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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1960

Page

9

Early Wynn and Nats Put Chisox Near Top

The White Sox stay within 12 games of the Yankees after Early Wynn’s 9-8 record improves with a 10-0 shutout of Kansas City. Washington’s 4-2 win over New York, aided by Camilo Pascual and Bob Allison’s eighth inning hit, marks a ninth win in 15 against the Yankees this season. Detroit beat Cleveland 5-3. Baltimore and Boston fogged out.

Associated Press Washington New York Yankees Chicago White Sox Wynn Sox Kansas City Yankees Camilo Pascual Bob Allison Senators New York Detroit Cleveland Baltimore Boston Pittsburgh Cincinnati Milwaukee Philadelphia St. Louis Los Angeles San Francisco Chicago Cubs Bob Lemon Harmon Killebrew Ralph Terry Lennie Green Terry Lemon Reno Bertoia Allison Tigers Indians Frank Bolling

Gasper Hebert Share St Paul Open Lead At Midway

Lionel Hebert and Billy Casper shared the halfway lead at 133 in the St Paul Open golf tournament at Keller course. Hebert fired 69 after a 64, while Casper sliced five strokes off to a 67 after a 66 opening. One stroke back at 134 were Joe Campbell of New York and Don Fairfield of Jacksonville, Illinois.

ST. Paul, Minn Lionel Herbert Billy Casper Hebert Lafayette Casper Apply Valley Califgolfer Joe Campbell New York Don Fairfield Jacksonville

Staunton Stays In Running But Loses Ist Game

Staunton Virginia loses 5 4 in 11 innings to Miami in the American Legion junior regional playoffs. Wilmington defeats East Lake 2 1 to reach tonight’s pairing as a coin toss decides semifinal pairings. Schoen the Miami reliever earned the win.

Staunton Wilmington N. C Miami Fla American Legion East Lake Ala Dick Whitesell Lou Howard Jerry May Bob Schoen Dick Emerson Schoen Wayne Hamilton Butch Tyree

Peterson challenges long serving Congressman Joe Martin in Republican primary

Oscar H. Peterson of North Easton will oppose Rep. Joseph W. Martin Jr. in the September 13 Republican primary for the Massachusetts seat. Peterson, 58, a former Navy man and former regional director for state park camps, previously sought the nomination in 1946 and later worked with Defense and State in the Lisbon program. Martin, 76, has dominated the district since 1930 and is known for direct constituent outreach.

North Attleboro, Mass Joe’’ Martin Joe” Martin Joseph W. Martin, Jr House Martin Oscar H. Peterson North Easton Peterson Martha Sharp Wellesley U.S. Navy Salem Navy Boston Ordnance District Defense Department Europe Defense and State Dertment

Great Chinese Athlete Faces Technical Ruling

Yang Chuan kwang known as Yang, a top all around athlete, faces IOC ruling on whether Nationalist China competes under the Taiwan name at the 1960 Rome Games. If Taiwan is allowed, Yang could contend in the decathlon despite prior injury in the 1500m. a walkout would end his medal hopes.

Rome International Olympic Committee China Yang Chuan Kwang Yang IOC Taiwan Bologna Cial Red

Relief Methodist yard party to aid building fund

Relief Methodist Church hosts a yard party seven miles south of Winchester on Middle Road August 24 from 5 pm. Fried chicken and country ham suppers cakes pies and ice cream will be served. Event organized by Methodist Young Adults to benefit the building fund.

Relief Relief Methodist Church Winchester Middle Road Methodist Carolyn Sue Stinson Toms Brook James Hepner Cynthia Smith Raymond Swartz Barbara Ann Funk Cora Hershman Kearneysville W. Va Sharon Smith Frederickbsurg Dana Windsor Donald Smith Smith Adams Leonard Snapp Helen Larry Donald Anderson Amanda Ginn Pearl White Winchester Memorial Hospital

Nuclear Plant Begins Reactor Tests Ahead of Schedule

In Rowe Massachusetts the Yankee Atomic Electric Co plant starts reactor tests as the second privately owned commercial nuclear facility in the United States to begin operations. President William Webster noted the Yankee plant and a Commonwealth Edison Chicago plant are the only commercial atomic plants to have gone online so far.

Rowe Mass William Webster Yankee Atomic Electric Co Chicago Commonwealth Edison

Cuba Foresees Socialized Medicine Drive

In Havana Ernesto Guevara, Argentine-born head of Cuba's National Bank, told a medical meeting that doctors must prepare for social medicine. He urged serving neighbors over fees and erase old concepts to bring medicine closer to the people, aligning with Fidel Castro's revolution.

Havana Ernesto Guevara Cuba National Bank Fidel Castro Guevara

Detectives Near Lighthouse Murder Solution in Scotland

Scotland AP report says detectives near solving the New Ross Lighthouse murder of Hugh Clark 64 keeper found shot in bed on Thursday. They search the rocky island for prints and track a suspect tied to a horse race win. A motorist questioned in Selby is being returned to Scotland as ships are warned the light is out.

Kirkcudbright Scotland Hugh Clark New Ross Clark Yorkshire Selby Ross

Typhoons Batter Japan Hit Tokyo Yokohama and Okinawa

Typhoons Bess and Carmen lashed Tokyo Yokohama and Okinawa with 50 mph gusts and heavy rain. At least 600 Tokyo homes flooded and flights to Okinawa canceled. Carmen approached Kadena Air Base as Delta and Elaine move northward.

Tokyo Pacific Yokohama Tokyo-Yokohama Okinawa Bess Carmen Tokyo Bay Chiba Peninsula Honshu Formosa Elaine Della U. S

Dogs in Satellite Doing Fine Pravda Reports

Pravda says Belka and Strelka the dogs aboard the Soviet satellite are doing well and eating. scientists watch via a television camera as the ship orbits Earth every 90 minutes. The paper notes tense moments before launch but reports the animals endured launch and orbit satisfactorily.

Pravda Moscow Belka Strelka Earth Communist Party

Laos King Refuses to See UN Official Amid Rebel Standoff

King Savang Vathana declined to meet UN envoy Edouard Zellweger at Luang Prabang as tensions rise in Laos. Officials say the king's decision stalls efforts to legitimize the new government led by Prince Souvanna Phouma, while Phoumi Nosavan threatens Vientiane and blocks the process. Monsoon flooding hinders troop movements from the south as the country teeters on a wider crisis.

Laos Vientiane Savang Vathana U. N Edouard Zellweger Zellweger Luang Prabang Souvanna Phouma Phoumi Here

Reds Said Financing Projects in UAR

In Damascus sources say the Soviet Union will quickly finance and carry out more than 300 million dollars in development projects in the United Arab Republic. The report notes a small portion of Norway land trees is fertile enough to support farming.

Damascus Syria Soviet Union United Arab Republic Norway

Possible Moscow Show Trial for U2 Airmen

The Soviet Union may stage a show trial for RB47 airmen Lt. Freeman Olmstead and Lt. John McKone after Francis Gary Powers. Powers was convicted and sentenced in Moscow, while Olmstead and McKone, missing in the Arctic, face potential trial over alleged territorial airspace violations. The U.S. demands their release and continues to press for freedom.

John M. Hightower Washington Soviet Union Francis Gary Powers Moscow Freeman Bruce Olmstead Elmira N.Y John Richard McKone Tonganoxie Kan Arctic State Department Olmstead McKone United States RB47

Potter Calls Southern Discontent Could Trigger GOP Upset

Virginia Republican state chair Potter told the state central committee that a wave of discontent in the South could yield a major GOP upset. He urged Loyalty to Nixon Lodge ticket amid fears the Democratic platform is diverging from southern beliefs.

Richmond Lee Potter Virginia Republicans South Potter GOP Thruston B. Morton State Central Committee Richard M. Nixon Los Angeles Central Committee Republican Party

Teen-Ager Admits Slaying Businessman and His Wife

Riverside police say 16 year old Karl Gentry confessed to killing Charles Duvel 45 and Sylvia Duvel 47 during a house robbery. Co-defendants David Sieterle 19 and Tom O Hara 16 involved. motive to finance tires for Sieterle car.

Riverside Calif Karl Gentry David Sieterle Tom O'Hara Gentry Charles Duvel Sylvia Sieterle Duvel California Oxnard O'Hara

Chestnut Grove News Briefs Chronicle Social Visits

Mrs Irene Light reports a weekend of visits in Chestnut Grove. Ray and Flowers families hosted and guests included Nora Emerson of Martinsburg Odessa Kelly Gary Kelly Gene Kelly Lynn Kelly and Frank Burton. Other gatherings featured DeHaven and Light families and Phyllis Light visiting with Andy Light and relatives.

Irene Light Chestnut Grove Ray Flowers Frank Lee Flowers Lynn Kelly Nora Emerson Martinsburg Odessa Kelly Gary Gene Kelly Frank Burton Andy Light Phyllis Larry Donnie Ronnie Wilson DeHaven Boyd DeHaven Lee Roy DeHaven Isaac and Raymond DeHaven Vaneta Kelly Nancy Judy David Douglas Ronnie Light Phyllis Light

South Korea and Japan to pursue economic cooperation

South Korea's newly elected Premier John M. Chang announced plans to seek economic cooperation with Japan. The move marks a reversal of the Rhee era policy that had cooled ties.

Seoul, Korea South Korea John M. Chang Japan Syngman Rhee

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