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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1961

Page

3

College Results From Multiple Tournaments Highlight Bowl and Classic Games

The Associated Press reports results across early season tournaments and bowls. Key outcomes include Wichita 90 Utah State 88, Oregon 71 Idaho 60, Michigan State 73 Portland 60, and Virginia Tech 78 Florida 69.

Associated Press Oklahoma City Bowling Green Houston Wichita Utah State Texas A&m Seattle Texas Christian Portland Ore Oregon Idaho Oregon State Washington State California Michigan Michigan State Detroit St. Bonaventure DePaul Syracuse Evansville Ind Tennessee Pitt Yale Kansas City Kansas State Missouri Town State Oklahoma Nebraska Oklahoma State Kansas Colorado Utah UCLA Purdue Washington New Orleans Louisiana State Louisville Miss State Maryland Miami Temple Fla Minnesota Ohio Florida Vanderbilt Navy Greenville S.C Georgia Tech Furman Arkansas Clemson Shreveport South Carolina Hamline Centenary Miss Southern Memphis State Northwestern Murray Louisiana Tech

Rose Bowl May Be Tightest In Thee Years

Minnesota and UCLA prepare for a tight Rose Bowl showdown in Pasadena. The game may mirror the 1958 classic with a close score as both teams enter with 7 2 and 7 3 records, weather looks favorable if wind holds.

Pasadena Calif Minnesota Murray Warmath UCLA Don Sutherlin Ohio State Oregon Huff Pacific

Poisoned Candy Case Haunts Respected Evansville Family

Evansville businessman Ralph Krauss, 53, was released on $2,000 bond after being charged with sending a box of strychnine-coated chocolates to Emma E. Miller, an 81-year-old nursing home resident who survived the poisoning attempt. Nurse Dorothy Jordan aided Miller, noting the candy’s moldlike appearance and bitter taste. Norman Krauss claimed an enemy forged his brother’s handwriting to frame him.

Evansville Ind Krausses Emma E. Miller Krauss Brothers Ralph Krauss Miss Miller Krauss Indianapolis U.S Richard P. Stein Dorothy Jordan Norman Krauss

American Puppeteers Begin International Goodwill Tour

New York AP reports Bil and Cora Baird lead a 15 week USIA cultural exchange tour into India Nepal and Afghanistan with 150 puppets 212 tons of gear and nine humans. The troupe adapts acts for local tastes avoiding sacred cows and dogs while using an Indian puppet interpreter and ten languages.

New York Bil Baird Cora India Nepal Afghanistan U.S. Information Agency Baird Bairds

Population figures show the USSR and U.S. as fourth and fifth

The Population Reference Bureau ranks the Soviet Union and United States as the third and fourth most populous nations. The USSR counted 209 million in 1959 and the United States 176 million in 1959 and 179 million in 1960. China has 700 million and India 440 million.

Washington Soviet Union United States Population Reference Bureau China India

Christmas Mail Volume Up 1.3 Percent Nationwide

Postal figures show total mail 2 560 390 pieces this year up from 2 503 698 last year. Parcel post up 6.8 percent with 51 841 pieces. Apples as gifts: 808 cartons mailed, 469 fewer than last year. Address issues caused many undelivered cards. post office observes improved early mail deposits.

Wilbur Johnston Parcel Post Johnston Mr. Johnston

Geneticist Warns of Tampering With Human Species

Dr. A G Steinberg of Western Reserve University warns that partial cracking of the genetic code could enable directing mutations and altering genes at will. He cautions dangerous possibilities if scientists or political powers attempt to control human genetics before society is ready.

Denver Colo A. G. Steinberg Western Reserve University U.S. Public Health Service Hitler Nazis Ments American Association For the Advancement of Science National Institutes of Health Steinberg

Economic Machine Set to Surge in 1962 Forecast

AP reports 1962 expected to start slowly after a holiday pause but with industry leaders predicting a strong year. GM and Ford chairmen forecast a solid economy and seven million cars. Chrysler sees rising housing starts and consumer confidence supports steady prosperity.

New York Frederic G. Donner General Motors Corp Henry Ford II Ford Motor Co Lynn A. Townsend Chrysler Corp Mark

Postal Service pay rise cited in November report

A Senate committee reported that federal employee payroll totaled 2 437 668 in November up 7 977 from the prior month. The rise was largely due to the Post Office Department and added positions, mainly seasonal. The report notes the increase as part of federal payroll activity.

Washington Senate

Birthdays and officials marked in Shenandoah Valley items

The Valley reports Harrisonburg resident Jacob A Neff entering his 103rd year with a March 4 birthday. Ruth Farnsworth retires after 37 years as Berkeley County deputy clerk. Nellie McIntosh buys Cheri Lee Motel. Martinsburg ordered to cease pollution in Tuascarora Creek. Eddie Ariz Way elected president of Nepti Shenandoah Raritan Club. Quon Public Service District authorized to build a water district near Martinsburg.

Harrisonburg Jacob A. Neff Martinsburg Ruth Farnsworth Berkeley

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