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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1966

Page

2

Treasury plan clashes with Patman on interest ceilings

Treasury officials say there is limited disagreement with Patman over a 4.5 percent statutory cap proposal for deposits up to 100000. Patman argues the debate centers on whether the administration and Congress support high or low interest rates. Census data show 1965 median income for men at 4824, up 4 percent. white males at 5135 and nonwhite at 2672. Women’s median rose 8 percent to 1564 for white and 1213 for nonwhites.

Treasury Savings and Loan Patman Reserve Board Johnson Democratic Congress Washington Census Bureau

Encephalitis Death Toll Rises in Texas with Dallas Lead

The encephalitis death toll in Texas reached eight, seven in Dallas and the first Corpus Christi death reported Friday. Suspected Dallas losses numbered 102, with 77 confirmed. Corpus Christi had 85 with 20 confirmed. Two cargo planes will spray Malathion to curb mosquitoes, aiming to halt further spread. Weather permitting, spraying expands from Dallas County to Corpus Christi.

Dallas Tex Texas Corpus Christi Allas County Fri+y Fort Worth

Commemorative service marks 250th anniversary in Swift Run Gap

We The Valley A ELKTON announces a commemorative service for the 250th anniversary of the Valley of Virginia discovery at Swift Run Gap by Governor Alexander Spottswood and Knights of the Golden Horseshoe in 1716. NEW COMMERCIAL BANK HARRISONBURG opens Oct 3 after converting Harrisonburg Loan and Thrift Corp to Spotwood Bank with over 2.5 million in capital and reserves. Fred O. Funkhouser chairs the board and serves as president of Loan and Thrift.

Elkton Valley of Virginia Swift Run Gap Alexander Spottswood Knights of the Golden Horseshoe Codeine Harrisonburg Commerce Bank Harrisonburg Loan and Thrift Corp Spotwood Bank Fred O. Funkhouser Loan and Thrift

Church To Sponsor Dinner Tomorrow At Tokes Inn

The John Mann Church official board will sponsor a ham and chicken dinner tomorrow at Tokes Inn in Opequon beginning at 1 p.m. The event is open to the public.

John Mann Church Tokes Opequon

Fifteen Student Practical Nurses Graduate Next Wednesday

Fifteen student practical nurses will receive certificates after completing a 12 month program designed to develop competent practical nurses. The school at 103 S. Stewart St in Winchester conducts the program under the auspices of the school board the city and Holy Memorial Hospital.

Kathryn Koerner Gloria Collins Emily Comer Lucille Wichmann Wilda Hershman Bette Cudes Ton of Virginia S. Stewart St City of Winchester Hdlly Memorial Hos

Homecoming at Orrick Church

The annual Homecoming service will be held at Geran Cenoe Methodist Church in Stephens City tomorrow at 3 p.m. The Rev. Moses Prather, pastor of John Mann Methodist Winchester, will be guest speaker.

Geran Cenoe Methodist Church Stephens City Moses Prather John Mann Methodist Winchester

Winchester Area School Reorganizations and Openings

All schools shift on a geographic zone basis as Senseny Road Elementary opens to 550 students. Douglas becomes Winchester Intermediate for grades 6 and 7, first graders begin full day sessions, Clarke Williams renamed Clarke County Intermediate for grades 7 and 8, and teacher counts rise with 85 in Berryville Boyce and county, 143 in Winchester, 240 in Frederick County. Bus systems go ahead.

Winchester Douglas Clarke County Johnson Willams Clarke Berryville Boyce Frederick County

Senators Robertson Byrd Vote Against Minthoraage Bill

In Washington on Friday the Senate passed a minthoraage bill 57 to 17. Senators A Willis Robertson and Harry F. Byrd Jr. of Virginia voted against the measure.

Washington A. Willis Robertson Harry F. Byrd Jr D.va Senate

Frederick 4-H Winners Named at James Wood High School

Ten Frederick County 4-H senior winners were named to advance to the district contest in April after taking top honors in the elimination contest at James Wood High School. Awards covered food preparation bread baking home management style revue clothing demonstration entomology demonstrations electric demonstration forestry and public speaking with multiple seniors and juniors earning first place in various divisions.

Frederick County 4-H Club James Wood High School Lila Triplett Rebecca Phillips Beverly Hershman Jo Ann Killough Connie le Dane Judy Shobe Sandra McDonald Debby Brumback Charles Fogle Terry McDonald Connie LeDane Dianne Brill Cepha Fahnestock Barbara Crites Ruth Bennett Jerry Brill Barbara Fogle Style Revue Virginia Unger Bonnie Douglas Lou Ann Lizer Susan Ginn Franklyn Don Adams

Lead: Likely first metal separated by smelting

A concise note states that lead was probably the first metal to be separated from its ore by smelting, marking an early achievement in metallurgical history.

Answers to trivia prompt

The list provides ten items with concise answers: 1 Russia 2 Molasses 3 One 4 Mountain Standard Time 5 Meade 6 Brazil 7 Sailing vessel 8 him and me 9 James Fenimore Cooper 10 Government owned.

Him James Fenimore Cooper

Weather Today Forecast Fair With Mild Nights

Weather today calls for fair skies with a low in the 50s. Sunday should be sunny with highs in the 80s. Monday sees little change as winds remain light.

Rainfall totals and averages for the period shown

Rainfall data report shows none in the last 24 hours ending 8:30 a.m. Today. August total 1.47 inches. 1966 year to date 18.01 inches. 53 year average annual rainfall 36.56 inches. 63 year monthly averages list January 2.42, February 2.18, March 3.10, April 3.14, May 3.68, June 8.79, July 3.83, August 3.77, September 2.68, October 3.11, November 2.88, December 2.31 inches.

Legionnaires Ponder Many Resolutions at Convention

American Legion committees in Washington begin sorting hundreds of resolutions on prayer patriotism Viet Nam and U S foreign policy as the 48th convention opens. A key proposal would admit Viet Nam veterans to legion membership and other actions urge stronger war measures while supporting flag display and UN policy. The national commander backed administration Viet Nam policy but called for more determination.

Washington American Legion U. S Legion Viet Nam United Nations Russia Vietnam

Western Democrats favor Kennedy but oppose Humphrey replacement

Western Democratic leaders at their conference in Glacier National Park Montana say they see no support for replacing Vice President Humphrey with Robert F Kennedy. They note President Johnson has not signaled a ticket shakeup despite Nixon’s bid for change amid Vietnam policy disputes. Kennedy rejects the idea and delegates await a Johnson call from his Texas ranch.

Glacier National Park Mont Robert F. Kennedy Hubert H. Humphrey Associated Press Johnson Humphrey New York Richard M. Nixon Kennedy Nixon John F. Kennedy Texas

Soviet Protest Over Chinese Anti Soviet Incidents

The Soviet Union filed an emphatic protest with the Chinese Embassy in Moscow detailing Chinese provocations in Peking. Tass, the Soviet news agency, cited stone throwing at a Soviet official and a crowd blocking an embassy car.

Moscow Soviet Union Red China Tass Foreign Ministry Peking

Trainless Weekend Grips Canada as Strike Looms

Ottawa reports a near trainless weekend with no rail action until Monday when Parliament meets in special session to resume service. Industry officials warn layoffs if the strike extends. grocers foresee higher food prices. Newsprint makers say supplies could last 10 to 35 days for domestic and U.S. customers.

Ottawa U. S

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