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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1964
Page
3
French President Charles de Gaulle recognizing Red China raises questions for Catholicism about effects on priests and Western unity. Vatican journalist Federico Alessandrini analyzes how the move challenges the Western consensus on China and recognition policy.
PROMINENT Danville physician Dr. John J. Marsella is fined 25000 and given three years probation on four counts of filing fraudulent income tax returns. He pleaded no Contest to the charges. the government contends his true income was higher and he owes additional taxes.
Pattern 4700 offers a 64 style spring suit with fitted jacket and slim or gored skirt in wool blend. Misses sizes 10 to 20 include size 16 slim. fabric yardage 3 yards. pattern costs 35 cents with 15 cents extra for mail handling to Anne Adams Winchester Evening Star.
N and W Railway announced purchase terms for the 905 acre Humble Oil tract in Western Branch Borough Norfolk. The site along Hamp ton Shoals waterfront is eyed for an industrial park with 32 plant sites, stretching from west Norfolk to Craney Island. Price not disclosed but over 1.6 million dollars believed.
Ford's Theater in Baltimore closes its doors for the final time as a Ford company road show of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum takes over. About 1,800 people expected to attend the farewell, with Mayor Theodore McKeldin saying officials will shed tears. Opened Oct 3, 1871, Ford's is billed as the oldest theater in active use in the country.
In Nottingham England the sheriff mails a message to Robin Hood of Monticello Arkansas. Robin is to marry Ruth Linn of Monticello on February 14. Glenn Martin, a friend of Rob, remains in town as locals express readiness to defend a cause.
Virginia legislators hear from constituents opposing a proposed two percent auto titling tax cited as a key road-revenue item for Gov. Harrison. Letters focus on titling taxes and license fee hikes, with worries about auto dealers influencing votes in elections. The Senate Finance Committee weighs bills amid ongoing tax extensions and revenue debates.
New York AP reports Governor Nelson A Rockefeller sharpens his clash with Johnson and Goldwater through post speech question periods. He performs the approach in Nashua New Hampshire and California, with plans for Oregon. Jackie Robinson quits Chock Full O Nuts to join Rockefeller setup.
New York AP report states Lucille Ball will drop the television comedy series The Lucy Show at season’s end. Ball and CBS president James C Aubrey Jr said she wants more time for Desilu and cannot manage both roles.
AP reporting from Washington notes Peace Corps Director Sargent Shriver doubts he will receive the Democratic vice presidential nomination. He commends Robert F. Kennedy as a potential choice and mentions a possible new anti poverty agency under Johnson. Shriver states he is not running for anything and has not ruled in or out a candidacy.
The Illinois Department of Revenue notes a $500,000 drop in cigarette taxes for the first 30 days of 1964. Director Harry L. Hulman cites the U S surgeon general report on smoking and health as the cause, with January results showing a shift from $4 million to about $3.5 million.
The Weather Bureau issued a 30 day forecast predicting February will be colder than normal coast to coast with above average precipitation on the Atlantic seaboard. Forecasters warned of hazardous driving in the Northeast and New England as storms bring light snow and sleet.
A special Frederick County Council of Parent-Teacher Associations meeting is set for Feb 5 at 7 30 p.m in the George Washington Room War Memorial Building. Dr Charles G Caldwell Virginia Congress of Parents and Teachers will speak March 4. County School Supt Robert E Ayler will discuss Gov Harrison school fund formula. Mrs Richard K Goode Shenandoah District director and Mrs Robert M Worsley council president will provide updates on pending legislature. Local PTA presidents urged to attend with principals and unit representatives.
A freight train collided with a bus near Cuernavaca on Thursday, killing 10 Mexicans and injuring 32 aboard. The incident prompted a national tragedy as authorities investigated the cause and emergency responders rushed to the scene.
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