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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1963

Page

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Vietnamese Troops Ordered to Shoot into Illegal Gatherings

In Saigon urgent orders told security forces to fire on any illegal gathering amid a Buddhist crisis. Ambassador Lodge met with Ngo Dinh Nhu and President Diem to relay U.S. views as mass arrests and martial law followed demonstrations.

Saigon 9AP U. S Henry Cabot Lodge South Viet Nam M Today Lodge Diem Kennedy U.S Frederick E. Nolting Ton That Dinh

U S Students Who Visited Cuba About to Fly Home

Fifty four American students who visited Cuba and faced State Department scrutiny hope to fly from Madrid to New York on Thursday. The group includes Barry Hoffman and Harvard student Todd Stuart, with others detained by passport checks and police. One member died in Havana earlier, two pregnant women did not board homeward flight, and arrests were possible for violating the Cuba travel ban. Leaders promise a public meeting in New York in mid September.

Madrid Spain State Department Cuba Fidel Castro New York Barry Hoffman Brookline Mass Bermuda Todd Stuart E. Christopher Stuart Boyce Harvard U.S FBI Hoffman Levi Laub Havana Warren Hill Brooklyn Charles N. Buchanan

County Man Dies As Trucks Crash On Rt 81 Site

A Frederick County man, Alvis Johnson, 38, of Stephens City, died in a two truck crash on a Rt 81 construction site two miles north of Stephens City. Ray Lowell Anderson of Yellow Spring drove the other 10 wheeler. Johnson was thrown and run over. the accident occurred near 4 14 p m. The death is not counted in highway toll as the site is private property until completion. Johnson's survivors include wife Thelma and two sons Robert Lee and Michael Wayne, plus parents, siblings, and in laws. Funeral arrangements are pending at Jones Funeral Home.

Rt. 81 Frederick County Stephens City Alvis Johnson Rt. 1 Wiley M. Jackson Construction Co Roanoke Ray Lowell Anderson Yellow Spring Burkholder & Burkholder D. A. Sheetz Sheetz Thelma Aline Johnson Robert Lee Michael Wayne Johnson Lester Johnson Mt. Jackson Frances Singer Ethyl Gochenour Arlington Sally Mauck Ohio

Eisenhower Presses Anti-Aggression Reservation on Test Ban

Former President Eisenhower urges a reservation to allow U S use of nuclear weapons to halt aggression affecting vital interests. He sent a letter to Sen Fulbright backing the pact while seeking a sole U S judge policy on weaponry timing. Magnuson signals possible quick agreement, noting the proposal aligns with existing reservations.

Washington Dwight D. Eisenhower Senate Eisenhower United States Sen J. W. Fulbright D-Ark Senate Foreign Relations Committee Mike Mansfield Montana Adm Lewis L. Strauss Atomic Energy Commission

Miners Sailed to Surface Jokingly After 14 Day Cave-In Rescue

In Hazelton Pennsylvania Henry Throne and David Fellin emerged from more than 300 feet underground after a 14 day cave in. They were lifted in a safety harness in a dramatic rescue that drew worldwide attention.Louis Bova remains trapped 25 feet away behind debris, with drill attempts to reach him still unsuccessful. Throne called the ride to the surface the best he ever had. Both men, though grimy, were in excellent shape and taken to Hazelton State Hospital for examination.

Hazelton Henry Throne David Fellin Louis Bova Throne Fellin H.B. Charmbury Pennsylvania Charmbury Hazelton State Hospital Bova

Drilling Drives Toward Escape Hole For 3rd Miner

In Hazleton Pennsylvania crews began a 174 inch escape hole for Louis Bova less than five hours after Henry Throne and David Fellin were rescued. A four inch lifeline hole was drilled toward the trapped miner as optimism grows that Bova, 42, may still be alive after 14 days underground.

Hazleton Louis Bova Henry Throne David Fellin Throne Fellin Bova

Stolen 17th Century King James I Seal At Jamestown Exhibit

State Police and James City County deputies search for a dark gold King James I seal valued at about $5,000. The 10 inch round seal, lent by Townsend Phillips of Palm Beach, Fla., was taken from the Old World Pavilion at Jamestown Festival Park Sunday. The item shows King James I on a horse and has been on loan since 1960.

Jamestown

Jaycee Pony League Picnic Reminder At Senseny Park

Mrs Morris reports a missing Penney's wrapped package after shopping at Bell Clothes Store. She believes someone took it thinking it was theirs and asks to return any extra package to 300 Meridan Ave. If found call 662 5518 before 5 15 p m tomorrow at Rotary Shelter Senseny Park.

Jaycee Pony League Rotary Senseny Park Howard Morris Meridan Ave Bell Clothes

Weather Turns Fair After Brief Cool Air Mass

A cool air mass that moved over Virginia a few days ago lingered, prompting a forecast of continued fair and pleasant weather. The lingering coolness kept daytime readings modest and skies clear across the region.

Virginia

Law May Be Too Late To Avert Rail Strike

The Senate struggled to move a bill to prevent a nationwide railroad strike with Thursday looming. A railroad spokesman said carriers would not extend their deadline despite talk of emergency measures. The clock tightens as 12:01 a.m. Thursday nears.

Warren G. Magnuson Senate Commerce Committee Magnuson D-Wash Mansfield Senate Harry S. Truman Fulbright J. E. Wolfe Mike

Senate leaders urge railroads to delay work rules

Bulletin from Washington reports Senate leaders asking railroads to postpone imposing new work rules that could trigger a strike on Thursday, while the chief carrier negotiator said he saw no reason for a delay.

Washington Senate Congress Bulletin Washington

Engle Undergoes Brain Surgery

Sen Clair Engle of California underwent brain surgery on Saturday and is in fine condition. An aide said a small amount of brain tissue was removed and sent for testing to rule out malignancy or complications, with final lab results due in a few days. Engle, first elected to the Senate in 1958, has a reelection bid next year.

Washington Clair Engle D-Calif Engle Charles Bosley Senate House

Massive Civil Rights March Faces Transport Fears and Strike

Washington prepares for a large civil rights march with estimates from 100000 to 250000 as rail unions threaten a midnight strike if new work rules take effect. Organizers pledge nonviolence, while officials seek to move thousands by special trains and buses before the deadline.

Washington Congress

Final Clearance Summer Dresses and Trunk Show Invite

Final clearance offers dresses at five ten and eighteen dollars from Wenders Inc. The Stork Set for boys and girls sizes provided. Rouss Pire Co presents a picnic exchange for shelter members. An invitation to a trunk showing of Rothmoor suits and Hodgson hats and dresses on Friday and Saturday.

Rouss Pire CO Rothmoor Suits Margaret L. Hodgson

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Henry Fellin Ngo Dinh Nhu Secret Police Ngo Dinh Diem Nhu JFK Parens Dinh University of Saigon Ritwerk Ual New York Town Hall Lee Raisher Miami Johnson Mr. Johnson Columbia Furnace Earl and Martha Helsley Johnson U.S. Navy Stephens City Mennonite Church The Jones Funeral Home John W. McCormack D-Mass Norris Cotton N.H Miner Chloe Posner Southern Christian Leadership Conference Martin Luther King Jr A. Philip Randolph Brotherhood of Railway National Press Club Florida Georgia South Carolina Randolph Wender’s Inc
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