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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1961
Page
1
A nylon tent blaze at a circus in Rio de Janeiro state killed hundreds and injured around 500 as 2,500 spectators watched. Authorities cite arson as a possibility with 180 bodies recovered and 150 animals saved. Surviving trapeze artists describe escaping through a burning arena.
President Kennedy suffered a heavy cold delaying his return from a Latin American trip. Secretary Salinger said Kennedy would stay in Palm Beach this morning en route to Florida from a refueling stop at Ramey Air Force Base Puerto Rico. The White House physician noted a brief illness overnight as Kennedy headed to join Mrs. Kennedy and the children for Christmas.
The Handley Library reports two Life magazine articles about Grandma Moses, one from October 25, 1948 and another from September 19, 1960, plus pieces from other sources. West Virginia former governor Cecil H. Underwood will appear on To Tell the Truth on Channel 9 at 7 30 p m.
AP Special Correspondent William L. Ryan notes Kennedy’s warm Bogota reception signals a potential lift for U.S. policy in Latin America. The piece discusses Communist countermeasures, security steps by Colombia, and widespread local affection for the Kennedys amid calls for reform and resistance to violence.
The Post Office reports heavy Christmas mail volume with 41 000 cancellations by noon and an expected 100 000 by day’s end. Nationwide mail is up about 2.8 percent from last year with local letter mail up 31.7 percent and parcels up 24.4 percent as clerks work to process the rush.
Winchester Seed Co operates daily hours from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. with Sunday times 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Customers can visit for Christmas trees and related supplies during the season.
Notice outlines a restaurant deal and holiday closures. Ho Johnson's Restaurant at George Washington Hotel advertises a festive menu item and a vacation period. Also mentions reductions on ladies dresses at Leggett's Dept. Store and Anderson's Sheet Metal Works.
Government reports say Indian forces seized two Portuguese enclaves Damao and Diu and advanced on Goa as naval battles fought near the coast. Lisbon denies occupation and UN Security Council expected to meet. Indian air force bombed Nova Goa airport while a three pronged drive nears the capital.
Ambassador Ed gullion flew from Leopoldville to meet Moise Tshombe as U.N. troops close in on Elisabethville. The mission aims to arrange a meeting with Congo Premier Cyrille Adoula to discuss unity talks, with no cease-fire offered.
Bowles a special foreign affairs adviser to the president warned in a television interview that the United States may act unilaterally in the Congo if United Nations efforts fail. He said U N failure could lead to Communist control of the African country.
Bombay reports neutralist India rejected a U.N. appeal and launched a three-pronged assault to oust Portugal from Goa and nearby enclaves. Lisbon calls for UN withdrawal and asset freezing. Washington notes U.S. disapproval but no immediate U.N. action.
Cletus Hott of 1514 Berryville Ave was seriously injured on N Loudoun Street Saturday at 10 15 p m. He suffered a fractured skull and facial lacerations after his 1962 Cadillac collided with a car cresting a hill and struck a tree. He was taken to University Hospital Charlottesville. Damages from the weekend wrecks in the city totaled about 500 dollars.
A totalee was stolen from two purses at Six School in the Episcopal yesterday. Captain Warren Rudolph stated $123 vanished from one pocket book left in the cloakroom and $60 from another. Investigation underway.
Miller and Anderson Scat are highlighted as top picks for the 62 Open with hours till 9 p.m. The note lists December 23 with time slots 1p 12 16 4t.
The United Nations Security Council scheduled a 3 p.m. session to address India’s invasion of Goa and Portugal’s stance. Nehru accuses Portugal of colonial aggression and raids, while Salazar pledges guarantees not to threaten India but critiques UN inaction.
Icy roads caused most crashes Saturday night injuring five people, including Ann Miller 30 of North Kent Street. A half inch precipitation brought snow sleet and ice with weekend total 1.06 inches. Police logged damage around 2100 dollars and listed several crashes on Rt 50 Rt 7 and Rt 11 with multiple injuries.
A capacity crowd filled Handley auditorium for Yale’s annual Christmas concert. Local school children performed with groups such as the Elementary Chorus Vivace Club A Cappella Choir and Glee Clubs. Supervising staff included Miss Gwendolyn Haynes and accompanist Miss Sadie Finkelstein.
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