16 Apr 1965
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1965
Page
1
The Attorney General announces a new information release code to guide federal officers on what may be public after a arrest. The rules aim to balance fair trial rights with the public's right to know amid debate sparked by the Kennedy assassination case.
Robert Dale of the Kiwanis Club appeals for donors to meet a 200 pint quota to save the Red Cross Bloodmobile program. The visit is at Episcopal Parish Hall from 10 30 a m to 2 45 p m with appointments via Red Cross 662 5412. A flower and shrubbery box was stolen from Miss Margarets on S Loudoun Street and she requests its return.
The Mississippi River floods across Minnesota with a crest forecasts of 27 feet at St Paul and 21 feet at Minneapolis. Dikes are reinforced as bridges and yards flood. Damage tops $23 million with thousands displaced and ten deaths reported.
Rear Admiral Samuel R. Brown Jr U S Navy named Minister of State for the Coronation ceremony to crown Miss Neva Rockefeller Apple Blossom Queen. The event set for Handley Bowl at 2 30 p m on April 29 lists Mrs Richard E Byrd Berryville as director of the Queen and Her Court.
The city proclaims Clean-Up week from April 19 to 23. Open trucks will collect all trash rubbish and trimmings placed on the curb along with regular garbage. The program runs two collections and asks residents to cooperate to maintain the normal schedule with the closed equipment.
Governor Harrison asked Virginia prison authorities to start implementing recommendations from three out of state penal experts. He sent a letter to William L Painter directing urgent changes including reorganization of the corrections division and a new maximum security penitentiary.
Harrisonburg considers a 2 percent retail sales tax as an alternative to real estate and utility tax hikes. City Manager Woodward and Mayor Switzer urge study as budget of 3,285,092 shown, with 323,125 more than prior year.
Washington sources say a site for Russian antiaircraft missiles is being built near Hanoi but no missiles are confirmed in North Viet Nam. If deployed the missiles could shift U S bombing strategy and broaden Soviet stakes in the conflict.
President Johnson stays at his ranch near Johnson City for Easter weekend. Secretary of Defense and Mrs. Robert S. McNamara are among the guests as Johnson flew in Thursday. Mrs. Johnson had spent the week at the ranch.
Johnson and British Prime Minister Harold Wilson discussed a proposed conference on Cambodia as a potential path for Viet Nam peace talks. Talks would hinge on future clarifications as the two nations weigh the idea amid broader Southeast Asia diplomacy and economic concerns.
AP dispatch from Peking notes no evident eve of war mood despite anti American propaganda. An exhibit at the Peking Art Gallery mocks President Johnson with images of skulls and coffins as crowds observe without emotion. Chinese stance remains defensive and ready to fight only if provoked.
About 150 U S Navy and Air Force planes attacked three rail and two highway bridges in North Vietnam. A direct hit damaged the Bai Duc Thon Bridge and one span of the Kom Ca Trang bridge, while another bridge was knocked into the water. The raid, led by Brig Gen Nguyen Cao Ky, also targeted Vinh Son and a Communist military installation.
Seabright’s Market hosts a weekend sale featuring Easter flowers and baskets plus a food fair Saturday at 9 a.m. Special includes fresh coconut cake and German chocolate cake from Ward’s Pastry Shop.
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