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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1963

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Gordon Captured in California to Face Killing Charge

Gordon, 57, sought for fatal shooting of Kinzel Driver resident and wounding of his wife Evelyn Desrosiers, 46, last May 29. Apprehended by FBI 6% at Marysville, California, yesterday, he is wanted in the death of Joseph Leon Desrosiers, 49, of 1019 Kinzelline.

Shin Nekegtemantn Gall Calif Gordon Kinzel FBI Marysville Joseph Leon Desrosiers Kinzeline Evelyn

AFL CIO backs 35 hour week plan with flexible option

The AFL CIO executive council backs a 35 hour week goal while endorsing a flexible work week as part of its policy. Walter Reuther argues for full employment and wages on a reduced week if jobs are not available, noting possible idle rates and payroll impact.

Miami Beach Fla Reuther Hart Crime Industries Afl-Cio

Misaddressed Mail Prompts Woolen Sample Request

A short notice notes misaddressed mail and directs inquiry to forward to the correct recipient. One card requests samples and a price list of woolen and spring materials for potential orders.

C S Bank To Open Part Of New Addition

The Commercial and Savings Bank in downtown Winchester plans to open part of its new addition on N Loudoun Street. Harold R Edwards says the facility will include an installment loan department a walkup window and a drive in window with air conditioning music and a central speaker system. A parking area on Piccadilly Street will offer about 40 spaces for customers.

C&s Bank The Commercial & Savings Bank Adnorna N. Loudoun Harold R. Edwards Bank Winchester Robert F. Manuel Edwards Loudoun St Piccadilly St

Southern Pacific Faces Strike by Railway Clerks

The AFL CIO Brotherhood of Railway Clerks with 11 000 members set a 6 p m strike deadline. A strike could halt 8000 miles of track across Oregon California Utah Nevada Arizona New Mexico and Texas amid automation disputes and stalled talks.

T Pacific Afl-Cio Brotherhood of Railway Clerks Brotherhood Southern Pacific West Oregon California Utah Nevada Arizona New Mexico Texas Union Company Apelin Pacific

Virginia general fund revenues rise in seven months

Virginia's general fund revenues for seven months ending January 31 totaled 55,197,540, up 2.6 million from 52,536,506 a year earlier, according to State Comptroller Sidney C. Day Jr.

Richmond Virginia Sidney C. Day Jr

Russians Claim 5000 Year Frozen Lizards Revive

The AP reports Soviet radio claiming lizards found frozen up to 25 feet deep in Siberia and 13 feet deep in another area revived after 5,000 years. The creatures reportedly ate and moved before dying weeks later, prompting expert skepticism about such long freezing.

London Siberia Moscow Radio Aan North Earth New York Charles Bogert Department of Museum of Natural History Bogert Francis Ryan Department of Zoology Columbia University

Snow Forecast Fail Notes Cold Wave Follow Up

The weatherman warned of heavy snow and a cold wave with a low around zero and highs in the 20s. By midday no snow fell as a Gulf of Mexico low moved through. clearing is forecast tonight with a high near 20s tomorrow.

Gulf of Mexico

Blood analysis fails to aid Staunton rape case

Staunton police chief R Ruff Cline said blood from the 62 year old rape victim Miss Virginia Parkins and the later suspect shows same type blood but does not rule him out. The body was found in her apartment with death two days earlier. He may be questioned further. A link to the Winchester and Staunton killings was noted as the work of a sadist.

Staunton APY R. Ruff Cline Cline Virginia Parkins Frederick County

Flu cases reported statewide with southwest Virginia spared

The State Health Department reported 14 728 flu cases last week with spread across the state. Officials noted southwest Virginia has been largely spared so far while urging continued vigilance.

Richmond State Health Department Department Virginia

Special City Council Session Over Henkel Butler Real Estate Dispute

City Council meets in a special session at 7 30 p m to hear Councilman Henkel accuse Councilman Butler of collusion in a real estate sale tied to a health center site. Butler denies wrongdoing as the two Butler relatives on the council face thick tension over a $10 000 land purchase on Commercial Street and potential profits.

Carroll H. Henkel J. Douglas .Butler Utler Claude’ B. Smalts, Jr Doug Butler Oilman Corporation Butler City Council Commercial St Ved Cne John Butler Ray Butler MR. Henkel Mr. Butler John Henkel Winchester Orchard and Farm Supply Co H. W. Butler, Jri Jeffrson St Boscawen St

Double Toll Gate Tragedy Strikes Husbands and Mothers

An intruder broke into the home of H Denis Hoover near Double Toll Gate yesterday and fatally stabbed his wife Mrs Waltrie Naomi Hoover 47 and her mother Mrs E M Snow 85. Police found multiple stab wounds, no robbery motive, and no clear suspect as investigators traced the screams and calls that ended with the assailant fleeing unnoticed.

H. Denis Hoover Double Toll Gate Waltrie Naomi Hoover E. M. Snow Rockingham County Mrs. Snow Mrs. Hoover

Death Home Holds Weird Fascination

Neighbors and investigators probe a suspected double slaying at a small white cottage home of Mrs. H. Denis Hoover and her mother. State police guard the scene while relatives and curious passersby crowd the road as fear grips the county. The Hoovers, residents since 1945, face questions about a possible intruder who entered around 1 55 p.m. and the community contemplates safety precautions.

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