April 25, 1956

Staff

Published Thursday, April 24, 2003

Stories featured in the Suffolk News-Herald on this date 47 years ago:

U.S. rocket potential answers Reds

MUNICH, Germany (AP) - U.S. officials predicted today the United States will develop an intercontinental rocket capable of leveling any place on earth. But they admitted it's difficult to build a rocket accurate enough to hit a target 5,000 miles away - the goal of U.S. researchers.

In general, these officials were inclined to discount the statement by Soviet Communist Party Chief Nikita Khrushchev Monday that the Russians would soon have an international missile.

"It's good propaganda," one high source said, "but that is all you can say for it."

James controls planes, boats by remote control

Thomas James, a janitor at the local Telephone Company, is a good example of a person who is engaged in interesting, worthwhile activities during his leisure time. Aside from ushering at his church, First Baptist on Mahan Street, his school leadership activities, and his membership in the Varsity Leadership Club, James tinkers with, constructs and operates radio-controlled airplanes and boats.

Every Sunday afternoon, if the weather is clear, you will find James flyinghis planes at Three Black Cats Airport. Then, around 4 p.m., he will drive to a pond on Constance Road and put his boats through various maneuvers.

May Day royalty selected

Nancy Lou Langston and Tommy Harry will be crowned queen and king during Mrs. E.H. Stephenson's kindergarten May Day program.

Nancy Lou is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Darden Langston of White Marsh Road. Tommy is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John C. Harry of 1017 Maryland Ave.

The crowning ceremony is being held at 2:30 p.m. May 2 in Stephenson's yard at 908 Maryland Ave.

Pleasant dilemma faces senior here

Edward Blanchard, an 18-year-old Suffolk High School senior, is faced with a dilemma of the most delightful variety. He has won three four-year college scholarships and doesn't know which one to accept.

In addition, he was in line for another scholarship until the Virginia Department of Education got wind of his other honors and had him removed from consideration.

Yet, Ed, who applied for six scholarships, said he is a little disappointed. He had his heart set on one of the two he didn't get.

Ed is the son of Mrs. Thelma Blanchard of 313 E. Main St.

- Compiled by Allison Williams and Jason Norman

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