop removal, prompting appeals and possible refile. Meanwhile, seven students attend classes, while a scholarship fund is announced by church leaders to aid white and Negro students.
Bob Hope faced possible loss of Timex sponsorship after discovering Bulova as a Sinatra show sponsor. He agreed to appear only if Timex got a plug, but no Timex plug aired, prompting talk of cancellation and hopes for a patch-up amid rival ad conflicts.
A statement notes that five gallons in Canada, using imperial measure, equal six gallons in the United States. It highlights the difference between imperial and US gallon units for fuel.
Queen Elizabeth awarded 15 Americans honorary memberships in the Order of the British Empire for fostering Anglo American relations at a ceremony in the British embassy. The event also decorated 12 others including nine British subjects and New Zealand and Australian consuls general. Lewis W. Douglas of Sonita Arizona noted as intended recipient of the highest honor.
O W Meyer of Ponca City Oklahoma grew a large cantaloupe weighing nine pounds and measuring 25 inches around one way and 28 inches the other way highlighting a notable harvest entry.
Washington D C Mrs Francis E Walter charges Rep Walter D Pa refused to respond to pleas to be a faithful husband and father and to support her. She claims he ordered her from the Easton home and refuses support despite an income over 50 000 yearly including congressional pay bank executive earnings.
St Paul A M E Church will honor its four oldest active members A F Martin Sr Miss Lucy Parker James W Stephenson and Mrs Virgie Armstead at a Loyalty Day observance with a sermon by Rev Charles A Jones titled Their Worthy Effort A musical program The Way of the Cross will follow in the evening by the church choirs A noon reception will be held after the morning service Tickets are sold by church members.
Detroit The American Press Institute director J Montgomery Curtis said newspapers have improved in appearance interest and public service over the last dozen years He credited television with boosting reader interest and noted that TV audiences now turn to papers for more information Curtis predicted continued growth in newspaper circulation.
An Albuquerque drive in cafe displays a bold sign telling patrons to be brave and eat there as part of a local humorous scene. The sign reflects a quirky street level moment captured in the city.
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