DeGaulle's Peace Plan Sparks Algerian Unrest Violence
Paris AP reports riots and killings in Oran as Charles de Gaulle outlines a plan to withdraw the French army from Algeria. Bombs hit cities in France and Constantine as Europeans fear loss of political and military support in Algiers. De Gaulle pledges a sovereign Algerian state while safeguarding French interests.
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Area Schools Reopen After Holiday Break
Area students return to classes after the holiday, with Shenandoah College delaying by one day and resuming on Wednesday.
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Santa Claus Receives Letters From Winchester Post Office
The Winchester Post Office reports Santa Claus received letters addressed to him. One child asks for a watch a color TV a horse a saddle a bridle five thousand dollars a mink coat a diamond ring necklace bracelet ice skates skis a radio a record player a thousand records a piano and a sports car. Also noted SPCA recognition in Shelter Shoptalk showing Agent Ervin Cleveland presenting a $1172 check to officers. A reader from Albin says six grosbeaks are at his feeder while on leave from Seoul with the U.S. Army.
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New Year Festivities Spark Winchester Area Tonight
Despite late December chill and potential snow, Winchester area celebrates New Year with numerous dances and gatherings across venues including the Armory George Washington Hotel Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and local clubs. Many events run tonight and tomorrow as 1962 begins with watch nights church services and quiet celebrations.
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Traffic Fatalities Mount Across Nation During New Year Holiday
The Associated Press reports weekend traffic deaths rose nationwide with eight killed in an Oklahoma two car crash near Cordell. A five member family died, and a four person family perished in a California fire in Orinda. Total fatalities reached 36 from traffic, with nine in fires and three in miscellaneous accidents. Snow slowed travel near Buffalo New York. The National Safety Council projects up to 330 more deaths before midnight Monday.
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National Safety Council
New Year Weekend Brings Freezing Cold Across Nation
The New Year holiday weekend opened with icy conditions from the Smoky Mountains to Florida. Temperatures fell to two below zero in the mountains while Florida faced subfreezing weather threatening the multi million-dollar vegetable industry and citrus crops. Readings near 17 to 20 degrees were reported in northern Florida as farmers used smudge fires and partial flooding to protect crops.
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Precipitation for Year Above Average in Winchester Area
The Winchester area received 39.92 inches of precipitation for the year, about 3.13 inches above the 36.79 inch 48 year average. April was the wettest month with 4.75 inches and August the driest at 1.82 inches. Figures come from the Winchester Fruit Research Laboratory with monthly totals and year comparison to 1960.
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Winchester Fruit Research Laboratory
Road Toll Has Grim Start in Va
Four highway deaths since 6 p m yesterday began Virginia's New Year holiday weekend with tragedy. Six people died on Virginia roads in 24 hours raising the 1961 toll to 847, from 753 last year. Walter Eugene McGee 24 of High Point North Carolina died when the car he rode in went out of control on Virginia 657 nine miles north of Martinsville and rolled down an embankment. A head on collision on Virginia 2 seven miles north of Bowling Green killed two others within hours of the holiday start. William W Lyytimen 20 of continued on page 2 col 3.
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Mrs Kennedy postpones trip to India and Pakistan
Jacqueline Kennedy delayed her planned January journey to India and Pakistan until early March due to her husband President Kennedy's father suffering a stroke. White House aide Pierre Salinger said the postponement followed discussions with India and Pakistan and the elder Kennedy's hospitalization in West Palm Beach.
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Churchill Sees 1961 Closing In Darkness
London AP reports Sir Winston Churchill 87 cautions that 1961 ends in darkness and danger. In a New Year message to the Primerose League of Conservative leaders he urges united long term planning and sustained effort, plus a shared purpose among free nations.
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Farm Boy, 11, Killed by Train Near Norwood Crossing
NORWOOD AP An 11 year old farm boy, Triplett Anderson Carter Jr., was killed instantly when a 17 car Chesapeake and Ohio freight rammed into his tractor at a private crossing near Norwood in Nelson County. He was driving home and tossed about 100 feet along the track. He was the son of a tenant farmer living in Norwood.
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Rusk Defends West Berlin Stance at Whatever Cost
Secretary of State Dean Rusk told the American Historical Association that the United States will defend West Berlin and vital interests at whatever cost. He warned the Soviets not to misread Western resolve and cited Western Europe’s unity and U.S. partnership as key, while noting ongoing concerns in Laos Viet Nam Congo and Cuba.
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Paul Butler Dies Former Demo Chairman
Paul M. Butler, 56, former chairman of the Democratic National Committee, died at 8 20 a.m. after a heart attack suffered at George Washington University Hospital. He had been treated for a severe cold and complications including respiratory infection and diabetes. Butler, longtime South Bend resident, led the DNC from 1954 to 1960 and had been hospitalized since December 5 for the cold and related problems.
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Opposed to State Sales Tax Eyes Income Withholding Plan
In a Richmond News Leader poll of incoming General Assembly members, about three quarters opposed a state sales tax while supporting some form of income tax withholding plan. Financing tops concerns as the legislature convenes January 1, with redistricting second. Poll percentages were reported without participant counts.
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Shoe Clearance At Lovett's Shoe & Dress Shoppe
Local ad announces a shoe clearance in progress at Lovett's Shoe & Dress Shoppe located at 156 158 North Loudoun Street. Classified line repeats with date markers 1p 12 29 30 and 1 2 4 41.
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Soviet Move Bans Berlin Soviet Commandant From Western Sector
In Berlin a Soviet commandant and his political advisor are barred from West Berlin by a U S reprisal linked to East German curbs on American movement. Maj Gen Albert Watson II canceled a Soviet headquarters visit after border guards blocked aides. Washington says the measure is tit for tat in response to Soviet refusals to respond to U S protests.
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Albert Watson II
East Germany
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Washington
Banks Raise Interest Rates on Savings and CDs
Banks set a 3 percent rate on savings and 4 percent on $500 plus 24 month certificates. A printing error in yesterday's Star misreported the CD rate. Garbage and bus service shifts take place due to New Year holiday. Open-truck Christmas tree collection offered for one week. Semi annual clearance advertises 50 to 25 percent off coats dresses and hats.
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