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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1955
Page
2
A new eight story reinforced concrete Police Building at Civic Center opens with unbreakable glass partitions for supervision, a drunk tank, a 400 seat auditorium, an advanced show up screen, electric lighting controls, a walk in refrigerator for evidence, and a 75 million dollar cost.
The New York Zoological Society says roughly 150 kinds of foods are regularly included in the Bronx Zoo menu. This large variety still remains small compared with the animals’ diverse natural diets.
Washington and London face a potential UN showdown as Red China presses for a seat amid shifting relations. Geneva talks pave way for civilian repatriations and possible high level exchanges, while Johnson seeks information on missing Korean War soldiers and Dulles presses for anti force declaration.
Paris Premier Edgar Faure confronts major political opposition as cabinet debates a Morocco settlement. The accord envisages a three man regency council, temporary throne return for Mohammed Ben Youssef, and a Moroccan government to negotiate a future partnership with France amid troop deployments and widespread warnings to Arab quarters.
Memphis mayor Frank T. Tobey 64 died of a heart attack after a coma. he had led a fight against the Dixon Yates contract and backed a municipal generating plant, opposing TVA lines. His rival S Watkins Overton criticized Tobey for rejecting private power. Tobey began in 1924 and was aided by E H Crump.
Washington observes a second year of school desegregation with 106000 pupils in 163 public schools. Integration varies by neighborhood, with some schools uneventful while others report truancy discipline and academic issues among mixed- race students.
The statement argues that Beijing’s policies will open opportunities for Red China to mold international sentiment in its favor. It suggests a strategic aim to cultivate a more favorable world public opinion through policy choices.
Fire charred the main barn at Springsbury farm of Mr. and Mrs. George P. Green near Berryville Saturday after 1 PM. Loss covered by insurance, contents included hay, barley, potatoes, corn, tools, and horse gear. no animals inside. Enders Fire Company and Independent Fire Company assisted. nearby structures saved with minor damage.
A brief report notes careful drivers helped by crews and survivors as a rescue effort continues. Authorities urge caution on waters and thank responders for steadying a troubling incident.
A three member Navy board held closed hearings on Eugene Landy’s bid for a Naval Reserve commission after his 1947 departure from a Communist party mother was cited. The case, decided on loyalty and influence, awaits final review by Navy Secretary Charles S. Thomas. Landy, 21, is an honor graduate of the Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point.
Three separate incidents near Millwood Avenue and S Kent Street and a fourth at S Cameron and Cork Street involved six vehicles. Damages ranged from 30 to 500 dollars with cars including a 1953 Chevrolet a 1941 Pontiac a 1953 54 Hudson and a 1952 Chevrolet plus a 1955 Mack tractor truck. No injuries reported in the officer notes.
The German and Allied delegations held a full session with Adenauer pressing on war prisoners and reunification. A German spokesman warned the next 24 hours would reveal if the parley dies, as both sides remained far apart on core issues and a Wednesday departure for the German team was tentatively planned.
The page lists quiz answers: Warm weather. Second. Tales of Hoffman. London April 2 1647. October 31. Companion. Japan. Yes during the War between the States. Vermont. Malemute saloon.
A detailed sales directory lists auction events in Winchester and surrounding areas. Entries cover real estate, farm equipment, livestock, household goods, and business liquidations with dates from SEPT. 13 through OCT. 8 and multiple auctioneers including W. F. Artrip Jr., Paul E. Miller, Lewis Horner, E. T. Snider, and Charles R. Duvall. The notices specify locations near Summit Point, Inwood, Kernstown, and towns in Jefferson and Berkeley counties, with items such as Aberdeen Angus cattle, Holstein dairy herd, furniture, tools, and farming gear.
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