Romney to seek Michigan governor nomination for 195
Industrialist George Romney announced he will seek the Republican nomination for Michigan governor but will not active candidacy until completion of duties as constitutional convention delegate. Romney, head of American Motors, noted his announcement at a news conference with his wife and son Mitt present. He faces no August primary opposition from fellow Republicans and would square off against Democratic Gov. John B. Swainson, who has held office for 13 years.
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Detroit
George Romney
Michigan
Romney
American Motors Corp
Mitt
John B. Swainson
Swainson
Romney emerges as potential GOP leader amid party doubts
A report notes Romney, facing Republican criticism over party records and forced identification, is seen as a rising figure. The piece cites Nixon interest and Eisenhower praise as possible pathways to the White House, while Romney searches for guidance after a private Bloomfield Hills gathering.
Virginia Budget Revision Nearing Showdown
The Virginia House Appropriations Committee nears a budget showdown as it trims a record 1.3 billion dollar biennium left by the outgoing administration. Officials weigh more than 26 million in added requests against expected revenues. Governor Harrison will present further proposals including potential income tax withholding changes and special bills to fund branch colleges and other projects.
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House Appropriations Committee
Virginia
Almond
Howard H. Adams
Eastville
Capitol
Albertis S. Harrison Jr
House
Senate
Appropriations Committee
Kerr-Mills
Covington
Martinsville
Culpeper- Madison
Bald Eagles Sighting Survey In Clarke Frederick
The Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries asks residents to report any bald eagle sightings in Clarke or Frederick County to Game Warden Blake Denney. Local notes mention Charlie Tait’s W headed Sports page and a vintage radio anecdote about Edgar Fitzgerald of 430 Highland Ave.
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Blake Denney
Clarke
Frederick County
Edgar Fitzgerald
Highland Ave
Virginians Buy Liquor Across Borders Raising ABC Concerns
The Virginia ABC Board reports a slight year over year rise in liquor sales statewide with border areas lagging. North Carolina line stores grow due to its 12 percent tax while Washington metropolitan sales drop up to 5 percent after Virginia’s 10 percent tax. Chief statistician John M. Lester forecasts a 1 to 2 percent revenue rise.
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Richmond
State Alcohol Beverage Control Board
North Carolina
Virginia
John M. Lester
ABC Board
Division of Statistics
Washington
General Assembly
Snow Melts After Multiple Crashes On Route 50
A one inch snowfall in the Winchester area began melting as several crashes tied to slippery roads caused about 2645 dollars in damage. A West Virginia man survived a truck rollover on Route 50 with a left cheek cut. No serious injuries were reported among six local mishaps.
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Winchester
West Virginia
Paul R. Bissell
Davis
W. Va
Rt. 50
Paris Mountain
J. W. Detrick
Clarke County
Shenandoah River Bridge
Rt. 5
National Ave
Rt. 522
West Virginia Line
Winchester Fruit Research Laboratory
Notice of cemetery cleanup and local job ads in Front Royal
All Christmas wreaths and related items will be removed from Mt Hebron Cemetery on February 12, 1962. Wanted boys to sell papers on streets in Front Royal, call Winchester Evening Star 3424 collect. Dance tonight at Winchester Moose Lodge with Roy Nester and Friends for Moose members and guests. Wanted girl to help in office and checking department apply in person at Pingley and Carper Cleaners.
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Mt. Hebron
Front Royal
Winchester Evening Star
Moose
Roy Nester
Winchester
Moose Lodge
Pingley
West Virginia expected to pass compromise budget today
Charleston AP reports the legislature was to approve a 142.868 million general revenue budget in an extended session. Conferees finalized details last night. floor action unlikely to change them. The FY starts July 1 with a 4.3 million drop from the current year, due to ADCU sunset.
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Charleston
W. Va
Senate House
Tanker Plane With Seven Aboard Explodes In Air
A U S Air Force KB50 tanker based at England AFB Louisiana with seven men aboard exploded over the Atlantic on a return flight from a refueling mission to Kindley AFB Bermuda. No parachutes were seen and an air sea search was begun. Names: Capt. Rowan J. Pallow, Capt. John B. Tracy Jr., Capt. Gaines G. Wilbanks, T Sgt Eva P Horton, A1C Guy L. Powell, A3C Ralph E. Reutzel, Lt Johnny G. Pitts.
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Bermuda
Atlantic
Air Force
622Nd
England Air Force Base
Louisiana
Kindley Air Force Base
Rowan J. Pallow
St. Cloud
Minn
John B. Tracy Jr
Syracuse
N.Y
Gaines G. Wilbanks
Decatur
Eva P. Horton
Memphis
Tenn
Guy L. Powell
Puyallup
Wash
Ralph E. Reutzel
Fremont
Neb
Shaw Air Force Base
South Carolina
Johnny G. Pitts
Panama City
Fla
Shoremen oppose Byrd migrant camp health bill in Virginia
A dozen truck farmers from Accomack and Northampton counties met with Senator Harry F. Byrd Jr in Richmond to protest his plan to set minimum health standards for migrant labor camps. Byrd defended the measure and pledged a Senate vote while offering to consider clarifying amendments.
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Accomack
Northampton
Harry F. Byrd, Jr
Eastern Shore
Byrd
Mack I. Shanholtz
Deep South
Senate
Winchester
Vironia
Sen
Second Death From Meningitis Reported
The Frederick-Winchester Health Department reports a second meningitis death, Miss Mary Elizabeth Lawson of Upperville, at Memorial Hospital from meningococcal meningitis. Dr J O Fears notes the pneumococcal form caused 13 year old Larry Windel's death and cites three other cases this year with patients recovering.
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Frederick-Winchester
J. O. Fears
Mary Elizabeth Lawson
Upperville
Memorial Hospital
Larry Branson Windel
James Wood
Fears
Front Royal
Peace Corps Seeks 6235 Jobs With 40 Nations Invited
Peace Corps Director R Sargent Shriv er reports 6235 corps jobs waiting to be filled and applications at about 2000 monthly. He notes 684 volunteers overseas and 300 in training, with assignments already in 13 countries and invitations extended by 40 countries.
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New York
Peace Corps
R. Sargent Shriver
Shriver
Fordham University
Confederates Bulloch Arrives at Liverpool 100 Years Ago
James D. Bulloch, a Confederate agent, arrived in Liverpool. From this port he was set to dispatch the cruisers Florida Alabama and Shenandoah to sea, shaping naval operations a century ago.
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James D. Bulloch
Liverpool
Florida
Alabama
Shendnaoah
Powers on way home after U2 spy swap
The White House announced that U2 pilot Francis Gary Powers, freed by the Soviet Union, is en route to the United States and will arrive either Saturday or Sunday. Pierre Salinger said the exact arrival location and time would not be disclosed.
Powers Freed In Berlin Bridge Spy Swap For Abel
U2 pilot Francis Gary Powers was exchanged on Glienicke Bridge in Berlin for Soviet spy Rudolf Abel. American student Frederic Leroy Pryor also freed, with Powers and Abel flown to respective zones. The White House announced the swap at 3 19 a m, Kennedy informed after days of negotiations.
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Francis Gary Powers
Rudolf Abel
East Germany
West Berlin
Frederic Leroy Pryor
East Berlin
Powers
U.S
Berlin
Abel
Rudolf
Berlin Bridge Swap Ends Spying Cold War Prisoner Exchange
US pilot Francis Powers was exchanged on Glienicke Bridge in Berlin for Abel after a 29 minute delay amid secrecy. Abel, a Soviet intelligence colonel, had been jailed since 1957, Powers since 1960 for espionage. Pryor freed at Checkpoint Charlie. weather was cloudy and chilly as the swap unfolded.
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Glienicke Bridge
Berlin
Wansee
Soviet Union
Pryor
East Berlin
Checkpoint Charlie
U.S
West Berlin
Germany
Havel
Former Winchester Resident Recalls Powers Release Joy
A former Winchester resident observed the excitement at the Melvin home in Falls Church as Janice Powers Melevin and her husband Verily Melvin heard by phone at 4 a.m. that Francis Gary Powers would be released by the Soviet Union. Margie Melvin Nesselrodt and David Melvin joined later as news crews converged on the scene.
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Francis Gary Powers
Soviet Union
Janice Powers Melevin
Nealon Drive
Bray Hill Park
Falls Church
Verily W. Melvin
D. W. Melvin
Greenwood Road
Margie Melvin Nesselrodt
Alexandria
Melvin
David
Melvins
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