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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1961

Page

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Byrd Amendment On Aid Defeated in Senate Vote

The Senate rejected Byrd's amendment 56 to 39, preserving Kennedy's foreign aid program financed by borrowing from the Treasury. Ten Republicans joined 46 Democrats to back the president, supporting a $4.3265 billion aid bill and a future review of proposed loans. Amendments next week aim to trim long term authority and total funding while keeping borrowing intact. Senate leadership indicated action would continue before next week’s end.

Washington Kennedy Senate Harry F. Byrd D-Va Congress Everett M. Dirksen Illinois Treasury Byrd Mike Mansfield Montana

Reserved grandstand tickets for Yankees Senators doubleheader

Three lower grand stand seats remain for tomorrow's Yankees versus Senators twin bill at Griffith Stadium. Tickets priced regular and available by calling Missie at 2-0624. Mantle and Maris chase Babe Ruth's 60 homer mark. seats scarce for any twin bill. Fire crews quickly contained a field blaze at John H. Enders farm on Poorhouse Road Clarke County. no damage reported.

Yankees Senators Griffith Stadium Miss Ieee Mickey Mantle Roger Maris Babe Ruth Corbin Poorhouse Road Clarke County John H. Enders Enders

Refugee Tension Rising Over East German Policy

US experts warn a drastic cut in East German refugee flow could trigger riots and instability in East Berlin. Khrushchev threatens a separate peace with East Germany, while refugees surge toward West Berlin nearing 150,000 this year. Soviet troops previously intervened in East Berlin uprisings in 1953.

Washington East Germany West Berlin Khrushchev Willy Stoph U.S East Bern Unio NATO Kennedy Rusk Berlin Soviet Union Union

Refugees Leaving Red Regime Rise in West Berlin

Berlin reports 1332 refugees admitted in the hours before 1 pm as Communist pressure and weekend flows push totals higher. Western observers note current facilities suffice but plan emergency housing in additional buildings with Olympic Stadium eyed for possible use.

Pas Olympic Stadium

Rouss Drum Corps Wins Firemen’s Parade Honor

The Knights of Erin Rouss drum and bugle corps took first place in its division at the firemen parade in Harri Ws parate as part of the 33rd annual Vir ginia Firemen's event. Prize amount remains unspecified.

Knights of Erin Rouss Harri Ws Parate Virginia Firemen's Yes

Negroes Launch Fight on Norfolk Segregation

A court hearing will address the Norfolk school board policy on race based pupil placement and transfer rules as 64 Negro pupils and 41 adults seek to overturn barriers to integration. They allege discriminatory assignments and zones affect entering and promoted students and request stop orders pending further action.

Norfolk Walter E. H

Elinor Grayson Crowned Miss Round Hill

Elinor Grayson of Rt 4 was crowned Miss Round Hill at a ceremony last night at the Round Hill Fire Hall. Second place went to Donna Bayliss, with Sandra Hepner third. Commonwealth's Attorney Joseph A. Massie Jr. crowned the winner as voting closed at the fire company carnival.

Elinor Grayson Round Hill Ernest. Grayson Rt. 4 Donna Bayliss Joe Bayliss Gerald Sandra Hepner PLC Commonwealth's Joseph A. Massie, Jr Grayson Carnival Clos

De Gaulle Faces Heightened Tensions as Holidays Begin

Paris reports growing unease as De Gaulle tightens security amid fears of a coup and assassination plots. Algerian peace delays, Bizerte base issues, UN debate, and Berlin crisis loom. army opposition and revolutionary memory fuel anxiety while authorities boost riot police and routine checks during a mass holiday exodus.

Charles de Gaulle Godfrey Anderson de Gaulle PARIS Julius Caesar Republic Tion France Bizerte United Nations Berlin Sadia Estates Oxeg Algiers Figaro

Berryville Parade Draws About 2000 Residents and Prizes

About two thousand people joined the John H. Enders Fire Co for its annual Berryville parade. After a 78 unit procession, prize money totaled 500 dollars with awards for best appearing fire truck and top bands, drum corps, auxiliary and youth groups. Roy O. Locke chaired the committee. final night of operation for the carnival on Pulliam's Lot ends tonight.

Berryville John H. Enders Fire Co Herndon Musselman Harpers Ferry Charles Town Freestaters of Hagerstown Virginia Lancers Virginia Infantry Winchester Co. E Stonewall Brigade New Market Golden Majorettes Joel Steppettes Marshall Fire Company Roy Locke John Nelson Carr Alan McWilliams Carnival Pulliam E. Main St

Humidity Aids Firefighters in Northwest Blaze Fight

The humidity rose and wind softened aiding firefighters as the Northwest fire battle stretched. Three firefighters died and dozens wounded as the 28 000 acre Sleeping Child blaze near Missoula, Montana, alongside Idaho fires, faced slower spread. Forest Service hoped 1 475 crew strength could gain control by Monday if weather held.

Missoula Mont Northwest Forest Service Sleeping Child Butt Forest Montanas Mount Stone Mount Sentinel Salmon Idaho Clearwater Forest

Guardsmen Head to A. P. Hill for Two-Week Encampment

National Guard units from Winchester and Berryville depart for a two week encampment at A. P. Hill Reservation near Fredericksburg. Advance units left earlier. 161 men and officers from Winchester and 101 from Berryville travel in convoy this morning. They will return August 2.

National Guard Winchester Berryville A. P. Hill Dey Reservation Fredericksbur

Argentina Revolt Ends With Surrender After Ultimatum

A midnight mutiny against President Arturo Frondizi in Buenos Aires collapsed as 80 rebels surrendered at 6 15 a m after troops ringed the seized telephone exchange. The rest of the group quit within five hours of seizing the government radio station. No bloodshed occurred and Frondizi called the revolt a dud while officials blamed hotheads with no political links.

Buenos Aires Argentina Arturo Frondizi Frondizi Adolfo Mugi¢a Heer Adm Gaston Clement Punta del Este Uroy

Kennedy Plan Urgency Highlighted by Argentine Revolt

AP dispatch from Punt Del Este Uruguay notes Latin American unrest underscoring President Kennedy's proposals to aid social and economic reform in the region. Argentina balked at a task force idea, later agreeing to a nine member expert panel to advise development projects without veto power.

Punt del Este Uruguay Argentina Kennedy Latin America Inter Buenos Aires Roberto Alemann Pro Sponso Y Oo Chile Colom

Divorcee Plans to Accept TV Pool Win Despite Aid Risk

Elna Sawicki says she will accept a $4,000 pool won on Queen for a Day despite welfare concerns for her ten children. The Minnesota mother faces possible loss of public assistance, with debate over how fencing and insurance might affect aid eligibility.

Sawicki

Chamber Group Plans Airport Lights and Dedication

The Aviation and Transportation Committee of the local Chamber of Commerce meets Monday at 7:30 p.m. to discuss runway lights enabling after dark airport use. Jaycees will aid beautification around administration buildings and hangars. Dedication ceremonies for the airport are planned for Sunday September 17 with state and local officials expected. The Chamber needs about $1200 to pay off debts and will seek funds from local firms and individuals.

Aviation and Transportation Committee Chamber of Commerce Chamber Jaycees John A. Williams William Allison Alson Smith The Congress Farmers & Merchants Ni

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