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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1966

Page

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Mansfield Urges Asian Peace Parley

Sen Mansfield proposes a Burma or Japan meeting with Hanoi Peking and South Viet Nam elements to explore a peaceful settlement in Viet Nam. He urges State Department diplomacy and consultation with Burma and Japanese officials. Several colleagues praise or critique the idea as the war continues.

Washington Senate Mike Mansfield State Department Viet Nam Mansfield Hanoi Peking South Viet Nam Burma Japan Hubert H. Humphrey National Democratic Women’s Campaign Johnson Humphrey U.S Greensboro N.C Wayne Morse Oregon Democrat Johnsson United Nations Senate Foreign Relations Committee J. W. Fulbright D-Ark Look Magazine Fulbright

Goldberg urges UN defense role in Viet Nam

U S Ambassador Arthur J Goldberg told the National Press Club the United Nations should defend South Viet Nam against armed aggression to ensure peace, but said the world body is not ready to take that step. He warned the U N cannot be the ideal policeman yet favors future UN policing to end fighting and notes Red China complicates recognition.

Washington United Nations South Viet Nam U.S Arthur J. Goldberg South Korea U.N National Press Club Goldberg United States America Red

Julie Cristy In Fahrenheit 451 Leads New Film

Oscar winner Julie Cristy completed the English shoot for Fahrenheit 451 produced by Lewis M. Allen Jr. She plays the lead in the new film. Frederick County School Supt Robert E Ayler reminds pupils to attend Saturday sessions to makeup snow days. Schools will close April 28 29 for Apple Blossom Festival. Daylight saving time starts next Monday. Frederick County Game Warden David Ramsey notes the bearded turkey hunting season runs April 23 to May 6 from sunrise to 10 am in Frederick and nearby counties with a two turkey limit per license year and mandatory check and same stations as last fall.

Julie Cristy England Lewis M. Allen, Jr Allen Winchester Frederick County Robert E. Ayler Aame David Ramsey Frederick

Small Nations Urged to Back Disarmament Accord

In Geneva the United States urged smaller nations to sign disarmament pacts to ease non nuclear tensions. Chief Delegate William C. Foster presented the plan, tracing it to Johnsons seven point program. Foster said the United States will cooperate fully on regional arms control. Canadian delegate Gen E L Burns criticized Soviet objections to the proposals.

Geneva United States U.S William C. Foster Johnson E. L. Burns

Trade-in Sale $10 For Your Old Chair

Grove Furniture Company at 1258 Loudoun Street Winchester Virginia advertises a trade-in sale offering ten dollars for an old chair as part of a local promotional event.

Grove Furniture 'Co Loudoun St Winchester Grove Furniture Co Springs Grove Furniture Co St. Winchester

Heavy Snow and High Winds Sweep Western and Southern States

A major storm delivering heavy snow and gusty winds moved from the Rockies to the central and northern Plains, with over a foot in Wyoming and Montana and 2 to 5 inches elsewhere. Blizzard warnings followed as the system progressed northeastward, closing highways and chilling temperatures. In the south, violent storms, tornadoes, and hail lashed Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas, causing deaths, injuries, and property damage across several counties and coastal areas.

Rockies Plains Wyoming Montana Colorado Black Hills South Dakota Salt Lake City Utah Idaho Arkansas Alahoma Wilburton Okla Brinkley Ark Walnut Ridge Texas Houston

Vicar Bows to Authority No Strings to Baptism

SEBBER Denmark AP The Rev Ludwig Birkedal Husum in SEBBER central Jutland bowed to church authority after proposing that baptism require parents to attend 12 times yearly for 14 years. The bishop and Ministry of Church Affairs demanded adherence to church rules. Attendance in the parish has fallen to a record low as the vicar plans to stay.

Husum Christian Baun Ministry of Church Affairs

Weather Outlook for Virginia Warms With Gulf Breeze

A strong southerly flow bringing warm air from the Gulf of Mexico will produce partly cloudy skies and continued warm temperatures across Virginia today.

Richmond Gulf of Mexico Virginia

Open House Set At New HHS Gym In May 11

The Handley High School gymnasium will open for public inspection on May 11 at 7 30 p m with seating for 2000. The $542 600 addition was approved as bids will be advertised. Building permit issued April 1 1965. Plans include civil rights Title VI compliance and district pupil assignments for next year. May also cover Winchester Intermediate School improvements and new principal office lounge and infirmary.

Handley High School Gymenasium Handley Jacob L. Johnson Supt. Johnson Winchester Intermediate School Hubert, Stratton Stratton

Gas Blast Kills 15 Miners in Ostrava CZ Pit

A methane gas explosion at the Zarubek pit in Ostrava, Czechoslovakia, killed 15 miners. CTK reported rescue squads recovered the bodies and investigators began probing the blast cause. The Spinning Wheel closed for inventory May 9 14.

Prague Czechoslovakia CTK Zarubek Ostrava

Godwin to Crown Festival Queen at Handley High School

Governor Mills E. Godwin will crown Miss Jane Henderson of Winchester as Shenandoah Festival Queen at Handley High School on April 28 at 2 30 p m. The event marks Virginia's festival tradition with Governor Godwin’s official coronation role and notes his long public career and honors.

Winchester Jane Henderson England Shenandoah Victor F. Albright Governor Godwin Great Bank of Steps Handley High School Dst Mills E. Godwin

Bloom Expected At Apple Blossom Festival Forecast

A Fruit Research Laboratory forecast says some apple varieties will bloom before the festival with pink blossoms appearing in some areas in ten days. Peak bloom likely the week after, depending on warmer weather. Clearbrook trails others, Middletown ahead in bloom.

Fruit Research Laboratory Clearbrook Middletown

Viet Cong Reluctant To Fight

AP reports Viet Cong show reluctance to engage on battlefield. U S forces pursue nine operations across Vietnam while VC avoid significant contact and fade away. Some officers cite political unrest and supply shortages as factors.

Saigon South Viet Nam Viet Nam U.S Viet Cong U.S. Military Assistance Command U.S. 1St Cavalry

Major Plant At Haiphong Is Pounded

U S jet fighter bombers pounded a major power plant near Haiphong for a second night, cutting 15 percent of North Viet Nam electricity and darkening the city. Attacks followed Sunday raids near Hanoi on missile sites as U S planes pressed operations against North Viet Nam.

Saigon South Viet Nam U.S North Viet Nam Haiphong U. S Hanoi Uong Bi Kitty Hawk U.S. 25Th Infantry Division 25Th Infantry 173Rd Airborne

Official Opening Apple Valley Driving Range and Miniature Golf

Apple Valley hosts the opening of a new driving range and miniature golf facility at 1258 St. Winchester. The event marks a local recreation addition offering family entertainment with a quirky promo offering $10 for old mattresses or springs.

Apple Valley

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Sen. Mansfield State Dept Ing Sens George D. Aiken R-Vt Leverett Saltonstall ReMass Stephen M. Young Ohio Seaburg Ore Kenneth LeRoy Jessen Jr Karen Marie Jessen THE Associated Press Weather Bureau Dakotas Bureau South Central States Mississippi Gulf Coast Moss Point Miss Biloxi Beavers Drug Store HHS Nansemond County Norfolk College of William and Mary Old Dominion College William and Mary Williamsburg University of Virginia Commonwealth Godwin Federal Bureau of Investigation Suffolk House of Delegates State Senate General Assembly Gov. Godwin Eastern Virginia Layman’s Fellowship Congregational Christian Churches Suffolk-Nansemond Red Cross, Tuberculosis Association Cancer Society United Fund Knights of Pythias Rotary Ruritan Moose Masons Scottish Rite Khedive Temple Ruritan National Eton College Virginia Wesleyan College Gov Mills E U.S. Army Tan Son Nhut
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