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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1961
Page
10
AP reports a whale invasion at Gillan Cove England on a holiday. About 50 whales up to 30 feet were driven from the beach by villagers and holidaymakers in small boats to prevent carcass litter and a possible public hazard. Fisherman Arthur White and local residents described the scene as tragic yet necessary to protect holidays.
Italian air force troops training to operate Jupiter missiles launched a 59 foot rocket on a 1500 mile flight Friday night. The test met all objectives, reaching a target zone off Antigua as dusk lit a bright vapor trail in the upper atmosphere.
In Hyannis Port Massachusetts President Kennedy greeted passengers on his jet flight from Washington including Louisa Hackett a 4 year old girl and Mrs David Hackett. Kennedy left his compartment to chat with travelers and paid special attention to Louisa while noting I like that President.
South Korea's Hankook Ilbo argues in an editorial that the value of U S aid lies in its impact, not the total. A Seoul daily quoted officials praising targeted reconstruction aid over bulk consumer goods.
Lewis H. Vaden, Chesterfield County Circuit Court clerk, named president of the Virginia Court Clerks Association at its 51st annual convention in Roanoke. He succeeds Thomas F. Tucker of Danville. Other officers include Henry D. De Jarnette and Harry B. Wright as vice presidents, Betsy N. Jordan as secretary treasurer, and De Shazzo Jr. as secretary. The group urged fee revisions and permanent-record guidance amid fiscal concerns from recording contracts.
London AP report notes De Havilland introduced the Tri dent a three tail engine jet designed for short and medium range service. It carries up to 100 passengers and costs about one cent per seat mile with electronic guidance to land automatically while the pilot merely applies brakes at touchdown.
President Kennedy telegrams Adm. Alfred C. Richmond praising the Coast Guard for valor and distinction in peace and war. He notes personal familiarity with the service and an outstanding record of performance unmatched in U.S. history.
In Newport Kentucky Democratic voters narrowly backed George W Hawkins for constable last May though none had seen him for seven weeks. If Hawkins not found by August 18 his nomination will be voided by Circuit Court Judge Paul J Stapleton. Hawkins has been missing since April 3 and faces ineligibility to run. In Lakewood New Jersey Charles F Newman 62 a veteran Philadelphia Bulletin photographer died after a long illness.
Print pattern 4901 offers two dress versions for girls sizes 2 4 6 8 10 with a scooped neckline or contrast collar. Includes yardage for dress and collar and order details from New York. Catalog offer Fall 100 Best Fashion separates priced 35 cents.
A Swiss salvage effort recovered a bus and seven bodies from the lake after two days of work. One more body surfaced immediately. skin divers pulled six from the wreck while suspended. The seventh body, a middle aged woman in a light brown suit, was found wedged between seats after the bus was set on dry land. Twenty two persons survived, with four identified at the gymnasium: Robert Work, 23, a student from Westerville Ohio. Mrs Blair Crowther of Tampa Florida. the driver Bruno Giacomello of Como Italy. and Swiss tour conductor Hans Gut.
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