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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1959

Page

3

Profile of Raymond C Mitten Former Editor Dies in Fall

Raymond C Mitten aged 42 a free lance writer and former editor and reporter died after plunging from the 13th floor of the National Press Club building Thursday night He had worked as a reporter for the Akron Beacon Journal and was a former editor for a U S Chamber of Commerce publication

Washington (Ap Raymond C. Mitten National Press Club Akron Ohio Beacon Journal U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Warren County High Enrollment and Desegregation Debate

Warren County High prepares for a term starting Tuesday with 18 Negroes and 18 white students enrolled under an injunction. Separately, 600 enrollment cards have been signed as foundation officials plan tuition funding and a private school program with $60,000 still needed. A federal judge declined to dissolve the desegregation order, keeping the Negro students assigned to Warren County High pending further action.

Warren County High Warren County School Board County Board of Supervisors William J. Phillips U. S John Paul Bessie Jeffries

Mountain Side Inn seeks beer license in Gore Virginia

Douglas Robert LaFollette and Helen Marie LaFollette notify the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board they will apply on September 14, 1959 for a license to retail beer over 3.2 percent at Mountain Side Inn located 1 mile east of Gore Virginia on U S Route 50. Beers to be consumed on premises.

Alcoholic Beverage Control Board Mountain Side Inn Gore U.S

Wagner and Rockefeller Discuss New York Juvenile Crime

New York officials including Mayor Wagner and Gov Rockefeller meet to consider youth camp programs similar to CCC amid a rise in juvenile crime. Four teens were arrested for stabbing an 18 year old, as police widen a city crackdown with more officers and training camps planned.

New York Robert F. Wagner Nelson A. Rockefeller Civilian Conservation Corps CCC Dominick Scudiere Israel Santiago Ephrian Victor de la Paz Scudiere Majestics Brooklyn Warwick N. Y Grant Young Calara Reese Grant Wagner Abraham D. Beame Jan. J. Rockefeller Puerto Rico Salvador Agron Agron Dracula Antonio Luis Hernandez Hernandez

Regulation Debate Over Farm Labor Under Wagner-Peyser Act

The Department of Labor defends amendments to regulate farm labor recruiting under the Wagner-Peyser Act. It says the rules target use of public employment services to prevent undercutting of prevailing wages and ensure safe housing, without addressing foreign workers, minimum wages, or collective bargaining.

Department of Labor Robinson American Farm Bureau Labor Department

World Acknowledges Problem. Local Reach Lacks Supplies

A speaker notes that while the global community recognizes the issue, resources and personnel cannot be brought to the province. He laments the inability to extend help locally and stresses the gap between awareness and assistance.

Opening Day School Enrollment by Campus in 1957

On the first day of school 1957 Handley High had 933 students and Handley elementary 282. Virginia Avenue 502, John Kerr 333, Quarles 379, Douglas High 166, and Douglas elementary 108 with notable enrollment increases at several sites.

John Kerr Quarles Handley High Handley Elementary Virginia Avenue Douglas High Douglas Elementary

Mrs Catherine Cooper Andes Is Honored Church Leader

Mrs Catherine Cooper Andes of Burlington North Carolina is described as a prominent church leader and community activist. She is a former Elon College graduate with a major in religious education and has served as a trustee of the Congregational Christian Home for Children. The Andes family, including two young children Cindy and Kristin, now reside at 1408 S Loudoun St in the Congregational Christian parsonage.

Churches of North Carolina Southside Virginia Boy Scouts Halifax County Council of Religious Education the Heart Association Stewardship Commission Southern Convention of Congregational Christian Churches Andes Catherine Cooper Burlington N. C Elon College Congregational Christian Home For Children Cindy Kristin New Congregational Christian Parsonage S. Loudoun St

Amkha mounts defense line as offensive widens

Amkha orders a main defense line 12 miles out with paratroopers at forward outposts. He reports heavy fighting, about 60 dead or missing since the Communist offensive toward Sam Neua began at dawn Sunday, and claims 200 prisoners taken.

Amkha Sam Neua

Eisenhower Departs France After Historic State Visit

Eisenhower and de Gaulle parted after wide talks stressing Atlantic alliance and world peace. Premier Debre hailed the cooperation while Herter continued diplomacy with NATO as Khrushchev exchange looms. Rain and farewell gestures marked the departure from Rambouillet as de Gaulle’s talks concluded.

de Gaulle Eisenhower le Bourget U. S Lauris Norstad Michel Debre Maurice Couve de Mur France Silver Air Force 707 Premier Debre Woodrow Wilson United States Christian Herter NATO North Atlantic Council Nikita Khrushchev Paris Rambouillet Rambouillet Chateau Charles de Gaulle

Rebellion in Algeria Topics Spark Quiet Debate

Questions discussed on Algerian rebellion and North African issues arose in vague terms. A late note mentions African problems generally and North Africa specifics, with plans for events at Senseng Park and Airport Speedway highlights.

Algertian

Holiday Sports Weekend Highlighted By Softball and Races

Softball and stock car races top the weekend sports menu as the church and city softball league playoff games are set for tonight and continue into the holiday period. The item notes area events and schedules for local fans.

G Albert Smith, Character Actor, Dies at 61

G Albert Smith, 61, a character actor, died Thursday. He began on stage in 1914 in Louisville, his birthplace, and later appeared in various screen and television roles.

New York G. Albert Smith Louisville

John Rufus Hardy Panama Canal Co. press chief dies

John Rufus Hardy aged 56, press chief for the Panama Canal Company, died Wednesday. He had long served in public relations for the canal zone. Hardy was known for his work shaping press coverage and communicating canal developments.

Panama John Rufus Hardy The Panama Canal Co

Rear Adm Burton S Hanson Jr Dies in Bethesda Hospital

Rear Adm. Burton S Hanson Jr aged 52 and retired since June died Wednesday night at Bethesda Naval Hospital of lung cancer. Born in Grand Haven Michigan he took part in major Pacific landings in World War II amid his long naval career. Household Finance Corporation of Winchester advertises loans at 7 to 600 dollars with local contact.

Washington (Ap Burton S. Hanson Jr Bethesda Naval Hospital Hanson Grand Haven Mich Pacific

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Warren Rockefeller IEE Shenandoah Valley National Bank Winchester Old — Strong Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Cadillac B & M Chevrolet Sales Company N. Loudoun ST Winchester, VA Hardy Senseng Park Sycamore Gaalalask Avenina Viver Colm UY Cib Airport Speedway Miss Airport Speedway Burton Household Finance Corporation of Winchester Loudoun St Leggett’s Children’s Dept Lingerie & Foundation Jewelry Dept D. Mosse BLUE Chambray Bargain
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