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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1966
Page
1
Indonesian turmoil deepens as President Sukarno removes army strongman Gen. from leadership. Uncertainty grows over potential clashes between factions amid power realignment.
J V Arthur 67 founder of J V Arthur Inc died after an extended illness. He was Shenandoah Blossom Festival director and an honorary director of the spring pageant. He served as vestryman at Christ Church for years and was born in Union City DC. Continued on Page 2.
Greg Lindsey of George Mason voiced disappointment after a surprising loss to James Wood. Lindsey asked if the team is no longer number one as he reflected on the upset. The story notes a warmup in weather and a late school calendar change adding two days to the end of the year, extending classes to June 6 and 9.
A Virginia House committee discussed relaxing pay-as-you-go limits to allow state debt for highway construction. Rich mond attorney James J. Jenkins argued constitutional changes could save lives, using India as an example of highway danger. Delegate William R. Durland urged abolishing debt prohibitions, noting indirect borrowing via authorities and considering bonds over a sales tax.
Senate convenes at noon with a public hearing at 9 30 a m on measures creating a state police retirement system and Virginia Supplemental Retirement. resumes sales tax hearing at 1 p m. Privileges and Elections public hearing at 10 a m on pay as you go constitutional revisions. General Laws at 3 p m on minimum wage. Senate proposes ABC Board profit distribution by school age population. House seeks a study commission for mental and penal institutions.
The Winchester Parking Authority seeks 75 000 dollars immediately to add 200 off street parking spaces in 18 months. The plan targets the Palace Hotel site on S Loudoun St and nearby properties to create a “crash program” aiming for 130 spaces by August 1.
George L. Craig Jr., longtime Handley faculty member, named head of the new intermediate school replacing Douglas School. Half the sixth and all seventh graders will attend next year. Kirk N. Gaskins to take on duties in Superintendent Johnson's office. Craig is a graduate of Handley High School and University of Maryland with a William and Mary master’s degree. He served in the Marine Corps 1943 46, including Iwo Jima and Japan occupation. He previously led in Frederick County before joining Handley. He teaches biology and leads student organizations. married with two sons. active at Christ Episcopal Church.
AP dispatch from South Vietnam reports B52 bombers from Guam striking near the Kina Sea coast and advancing troops pressing the Viet Cong on two fronts. Air power supported ground forces as thousands of US Cavalry moved toward a major engagement near Saigon. two guerrillas were reported killed.
Bargain table features 4 percent discount on sale items as advertised by Daphues Sp.
Cherry pies sold at Leggett's Department Store today priced at 22 cents each. The sale runs until 9 PM with a limit of 2 per customer. Two batches offered at 4 PM and 6 PM, each of 100 pies.
Soviet leader Kosygin rejected Wilson's appeal for unconditional peace talks on Vietnam and pressed for North Vietnam's terms consistent with the 1954 Geneva accords. Wilson warned of a nuclear weapons treaty deadline and called for East West agreement this year to halt spread of arms.
A downtown department store hosts a birthday sale drawing big crowds. An elderly shopper urges polite service while shoppers try hats ties and blouses. The store manager reports strong business and city merchants note full parking and growing crowds.
Cape Kennedy prediction cited marginal weather as the main concern for the Saturn 1B and Apollo moonship maiden flight scheduled for 7 45 a m EST from Cape Kennedy. The 225 foot rocket aims for a 39 minute journey to a target area in the Atlantic 5300 miles southeast. An unmanned Apollo capsule will carry three Americans to the moon aboard the most powerful US rocket to date, with extensive industry turnout and television coverage.
London reports Britain selects a US jet program to spearhead defense while downgrading the Royal Navy. Admiral Luce resigns in protest after Navy Minister Mayhew quits over a cancelled $196 million carrier. The white paper outlines 50 US bombers to replace carriers and cuts in overseas bases by 1968 with Atlantic nuclear forces handed to Polaris submarines by 1970.
Berryville report of a morning fire at 8 a.m. damaged the home of William Holmes at 102 Liberty Street. Overheated pipes are blamed for the blaze, which damaged two rooms and caused smoke throughout the house. John H. Enders Fire Co. responded to the alarm.
The bottom portion of Monday's advertisement lists EICO stereo specials, including the EICO 2080 wired amplifier rated at 80 watts priced at 114.22 dollars. Shenval Music Co is the seller.
Washington's Birthday sale at Macy offers coats half price dresses four dollars car coats ten dollars skirts four off. Location Macy 181 N Loudoun St features many more sale items.
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