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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1961

Page

9

Word Awaited On Testimony From CIA Chief

The Senate subcommittee awaited word from CIA chief Allen Dulles on whether he will testify about the CIA role in the Cuban invasion. Bowles delayed his appearance citing several foreign relations emergencies, while Morse pressed for Monday secret briefings on Cuba and future plans.

Washington Senate Allen W. Dulles Central Intelligence Agency CIA Dulles Wayne Morse D-Ore Chester Bowles Cuba

Four Miners Die in Slate Fall at Kentucky Mine

In Harlan Kentucky a slate fall killed four miners and injured others as about 30 feet of rock dropped from the roof near Yancey. Ten men were exiting when the accident occurred. Victims were Columbus Monasco Denver Fee Stanley Fee Jr and Tom Dean. Everett Cox was in critical condition. Ken Dean injured survived.

Harlan, Ky Yancey Everett Cox Columbus Monasco Denver Fee Stanley Fee Jr Tom Dean Stanfield Denver Fee Stanley Ken Dean Dean

Kennedy Plans CIA Reorganization After Dulles Resigns

Kennedy reportedly planned a CIA reorganization later this year or next as Dulles prepared to resign. The newspaper said Dulles viewed the Cuban invasion as a military failure and believed the CIA fulfilled its part of the mission.

Kennedy Dulles CIA

Diehard Rightists Press for New Algerian Revolt

The piece reports abortive uprisings in Algiers led by rightist factions opposing De Gaulle. It notes slogans, mass arrests, and a government purge of European and local forces. Estimates suggest 5,000 to 10,000 armed dissidents, with 12,600 officers and men implicated. Gouraud faces solitary confinement after joining the rebellion.

Gaulle Algiers de Gaulle OAS Louis Joxe Paris Maurice Gouraud Constantine Maurice Challe Gouraud

74 Counties Lose Road Funds In 1961 62 Allocations

Richmond report shows 74 counties will receive less secondary road money in 1961 62 than in the current year. Reductions range from under 500 dollars to 4497 in Pittsylvania. Census figures from 1960 determine the changes aided by a Census Equalization Fund.

Richmond State Highway Department Pittsylvania State Highway Commission Virginia Arlington Henrico

U S Readies Rocket Man for Near Space Flight

The United States announces a limited man in space flight within a week or so. Maj Yuri Gagarin of the Soviet Union recently orbited earth in a five ton craft. The mission will test survivability and return with recovery by ships and planes. Three men are named as possible crews: John H. Glenn Jr., Virgil J Grissom, and Alan B. Shepard.

Yuri Gagarin Soviet Union U. S Marine John H. Glenn Jr New Concord Ohio Air Force Virgil J. Grissom Mitchell, Ind Navy Alan B. Yee East Derry

John Mann Church Presents Hour of Music

John Mann Church presents an hour of music featuring the All Girls' Choir of the First Presbyterian Church under Alfred de Janger. Also participating are Port Sanctuary Choir of Market Street Methodist Church directed by Gaylen Strance, St John Baptist Senior Choir of Shepherdstown W Va, and John Wesley Methodist Chorus of Front Royal.

Massa Ie Ale Meath All Girls Firstterian Church Alfred de Janger Port Sanctuary Market Street Methodist Church Gaylen Strance St. John Baptist Senior Choir Shepherdstown W. Va John Wesley Methodist Chorus Front Royal

Highway Funds Routed to Culpeper District in Annual Bridge Fund

The highway department allocates a $150000 bridge fund to a rotating district, currently Culpeper. The money is set to continue annually, with future allocations tied to revenue growth and state funding acts guiding separate districts.

Highway Department Culpeper

Prince Edward May Reopen Public Schools for Negroes

In Richmond the push to reopen Prince Edward County public schools for Black students gained renewed attention. State leader Armistead Page Ryghime proposed reopening as a constructive solution, while Gov. Almond downplayed federal intervention as a technical matter. The Justice Department sought court-ordered desegregation, leaving county officials uncertain about action.

Richmond Prince Edward County Prince Edward’s Armistead Page Williamsburg Leany Sors Justice Department Roberting Prince Edward Prince Edwad Almond Price Edward Citizes Boothe Crawford Virginia I. Lee Potter Potter

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