Poland a stubborn shield against the Soviet pull
In Warsaw, Poland keeps a wary balance as Russia eases grip and allows limited Polish Communist self rule. The piece notes Poland’s independence streak, private farm ownership, and tough path toward democracy amid Soviet occupation and rebuilding after World War II.
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Harry F. Byrd, Jr
the Star
Warsaw
Poland
Russia
Napoleon
Hitler
Germany
Great Britain
France
United
United States
Austria
Christmas stamp debuts and local notices brighten Frederick County
Government issues a red and green Christmas stamp for patrons at county offices. Eddie Shanholtz wins Army Navy game tickets in a Philadelphia trip with Billy Carpenter and Sonny Lonas. A downtown bus with Santa and balloons is seen on E Boscawen St. Leggetts advertises dress reductions and coats. The Cain Cleaners reopens under new management in Stephens City. Winchester Firemen schedule a special meeting at Rouss Fire Hall led by John A. Boyd.
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Frederick County
Eddie Shanholtz
Billy Carpenter
Sonny Lonas
Philadelphia
Santa
E. Boscawen St
Leggett’s Dept
Cain Cleaners
Stephens City
Mon
J. Wayne Dalton
Winchester Executive Firemen’s Assoc
Rouss
John A. Boyd
First Shipload of Bombers To Move Out of Cuba Soon
The Soviet Union has begun packing nuclear capable bombers in Cuba for shipment to Russia. The first shipload is expected to depart soon under U S naval observation, marking the second phase of the Cuban crisis withdrawal. Leaders Mikoyan Kennedy Castro discuss verification and a no invasion pledge amid ongoing tensions.
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Cuba
Washington
Soviet Union
Russia
U.S
Khrushchev
Kennedy
Anastas I. Mikoyan
Dean Rusk
Havana
Fidel Castro
Mikoyan
Castro
United Nations
Deadly chlorine fog sickens Cornwall residents
A leaking railroad tank car released chlorine gas in Cornwall Ontario injuring about 100 people with 35 hospitalized in satisfactory condition. Emergency crews evacuated 200 residents from the northeastern outskirts as winds spread the gas and authorities warned of possible evacuation if winds shifted. The chlorine settled and dissipated hours after the leak ceased.
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Cornwall
Ont
St. Lawrence River
Massena
N.Y
Canadian Industrial Ltd
Hull
Que
Probers Seek Cause of Crash at Idlewild
Investigators opened a probe into the crash of an Eastern Air Lines DC7B at Idlewild Airport amid dense fog. Twenty five people died, 26 survived, as witnesses described a rapid descent and a fiery wreck near the runway. FAA technicians and radar gear were deployed to check instrument landing systems as relatives and survivors recounted the moments before impact.
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Probers
Idlewild
New York
Eastern Air Lines
Federal Aviation Agency
Oscar Bakke
FAA
Eastern
Charlotte
N.C
Edward J. Bech
Philadelphia
Leonard Clementi
Huntington
Long Island
Lou Louft
Dover
N.J
Queens
Brooklyn
Manhattan
Helen Fournier
Forest Hills
Henderson Urges Special Session on Redistricting
Virginia Republican Chairman Horace Henderson called Gov. Albertis S. Harrison Jr. to convene a special General Assembly session to reapportion legislative districts. He argued the 1962 acts were unconstitutional and blamed Democratic control for inequitable representation, urging prompt action to reflect population shifts and avoid rural minority domination through 1974.
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Richmond
Virginia
Horace Henderson
Albertis S. Harrison Jr
General Assembly
Henderson
Harrison
Chinese Withdrawal Unconfirmed in Indian Border Area
Indian civilian administrators to take over territory vacated by Chinese troops while Beijing says withdrawals are beginning and a 25 mile demilitarized zone will be established. Indian officers survey frontier areas as uncertainty remains over actual troop movements and civilian resettlement plans.
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New Delhi
India
Peking
Foreign Ministry
Ladakh
Chest Still $8 000 Short Of Its Goal
The Winchester Frederick County Community Chest reports receipts totaling 41415 53 dollars about 82 9 percent of its 49950 goal with eight beneficiary services listed including Girl Scouts Children s Home Society Fremont St Nursery Psychiatric Clinic Boy Scouts Salvation Army USC and the Winchester Day Nursery.
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Winchester-Frederick County
Community Chest
Chest
Girl Scouts
Children’s Home Society
Fremont St. Nursery
Psychiatric Clinic
Boy Scouts
Salvation Army
USC
Winchester Day Nursery
Middletown Man Knifed in Strasburg Cab Stand
Strasburg police investigate stabbing of Middletown resident Charles A. Ritter, 28, at a cab stand shortly after 11 p.m. He was treated at Shenandoah County Memorial Hospital for cuts to his right arm and side and released after treatment. No arrests reported.
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Strasburg
Middletown
Neal
Charles A. Ritter
Shenandoah County Memorial Hospital
Ritter
Fabric sale at Winchester Savings & Loan auctioned items
Sale of fabric at the Winchester Savings & Loan sale offers values to 1.99 per yard. A two yard minimum at a dollar total price. Elks Memorial service announced for tomorrow at 3 p.m. at the Braddock Street Chapel with public invited.
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Federal Savings & Loan Insurance Corporation
Winchester Savings & Loan
Leggett’s Dept
Elks Memorial
Braddock St. Meth
Knights of Erin win Front Royal parade first. season ends
Rouss Knights of Erin Drum and Bugle Corps take first place and $75 in Front Royal, with Virginia Lancers finishing second and $50. Raymond Dick notes $1,800 won this year across 25 out of town parades, an all time record. End of season signals new music and Apple Blossom Festival debut.
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Winchester
Rouss Knights of Erin
Virginia Lancers
Rouss
Raymond Dick
Front Royal
Reuss
Knights of Erin
Silver Spring
Tax payment deadline set for Wednesday in Winchester area
City treasurer Marvin Weaver and county treasurer Harry McCann urge Winchester and Frederick County residents to pay taxes by Wednesday December 5. A 5 percent penalty applies to late tax bills. Weaver notes heavy collections but real estate levies remit slower than personal property taxes. McCann says county collections are heavy and on par with prior years, with few delinquents expected.
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Marvin Weaver
Harry McCann
Winchester
Frederick County
Weaver
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Evening Star
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James Wood High School
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