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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1964

Page

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MacArthur's Condition Deteriorates Further

Washington AP—Gen. Douglas MacArthur's condition has generally deteriorated in the past 24 hours, though he passed a peaceful night. A 10:15 a.m. bulletin cited slight blood pressure drop and a moderate rise in pulse, with kidney function diminishing. an esophageal and stomach tube remains in place to control bleeding, with pressure indicating possible temporary stoppage.

Washington Douglas MacArthur Walter Reed Army Hospital

Informant Car Wash Promotes Shenandoah Valley Ad Scene

April Fool humor marks the scene as a Shenandoah Valley promotion featuring a parking lot full of cars. Promoters and radio-news executives showcased vehicles painted and lettered to display where their operators live.

George Washington Tel Shenandoah Valley

Union Strikes Vepco But Service Continues

Union employees struck Virginia Electric & Power Co at midnight after bargaining broke down. Picket lines formed in freezing weather though service mostly continued, except for a Norfolk transformer hit by bullets. Governor Harrison offered no seizure plan, saying action would come only at the conference table if an emergency arises. Police and Vepco probe the Norfolk area transformer shooting that briefly cut power.

Richmond Virginia Electric & Power Co Norfolk Harrison Vepeco Vepco Norolk Virginia Beach

Festival Progress Cited at Rally in Shenandoah Valley

The Shenandoah Valley Apple Blossom Rally showcased community involvement as officials reported on the 37th annual festival set for April 30 to May 2. Attendees heard forecasts of 4000 parade participants, 75 firefighting units, 45 bands, and a near sellout Queen's Ball.

George Washington Hotel Handley Glee Club Shenandoah Valley Alson Smith Public Safety David G. Simpson

Peach Crop Safe In Frederick County Says Official

Charles Toan executive secretary of the Frederick County Fruit Grower's Association said no damage to the local peach crop from the cold has been reported. He noted peaches are still dormant and that recent warmth began movement but cooler temperatures slowed development.

Charles .Toan Frederick County

Snow Delays April Start as Woman Hurt in Crash

Slushy half inch snow blankets county as three accidents close roads and postpone school openings. County Supt. Robert E. Aylor orders buses off roads and delays instruction until board sets make up date. Ohio woman Anna Peterson, 61, injured in Rt 522 crash. taken to Memorial Hospital in good condition.

Aylor Ayler State Highway Dept Winchester Fruit Research Laboratory D.A. Sheetz Anna A. Peterson Memorial Hospital Winchester Ia Hospital Eric F Peterson

Press corps asks LBJ to slow down on speedometer tale

White House pressure group urges Johnson to curb driving speed amid reports of speeds between 60 and 90 mph. anecdotes compare with past Eisenhower era pace as reporters note motorists’ hazard figures. includes notices for Denny Auctions and Rouss Fire Co meeting.

Johnson City Tex White House Lyndon B. Johnson Trim

Circulation Head Named City Dealer Post Created

The Winchester Evening Star reorganizes its Circulation Department to boost local delivery. Rosemary Wells, ex Annapolis Evening Capital manager and Dow Jones regional rep, named circulation manager. Garnett S. Miller, longtime Star circulation head since 1948, becomes city dealer representative.

The Winchester Evening Star Rosemary Wells Annapolis Evening Capital Dowg Jones Garnett S.miller the Star Wells Arkansas Miller Woods Stock Winchester Washington Post Star National Ave

Vietnamese raids into Laos okayed by Laotian leader

South Viet Nam reveals consent from Gen Phoumi Nosavan to allow Vietnamese raiding parties to strike designated Communist targets inside Laos. Khanh argues success against Viet Cong hinges on cutting Ho Chi Minh trail supply routes. Phoumi limits raid size and pursues no formal Laotian military alliance. U.S. advisers not to enter Laos with raids.

Saigon South Viet Nam Laos Dalat Phoumi Nosavan Nguyen Khanh Khanh Phoumi Lao Bao South Viet Nam Ho Chi Minh Trail Khanl Mekong Cambodia

Be Yourself Be Yourself Luci Advises

Luci Baines Johnson 16 says living in the White House has bad points that may outnumber the good. She tells reporters after a White House musicale that she does not feel like she represents all American youth and would go out of her mind trying.

Washington Luci Baines Johnson Luci White House Lynda Bird

Sarah Zane Fire Co Meeting Set for Thursday

The Sarah Zane Fire Company schedules a meeting for Thursday April 2 at 8 p.m. Members are urged to attend and discuss station affairs and upcoming events.

Sarah Zane Fire CO

Revolt Spreads as Brazilian Government Moves to Quell Uprising

In Rio de Janeiro and across nearby states, troops are deployed against rebel forces as Gen. Costa Silva and Decio Escobar switch to the rebellion. Goulart orders movements to Juiz de Fora and Belo Horizonte while a nationwide strike cripples transport.

Rio DE Janeiro Brazil Joao Goulart Goulart Hum. Iberto Castello Branco Army Justice Abelardo Jarema 3Rd Army Rio Grande Do Sul 2Nd Army Sao Paulo Rio Juiz de Fora Minas Gerais Belo Horizonte General Confederation of Workers Commercial Aviators Union International Merchant Marine Union Correio de Manha Jair Dantas de Ribeiro Ademhar de Barros

Weather improves as high pressure moves in

A high pressure system moving in from the northwest should bring fair weather to Virginia for the next several days. The outlook calls for stable skies and light to moderate winds with cooler nights across the region.

Richmond Virginia

Savings Insured by Federal Savings and Loan Insurance

Current 4 1/4 percent rate offered by Winchester Savings & Loan. Public notice shows insurance by Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation and lists corner at Boscawen and Washington.

Federal Savings & Loan Insurance Corporation Winchester Savings & Loan Corner Boscawen & Washington

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Mary Albright Victor Albright Handley MacArthur Crier Nuff Corrigan Rug Cleaners Berryville Avenue International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Arlie C. Long Charles Dorton Miller’s Hardware Robert E. Aylor Ohio Nain Sheetz Press Corps LBJ New York the World-Telegram the Sun Johnson George Reedy Dwight D. Eisenhower Denny's S. Braddock Fun Old Bethel Methodist Church Rouss Fire CO City Dealer Dow- Jones Wall Street Journal National Observer Maryland West Virginia Delaware District of Columbia North and South Carolina Mrs Garnett S. Miller
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