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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1961

Page

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Common Market Debate Opened By Macmillan

Prime Minister Macmillan declared Britain must abandon isolation and unite with the European Common Market to confront communism. He said Britain belongs in the vanguard of freeing the world as he addressed the House of Commons in London.

London Macmillan Britain House of Com Mons European Economic Community Harold Macmillan France West Germany Italy Belgium Netherlands Luxembourg Edward Heath EEC

AT&T Undertakes Underground Cable Drive in Frederick Area

Rights of way are cleared in northwestern Frederick County for an underground coaxial cable linking upstate New York with the West Coast. The line, part of a 296 mile route, will cross Rt. 11 at Inwood and pass through Gainesboro Whitacre toward Frederick. Bechtel of San Francisco is principal contractor with Quaker City Construction as a subcontractor. Repeater stations will be located about four miles apart on property owned by local residents.

Frederick County Atlantic Telephone and Telegraph Co Gainesboro Whitacre Upstate New York Frederick At&t Ohio River Gee Sg Bechtel Corporation of San Francisco Quaker City Construction Company Phila

Local notes and oddities from Cross Junction and area

Mrs. Winton Kerns reports a growing pet frog collection on her porch at Cross Junction with a frog climbing chair back. Marshall Grandstaff and Richard Dovel caught a cat on South Kent Street, described as partly black with two white stripes, now living with them. The Star Office notes several varieties of goldenrod blooming from July into October. Shenandoah Downs racing results show Edna G earning $103.40 per $2 wager and Leslie L. paying $79.80 as Big Fire posted a $69.80 payoff.

Marshall Grandstaff Richard Dovel South Kent St Star Office Eugene Newlin Cross Junction Shenandoah Downs Edna G Leslie L Big Fire

Clarke Chamber Plans Talk on Storefront Design

The Berryville Chamber of Commerce will invite Dr. Milton S. Osborne dean of Penn State's school of architecture to speak September 5. Osborne will outline general storefront redesign ideas and shopkeepers will submit photos for a long term project to reimagine the business district. Chester A. Hobert was named president and announced committee formation.

Berryvigle Chamber of Commerce Milton S. Osborne School of Architecture Pennsylvania State University Osborne Hanover Berryville Chamber Chester A. Hobert

Kennedy presses for unprecedented foreign aid bill

President Kennedy conducts an intensive all‑out campaign on Capitol Hill to win approval for an eight point eight billion dollar five year development lending program. He leverages White House meetings and a broad support network to sway both parties and lawmakers.

Washington Kennedy Capitol Hill Senate House Treasury Congress Citizens Committee For International Development Afl-Cio White House Dean Rusk Secretary of the Treasury Douglas Dillon Everett M. Dirksen Illinois Legislative Oversight Dirksen

Five Nuns Injured When Bus Crashes Near Baltimore

Five nuns sustained minor injuries when a bus veered off a suburban road near Reisterstown and struck an ice cream shop. All 37 aboard were taken to St. Agnes Hospital. five needed treatment. They were returning from summer school at St. Sonar College in Emmitsburg, Md.

Baltimore St. Agnes Hospital St. Sonar College Emmitsburg Baltimore County Reisterstown

Stephens City Plans Lagoon Sewer System Drawn

Preliminary lagoon sewage disposal drawings were distributed to Stephens City Council at the latest meeting. John McNair of McNair and Associates completed the plans for council study. A special session will be called later by Mayor Lynn Comer. ROUSS MEETING Thursday, Aug. 3 at 7:30 p.m. Entertainment and refreshments.

Stephens City John McNair McNair and Associates Lynn Comer Ree Rmann

Russell's Egg Market Buys Eggs At Four Dozen For A Dollar

Local ad notes eggs priced at four dozen for one dollar at Russell's Egg Market with additional promotions on dresses skirts and bathing suits offering percentage discounts.

Russell’s

Bread truck overturns on Route 522 near Hagerstown

Robert Neal Davis of Hagers town was admitted to Memorial Hospital for observation after his bread truck overturned on Route 522 about 8 45. The 1958 Ford Panel truck owned by Continental Baking Co. veered north with brakes failing and struck a bank turning over, $300 worth of bread ruined.

Robert Neal Davis Hagerstown Memorial Hospital Hugh K. Malbon Ford Panel Continental Baking Co Hunting Ridge Davis Dick Bond

Air Force alerts 28 000 for possible call to active duty

The Air Reserve units face a possible call to active duty as part of the defense buildup for the Berlin crisis. President Kennedy authorized up to 250 000 reservists to be called and tours extended by one year. About 750 aircraft are involved across 28 states and the District of Columbia with 5 000 recruits needed to reach full strength.

Bi Caupe 3 Berlin Kennedy Air Force Air National Guard District of Columbia National Guard Continental Air Command Headquarters U.S. Air Force

Eichmann Trial Resumes August 8 After Ill Judge

The Eichmann trial in Jerusalem is postponed from Thursday to August 8 due to illness of one of the three judges. The recess lasts eight days to allow state Atty. Gen. Gideon Hausner to finish the prosecution's final summation.

Jerusalem Israel Eichmann Gideon Hausner

Thomson Wins House Seat by One Vote Recount in Virginia

In Alexandria a one vote recount reversed an earlier 14 vote lead and restored Del. James N. Thomson to the House of Delegates. Dennis K. Lane, the challenger, protested after the three judge tribunal upheld the recount ruling.

Alexandria House of Delegates del. James N. Thomson Dennis K. Lane Thomson Lane A. E. §. Stephens Armistead Boothe Munford Boyd Byrd William P. Woolls Alexandria Corporation Court Albert W. Khte Jr Howard W. Smith Special Tribunal Ings Bryant Hammon Corporation Court

West Germany may call 20000 reservists and extend draft

Bonn Germany AP Defense Minister Franz Josef Strauss hinted West Germany could mobilize about 20000 reservists and extend draftees service from 12 to 18 months amid election concerns. He declined specifics and spoke of fulfilling NATO obligations and boosting West German armed forces power without details.

Bonn Germany Franz Josef Strauss West Germany United States Strauss Defense Ministry Washington Kennedy North Atlantic Treaty Organization New York NATO

Orbiting Space Platform Test Called Off in Florida

In Cape Canaveral the delayed Space Platform launch was aborted due to technical issues. The Atlas Agena booster and Ranger I payload were to be tested this eight day optimum window but were cancelled Tuesday night with a new two week period anticipated for the next attempt.

Ranger Dennys

Reds Tighten Police Controls Around Berlin

East Berlin authorities tighten railway checks around Berlin as refugees continue arriving daily. West Berlin officials report many East Germans employed in the West are quitting to join Communist drives, while Fulbright sparks debate on movement rights and border pressures.

Arkansas Democrat Senate Foreign Relations Committee West Berlin Neues Deutschland Brandt West Ernest Lemmer der Kurier Fulbright East

Idle Rate Edges Up as Unemployment Falls in July

The idle rate rose to 6.9 percent of the labor force in July while unemployment declined to 5,140,000 from 5,580,000 in June. Secretary Goldberg cited a fall in the civilian labor force by 645,000 as many students left the job market, noting the economy's resilience and calls for training programs.

Washington Arthur J. Goldberg Exx Goldberg Goldberg Oes Ress

Foreign Ministers May Pave Way For Summit Meet

Western foreign ministers open in Paris this week may lay ground for a Western summit on the Berlin crisis. White House says a year end meeting of presidents and allied chiefs is possible. Discussions with Couve de Murville Home and von Brentano cover diplomatic and military measures to face the Soviet Berlin challenge.

Washington Paris Berlin White House Pierre Salinger Dean Rusk Couve de Murville Lord Home Britain Heinrich von Brent

Traffic Appeal Cases Heard in Circuit Court

Four traffic appeals from Frederick County Court were heard in Frederick County Circuit Court. Hubert Brady Manuel was found not guilty on reckless driving appeal. Charles William Wright was found guilty on driving on a revoked license. jury set punishment at 50 dollars and 30 days in jail. Ray Santmier case under way at lunch with eight witnesses. Henry Whiting represents. Harold Leo Dent speeding appeal heard in afternoon. Judge Elliott Marshall presiding, Commonwealth's Attorney Joseph A. Massie Jr. prosecutes.

Frederick County Hubert Brady Manuel Charles William Wright Ray Santmier Santmier Henry Whiting Harold Leo Dent Commonwealth Joseph A. Massie, Jr Elliott Marshall

Portuguese Troops Suffer 28 Deaths in Angola

The government reports 22 Portuguese soldiers killed in action and six killed accidentally during July operations against African rebels in northern Angola. Wounded figures and African casualty estimates were not released.

Lisbon Portugal Angola

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