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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1966
Page
2
Obituaries note funeral services for Gary R. Cuthbert and Bryan Brown with details on locations, times, and burial plans. The section also contains a light feature about a giant clam and its pacific reef life, contrasting with the day’s solemn notices.
The Clarke County Jaycees sponsor the annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. at Berryville 15, 6-9, and 10-12 categories with first to third prizes in each. Three lucky eggs offer prizes. Eggs donated by Monroe Buckley of White Post.
Two Trappist priests from Holy Cross Monastery Berryville on leave to help establish a new monastery and guesthouse in New Boston New Hampshire. Fathers Paul Fitzgerald and Benedict Lohr join a group testing modern monastic life while teaching at a Benedictine school.
Congress reports dispute over the House Democratic leadership and 22 Western Democrats alleging leaks to lobbyists and White House aides. Hale Boggs dismissed the affair as a tempest in a teapot while noting expected votes despite counts.
Firefighters answered a call at 10 20 a m. They found a steaming car radiator in front of 204 South Washington Street. Fire Chief Bernard Groves reported no damage from the incident.
Joyce Preskenis, 22, faces a forged enlistment accusation that surfaced on their wedding day. Her husband Richard J. Preskenis, 22, and his family learned of the rumor after police linked the name mix to a rape charge involving a different man. The confusion triggered by a misidentified identity unfolds amid draft-card issues and a surprising family connection through a former classmate.
Richmond AP Gov Godwin appoints Carter O Lowance to top cabinet role as Commissioner of Administration effective June 27 under 1966 restructuring. Lowance, 55, longtime Virginia journalist and administrator, will oversee Budget Personnel Engineering Buildings and Planning divisions while remaining executive assistant.
Col Follansbee presides as Mr Baker introduces W Carlisle Fisher president of the Chamber and leaders of three discussions on traffic home and industrial safety. Mr Baker and Roland Nelson of National Fruit will conduct the industrial safety session. A 12:30 lunch precedes a 1:45 report back and 2:30 adjournment.
Battalions overran a Communist detention camp in Phu Tam hamlet 70 miles southwest of Saigon on Wednesday. Most victims were civilians including three women in chains. A survivor said they were held for failing to pay Viet Cong taxes in rice or money.
James W Whittaker of Seattle is credited as the first American to reach the summit of Mount Everest, marking a historic ascent and new milestone in polar exploration.
The parents of an 18 year old boy kidnapped from his home say police and the FBI will withdraw if the kidnapper returns their son safely. Aaron Goldman, a 47 year old contractor, said they will work with the kidnapper. The boy was abducted March 28 and a $25,000 ransom was demanded. Imposters have tried to collect the money. two have been arrested.
Fair conditions prevail in Virginia with a low around the mid 40s tonight and a high near the mid 60s Friday. Saturday looks largely unchanged with continued fair weather and steady temperatures. Rainfall data show none in the past 24 hours and April totals reflect historic averages in the region.
Police described a brutal Brooklyn area attack in Anacostia as one of the worst crimes. A 28 year old Black suspect is sought in connection with the case involving a blind 12 year old girl and an older sister’s friend.
Wall Street showed irregular activity on the eve of a market shift with aerospace and airline issues advancing. The AP 60 average rose modestly while major autos fell and rails edged higher. notable movers included SCM Corp up after brisk trading and Boeing up about one point.
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