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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1964

Page

2

Three Alarms Responded as Winchester Firemen Battle False Alert

Three fire alarms sounded within 45 minutes as Winchester firemen responded to calls at 2148 Kent Street and the Loudoun Cecil Street intersection. One alarm proved false, reportedly from a police box near Northern Virginia Power Co. and another at Oates Avenue with no damage found. Fire Inspector Gochenour warned of penalties for false alarms.

Winchester Allen Fawcett Kent St W. N. God Gocenour Northern Virginia Power Co Oates Ave Gochenour Shawnee Fire Co

Obituaries for Leonard Grove and others in area deaths

Leonard Grove 26 of Hagerstown and Alma Athalee Reed Grove were killed in a Sunday crash on Rt. 40 near Hagerstown. Their daughter Pamela Sue was injured and hospitalized, expected to be released today. Leonard Grove survived by wife, parents, and siblings. funeral held at Rest Haven Chapel. Additional notices report the death of Charles P. Rus 61 of Bluefield and Emma A. Headley with services in Stephens City and burial in Greenhill Cemetery.

Leonard John Grove Hagerstown Robert HH. Smith Jeanne Smith Winchester Alma Athalee Reed Rt. 40 Pamela Sue Grove FOE No. 694 Mack Trucks, Inc

Local Man Directs Marine Band in Rose Parade

Warrant Officer Sidney L Snellings Jr son of Mr and Mrs Snellings Cedar Meade has been chosen by the Marine Corps to direct the 110 piece United States Marine Band in the Tournament of Roses Parade at Pasadena California tomorrow. Snellings director of the band at Twenty Nine Palms joined the Marines in May 1954 and is a Handley High School and University of Richmond alumnus pursuing a band directing career.

Sidney L. Snellings, Jr Snellings Cedar Meade Marine Corps Pasadena Calif United States Marine Band Twenty Nine Palms Handley High School University of Richmond

Pope Receives NY World’s Fair Invitation

Vatican sources say Pope Paul VI likely will not reply for months to the invitation from Thomas J. Deegan, chairman of the New York World's Fair Executive Committee. It is uncertain whether he will accept to visit New York for the fair.

Vatican Gary Paul VI New York Paul Thomas J. Deegan Washington Paul A. Fine Melvin R. Laird Wisconsin House Republican Conference Gerald Ford Michigan House A. Halleck Indiana

Snow Storm Paralyses Coast to Inland Cities and Flood Damage

Heavy weather disrupted the Pacific Northwest with Eureka cut off except by air, and rain and hail impacting towns from Spokane to California. Army engineers built temporary crossings and ferries while more than 11,000 Oregon families faced loss of homes and billions in damage statewide.

Eureka Eel River Ft. Lewis Wash Medford Ore Ceellville Calif Salmon River Klamath River Klamath Califoria Oregon U.S .99 Siskiyou Red Cross Weather Bureau Gulf of Alaska Spokane Idaho California Gon Gov. Markfield

Rebels kill Belgians and priests in Wamba massacre account

Refugees recount brutal rebel killings in Wamba where Belgian priests and other foreigners were slain or drowned. Survivors describe daily beatings, threats, and executions during two months of captivity. A US Air Force freighter ferries remaining refugees from Paulis as search teams widen.

Wamba Paulis United States Joseph Wittebols Brussels Wamba River U.S. Air Force Leopoldville Bere Arenaries Rgion Agee Msjjr Joseph Wittebol McCtesney Red Cross

Indonesians Demonstrate at U S Embassy in Jakarta

About 300 Communist led Indonesians held a nonviolent protest at the U S Embassy in Jakarta charging embassy officials used a spy plane. Police fired two warning shots, no injuries reported, then demonstrators stood outside as Ambassador Howard P Jones met a delegation for 30 minutes.

Jakarta Indonesia U.S Howard P. Jones

New Year Hangover Clinic Promises Quick Boost

The Physician's Wine Appreciation Society of New York hosts a hangover clinic for its 200 plus doctors. They will sample a drink named preach 75 made from three ounces champagne and one ounce cognac aimed at restoring energy and mood. Dr. Herbert Gould of White Plains leads the society.

Physician's Wine Appreciation Society of New York Manhattan Herbert Gould White Plains

Federal Aid Tied to Civil Rights Compliance Warned to Schools

Nationwide notice from the Welfare Department orders heads of state school systems and higher education institutions receiving federal funds to complete compliance forms. Other items report upcoming U.S. Britain France discussions on German peace terms, contempt charges against three figures for refusing to testify, a House Republican Conference chair race, Johnson foreign aid bill reform calls, and a payroll count showing 2,493,838 civilian federal workers in November.

Washington Welfare Department Congressional Committee

Weather Today Pair Tonight and Friday Outlook

Pair tonight and Friday with low temperatures from 26 to 34 and highs to 40 46. Outlook for Saturday shows mostly cloudy and cool conditions.

Rainfall Data for December 1964 and Year Totals

Rainfall figures show December losses and year to date totals. Ates 1964 rainfall to date 21 71 inches with monthly marks including May 3 77, June 3 80, August 3 81, September 3 13, November 2 60, December incomplete.

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Suit Settled In Baker Investigation Case

Washington AP reports the civil suit linked to the Baker investigation was settled out of court and may be dismissed. Capitol Vending Co. attorney David J. Carliner said dismissal of the $300000 suit in U S District Court today is sought amid unconfirmed reports of a roughly $30000 settlement.

Washington Baker Senate David J. Carliner Capitol Vending Co U.S. District Court

Wall Street Advances Amid Broad Industrial Rally

The market opened with a broad industrial rally as key stocks edged up fractions to a point or more. Gold stocks weakened with Homestake near a 2 percent loss while Dome Mines slid slightly. IBM gained over 2 points and several majors posted fractional gains.

New York IBM General Motors U.S. Steel Consolidated Edison Jersey Standard United Air Lines General Dynamics General Electric American Dyanamid Pennsylvania Railroad Lorillard Pfizer U.s.gypsum Comsat Glen Alden Brunswick Benguet

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