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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1962
Page
1
Governor J Lindsay Almond Jr calls for a 1962 64 Virginia spending plan exceeding 1.4 billion dollars with a focus on education and industrial development. He outlines new public school programs raises for educators dormitories classroom expansion state troopers and higher court salaries as part of the plan.
The Clearbrook firemen request help locating a chrome double male fitting lost on the way to or at the Kendall Gardiner fire. Mrs Daly Noble reports unfamiliar birds in her yard with a yellow beak and distinctive facial markings and seeks ID. Drivers lament season’s cold snap as frost lingers and batteries and anti freeze get checked.
Miller's Hardware recommends using Easy Heat heat tape and heat bulbs to prevent frozen pipes. This quick guidance advises installations in exposed pipes and to follow product instructions for safe use during cold snaps.
J Thomas Kremer received the Outstanding Citizen Award for 1961 at the 44th annual Winchester Frederick County Chamber of Commerce dinner. A local businessman, he was honored for generosity loyalty and service with a plaque. 153 attendees heard Dr Earl W Morey Jr speak on adding life to years.
Lindsay Almond Jr. submitted a record two year budget to the General Assembly proposing educational television research and teacher pay raises. The plan includes a rewrite of school funding formulas, higher faculty salaries, and expanded state aid for classrooms and dormitories.
An item notes Simon Cameron resigning as U.S. Secretary of War and confirms Edwin M Stanton will assume the role in his stead, marking a key cabinet transition reported as of the date a century ago.
Governor J Lindsay Almond Jr proposed raises for state department heads and top judges. The 175000 annual increase would raise 73 judges on circuit corporation and hustings courts from 13500 to 15000, and increase the state supreme court justices and other leaders’ pay.
Harsh cold blanketed the nation except Florida and a coastal strip as temperatures plunged below zero across 17 states. A tally reached 116 deaths including 66 from heart attacks while shoveling snow or pushing cars and 33 in car crashes on icy roads.
A massive slide from Mt Huascaran swept into Ramahica and neighboring ranches in northwestern Peru. Authorities fear 3,000 to 4,000 deaths with communications cut and rescue teams rushing to the disaster zone. No Americans confirmed among casualties.
Bitter cold swept the region with Winchester recording a low of three degrees and surrounding towns like White Hall Mt Falls Middletown and Berryville reporting subzero or near subzero readings. Highs today reached 20 with forecasts calling for increasing clouds and highs around the 22 to 28 range tomorrow.
Eleven miners trapped 168 feet underground in the Blue Blaze Coal Co mine near Carterville Illinois were found dead after a late Wednesday blast. Rescue teams spent hours searching a 500 foot tunnel as toxic fumes and debris hampered efforts. The explosion reportedly occurred as workers entered the mine about two hours earlier.
Philip's Specialty Shop announces a new shipment of car coats in sizes 6 through 44 with prices 7.98 14.98 and 24.98. The offer spotlights a value driven display on a one page notice.
President Kennedy enters his second year with high popularity despite Cuba Laos and stalled 1961 reforms. Republicans foresee a tougher session and expect public support to fall by the November elections. Senator Barry Goldwater calls Kennedy's high rating insufficient to protect his legislative agenda.
President Kennedy urged Congress to grant tax cutting and tariff powers as part of a sweeping 6,000 word State of the Union. He called for billions in federal aid to public schools civil rights legislation and a new Cabinet department urban affairs along with higher postal rates and a bold trade policy to rewrite the trade agreements act. He stressed urgency for quick decisions and pledged to defend West Berlin while promoting freer commerce with Europe and Latin America.
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