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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1963
Page
5
Dr. W. E. Eisenberg reports on Helsinki arrival and the 4th Lutheran World Federation assembly. He notes Finland’s language heritage, postwar indemnity, population, economy, and Finns’ reserved character. He describes Porvoo and local sights, including a training school for teachers and a shipbuilding hub.
Workmen near the San Luis reservoir uncover what may be a 10 000 to 20 000 year old mammoth barbecue. Archaeologist Francis A. Riddell notes mammoth and prehistoric horse bones, possible charcoal, and a bone skinning tool found in blue clay, suggesting a cookout.
Claremont officials lease the only empty lot in the business district for $1 a year to create a resting place for shoppers. The city weeds the lot adds floral plantings and benches and names the area Malcolm's Meadow after City Manager Richard Malcolm, the originator of the idea.
In Porvoo the memory of plague victims is noted while Finland’s heritage shines. J L Runeberg, a national poet, is linked to Porvoo as Swedish is an official language. At Helsinki auditorium 7000 to 8000 heard President A K Kelskonen address, with multilingual remarks and a Finlandia rendition by Sibelious and a choral society.
The Hamden Fire Department will rescue a dog in trouble but not a cat. Fire Chief Paul Leddy recalls one cat rescue that failed when a long swaying branch prevented equipment use. After complaints about spraying a cat, no further cat rescues are performed.
Idaho Governor Robert Smylie announces the newly formed Republicans Governors Association will hold its first meeting September 14 in Denver. Smylie, named chairman at a National Governors Conference session, says the group aims to improve liaison between state leaders and national GOP elements.
A historical stat notes no Reds opponent has pitched a no hitter since Len Warneke of the St. Louis Cardinals accomplished the feat in 1941, marking a multiple decade record.
Columbus utilities director C Howard Johnson Jr asks riders not to use portable radios on 267 Columbus Transit Co buses. Signs urge cooperation and warn a flat rule may be enforced with offenders asked to leave.
Kentucky native Abraham Lincoln is noted as the first U.S. president born outside the original 13 colonies in Frankfort, Kentucky.
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