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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1965
Page
1
Cape Kennedy AP reports two American astronauts faced last minute equipment troubles and a thunderstorm delaying the mission but remained hopeful as they prepared for a new attempt.
A two day aerospace education seminar for Frederick County teachers and administrators begins with a pre school conference Monday at James Wood High School 8 30 a m and continues Tuesday at Frederick County Junior High School cafetorium 8 30 a m Speakers include Dr Mae Kelly and Dr Mervin K of the U S aviation agency with opening remarks by Dr Wright.
Athens AP report says Premier Elis Tsirimakos and his new cabinet, formed to end Greece's political crisis, include 10 ex Center Union figures. Tsirimakos lacks a majority in Parliament and may need a confidence vote from 300 deputies, with 136 votes counted so far, 15 short of the required majority.
Players and coaches must report to the Northside Lanes Sunday at 7 p.m. Four teams will be announced and rosters assigned at the meeting. The August heat wave is easing with temperatures around 90 degrees and a 67 degree reading by Wednesday.
Correction note from Friendly Neighborhood Stores states the Nes cafe price was reduced by 7 cents, not 179 as previously published in yesterday’s advertisement.
Promoters of 22 story buildings claim parents could watch their children on playgrounds via extra channels. The project suggests residential towers equipped with viewing options to monitor play areas.
The Senate passed a 1.65 billion dollar bill for the second year of Johnson’s war on poverty after four days of debate by a 61 to 29 vote. The bill heads to conference with the House which approved a 1.9 billion dollar authorization in a separate measure. In 1964 Congress approved 793 million for the initial year.
Des Moines Iowa AP Governor Harold Hughes ordered guardsmen to the 107th Iowa State Fair citing persistent rumors of civil demonstrations and riots. Officials reported no incidents and provided few details on force size.
Republican leaders at Eisenhower farm rally in Gettysburg Pa hear Nixon say Johnson will lose due to domest ic issues not Viet Nam. He backs restrained Viet Nam escalation but opposes concessions to end the war and warns against coalition regimes or losing South Viet Nam territory.
Ku Klux Klan attorney Matt H. Murphy Jr. of Birmingham was killed in a car truck collision near Tuscaloosa. Coroner Rufus Strickland said Murphy died on arrival in Birmingham after the wreck occurred around 4 m on the Cottondale road, about six miles from Tuscaloosa. Murphy, 51, had risen to prominence defending a Klansman in a Detroit civil rights case last spring.
Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara told a Senate hearing on August 4 that the air strike by 30 B52 long range bombers cost about $1 million. He described the operation and its financial implications during the testimony.
U S Marines pressed mop up operations on a peninsula 12 miles south of Chu Lai as Viet Cong guerrillas attacked with sporadic fire. Navy and Marine spokesmen tallied 563 enemy dead, 52 guerrillas captured, and 64 suspects held amid a broad engagement that included amphibious and helicopter assaults. Casualties were reported among several thousand Americans. The battle involved the 1st Viet Cong regiment in a stronghold area, with continued combat on the Van Tuong Peninsula and surrounding zones.
Typhoon Mary slammed into Formosa causing five deaths and extensive damage. police report seven missing and 778 injured with 15 serious cases amid widespread disruption and casualties.
The House approved a four year farm bill 221 to 172 after stormy debate. It preserves existing programs, overhauls cotton and wheat, creates a dairy plan, and unlocks a long range land retirement program to pause 40 million acres of production. Senate opposition looms as administration setbacks colored the process.
The listing shows daily hours 6 to 8 p.m. with exception of Sundays at The George Washington venue.
Crowds lined the streets for Middletown’s second annual Arts and Craft Festival parade led by grand marshal Lorraine Flocks TV star. About 70 units moved through the town with awards given for best fire truck and antique cars while festival events continue through Sunday, including a barn dance and theater shows.
AP dispatch reports a weak cold front moved through Virginia overnight ending a week of hot weather. Skies clear with cooler, fair conditions and a sharp drop in humidity expected tonight.
Apple growers call for bunk house A and WN store Hale Harrison Brilliant Peaches tree ripened ready at Paul Rhodes Orchard Cedar Creek. Bring own container. Special on perms at La Petite Stephens City 396.
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