18 Apr 1961
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1961
Page
1
Miami informed sources suggest rebel operations against Fidel Castro may be premature and risky. They warn that landings appear limited or unconfirmed and underground support remains uncertain amid rumors and Havana radio reports. The overall danger is triggering stronger Castro retaliation and destabilizing any internal resistance.
Gov. J. Lindsay Almond Jr. said a special Virginia General Assembly session to resolve daylight saving time chaos is possible only if legislators waive pay and expenses and the session is brief. He cited the high cost and uncertainty of proclaiming DST by executive order and noted many localities already set varied times.
The Down Crier notes that April 18 honors Paul Revere's ride and the Battle of Concord in 1775 and the San Francisco earthquake of 1906. It says spring is delayed and mentions light snow flurries seen in the region, with reference to Winchester Fruit Research Labor's report.
100 years ago today reports say Robert E Lee was offered the federal arm y The federal garrison abandoned Harpers Ferry and burned the armory during an expedition against Harpers Ferry.
City fire units meet to organize CVVFA events with a convention set for August 24 to 26. Agenda includes fan-raising committee, prize lists for Friday night and Saturday afternoon dances, exhibit committee report, and a voter investing item. Aged 15 Fonnytown Md.
President Kennedy discussed the Cuban crisis with Democratic leaders but did not publicly respond to Khrushchev's appeal to halt the invasion. House Speaker Sam Rayburn said Kennedy briefed them on the situation and that the Khrushchev message itself had not been discussed. White House aides warned of a possible blockade if Soviet forces enter the Caribbean.
Soviet Delegate Valerian Zorin told the United Nations General Assembly that the USSR is prepared to provide all necessary assistance to Fidel Castro’s regime. Adlai Stevenson said he hoped to read Kennedy’s reply later as debate heated over the Cuba invasion.
Four children aged 2 to 5 died in a Monday night fire that swept their three story home in Philadelphia. Richard Heckstall, 5, Charles 2, Ernestine 3, and Cheryl 4 perished in a third floor bedroom. Firemen found the bodies as authorities reported the family was separated.
Burt Lancaster and Elizabeth Taylor posed with their Oscars in Santa Monica California where they were honored as best actor and best actress for the previous night’s ceremony.
Washington officials said no word has come on the fate of Americans in Cuba after anti U S actions and landings. Since severing diplomatic ties with Castro in January, U S interests in Cuba are handled by the Swiss Embassy. About 1 200 people in Cuba hold U S citizenship, but only about 200 have resided in the United States.
Blossoms are forecast to begin by next Thursday with considerable bloom by Friday, the two main festival days. Mr Williams notes pink buds are visible, weather may push peak bloom toward April 29 to May 1. Last year’s peak was April 24 to 26 with average full bloom around April 26 to 27.
Israel’s Attorney General Gideon Hausner mounts a sweeping opening in Jerusalem, presenting Adolf Eichmann as central to planning and executing the Holocaust. He seeks conviction on seven counts as war crimes and crimes against humanity, tracing the Nazi machinery from death camps to annihilation of six million Jews. Police Inspector Napthali Bar Shalom testifies on document assembly and authenticity, aided by captured German Foreign Office archives.
Richmond attorney Frederick T. Gray, praised by Gov. Almond as one of the ablest lawyers, will become Virginia attorney general on April 30. Gray, 42, was chosen after Atty. Gen. Albertis S. Harrison Jr. announced his resignation as he campaigns for the gubernatorial nomination in July.
Khrushchev urged Kennedy to halt the Cuban invasion to protect world peace. Cuban forces led by Castro fought inland near Las Villas, with 27 arrests reported, including ex-minister Humberto Sori Marin. Deserions among loyal forces raised concerns as the crisis escalated in Cuba and Moscow.
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