Congress Opens Session with Routine Organizational Moves
Congress starts a new session under a year of election tension. John W. McCormack to become speaker after Rayburn’s death as Rep. Carl Albert takes floor leadership. Senate Republicans name Hickenlooper chair and Mansfield hails progressive climate. Weather and turnout dampen ceremonial start as Kennedy’s State of the Union looms.
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Rundown on New Session
AP summarizes the second session of the 87th Congress convening at noon. Key items include Kennedy tariff cuts for the European market, aged medical care under Social Security, $100 million in UN bonds for Congo, tax reform to spur investment, federal education aid, farm program revisions, and foreign aid debates. Major party lineup, leadership, and upcoming votes noted.
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Fire Safety Demonstration and Eiffel Tower Fire
A Town Crier reader notes a Jan 6 Star clipping mislabels a Friendship event as a fire safety demonstration though the Eiffel Tower fire story follows. Fate intervenes at a Christian study club as a man loses his college ring, found by a former girlfriend, and later a high school ring is found under a chair prompting musings on fate.
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Federal forces evacuate Romney a century ago
A brief historical note marks the day when federal forces evacuated Romney, ending a local military occupation and signaling shift in control during a past conflict. The event is recalled as a milestone in the town’s wartime chronology.
Snowfall Tapers in Most Areas as Cold Lingers Across Counties
Weather reports show Winchester Frederick and Clarke counties escaped the heaviest snow while Warren Fauquier and Rappahannock counties faced icy roads and school closures. Two inches fell near Front Royal with icy primary highways improving by afternoon. Southwest Virginia saw eight inches in Patrick County with five to eight inches in Pulaski. Richmond reported up to four inches. driving remained hazardous but streets were open. Forecast calls for clear skies tonight with flurries possible in the mountains.
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Chicago Claims Most Crowded Stretch of Road
Chicago area officials announce the Congress Expressway one mile section carries 7,200 vehicles per hour, the nation’s most crowded stretch. Illinois public works director William J. Payes Jr. notes Los Angeles’ Hollywood Freeway handled 6,600 vehicles per hour as a prior record.
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Nation-wide Deep Freeze Grips U S Amid Snow Slows Life
Intense arctic air blanketed the nation driving temperatures to record lows with readings to 47 below in Drummond Montana and zero or colder in 19 states. Schools closed trains delayed and bus routes canceled as snow spread from the Middle Atlantic to New York upstate areas Buffalo and Watertown faced wind whipped snow and isolation.
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Moore's Wholesale Plans Roanoke Branch At $250000
Roanoke based Moore's Wholesale Builders Supply Inc will open a Roanoke branch costing about $250000 on a four acre tract 0.7 miles north of Winchester. The single story building of 195000 will sit on 40000 square feet with a showroom and loading platform, work to begin after grading ends and slated for completion in April.
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Judge Marshall to Lead 1962 Star Awards Committee
Judge Elliott D. Marshall of Front Royal will chair the Winchester Evening Star Leadership Awards Committee for 1962. The andward fund totals 1050 dollars to three graduating students from Handley and Douglas in Winchester, James Wood in Frederick County, Clarke County High, and Johnson-Williams High in Clarke County.
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Comprehensive Drainage Plan to Guide City Stormwork
Winchester City Council heard a long range drainage plan by Alexander Potter Associates proposing a four stage, 15 acre ponding basin on Whittier Ave and Town Run rehabilitations from Amherst to Cameron. Total cost about 2.99 million. Plan aims to set flood plain limits, acquire land, and provide trunk sewers with a seven year completion schedule.
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Methodist District Conference Set At Market Street Church
The Winchester District Conference of The Methodist Church meets at 2 p.m. January 14 at Market Street Methodist Church with host pastor Rev. Charles J. Bright and presiding officer Dr. L. Oakey Wilburn. Delegates from 109 Valley Methodism churches attend. The session highlights the general church program including a panel by Rev. Conley A. McMullen and aides Mrs. Raymon Tamkin, Rev. Louis E. Carson, and Rev. Reid W. Digges Jr.
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Almond Urges Tax Continuity and Withholding Plan
Gov. J. Lindsay Almond Jr. urged Virginia’s 1960s budget path during the opening General Assembly session to extend cigarette and liquor levies and adopt an income tax withholding plan. He cited a $28.4 million surplus and a $579.3 million general fund for 1962-64, with gains from withholding and exemptions.
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Denny's Com. Auction Tonight at 7 O'clock
Auction notice lists furniture appliances and tools for sale at 7 PM. Includes local venue info and page reference. Aimed at neighborhood readers with dining and service ads nearby.
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