Snow a record year tops 1961 local news list
The Star selects ten top local stories of 1961 led by a record snow season with heavy winds and drifts paralyzing roads from January into spring. Other leading items include Memorial Hospital’s planned five story wing, a major dog ordinance battle, a $100,000 York Restaurant fire, dam projects in Clarke County, a bank stock acquisition, I-81 land bids, a Jewel Box break in, Fire Chief Barr's resignation, and Handley High School admissions appeals. The piece notes 1960 also had a top snow story with a 47.75 inch season total.
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Winchester
Star’s
City Hall hears debate on dog control ordinance
In a crowded Corporation Court Room proponents and opponents argued over a sweeping dog control ordinance. Changes announced before the Aug eight council meeting lowered fines and added a citizen complaint clause.
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Corporation Court
City council passes dog impounding ordinance 12 to 1
The council approved the dog running at large ordinance after a failed last ditch attempt to block it. It becomes law 60 days after Aug 9. The York Inn fire destroys the building on June 5 with $100,000 damage. Army Engineers announce plans for 12 to 20 reservoirs in Potomac Basin. A Dec 7 Front Royal meeting estimates a dam near Charles Town would flood Clarke County and parts of West Virginia.
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S.P.C.A
York Inn
Army Engineers
Potomac River
Front Royal
Charles Town
W. Va
Clarke County
West Virginia Panhandle
Opequon Creek
Rt. 274
Back Creek
Reds Said Behind U S in ICBM Combat Readiness
US intelligence sources say the Soviet Union will lag about six months in fielding an advanced ICBM. The first Soviet ICBM is expected ready in early 1963, while the Minuteman is to become operational sooner. By year end the U S Navy will operate nine Polaris submarines with 144 missiles. President Kennedy and top military leaders discussed the estimates at Palm Beach meetings.
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Washington
US S
Soviet Union
United States
Locos Mest
Gown Crier Notes Holiday Tunes and Town Decor
A sleepy 8 am radio announcer plays The River Kwai March and The Col Bogey March as Berryville may have first removed Christmas decorations from streets. Harrisburg decor contrasts with evergreen displays and plastic snowflakes. An ad page promotes savings at Winchester Savings & Loan and a sale at Margaret L Hodgson Hat Dress Shop.
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Col. Bogey
Harrisburg
Mervil Bailey Named Captain Of Friendship Fire Company
Mervil Bailey was named captain of the Friendship Fire Company at its annual dinner. He succeeds Ryland Conner as over 80 members and guests attended the turkey dinner served by the auxiliary. New officers include George Farr as first lieutenant and Charles Shewbridge as second lieutenant.
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Mervil Bailey
Friendship Fire Company
Ryland Conner
Bailey
George Farr
Charles Shewbridge
Paul Fahnestock
Bill McDonald
John Fletcher
Fred Shumaker
George Cook
Nickies Beauty Salon Ad Offers Weekly Perm Specials
Weekly ad from Nickies Beauty Salon at 617 Patterson Ave lists $7.50 permanents and $5 specials on Tuesdays only. Phone shown as MO 2-540 with schedule digits.
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Nickies Beauty Salon
Patterson Ave
Dial MO
Rees Told He Must Die Will Appeal
Melvin Davis Rees Jr. was sentenced to die in Virginia’s electric chair on April 6 for the murder of Carroll Vernon Jackson Jr. Judge John D. Butzner Jr. refused to overturn the verdict and Rees plans an appeal to the Virginia Supreme Court. The 32 year old musician was already given two life terms for the kidnapping slayings of Jackson’s wife and daughter. The case involves the killing of Jackson’s youngest daughter and the Jackson family.
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Spotsylvania
Melvin Davis Rees Jr
Carroll Vernon Jackson Jr
Virginia
Spotsylvania County
John D. Butzner Jr
Rees
Virginia Supreme Court
Jackson
Louisa County
Jacksons
Duvall Auction Offers SAS Dresses and Accessories
Charles R. Duvall, auctioneer, promotes SAS Dresses Skirts Play Clothes and Hats at Buzzella's Shop for a weekend special. Lemon Coconut Cake featured from Waed's Pastry Shop. The ad notes location and time in the display.
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Charles R. Duvall
Buzzella’s
Waed’s
Rouss Elects Joseph Haines To Third Term As President
Joseph C. Haines was named president of the Rouss Fire Company for the third term at the annual meeting last night. A. C. Long and others were elected to vice presidencies and board of directors included Marvin Weaver John Hawse Dorsey Hottle John Morrison William Argenbright Fred Jenkins Charles Zeiler Douglas Brown. George Sardelis named chief pipesman and David Green chief boseman. Plans announced for a February 12 banquet at the Lee Jackson.
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Joseph C. Haines
Rouss Fire Company
A. C. Long
Dick Owens
Vernon Clark
Andy McCarty
George Ritter
Marvin Williams
Carson Dettra
Marvin Weaver
John Hawse
Dorsey Hottle
John Morrison
William Argenbright
Fred Jenkins
Charles Zeiler
Douglas Brown
George Sardelis
Pipesman
David Green
Boseman
C. H. Henkel
Harry Reeves
E. W. Argenbright
OAS Clears Sanctions Aid for Dominican Republic
The OAS vote 20 to 0 with Cuba abstaining ends diplomatic and economic sanctions on the Dominican Republic. U S and Latin nations move to resume ties and boost sugar purchases as Balaguer plans to step down before next month. The sanctions had barred arms fuel trucks and severed relations since 1960 after the Trujillo era and ensuing instability. Balaguer says opening economic doors will bring opportunities.
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Cuba
U.S
OAS
United States
Joaquin Balaguer
Balaguer
Costa Rica
Rafael L. Trujillo
Romulo Betancourt
Trujillo
Council of Government
Republic
Berlin talks to include Clay Kennedy and Rusk
Gen Lucius D Clay will fly from West Berlin to meet with President Kennedy and Secretary of State Rusk to discuss Berlin problems and possible U S policy differences. Officials note Clay seeks authority for on scene action without White House delays while Washington weighs long term aims. Continued on Page 14 Col 4.
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John M. Washington
Lucius D. Clay
West Berlin
Kennedy
Dean Rusk
Berlin
U.S
Washington
Clay
Rusk
White House
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Britain
France
West Germany
Sharp Draft Cut Announced by Defense Dept
The Defense Department announces a sharp two month cut in draft calls as the Army reaches its buildup goal. February calls 8 000 and March 6 000 all for the Army, the lowest since last July.
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Defense Dept
Washington
Defense Department
U.S
Berlin
Pentagon
Sarah Zane Re-Elects Robinson Fire Company Officers
Members of the Sarah Zane Fire Company re elected F. Albert Robinson Jr. as president at the annual meeting. Several drivers were re appointed and new terms set for Lee Brown Linden McDonald and other officers including Richard Brown Jr. and Harold Bageant. Trustees and standing committees were named with Richard Brown Jr. as finance chairman.
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Sarah Zane Fire Company
F. Albert Robinson, Jr
Lee Brown
Linden McDonald
Garvin J. Walter
Linden Clevenger
Raymond Turner
Edwin Ritter
O. W. Fries
Richard Brown, Jr
Harold Bageant
W. E. Edwards
Paul J. Slonaker
Edgar Mason
Mr. Ritter
H. S. Pifer
Richard Brown
CORRECTION OF STORE HOURS AT BELL CLOTHES OF WINCHESTER
The notice corrects yesterday’s ad for Bell Clothes of Winchester. Open Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and features clearance items at reduced prices on cashmere sweaters robes and sportswear at Modern Age Shoppe.
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Bell Clothes of
Winchester
Bank acquisition and stock offers in West Virginia region
The Virginian Financial General offered to buy 8000 to 12000 Shenandoah Valley National Bank shares in cash. By Sept 26 the company held 65 percent of the bank. First Virginia Corporation proposed exchanging 20 of its shares for one F M National Bank share, pending 80 percent acceptance. Recreation Commission opposed a $32102 park land purchase for Interstate 81 near the city.
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York
Clarke County
Army Engineers
Potomac River
Financial General Corporation
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
First Virginia Corporation
Farmers
Handley High School
Financial General of Virginia
Virginia Corporation
Bank Holding Compeny
Virginia
Farmers & Merchants National Bank
Recreation Commission
Highway Department
Department
Cannon vows cuts to Kennedy budget amid deficit fears
Rep. Clarence Cannon, head of the House Appropriations Committee, says he will cut President Kennedy's new budget while backing foreign aid, warning the budget may be precariously balanced and debt levels could force inflation or repudiation. He cites rising interest costs and calls fiscal sanity urgent. He supports Kennedy on foreign aid due to perceived direction and public confidence.
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Washington
House Appropriations Committee
Kennedy
Clarence Cannon
D-Mo
Cannon
Congress
Jackson Shells Hancock in Retaliation
A century ago today Jackson responded to an earlier Federal shelling by shelling Hancock Maryland in a reciprocal act of retaliation noted in local war coverage.
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Jackson
Hancock, Md
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Oread
Reds
Berryville
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Margaret L. Hodgson
HOUSE
Carl Albert
Oklahoma
Rep
John McCormack
Massachusetts
House of Representatives
Capitol
Albert
McCormack
Milton Harris
Henry Korinth
Centenary Church
Mr. Conner
Robert Boyd
Ellsworth Byers
Wade Byers
Wade Guard
William Perry
Lewis H. Ebert
George Furry
Robert Graves
Jack Reid
Allen Hoover
William Sirbaugh
Will
Rouss
Joseph Haines
Loudoun St
Dominican
Dominican Republic
Caribbean
Council of the Organization of American States
Army National
Sarah Zane
Robinson
West Virginia
Rep. Cannon
William F. Arbogast
Peter Pan Children’s Shop
MACY
N. Loudoun
Miller
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