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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1963
Page
1
Viet Namese armed forces move to control ministries under martial law as Diem faces turmoil. U S Ambassador Lodge meets Buddhist monks seeking asylum, signaling U S concern. A curfew and military censorship persist with clashes reported in Dalat.
Senator Barry Goldwater said he would support Nelson Rockefeller if the New York governor won the Republican presidential nomination in 1964. He added the country cannot endure another four years of Kennedy.
The Gown Crier notes farmers hope for showers to help crops. Harry Fox of 902 B Cork St claims tomato plants yield up to 45 tomatoes on a single plant and even smaller plants are bearing 35. He has arranged a home growing setup to maximize production.
A late cut of 585 million trimmed the foreign aid bill despite earlier House and Senate moves. The final roll call passed 224 to 186 with 172 Democrats and 52 Republicans voting for, and 66 Democrats and 120 Republicans against. The measure, opposed earlier, reflects a last minute GOP effort amid party splits.
The Challenger expedition crew reports a 40-foot sea monster off Sandy Hook but researchers identify salp, a jellyfish cousin, as the likely source. The salp forms long transparent ribbons when reproducing, which can resemble a serpent. A fisherman near Belmar also reported a large translucent creature.
In New York City civil rights sit-in at City Hall ends after a 44 day protest. Mayor Robert F. Wagner halts the demonstration following a noisy clash that injured three officers as pickets tried to chain themselves to a pillar. Nine demonstrators were arrested amid chants urging Wagner to stay home.
Scientists flown from Roosevelt Roads Puerto Rico toward hurricane Beulah to decide on seeding the storm with chemicals. Project Storm Fury head Dr. Robert H. Simpson announced in Miami as Beulah moves toward open sea with winds near 80 mph.
Israel and Syria accused each other of aggression at a U.N. Security Council session in New York. Israeli Ambassador Michael Comay advanced the meeting amid claims of Syrian shelling near Israeli settlements. The dispute centers on incidents in the demilitarized zone north of the Sea of Galilee and the stalled Mixed Armistice Commission.
The Senate Commerce Committee approved a bill creating a seven member arbitration board to settle the railroad work rules deadlock. The panel would include two carrier reps, two union reps, and three public members, with hearings to start 30 days after enactment. The measure blocks strikes and seeks binding arbitration on core disputes over firemen jobs and train crew make up.
Eric A. Johnston president of the Motion Picture Association of America died at 66 after a stroke, two months after onset. A Washington AP report notes his career spanned business and public service, including 18 years leading the film industry group and a prior path from vacuum salesman to Marine Corps major.
In Hazleton Pennsylvania a large drilling operation nears a breakthrough to rescue three trapped miners. Two men, Throne and Fellin, hear the drill as crews slow the rig and brace for a 12 inch hole to be enlarged to 17 inches over about 30 hours. Louis Bova remains separated by debris with unknown fate as tensions rise.
Delegates of the Virginia Evangelical United Brethren Church elect trustees for Shenandoah College and Lebanon Valley College as the 164th annual conference proceeds. Dr Floyd L Falk re elected superintendent. worship and public sessions feature leaders from Quin cy Orphanage Home and Christian Se gal Concern. Bishop J Gordon Howard closes the conference with field service assignments.
Atty Gen Robert F Kennedy presented a revised plan to Congress to withhold federal aid from programs that discriminate. The measure Title VI would let courts review aid distribution and require agencies to enforce nondiscrimination, stressing enforcement over cutting aid.
Shenandoah College officials announced a firm contract for a 430000 dormitory to Hamman Construction Co Inc Winchester. Kenneth Eyre dean said the board arranged a grant with Home Housing Finance Agency to fund the project and the dormitory should be ready for occupancy by September providing housing for 288 students at the two year junior college and conservatory of music. The award was disclosed during the Virginia conference of the Evangelical United Brethren Church which supports the school.
A broad high pressure system remains over Virginia with little movement, delaying notable weather shifts for several days. Fog and ground fog were common this morning as temperatures rise toward 90, with widely scattered thundershowers expected mainly in the south this afternoon.
Friday and Saturday events include Gore Yard Party with shade park activities and fresh peaches and apples from Butler packing house. Sunday features Eagles Picnic at Shade Park. Winchester Seed and Ward's Pastry Shop advertise specials while free top carriers with Jon Boat cups at weekly sale.
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