Bids Sought for Rt 81 Segment Through Stephens City
The State Highway Department invites bids for the first 3.1 mile section of Interstate 81 in Frederick County, including grading drainage and three bridges for the Stephens City bypass. Bids open Feb 7 in Richmond with potential award in early February if close to estimates.
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Rt. 81
Stephens City
State Highway Department
Frederick County
Highway Department
Richmond
Winchester
West Virginia Line
Rt. 277
Kernstown
R. C. Ambler
Rt. 11
Gardner Family Loses Home In Fire
A seven person family lost nearly all possessions after a second story fire at their stone and log house on Route 731 between Nain and Greenspring. Mrs Gardner called in the alarm from a nearby trailer as Gainesboro and Clearbrook units battled the blaze. Fire cause undetermined. only a few rescued items remained. The family now stays with their oldest daughter, Mrs Payne.
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Kendall Gardner
Nain
Greenspring
Gainesboro
Garnder
Apple Demand Unusually Strong During Holiday Week
Apple demand in the Appalachian producing belt was unusually strong between Christmas and New Year’s Day. The Federal State Market News Service said the holiday period is typically slow in Pennsylvania West Virginia Virginia Maryland, but this year demand remained fairly good and exceeded shipper expectations. A large export volume, mostly by truck to New York, boosted activity and is expected to continue for weeks. Nearly all varieties are exported, with few Red Delicious included.
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Martinsburg
W. Va
Appalachian
Federal
Pennsylvania- West Virginia-Virginia
Maryland
New York
Six grosbeaks visit Rostel Road feeder in the morning
Mrs. Victor Albright reports six grosbeaks at her Rostel Road seed station around 10 am. Mr. and Mrs. James Don Albright of Valley Avenue received a New Year’s Eve phone call from son Pvt. 1c David L. Donald stationed at Fort Washington Alaska with the U.S. Army. Weather outlook suggests a warmer trend into Saturday with possible rain or snow over the weekend. travel advice notes better routes for tomorrow or Friday.
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Victor Albright
Rostel Road
Crier
James Donald
Valley Ave
David L. Donald
Fairbanks
Alaska
U.S. Army
Fort Washington
Florida Aims To Capitalize On Snowstorms
Florida plans to use northern snowstorms to boost tourism with 400 billboard posters placed in major cities after heavy snowfall. Posters contrast a man digging out with a sun enjoying shuffleboard, targeting New York Chicago Philadelphia Boston Cleveland Detroit Pittsburgh St Louis Washington and St Paul.
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State Development Commission
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Boston
Cleveland
Detroit
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
Washington
St. Paul
Regular RousS meeting to elect officers and store notices
Regular Rouss meeting set for January 4 1962 at 7 30 p m with election of officers. Closing notice due to the death of Mrs Walter Huntsberry informing closure until further notice. Winchester Savings and Loan offers insured savings with six month return and a January sale. Jobs for paper boys and carrier routes for Winchester Evening Star. Salon offers $7 50 permanents and $5 Tuesdays. Winter clearance includes 25 50 off on The Stork Set.
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Walter Huntsberry
Huntsberrys
Nickies Beauty Salon
Patterson Ave
Dial MO
Thompson briefs Western colleagues on Berlin talks
U S Ambassador Llewellyn Thompson told British, French and West German colleagues about his meeting with Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko on Berlin. He is coordinating Western powers in preliminary talks to gauge scope for formal East West negotiations on the crisis.
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Moscow
U.S
Llewellyn Thompson
Andrei A. Gromyko
Berlin
Soviet Berlin Line Seen Unchanged
Washington reports indicate Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko did not offer a new Kremlin position to Berlin during talks with U S Ambassador Llewellyn Thompson. Officials expect a follow-up meeting and say Kennedy seeks to keep diplomatic contact open as staff review Thompson's dispatches for any shift in stance.
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Washington
Andrei A. Gromyko
Kremlin
Berlin
U.S
Llewellyn Thompson
Thomsoon
Gromyko
Kennedy
Palm Beach
Fla
Moscow
State Department
Thompson
Communists Blamed for Beja Revolt Attempt in Portugal
The Portuguese Army Ministry accused the underground Communist party of planning and leading the New Year revolt attempt against Premier Salazar. About 40 rebels attacked the Beja garrison. 16 remain at large as authorities tighten security along the Spanish frontier.
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Lisbon
Portugal
Communist Party
Antonio Salazar
Beja
Kennedy Orders Two New Army Divisions
President Kennedy authorized immediate creation of two new Army divisions expanding the force to 16 permanent units. The 1st Armored will be activated at Ft. Hood Texas and the 5th Mechanized Infantry at Ft. Carson Colorado. The 32nd and 49th National Guard divisions will be released later as international conditions allow.
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5Th Mechanized Infantry
Ft. Carson
Colo
White House
Pierre Salinger
Kennedy
Lyndon B. Johnson
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Palm Beach
Washington
National Guard
32Nd
Wisconsin
Ft. Lewis
Wash
49Th
Texas
Camp Polk
1St Armored
5Th Infantry
Congress
Pentagon
A Kennedy
Joint Chiefs
Johnson
Defense
Robert S. McNamara
Roswell L. Gilpatric
Maxwell D. Taylor
Kennedy to meet bipartisanship leaders on tariff and aid
President Kennedy will hold early next week talks with leaders from both parties to back major proposals. The breakfast will discuss broad executive authority to negotiate tariffs with the European Common Market and garner support for foreign aid and a Social Security funded medical care program for the elderly. Humphrey warns of a tough fight over international trade as France and Germany pursue market protections, with U S farm exports at stake. House leaders anticipate action on tariffs, tax relief, urban affairs, retraining, and postal rates.
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Jack Bell Washington
Kennedy
Congress
White House
India
Congo
House
Charles A. Halleck
Indiana
Huebert H. Humphrey
D-Minn
Humphrey
Senate
State Department
U.S
Europe
John W. McCcormack
D-Mass
McCormack
Department of Urban Affairs
Indonesia Rejects Negotiation Offer Over West Irian
Indonesian Foreign Minister Subandrio rejected the Dutch bid to negotiate West Irian, saying talks must include transfer of the area to Indonesia. He warned of invasion if the Dutch refused, as Indonesia presses claims to 159,000 square miles of jungle and mountains. The Dutch in The Hague declined comment.
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Jakarta
Indonesia
Subandrio
West New Guinea
West Irian
Jan de Quay
Indone
Sia
de Quay
Netherlands
Hague
U.S
U Thant
No Tax Hike Expected In City This Year Says Mayor
Mayor Claude B Smalts Jr and Finance Committee chair Stewart Bell Jr project a balanced budget with no tax increase for the year. The last tax rise was 1955 and last year raised real estate rates to 1.65 per 1. For 1956 the city budget reaches a record 2 082 063 dollars while major projects include Handley High School addition, storm sewer review, Winchester by pass, traffic improvements, and industrial development efforts. The airport expansion with 3600 foot runway, taxiways, and lighting is highlighted.
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Claude B. Smalts, Jr
Finance Committee
Stewart Bell, Jr
Smalts
Smarts
Handley High School
Stonewall Jackson arrives at Bath as Federals evacuate
Civil War note 100 years ago today reports Confederate general Thomas J. Jackson known as Stonewall arrives at Bath Berkeley Springs after Union forces evacuate the area, signaling a shift in local military positions.
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Stonewall
Jackson
Bath
Berkeley Springs
Lost Kitten Listed in Mulvey’s Sale Ad
Lost male kitten black with white feet and under chin three months old. Contact phone MO 2-6686 at 730 Academy Circle. Also Denny’s Commercial Auction tonight at 7 o'clock featuring furniture appliances and tools.
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Mulvey
Academy Circle
Denny’s
Sarah Zane Meeting and Wanted Ad Notice
Sarah Zane meeting Thursday January 4 at 8 p m at the Fire Hall. Wanted errand boy for day and night shift no calls. Barry's Drug Store contact. Lost watch Saturday reward call MO 2 633 Nap.
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Sarah Zane
Barry
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Industrail Development Corp
Howard Johnson
George Washington Hotel
Lovett’s Shoe & Dress Shoppe
Loudoun St
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