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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1966
Page
1
Pope Paul VI met Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko in a private audience the first between a pope and a communist government minister. They stated a shared goal of world peace regardless of ideology.
In Miami a former national Trial Lawyers Association president urged impounding cars of traffic violators. William Colson told the fifth annual Executive Safety Conference that vehicles should be stored and the operator charged storage costs, arguing the car is a symbol misused by offenders.
Apple Blossom Festival annuals arranged by Philip Proffitt are on display in Solenberger’s Hardware at 142 N Loudoun St. The 1937 edition is missing. Garbage collection will occur Thursday through Saturday during the festival, with those days shifted to the regular schedule the following week.
Air Force Maj. Paul Gilmore said he did not realize his first missile hit the MIG21. He fired two more passes and scored another hit with a third Sidewinder. Gilmore and radar officer 1st Lt. William Smith downed the later model Red jet about 35 miles from Red China, in a six minute engagement.
The Stork Set and Jay's Boys and Girls Shop posted hours for the festival period. Thursday April 28 closed 9 to 4. Friday April 29 and Saturday April 30 open 9 to 5.
The program lists Queen Shenandoah XXXIX coronation at Handley Bowl at 2:30 PM, Band concert at 2:00 PM, Firemen's Night Parade 6:00 PM, Aerial Fireworks 8:45 PM, Teen-Age Apple Blossom Dance 9:00 PM, Queen’s Ball 10:00 PM, and Blossom A Go Go at the armory. Also features antique engines exhibits, U S Army display, Movie showings, and various luncheons and parades.
Dean Acheson told the Senate National Security subcommittee that French nationalism risks splitting Western Europe into small weak states and weakening NATO. He urged maintaining France’s place and cautioned against prolonging absence while Russia seeks to exploit a divided West.
Festival hours show closure Friday with openings Thursday and Saturday. Ridge Collection Agency lists fete events and tickets on sale at G W Hotel Lobby from 9 30 to 5 30 daily with 2 00 p m Sunday hours. Call 662 2777 for details.
Firemen's Parade marshal Tambi Garret arrives in Winchester ahead of today's events. A reception hosted by the fire department will award her the key to the city. Tomorrow at 6 pm the parade features 204 units 3000 people and 2 million dollars in fire equipment.
A frontal system from the south and Gulf air moved north over Virginia bringing light soaking rain across the state. The conditions were driven by a southerly flow and affected several regions today.
Miss Elizabeth Jane Henderson of Winchester England will be crowned Queen Shenandoah XXXIX at Handley School tomorrow at 2 30 p m. The ceremony features a cadet led procession with a saber arch and royal attendees including Admiral Sir Nigel Henderson and Gov Millis Godwin Jr The crowning marks the start of the 39th Apple Blossom Festival with Sen Harry F Byrd Jr assisting the queen to the throne.
U S officials weigh strikes on three MIG bases housing about 75 fighters and IL28 bombers as dogfights near raid routes raise the possibility of targeting North Viet Nam air fields. High confidence that B 52s could neutralize the bases if decision makers approve.
A local fishing supplies shop advertises shorter hours opening until noon on Thursday and Friday. The notice notes the Apple Blossom event period and invites anglers to visit the Wise Ole Ow Shop for gear and bait during the limited hours.
Grove Furniture Co advertises a clearance sale offering a complete bedroom suite for 30 dollars. The notice highlights affordable pricing and in-store availability.
Jane Henderson arrives in Winchester England as queen elect for a four day reign amid drizzle. She meets Mayor William Battaile and hosts, poses for photos, and greets maids Mary Scully and Katie Glaize. The festival begins with the George Washington Hotel appearance and a Joint Civic Club luncheon with local officials and club members.
Auction features furniture appliances and tools at a new hours schedule starting May 2 1966. Read across mentions Boyd's Drug Store Middletown State Bank Stephens City and Shawnee Branch Ward Plaza as nearby closures and a trade in sale offering $20 for old breakfast set with a 7 piece set priced at 125 dollars.
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