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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1961
Page
14
A compilation of Dear Abby Q and A style items where readers seek guidance on heat in summer, visiting in laws, dragging to see in laws, modest home habits, and forgiveness. Abby affirms heat should be on in winter and encourages consideration for aging parents.
Representatives of pilots and cabin attendants on U S airlines rejected proposals to arm crew members and lock cockpit doors to deter hijackers. A spokesman noted that a door strong enough to block hijackers could also hinder rescuers in an accident.
EAST ST LOUIS Ill AP preliminary hearing for religious eccentric John R Harrell of Louisville Ill originally set for today has been continued for a week Harrell 15 followers and Marine deserter Pvt Dion Davis are accused of harboring Davis was arrested August 4 during a raid on his estate Davis sought sanctuary at the Christian Conservative Church colony Davis says he deserted Camp Lejeune N C to escape atheists debauchery and immorality He remains in Marine custody.
Hollywood AP Mary Pickford and Charles Rogers honored Clementine van Quaethem with a 100th birthday party at Pickfair estate. She arrived in 1948 from Belgium speaking only two words in English Mary Pickford and her name. Her daughter and son-in-law lived there after his death in 1956.
Gov. J. Lind Almond Jr. urged tackling juvenile delinquency with robust investment as he spoke at the dedication of the $500 000 W M Bassett Community Center in Bassett Industries. He warned of rising adult crime costs and called for long range methods and law school training to protect children, noting the center honors W M Bassett. A portrait of Bassett was unveiled by his grandson William Bassett Morton. A luncheon followed.
A San Diego aligned faction presented to Rep James Utt a plan to revive letters of marque and reprisal to seize Cuban property. Spokesman Charles Barrack hinted privateering as a possibility while others urge government action, rallying about one thousand Southern Californians.
June Allyson rests at Monterey Hospital after a non surgical kidney stone removal performed Saturday night. Actress and ex husband Dick Powell traveled to Monterey to collect their children Pamela 11 and Rickie 8. Allyson 38 remains hospitalized until a kidney infection clears.
Funeral services will be held Friday at St. John's Lutheran Church in Allentown for Dr. Frank Buchman 83 founder of the Moral Re-Armament movement native of Allentown. He will be buried beside his parents in Fairview Cemetery.
Appeals by five Black students denied admission to white or mostly white schools will be heard by the Virginia State Pupil Placement Board in Richmond. The docket includes two Fredericksburg students to James Monroe High and three from Prince William County seeking other assignments. Additional appeals from Richmond Roanoke Lynchburg and counties follow in upcoming hearings.
The UAW International Executive Board authorized strike ballots among more than 500000 workers at General Motors Ford and Chrysler as contract terms near expiration August 31. AMC offered a profit sharing plan but was not granted a wage concession. Negotiations resume at Ford and Chrysler today and at GM Tuesday with a strike vote possible within 10 days.
Sgt. J C I Spindle 33 from Baltimore Maryland National Guard died of a heart attack at Camp A P Hill shortly after arriving for two weeks of annual training. He belonged to Combat Support Co 1st Battle Group 175th Infantry of the Virginia Maryland National Guard in the 29th Infantry Division. He collapsed after sat ting on his bed in his tent as artificial respiration failed.
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