Disgruntled New York longshoremen call off protest strike
New Yorks disgruntled longshoremen ended an eight day protest that disrupted East and Gulf coast shipping. A 5000 strong march backed by a citizens committee led by State Senator James F Murray Jr resulted in cooperation with the Waterfront Commission and plans to air grievances. Court injunctions loom as ILA president Bradley faces contempt action and a promised 10 million dollar damages suit follows the stoppage.
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New Jersey
William V. Bradley
St Nicholas Arena
Bradley
New York State Supreme Court
Gulf
Frederick County Business Growth Surges 17.7 Percent
Special to the Star reports new Frederick County enterprises reach 759, up from 645 five years earlier. Growth exceeds national gains, with 682 firms under 20 employees forming the backbone. Employment rises to 7,994 from 6,374 as small, single to few worker firms dominate local commerce.
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United States
Auto Crashes Kill Two on Va Roads
Two youths die in separate Virginia crashes as 1955 highway toll rises to 577. Evelyn Newsome, 24, of Richmond, died in a crash on U S 360 in Amelia County. John Weisz, 22, of New Paltz, N Y, died on U S 1 in Woodbridge while heading to Florida to enroll at Miami University. Weisz’s companion Donald Jayne, 18, was slightly injured.
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Virginia
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Appomattox River
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New Paltz
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Hospital Auxiliary Rummage Sale Planned for October 7 and 8
The Women’s Auxiliary to Memorial Hospital set the annual rummage sale for October 7 and 8 in Christ Episcopal Parish Hall. Officers were elected for the coming year led by President Mrs. Monford Custer and First Vice President Mrs. William Wheatley. Frances Dix demonstrated the hospital’s newly purchased cardiac pagemaker.
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Frances Dix
Fred Ritter
Community Chest
Hilda Weakens After Crossing Cuban Mountains
Tropical storm Hilda weakened to 60 75 mph as it left Cuba for the Caribbean. Forecasters expect redevelopment in the Caribbean with possible heavy rains and flash floods in the Cuban valleys. A new tropical storm formed southeast of Miami prompting alerts for Puerto Rico Virgin Islands and Leeward Islands.
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Hank Greenberg Rehired as Tigers General Manager
Hank Greenberg, 44, was rehired by the Detroit Tigers as general manager following a stint with the Cleveland Indians where he served in that role since November 1949. Greenberg, famed home run slugger, returns to Detroit to lead the club.
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Godfrey Faces New Charge Over Flight Rule Allegations
Arthur Godfrey denies a fresh air safety charge after the CAA opened an investigation into a near miss with an Ozark Airlines DC3 after takeoff from Chicago Midway Airport. He claims he dipped his wings as a greeting and saw no danger, recalling his past suspension for buzzing a Teterboro tower.
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Enrollment in Winchester Public Schools Rises by About 100
Winchester public schools opened for the 1955-56 term with 2,302 students reported by city school superintendent Gar land R. Quarles. An additional 340 students are expected at the new Quarles Elementary School next Monday, bringing total enrollment to about 2,642, roughly 100 more than last year.
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Bickers Case Returned to Winchester Court on Trust Issue
Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals remanded the case to Winchester Corporation Court involving Christine Melvin Bickers and Shenandoah Valley National Bank. The dispute centers on an insurance trust dividing proceeds between Mrs Bickers and four daughters or five parts if the wife does not renounce the will. Justices Eggleston, Buchanan and Whittle dissented.
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Staunton
Winchester Corporation Court
Christine Melvin Bickers
Shenandoah Valley National Bank of Winchester
Myron B. Bickers
Bickers
Supreme Court
Eggleston, Buchanan
Whittle
Mayor Appoints Berryville Planning Group Nominees
Berryville mayor Edward P. Berlin announced the five member Planning and Zoning Commission. Appointees are Dr. Ralph B. Snapp six years Garland M. Canter five years Loring C. Kackley four years Councilman Frank M. Galloway and Town Manager John L. Enders term lengths align with office. The panel will elect a chairman and meet soon.
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Planning and Zoning Commission
Edward P. Berlin
Ralph B. Snapp
Garland M. Canter
Loring C. Kackley
Frank M. Galloway
John L. Enders
Berlin
Tinted Highways Promised Next
The Abruzzi Asphalt Society says future roads may come in colors from red to yellow to reduce glare and aid navigation. Colored asphalt, a byproduct of aluminum mining, could guide drivers with color coded routes such as red toward Rome and beige on the other path.
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Abruzzi Asphalt Society
Benson Returns to Farm Policy Fire After Europe Trip
Secretary of Agriculture Benson returns from a two week Europe tour amid renewed controversy over farm policies. Prices and income declines boost partisan debate as GOP leaders fret over the farm vote in next year’s campaign.
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Talks Delayed Until Americans Freed
In Geneva U S Ambassador A Alexis Johnson will not discuss trade or political questions with Red China until the Monday release of American civilians is fulfilled. Red China demands talks on lifting the embargo and a higher level conference, but the American delegation says only full implementation of last Saturday’s civilian release can advance any other matters.
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Snow falls in Laurentide Park near Quebec city
Quebec reports its first snowfall of the season with a three hour fall in Laurentide Park about 40 miles north, covering a large area. The notice also lists local business promos and a holiday closure timetable for September 17 to 19.
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Clarke County Fair Opens with $1319 in Prizes and Spectacle
The Clarke County Fair and Fall Festival begin Friday at 10 am at the Berryville Horse Show Grounds with a carnival by Winchester Amusement Co and a parade led by U S Senator Harry F Byrd. Beef cattle prizes rise to 600, and entries span Virginia counties with 24 fire companies in the Firemen's Parade.
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Harry F. Byrd
West Virginia
Locke
Norfolk and Western
Air Force May Modify Torture Questioning Phase at Nevada School
At Stead Air Force Base Nevada the Air Force weighs an interim change to the interrogation phase of the escape and evasion course for downed fliers Col McKenzie says only instructors would be prisoners during demonstrations and volunteers may be excluded if adopted The aim is to teach coping under hostile questioning seen as life insurance for pilots facing capture in future wars
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Minor local quake shakes southern Los Angeles area
An Earth tremor rocked parts of metropolitan Los Angeles with a 3 21 a m call surge to police and reports from Compton Gardena Lynwood Bell Huntington Park South Gate and Inglewood. No damage was reported and seismologist Dr Charles Ricter of Caltech said it was a small local shock likely from off the coast.
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Charles Ricter
California Institute of Technology
Fiscal Survey to Determine Ike's Tax Recommendations
President Eisenhower plans a fiscal survey early next year before deciding on a tax cut. Assistant Secretary Murray Snyder said the decision hinges on the state of federal revenue at the usual time for proposing a program to Congress, unlikely before January. The White House notes no authorizations on tax proposals, while Treasury forecasts hint a cut possible if deficits improve.
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Murray Snyder
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West German Leader Returns After Moscow Talks
Chancellor Konrad Adenauer arrived in Bonn after historic talks in Moscow where West Germany agreed to establish diplomatic relations with the Soviet Union. He said the Soviet pledge to return German war prisoners would begin and hinted future talks on reunification, receiving a hero’s welcome.
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Carlo Schmid
Consular Officials Speed Homecoming
Hong Kong says U. S. consular officials will cut red tape to speed about 20 Americans home from Red China. Geneva talks reported 12 Americans cleared of charges and 10 to be freed soon. Four alien spouses and one alien mother may join arrivals. Red Cross vigil near the border continues with limited border access.
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Virginia Weather Forecast for Shenandoah Valley
Fair west and north with cloudy southeast. Tonight low 55 to 62. Thursday fair and warmer. Shenandoah Valley mostly sunny with some clouds today high 173 to 178. Tonight low 56 to 60. Thursday partly cloudy and warmer with highs in the 80s. Temperatures today 12 to 47. year ago 84 to 62. Winchester skies note early sunrise and evening moon phases.
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