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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1966
Page
12
In Rochester area last week Reuther cut the tip of his ring finger and two other fingers of his left hand while using a power saw at home. He returned to work Monday, Bluestone said a wood piece pushed his hand into the saw. News from New York and New Delhi follow.
Two hit and run accidents were reported to Worcester police with total damage around 175 dollars. Sharon Brown of 529 Dunlap Ave said a car hit her rear at Woodland and Berryville Aves and left east on Woodland. Her 1958 car sustained about 75 dollars damage. A dark Ford with one headlight out was described. R T Marshall of Valley Ave reported his car struck while parked on Whitlock Ave. The culprit was a dark green vehicle with a damaged right front end. Estimated damage about 100 dollars.
Citizens, a state senator, railroad official, and council members clash over rezoning Fairmont Avenue from R-5 to R-4 and land east of the tracks. Proponents cite preserving character while opponents urge keeping R-5 or resisting changes. A Public and Local Improvement Committee report is due after an January review.
The report notes the total number of East German border guards who fled to West Berlin since the wall's construction in August 1961 has reached 452.
Five El Paso residents face charges for conspiring to export planes tanks submarines missiles and 100000 rounds of ammunition under U S and Export Control Acts. An eight month international investigation spans the United States Mexico and other Latin American countries with bond set at 2500 for two defendants and 1000 for three others. preliminary hearing expected within ten days.
Washington AP report says demand for poultry rose with last year’s overall demand. The Agriculture Department cites reduced pork production, higher consumer prices, and population growth as key factors driving the sharp rise.
Eleven six to four foot high swastika signs were daubed overnight on den's central criminal court. Police suspect the graffiti was meant to support three youths on trial for setting fire to two synagogues.
U S midget submarines will start a search for the missing nuclear bomb after the January 17 B52 crash off Palomares Beach near Almeria Spain. The Alvin and Aluminaut have begun tests at Rota and will join the recovery area via the Plymouth Rock.
The Area Fruit School starts at 9 30 a m tomorrow in the War Memorial Building. H A Rollins Jr horticulturist will discuss mechanization developments while George R Williams from Winchester Fruit Research Laboratory covers rootstocks and tree spacing. Don Pollitt of the American Farm Bureau talks on marketing process Roy ter Apple Growers Association discusses concentrate sprays. An afternoon panel covers corking irrigation requirements and spray program changes. Machinery exhibits accompany the event in the War Memorial parking lot hosted by the Virginia Apple Growers Association.
The article details Frederick County governments with elected officials, two courts, and rising 1965 felony case totals. It notes Winchester as an independent city, planning efforts in Middletown and Stephens City, and a county real estate tax rate of 2.20 with school funding dominating. It tracks school enrollments, per pupil costs, teacher salaries from 1949-50 to 1963-64, and education programs at James Wood High School plus Shenandoah institutions.
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Thank you for the flowers cards meals and prayers offered during our loss. We appreciate Rev. Paul J Slonaker for comforting the family and the Jones Funeral Home for their compassionate service.
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