Watershed project argues Potomac dams needed for Washington
Army Engineers warn that with rapid regional growth and seasonal droughts the Potomac Shenandoah basin may face water shortages. Rationing could hit Washington area without dams and storage. The report traces population growth, potential five million by mid century, and stresses perennial summer shortfalls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Army Corps of Engineers
Potomac River
Congress
Potomac-Shenandoah Basin
Tion
Potomac
Shenandoah
Potomac-Shenandoah
Winchester
South Branch Valley
West Virginia
School Board Weighs Handley Addition and Douglas Expansion
The Winchester School Board discussed Handley High School addition and a possible Douglas School expansion to add classrooms and facilities. Handley’s project is ahead of schedule with grading and foundations done. completion is targeted for fall.
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Douglas
Winchester School Board
Handley High School
Garland R. Quarles
Handley
Quarles
Wea
War headlines from 1917 and local Winchester happenings
The New York Sun for Sept 17 1917 reported that wartime strain cut college enrollments by 10 to 50 percent and Henri Bouillon France would seek only victory founded peace. Winchester reports a new impromptu go kart track at Quarles school grounds with local boys, a warm day crowd, a neighbor spreading melted snow, a fast sports car sighting, and a possum sighting on South Loudoun Street observed by Ernie Nesselrod.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart Patterson
E. Boscawen St
New York Sun
Henri Franklin Bouillon
France
Winchester
Quarles
Eighteen Catholic Missionaries Slain in Congo Violence
Eighteen Roman Catholic missionaries were killed by Congo lese soldiers near Kongolo in north Katanga on January 1. A report to the bishop at Bukavu said 18 bodies were recovered and one missionary was missing. The attack followed claims by President Tshombe that invaders burned villages as they advanced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leopoldville, the Congo
Kongolo
Katanga
Associated Press
Bukavu
Kivu
Congo Central
Moise Tshombe
Tshombe
Central
Stanleyville
Gizenga
Congo
U.N
United States and Britain Drop Nuclear Test Ban Talks
In Geneva the United States and Britain agreed to abandon the three power talks on a test ban and refer the issue to disarmament negotiations opening in Geneva next March. The move followed the Soviet Union's firm refusal to discuss a Western draft treaty and a rejection of a Soviet moratorium plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
United States
Britain
Charles C. Stelle
Sir Michael Wright
Soviet Union
France
Virginia Assembly Debates Revenue Boost and Withholding
The Virginia General Assembly opened facing a potential clash over temporary revenue boosts. Delegate Sam Pope urged a partial income tax rise and revived a 3 percent sales tax proposal, while Gov. Harrison proposed studying the tax system and possibly adopting a withholding plan to secure funds. The session focused on Harrison’s agenda as bills moved, with a commission study and unemployment benefit changes among early actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Vir Oo General Assembly
Albertis Harrison
Del
Sam Pope
Southampton
Pope
Harrison
Almond
Senate
House of Delegates
Assembly
Virginia
J. Lindsay Almond Jr
French Eye Harsher Measures in Algiers
In Algiers authorities study new limits amid rising violence in Algeria's clan war. Three killings in Oran raise the toll to 20 with Euro and Moslem groups clashing. Louis Joxe meets top officials as a possible state of siege is discussed to curb civil life.
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Algiers
Algeria
Oran
Louis Joxe
Rocher Noir
National Liberation Front
Bone
Mostaganem
Groundhog Clubs Battle National Geographic Over Day
In Quarryville and Punxsutawney supporters clash with the National Geographic Society over groundhog day claims. Defenders say the rodent emerges Feb 2 to predict weather while the society argues the animal hibernates and acts on food and romance.
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Geographic Society
Quarryville
Pennsylvania
Punxsutawney
the Nations Geographic Society
The
Herr
Board of Governors
National Geo
Explosion kills seven at powder plant
Bilbao AP reports seven workers were killed and two injured when a blast swept an underground section of the Union Espanola de Explosivos plant at Galdacano near Bilbao. The facility makes explosives and the victims were handling powder in a subterranean area designed to localize blasts.
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Bilbao
Spain
Union Espanola de Explosivos Company
Galdacano
Baker Elected President of Rescue Squad
William H. Baker was elected president of the Winchester Volunteer Rescue Squad at the annual election meeting held at Squad headquarters 517 Millwood Ave. Ralph Hardy was the outgoing president and plans include an installation dinner on February 24 at the Lee-Jackson Restaurant.
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William H
Bill) Baker
Winchester Volunteer Rescue Squad
Robert H. Hahn
Ray Santmier
Charles Emschler
Hugo Ackenbom
Moses Thompson
William B. Pitcock
J. Randolph Larrick
John F. MacLellan
Millwood Ave
Lee-Jackson
Salvation Army to Install Advisory Board Officers Tonight
The Salvation Army will install advisory board officers at its annual dinner this evening at the Lee-Jackson Restaurant. The 6:30 PM event will name Henry Lowry as chairman, C F Germelman as vice-chairman, Mrs. T F Timberlake secretary, and Mrs. W L Lichliter treasurer, with Lt. Col. Paul Thronburg as speaker. The public is welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Lee-Jackson
Henry Lowry
C. F. Germelman
T. F. Timberlake
W. L. Lichliter
Paul Thronburg
Byrd Presses Push for $10 Billion Debt Limit Increase
Senator Byrd announced a Senate Finance Committee inquiry into federal spending as President Kennedy seeks a $10 billion raise in the national debt limit from $298 billion to $308 billion. Treasury Secretary Dillon urged the boost to cover deficits and near-term obligations. Byrd warned of high deficits and urged a full financial picture before any further increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harry F. Byrd
Kennedy
Byrd
Virginia
Senate Finance Committee
Secretary of the Treasury
Douglas Dillon
Wilbur Mills
D-Ark
House
Ways and Means Committee
Treasury
Dillon
Congress
G. Byrd
Firemen Discuss Training and 1961 Fire Runs
The Frederick County Firemen Association met at Shawnee Fire Hall to discuss a training program with no firm plans yet. A film on early fire control was shown. Harry Cain thanked the Firemen Parade for Blossom Festival participation. 1961 total fires, excluding Gore, were 167 across grass, buildings, vehicles, chimneys, and other categories.
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Frederick County Firemen’s Association
Shawnee
Harry Cain
Gore
Ely
Clearbrook
Middletown
Stephens City
Hill
Gainesboro
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U. S
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National Ave
W. Boscawen St
U.S
Virginia Larrick
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Gordon Melsinee
Health Center
Donald Baughman
WVRS
Andrew Borowiec
Baker
Rescue Squad
Ralph Hardy
Paul Tourigny
L. C. Swanson
Charles Jacobs
Wilmer Landers
Shirley Bly
Walter Paulette
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