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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1964
Page
1
Panama and the United States remained deadlocked as Washington refused to reopen the Panama treaty as a condition for resuming relations. Diplomatic sources said the U S rejected the Panamanian demand and would not yield under pressure.
Washington reports a complete break in relations with a foreign nation and demands withdrawal of U S diplomats. President Johnson and Secretary of State must act under international law and depart ranking U S diplomat Wallace Stuart and staff.
The negotiating committee postponed its Washington departure to help restore diplomatic ties with Panama after officials met with President Johnson. Assistant Secretary Thomas C. Mann conferred with the Panamanian Foreign Minister for over two hours, noting the U.S. belief that direct discussions are possible once order is restored. No violence was reported Monday.
H Robert Edwards vice president and cashier told stockholders deposits rose almost 10 percent in 1963 and resources at year end were the highest in bank history. New board members elected are Edwards and Dr Samuel N Whitacre. Edwards is a Handley High and Virginia graduate with 21 years in banking in Winchester. He is married to Betty Joan Davis and they reside at 416 Joist Hire Place.
On Amherst Street Gene Burkhart and Robert Dick shoveled snow when Robert Dick, smoking a pipe, sweated and caused the pipe to freeze. The moment, described as a prank, surprised onlookers.
A Cumberland Maryland report says a search in clear weather began for four Strategic Air Command fliers missing after a crash in a forest on the Appalachian range near Cumberland. Maj. Thomas W. McCormick and crew reportedly ejected and survived in rugged terrain with no danger of nuclear weapons released.
U S Marines aboard the destroyer Manley evacuated most Americans as rebels seized Zanzibar City. A Cuban-looking rebel leader spoke only Spanish while shooters looted streets, with six dead and more than 2,000 wounded reported amid chaotic takeover of the island nation off East Africa.
Handley James Monroe basketball game in Fredericksburg postponed to Feb 1 due to snow and poor roads. Also postponed indefinitely are Douglas vs Douglas of Leesburg and the Rappahannock County at Warren County and Capon Bridge at John Mosby Academy games.
A vast blizzard swept the eastern United States leaving at least 71 dead as two feet of snow fell in some areas. Travel halted, schools closed from New York to Philadelphia, and winds up to 60 mph lashed the region while Muskegon and other Midwestern cities endured record snowfall.
Senate Rules Committee opened hearings on Baker and Smathers land venture while examining Baker’s vending machine business ties. Witnesses, including Eugene Hancock and Milton Hauft, testified on income and involvement with Peek, Smathers, and Baker. Smathers disclosed a 1957 interest in land and subsequent actions with Peek and Baker.
A high pressure mass moves toward Virginia bringing clear skies and crisp air. Snow flurries persist in the mountains as the Old Dominion nabs a lengthy dry spell. The cold snap lingers with returning sunshine.
Clear Arctic air chills Virginia after a statewide snow storm. Temperatures fell to teens and below with continued frigid weather expected. Roads reopened but drifting snow closed some secondary routes. many schools stayed closed, some reopened.
Atty Gen Robert F Kennedy departs for talks with Indonesian President Sukarno in Tokyo amid Malaysia tensions. They may discuss border incidents in North Borneo and a provision barring U S aid to Indonesia pending a favorable national interest finding. Kennedy visited Indonesia in 1962 and urged peaceful resolution.
Frederick and Clarke County schools face a two tier plan with Winchester pupils returning to classes while county schools stay closed. A 14 inch snow fall at the Winchester Fruit Research Lab and heavy drifts slowed travel as city crews with snow plows clear main arteries. City Snow Plan C remains in effect with crews working to clear downtown streets and hospital entrances as trucks haul snow from several blocks. The city manager notes a 9630 snow removal budget for equipment and wages.
Local notices state the War Memorial Building will close and events are canceled or postponed. The Senior Citizens Club January meeting is canceled and will not meet until February. Bethel Lutheran Church Golden Light circle in Albin is postponed until February. But the Follies of ’64 cast will practice at 7:15 p.m. at Winchester Golf Club.
The Farmers & Merchants National Bank held its annual shareholders meeting with reports from the president and chairman of the board and trust officer. Directors were elected during the session.
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