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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1961
Page
3
Since a previous fish kill, Shenandoah fishing improves as Juce Orndorff and Russell Haymaker reel in seven bass on Saturday. The trio’s biggest smallmouths weighed about four pounds each.
Chrysler Corp rejected the United Auto Workers push for salaries for 60 000 production and maintenance workers, insisting hourly wages remain standard. The company also declined to back UAW calls for Congress to pass broad social legislation, citing limited direct impact on the firm.
Republican candidate H Clyde Pearson urged Virginia reforms so ballot contests can go to the State Supreme Court. He pressed for uniform standards for three judge panels handling elections and stressed protecting voters’ rights and the will of the majority.
Virginia Military Institute gains a four page letter by former professor Thomas J. Jackson, written in 1854 to Maj. Gen. G. J. Pillow. Jackson asks Pillow to help clear Maj. D. H. Hill of cowardice accusations from the Mexican War.
Saint Tropez officials threaten fines of 30 to 40 francs for wearing bikinis on streets. Bathing suits may be worn only on beaches and robes must cover them in town.
Clarke County Fair events announced for next week feature Mabel Carlson and Her Hollywood Dog and Pony Show with multiple showtimes Monday through Thursday. Other attractions include the Lewis M Allen Riding Show, cow calf sales, quarter horse racing, wild bull riding, Western Horse and Pony Show, and a daily carnival with free Dog and Pony Shows. Exhibitors from six counties are expected and the grounds preparation continued.
The Al G. Kelly and Miller Bros Circus appears August 24 at Garber's Farm on Rt. 522 South with two shows at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. The act marks the 25th Anniversary Tour featuring Empress Leota trainer of exotic beasts and a large five continent menagerie, including elephants and dancing llamas. The Loyal Family bareback riders with Alfonso the riding comic headline a 12 member three generation troupe, among 150 performers from North American Indians and the Padilla Troupe. Doors open an hour before showtime.
James Wood High School will hold registration all next week from 8 30 a.m. to 4 p.m. DST with ALPHABETICAL groups. On Monday A through E come, Tuesday F through J, Wednesday K through O, Thursday P through T, and Friday U through Z. George Turner director of guidance issued the schedule.
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