2000 Evacuated From Flooded Califronia Homes
More than 2,000 people were evacuated from flood stricken homes in northern California as heavy rain and strong winds continued to sweep the Far West overnight.
22 Dec 1964
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1964
Page
1
More than 2,000 people were evacuated from flood stricken homes in northern California as heavy rain and strong winds continued to sweep the Far West overnight.
The Johnson administration acts to avert an Atlantic to Gulf Coast dock walkout affecting New York and Baltimore. James J. Reynolds heads to Houston and Galveston to join AFL CIO negotiations with shippers while Wirtz briefs on the strike pattern and proposed contract terms.
The No 12 sticker on Herman Malcolm Jr. of 1609 Roberts St will appear on the Cousin Cup Cake Show Saturday at 8 AM on Channel 4. He is a first grader at Quarles School. We will be closed from Thursday noon until Monday morning. John W. Rosenberger & Co., Inc.
President Johnson meets with Defense Secretary McNamara and military chiefs for a final review of the Pentagon budget. Defense outlays may approach $50 billion with NASA facing cuts to meet a possible $100 billion year. Interior Labor and Commerce budgets seen near current totals while Udall notes slight rises in water and conservation spending.
Sen. Hubert Humphrey says a detailed study of federal civil rights programs is underway to gauge need for a new supervisory structure. He will coordinate all administration civil rights efforts and plans to decide within 10 days if a new supervisory framework is required.
Washington AP reports Jeanne E. Wright a 45 year old foreign aid employee with the International Development Agency was found slain in her town house near the Capitol. A 16 year old boy, described as a Negro, was arrested after investigators traced a blood trail to his home.
All area public schools close for Christmas holidays except one. Gibson Elementary remains open tomorrow to make up a day lost to a district teachers meeting. Handley High School closes at 2 pm while others close on regular time. reopening set for Monday Jan 4.
Mayor William M. Battalle issued a statement extending season greetings to citizens. He paused to wish everyone a happy holiday season on behalf of city officials and himself.
Willis H. Fisk of Stephens City led a steering committee to back a state park and extra recreation facilities for the Northern Valley. The panel will draft material for a Virginia Outdoor Study Commission public hearing in Harrisonburg on Jan. 27. About 25 people attended the War Memorial Building meeting, held with the Travel Promotion Committee the Chamber of Commerce and the Northern Valley Recreation Development Committee.
Wreckage of the freighter San Patrick was sighted off Utak Island after a storm, but no sign of its 32 crew and four lifeboats. The 10,000 ton Liberian vessel, bound for Yokohama with grain, sent three SOS calls from 20 to 30 foot seas as it went aground.
Richmond Senator FitzGerald Bemiss urged a comprehensive study of the sales tax and revenue distribution to localities before any major decision. Governor Harrison declined to comment as cities including Norfolk Bristol Newport News Petersburg and Hampton move to adopt or prepare for a levy ahead of July 1.
A stolen car tied to the half million dollar bank truck robbery was found near a Paterson church rectory where three masked men seized Sunday collection money. Victims identified clothing found on a road ten miles west of New York City. Bank messengers Go dley and Fernandi were unable to respond as the robbers overpowered them.
Lt Gen Nguyen Khanh, South Viet Nam armed forces commander, rejects American insistence on civilian control and vows support for Chief of State Suu and Premier Huong while reserving right to change governments. U S comments are not immediate. Purge of the High National Council disrupts plans to widen the war and aid.
The Weather Bureau in Richmond reports a storm track staying north of Virginia with the state facing unsettled skies and possible rain as the system moves along. Residents should monitor forecasts for changes and prepare accordingly.
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