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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1963
Page
2
Reports show a brisk cattle sell-off cools after rains as ASCS accepts applications for surplus corn at reduced rates. Storage at Clarke County Supply and Norfolk and Western Railroad delivery plans set for 2900 bushels, with questions rising about distribution and timing.
Advocates for public and private white schools in the county have battled for white parental support. Huguenot Academy plans a Sept. 5 opening with a full 12 grade curriculum. A new 12 classroom high school will be finished this week alongside existing eight classroom elementary and two temporary buildings. Neither school has announced the percentage of about 750 white pupils who will attend. Private officials expect some students from nearby counties.
Rescue teams pressed on after Tuesday cave-in trapping David Fellin and Henry Throne. Probes pattern a rough mine map Fellin supplied while Bova’s fate remained uncertain. Attempts to sight or hear from him failed as two more photo runs and micro phone tests yielded no concrete signs of life.
Police reported three minor arrests amid demonstrations. Officers handled headaches faintings broken bones and insect bites. Demonstrators departed on special buses and trains as Washington returned to normal by 9 p.m.
The measure creates a seven member arbitration board with up to 180 days to decide two core issues on firemen jobs deemed unessential by carriers and crew staffing levels. Lesser issues will be handled by unions and the carrier to preserve free collective bargaining.
Fifty American students who violated visa rules traveled via Madrid after leaving Cuba. Four who arrived in Madrid from Havana chose to stay, fearing reception in New York. Names included John R. Glenn and his wife. others unnamed. On arrival they staged a quick cleanup and some shaved Castro beards. Leaders may face prosecution.
The market rose modestly on optimism over averting a rail strike with gains led by chemicals utilities tobaccos and oils. The Dow and AP index ticked higher while rails and some industrials slid or paused as traders booked profits and watched demand.
A rear end collision on Rt 7 near Denny’s Ave Sales left three injured and traffic blocked for over an hour. John Clarence Runyon 63 of Charles Town Rt 1 drove a pickup hit by Bugne Renner 27 of Shenandoah Hills Winchester who then collided with a westbound car driven by William Miller 35 of 229 W Boscawen St. Renner admitted to Winchester Memorial Hospital with lacerations bruises and possible internal injuries.
U S District Judge Lewis R Morgan stayed the $3.06 million libel award against the Saturday Evening Post pending motions for a new trial and for Curtis Publishing Co The suit by Wally Butts former Georgia athletic director claimed the Post fixed a football game with Bear Bryant The jury awarded $60 000 general damages and $3 million punitive damages a record for libel cases
The forecast calls for Friday to be partly cloudy with a high around 8. Cooler Friday night into Saturday, with a fair and cooler day ahead.
Rainfall data show 48 hour total of .02 inches up to 8:30 am today. August to date is 2.23 inches. 1963 year to date 22.04 inches. 50 year average annual rainfall 36.91 inches. Monthly averages include Jan 2.40, Feb 2.13, Mar 3.02, Apr 3.16, May 3.83, Jun 3.86, Jul 3.90, Aug 2.52, Sep 2.67, Oct 3.19, Nov 3.83, Dec 2.40.
Police pursue John W. Smith, 24, who escaped from a Pittsylvania County road gang a week ago. Officers focus along railroad tracks with a police dog aiding the search. A sighting at 9:30 near King and Eberly Streets is noted. Investigators also probe a break in at a Toms Brook service station with items missing. The fugitive is believed to be wearing no trousers and a summer shirt.
Nelle Teer, 75, chairman of a multimillion dollar construction company, died Wednesday after weeks in hospital following an automobile crash. He had served as executive vice president of the Durham and Southern Railway, a 62 mile line from Durham to Dunn in North Carolina.
Berryville The merger of First National Bank Berryville and Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Winchester becomes effective today. The combined entity will operate as the Berryville Office of First National Bank after approval by the Comptroller and shareholder votes.
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