11 Apr 1961
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1961
Page
1
Soviet officials gave no confirmation of an imminent space man announcement. Western reporters and a TV crew waited outside the Central Telegraph Office as rumors swirled about a possible astronaut race victory. The space program remains cloaked and names of cosmonauts are still unknown to the public.
Edward John Dupont, linked to an armed robbery at the Household Finance Corporation office about two years ago, is slated for return here this month by Winchester Po.
A club luncheon today references adoption of daylight saving time in Sechasees Galy with a note to readers in the moti cade to toe et oe nan ys. Rain is forecast across the state with cooler temperatures looming.
Winchester party leaders report five Winchester incumbents filed for reelection including City Sergeant G. G. Baker City Treasurer M D Weaver Commonwealths Attorney Dabney Watts Commissioner of the Revenue Taylor L Barr and Clerk of the Corporation Court Peyton J Marshall Speaker for six terms Moore is seeking another term as representative in the House
Paris AP reports President Charles de Gaulle signaled France is ready to discuss Algeria’s future with various Algerian groups including rebel forces. He stressed the need for a peaceful transition and a legit future regime to be chosen by Algerians, amid rebel insistence on representing the masses. In Dixon California, Frederick G Dunnicliff 87 former Dixon Tribune publisher died, with his sons now co publishers.
The hospital census reported a safe average capacity of 203 for yesterday with 241 patients in residence, indicating occupancy above the safe threshold but within manageable limits for care.
Grove Furniture Co at 125 S Loudoun St offers cash allowances for old living room suites mattresses and dinette sets. Promote $50 for living room suites, $10 for old mattresses or springs, and $20 for dinette sets.
A campaign kick off dinner reported the Winchester Memorial Hospital locat en fund now totals 626 451 dollars, over 60 percent of the 1 million goal. Spearheaded by State Senator Harry F. Byrd Jr as honorary chairman, the drive drew 500 volunteers as doctors and administrators described crowded wards and the need for a larger facility with new radiology and pathology staff and a cobalt unit.
Bonn chancellor Konrad Adenauer arrives in Washington for talks with President Kennedy. He notes NATO leadership and disarmament as top topics, cautions against yielding to Soviet pressures, and cites past missteps in facing East-West tensions.
About 100 Middletown Grange members heard Harold Gray of the National Highway Users Conference discuss how completion of Interstate Highways 66 and 81 near Cedar Creek will raise land values and attract business. An interchange will be placed near Cedar Creek between Straspace and Red Middletown.
The Frederick County Board of Supervisors voted to stay on standard time while many valley communities move to daylight saving time for warm weather. City Council in Frederick plans to vote April meeting night on daylight time after an informal session. Robert L. Pizzano of the Winchester Retail Merchants Association will urge reconsideration of the February request for daylight saving time. Front Royal Town Council discussed adopting daylight saving time, with a final decision to come before Warren County supervisors.
The Virginia Wachee office at 21 W Piccadilly St observes regular hours on Jefferson’s Birthday and Easter Monday. Manager Wilson Dickson notes temporary extended benefits have not spurred heavy claims, with 13 applicants yesterday and rising numbers today. Improved weather boosts construction work and employment listings, lifting total regional unemployment counts into March.
Front Royal officials vote in favor of adopting daylight saving time with local observers urged to adjust schedules. Council members Stokes Bord and Zuckerman support the change along with town leaders. The move follows similar actions by nearby counties and towns.
Adolf Eichmann stands impassive in a Jerusalem courtroom as Israel opens its first Jewish court trial for his wartime crimes. Justice Moshe Landau reads the 15 counts outlining deportation and mass murder. Defense argues jurisdiction as 700 spectators watch with translators and radios.
Senate leader Mike Mansfield reported the Laos crisis remains delicate after a closed briefing with Dean Rusk and the Foreign Relations Committee. He urged unity behind the President and warned against open criticism as the Soviet arms airlifts to Laos rebels continue.
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