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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1964

Page

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Trains Run As Talks Open Under Johnson Mediation

President Johnson won a 15 day delay in a nationwide rail showdown as unions and management agreed to resume negotiations at the White House. Private mediators and top officials join in efforts to resolve five year old wage and work condition disputes while limited walkouts and service disruptions occur.

Washington Johnson White House Befo Johnson U. S Cabin Oi Johnson New York Theodore Kheel University of Pennsylvania Orem Taylor W. Willard Wirtz James Reynolds Francis A. O'Neill Jr National Mediation Board Congress Illinois Central Railroad

Apple Blossom Prospectus Signin at Valley News Stand

A prospectus for the Apple Annual is available at the Valley News Stand on 30 E Piccadilly St asking prospective salesmen to sign in. A local citizen reports flags flown at full staff this week and suggests half staff tomorrow for Gen Douglas MacArthur. The forecast shows warm temperatures with highs in the 60s and 70s, and rain possible Sunday or Monday and midweek.

Valley News E. Piccadilly St Gen Douglas MacArthur

Stephens City sees two slates vying for six council seats and mayor

In Stephens City June elections two full slates contest all six council seats and the mayoral post. Incumbent Mayor Lynn Comer seeks another term against James W. Galladay, a former mayor and councilman. Incumbent council members who filed include Mrs. Gilda Lemley Hennings Webster Charlie Madagan Louis Stelzl and Katherine Yancy not seeking reelection. New candidates include George Fletcher Frank Ewing J A McCormick Charles E Bass Elwood Mauck Franklin E Guess Thomas A Ewing and Richard L Adams.

Stephens City Lynn Comer James W. Galladay Comer Irene Bott Golladay Isabelle Cain Gilda Lemley Smalls Florist Winchester Hennings Webster Sanitary Dairy Charlie George Fletcher Frank Ewing State Highway Department Katherine Yancy Ray Ewing The Coun Cil J. A. McCormick Charles E. Bass M.J. Grove Lime Co Frederick County School Board Elwood Mauck Grove Lime Co Franklin E. Guess Thomas A. Ewing Richard L. Adams Raub Supply Co Adams Mr. Mauck Council

Reds Fall Back In Saigon Area After Heavy Battle

Communist guerrillas pushed south of Saigon after a major clash near Mo Cay 50 miles south of the city. A U.S. pilot and Vietnamese observer were killed when their plane was shot down. Two U.S. helicopters were damaged. one destroyed. one crewman slightly injured. Two U.S. soldiers were wounded.

Saigon South Viet Nam U.S Mo Cay

County Court House in Focus at Saturday Meeting

Frederick County Board of Supervisors invites residents to a 2 p.m. meeting at James Wood High School to discuss the future of the County Court House. Chairman Byron O Brumback notes voters oppose destruction or moving the site and favors remodeling with options including a museum proposal for the 1840 structure. A regular board session follows Monday as policymakers gauge sentiment and shape policy.

James Wood High School Frederick County Board of Supervisors Byron O. Brumback Court House Brumback Circuit Court Ellett D. Marshall Shenandoah Valley

City Declares Clean-Up Week For curbside trash

During April 13 through 18 the city proclaims Clean-Up Week and will collect trash rubbish and trimmings in open trucks placed on the curb along with regular garbage. The service provides two collections for all residents and requests cooperation to keep regular schedule with closed equipment.

MacArthur’s Last Journey Ends in Va

Norfolk crowds mourn General of the Army Douglas MacArthur as his flag draped coffin lies in repose on a purple catafalque at the crypt. The procession from Washington to Norfolk drew dignitaries and 200000 mourners while military honors marked the transit to burial in the Virginia memorial.

MacArthur Doug MacArthur Virginia Little Rock Ark Arthur MacArthur Johnson Washington Robert F. Kennedy Norfolk Arthur Navy West Point

Three Independents File for Winchester Second Ward Council

Edgar G. Burch Wade C. Emmart and Robert J. Pullen filed yesterday as independent candidates for Winchester City Council Second Ward. Pullen fills part of the Huntsberry term and has prior council experience. Burch and Emmart are first time contenders. The ward also features three Democrats, one Republican and incumbent Democrats Carroll Henkel and J. Douglas Butler.

Winchester City Edgar G. Burch Wade C. Emmart Robert J. Pullen Mr. Pullen Council Mr. Burch Emmart Boscawen St Carroll Henkel J J. Douglas Butler Jim Flem

Moscow bars four U S embassy staff from traveling outside Moscow

The Soviet government accused four members of the U S Embassy of improper activities resembling espionage and barred them from traveling beyond Moscow for 90 days, while not expelling them. The U S Embassy said Air Commodore A N Davis was involved in one incident, with no confirmation from Britain. US Charge d Affaires Walter Stoessel protested the ban, which does not prevent departure from the country. The four Americans listed were Cmdr. Stuart Savage and Lt. Leonard Bracken, both accused of illegal photography, and Lt. Col. Edgar Smith and Capt. Edmund Svetina, accused of penetrating military territory.

Moscow U.S Soviet Union A. N. Davis Walter Stoessel Cmdr Stuart Savage Alma Kan Leonard Bracken Philadelphia Col Edgar Smith Edmund Svetina Dayston Ohio Savage Bracken Smith Svetina Ameri

Maryland Senator Verda Welcome Survives Gunfire Attack

Verda Welcome, the only Black member of Maryland's Senate, was grazed by bullets as she exited her car near her Baltimore home. She and her husband Dr. Henry C. Welcome described the incident, noting two bullets hit her lower back and heel but she survived with minor injuries. The attack occurred after a testimonial dinner at a downtown hotel, with Welcome recounting the shattered windows and her mistaken belief it was street trouble.

Baltimore Verda Welcome Maryland Senate Welcome Henry C. Welcome

Frederick County School Board Grants Two Day Off For Students

The Frederick County School Board approved two full days off for county pupils before spring break and set a Saturday meet. Superintendent Robert E. Aylor urged parents to register new first graders promptly as records show many registrations remain incomplete ahead of the 1964-65 year. Registration closes April 17. May require two day vacation at Apple Blossom after wind closures.

Frederick County Frederick Robert E. Aylor Aylor Ayler Apple Blos

President Rusk to Saigon for South Vietnam talks

President Johnson sends Secretary of State Dean Rusk to Saigon for conferences with South Viet Nam Premier Nguyen Khanh and Ambassador Lodge. The mission extends a Manila trip to attend the Southeast Asia Treaty Organization anniversary meeting and includes a stop in Anchorage to survey earthquake damage.

Washington Johnson Dean Rusk Saigon South Viet Nam Nguyen Khanh U.S Henry Cabot Lodge Rusk Manila United States Southeast Asia Treaty Organization Far East Anchorage Alaska White House

Suit Seeks At Large Elections For Virginia Congress

Norfolk Republican Jack R. Wilkins asks the Virginia Supreme Court to strike down current districts and order U S elections for Congress at large. He contends population gaps among ten districts justify at large elections for the July 14 primary and November 3 general, citing 1964 timing and constitutional issues.

Richmond Norfolk Jack R. Wilkins 2Nd District GOP Wilkins del. ‘Henry “E. Howell Jr Albertis S. Harrison Jr General Assembly Levin Nock Davis State Board of Elections Harry H. Vaughan Hopewell James Pied Sperryville Fletcher Commonwealth of Virginia Noreholke Area Shenandoah Valley Northern Virginia Joel W. Broyhill Richard H. Poff Roaneoke-area

Weather Edges Into Pleasant Spring Across Virginia

A high pressure system over Mississippi brings pleasant spring weather to Virginia today and tomorrow. Scattered light frost appeared statewide last night and Richmond posted a record low for the date at 30 degrees.

Richmond Mississippi Virginia

Savings Insured By Federal Agency Rates Ad

Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation insures deposits at Winchester Savings and Loan with a current 4 1/4 percent rate. The ad notes the corner location at Boscawen and Washington streets.

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

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Wayne Johnston Illinois Central Roy Davidson Madagan Louis Stelzl Atlantic Research Corp Gainesville Reds S. Viet Nam Norfolk, Va ED Burch Robert Pullen Wade Emmart Burch Pullen E. R. Huntsberry Stoessel Maryland Senate Grove Furniture Co Loudoun St Winchester, Wa Tsons Bill House of Delegates Dr. Welcome Ist Grove Furniture Loudoun Suit
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