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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1963
Page
4
The United States cancels the RIFT nuclear rocket test series and defers nuclear powered flight systems for space projects. Rover propulsion moves to ground research and engineering, while Kiwi reactor is halted. NERVA will continue in a reduced role, focusing on planning and future study.
Agencies announce a revised nuclear flight program aimed at saving up to 160 million dollars while continuing development of non nuclear flight systems tied to NERVA and RIFT. Nuclear propulsion work will be delayed until Kiwi and NERVA technical issues are resolved, freeing up about 450 million in investment for better use.
Snowfall created hazardous driving as two trucks collided near Cameron and Wyck Street after 7 30 p m. Officer Bland reported a plow guide snagged on a railroad track causing the mishap. Winchester Memorial Hospital prepared for over 100 patients to receive a Christmas dinner with a turkey meal and sides tomorrow.
President Johnson invites congressmen to a White House coffee and eggnog Christmas party and urges disagreement without oil on troubled waters. The remark targets House Republican Leader amid holiday gathering in Washington.
The United States sues the estate of Lee Shubert for 15.7 million in taxes. The estate, worth over 25 million, includes a half share in the Shubert ship and 16 New York theaters plus venues in Boston New Haven and Philadelphia. J J Shubert is 94 and Lee Shubert died December 25 1953. The suit is the fourth involving the estate.
Orr Rae A., a seven year old Black girl, died at Duke University Hospital in Durham North Carolina from burns sustained in a fire that destroyed her residence yesterday. Two younger siblings escaped with non life threatening injuries while their mother was away at the time.
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