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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1963
Page
1
The Kennedy administration aired a televised report detailing Cuba's armed capabilities to reassure the public and ease a heated political dispute. Defense Secretary McNamara spoke amid ongoing controversy and cautioned the nation on the threat.
Washington AP details from a two hour Defense briefing by Robert McNamara and John Hughes on Cuba. The session showcased intelligence methods, reconnaissance photos from high and low altitudes and the removal of offensive weapons from Cuba. It framed U S aerial surveillance as proof of Cuban disarmament amid ongoing rivalry with Senator Keating.
City dog owners were reminded that 1962 tags have expired and the dog ward is checking licenses. All dogs six months or older must be vaccinated against rabies. City records show 85 more tags sold. additional interest noted in Apple Blossom as Col. Conrad Follansbee reports 34 festival inquiry letters from multiple states.
Senator Kenneth B. Keating warned he would eat his hat if Defense Secretary Robert S. McNamara did not refute his charges of a dangerous Soviet buildup in Cuba. McNamara quipped about Keating needing a hat, saying he would have to eat it based on the evidence. Keating remained undaunted, insisting the charges stood.
Canada enters a new election season with pressure on Prime Minister John Diefenbaker to ease anti American rhetoric. He dissolved Parliament and set April 8 as election day after two non confidence votes. Conservatives rally behind him while Liberal leader Lester B. Pearson urges focus on unemployment and growth and warns against anti Americanism dragging relations with the United States.
Burr Harrison of Winchester, longtime Valley congressman, wins the annual Shenandoah Valley Incorporated honor for meritorious service. State Senator Byrd, Jr. presents an engraved silver bowl at the 15 country promotional group's banquet. Harrison, who stepped down last fall for health reasons, continues his Winchester law practice with Harrison and Johnston.
Dr. Stanley C. White warns at Space Medicine Symposium that astronauts must shave but bag whiskers to prevent floating debris in the Gemini program. Electric razors are considered to conserve water and reduce skin irritation aboard spacecraft.
In Richmond AP report the General Assembly weighs if ratification by June or July needs an extra session as Maryland becomes fifth state to ratify the poll tax ban. Governor Harrison notes responsibility in the issue and discusses potential election-law changes while declining authority to bar Nazi and Communist speakers at U VA.
President Kennedy outlined how to spend 1.6 billion dollars in health funds for the next fiscal year as part of an advance Medicare push. He urged expanding medical education, hospital construction, nursing, and stronger federal health oversight while warning of a weaker nation without social security health insurance.
A Virginia survey of residents proposes stricter licensing tests and more state police to reduce highway fatalities. Readers urge tougher enforcement, periodic driver exams, teen age limits, better vehicle inspections, and driver education amid calls for belt use and clearer road markings.
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