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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1961

Page

5

Frederick County 4-H'ers Prepare Capitol Tour

About 100 Frederick County 4-H members and leaders will tour Washington D C visiting the National 4 H Club Center Pentagon National Archives FBI Bureau of Engraving Hains Point and the National 4 H Club Foundation. Barbara Woore organized the third annual trip with guests and county extension workers.

Capital Bellview Ave Frederick County Washington Gettysburg Hershey Barbara Woore 4H County Council Woore Eisenhower H. D. Luttrell Doris N. Edmonson Kenneth Legg J. W. Henry J. B. Clowser Fred Hamman Robert Branner Katherine Renninger Ray Peacemaker Dennis Peacemaker Marvin Smith John Keeler Merilyn Stotler Jimmy Seals Brian Bucher Hamman Christopher Watt Alvin Smith Gary Kain Braxton Dunlap Jay Pennington Marcus Johnson Bruce Ritter Bryan Ritter Gary Lee Dennis Lee Department of Defense Pentagon National Archives Federal Bureau of Investigation Bureau of Engraving and Printing National Historical Wax Museum Hains Point National 4-H Club Foundation Connecticut Avenue

American Reaction on Red Fear Ranges From Fear to Complacency

The AP surveys U.S. views on the Soviet man in space event with responses nationwide. Citizens cite fear, amazement, doubt, or complacency while some see a step toward cold war resolution and others wish the U.S. had achieved the feat first.

Maj. Ghermann Titov United States Albert Lange Waterbury Conn Richand Robert Fitch Dallas Tex Soviet Union Erna Kleve Seattle Wash Cyril Briggs Chicago Charles E. Derby Boston U.S Raymond Bush St. Louis Robert Jarobe Indianapolis Ind William Fines Washington, D.C Sidney Nadler Miami Frank J. Minter Wherritt Kansas Suka v Fehler New York City Robert Salen Denver Colo Berlin Pez Milkman William Josephson Virginia Td Wyari Rey Melagade Veepieri Ray Aram

Met Opera to Close for 1961 62 Season Amid Labor Dispute

New York AP reports somber reaction to the Met's decision to close for 1961 62 and cancel the spring tour. Rudolph Bing calls the season unwinnable and cites union wage demands as the crisis. Rise Stevens and Anna Moffo urge White House intervention as nearly 700 staff face layoffs.

New York Met Kennedy Patrons of the Arts Rudolph Bing Rise Stevens

Western Europe Reacts to Khrushchev Talk Mixed

In London observers give cautious, skeptical, or negotiating tone to Khrushchev furthering talks on Berlin. Papers stress differing motives while Titov’s space flight dominates headlines in many capitals. West Berlin mayor Brandt criticizes the premier’s stance on self-determination.

London Western Europe Khrushchev Berlin Paris Figaro Europe Gherman Titov Communist Party Rome Daily Mirror Daily Herald Copenhagen Titov West Berlin Willy Brandt Brandt Germany Mail London Times East Germany Britain Lavorite Daily Herald Lord Beaverbrook Independent Daily Express

East German Regime Speech Echoes Kennedy Nixon Style

The Times compared Khrushchev's remarks with President Kennedy and saw striking similarities in their harsh rhetoric. Both leaders used forceful language reminiscent of Cold War era confrontations and pressure on rivals.

the Times Khrushchev Kenpeede

Flag sale opens Veterans group fundraiser and parade planned

Alvin Johnson displays the first flag sold as Ike Allamong kicks off the VFW flag sale. A parade starts at 7 30 p m tomorrow in front of the Sarah Zane Fire Hall and proceeds to John Kerr School. Raleigh Easter urges member participation and volunteers meet back at the Post Home. Call Easter or Adams if missed.

Alvin Johnson Ike Allamong VFW Post 2123 Sarah Zane John Kerr School Raleigh Easter Mr. Easter Roy Adams Jones

War crisis deepens as talks stalled in bitter standoff

The Manchester Guardian and other papers report both sides remain locked in a collision course with no move toward negotiations after the war. Critics warn that delaying talks risks a wider confrontation and continued uncertainty across the region.

Ian

Mother and son die in trailer fire in Danville

A 45 year old mother Teddie Althizer and her son Patrick were found suffocated in the bathroom of a Danville trailer after a fire between 4 and 5 am EST. The trailer was destroyed and the husband Robert Althizer was at a construction job in Richmond.

Danville Poote Yxia Jay Itn Scaleanon Teddie Althizer Patrick Robert Althizer Richmond

China to Build Gift Cotton Mill in Ceylon

Communist China will construct a gift cotton spinning and weaving mill in Ceylon with a yearly capacity of 1 million yards of fabric and 1 million pounds of yarn, the government announced Monday night.

Colombo Ceylon China

City adopts daylight time while Frederick County stays standard

The council moves city offices to fast time following daylight saving practices. Frederick County remains on standard time with schools changing hours. the school board shifts to an earlier opening and closing daily starting May 16. Frederick County schools plan a September 1 reopening.

Frederick County

Mei Lan-fang dies famed Chinese opera star

AP reports Mei Lan-fang 647 a renowned Chinese opera performer died of heart disease in a Peiping hospital. Premier Chou En-lai visited his bedside as Mei, famed for female roles, had captivated audiences from imperial to wartime eras. Born Kiangsu, he debuted at 12 and became a national idol in the 1920s and 30s.

Tokyo Mei Lan-fang Kiangsu Province Mei Yu Tien China

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