Think I'll Try to Stop Sparks Hopeful Talk In Winchester
A Winchester survey explores local reaction to a federal tobacco report. Smokers express mixed views as some consider quitting while others plan to continue. Notables include Eddie Siebert, Handley High coach, who quit to test well being, and vice-mayor Charlie Zuckerman, who cut smoking to near zero.
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Winchester
Eddie Siebert
Handley High School
Charlie Zuckerman
Zanzibar names shifts power and names leader in communist style regime
East African island nation proclaims a People s Republic of Zanzibar with Field Marshal Okello as strong man and greeting to Khrushchev. Karume condemns U S delay in recognition and US Consul is expelled as Zanzibar consolidates new government with Soviet ties and censorship.
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Army Escort Helicopter Shot Down in Mekong Delta
Communist forces shoot down a UH1A escort helicopter in the Mekong Delta with five American crewmen killed and three wounded. Two crewmen rescued, a Royal Air Force wing commander named Lee among the missing with others feared dead. Casualties raise U S losses as air and ground actions continue around Saigon and the riverine front.
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Coffee Stand Sponsored by Pep Club Opens Downtown
Pedestrians downtown today can warm up with coffee from a stand run by James Wood's Pep Club for the March of Dinges. The event aims to raise funds and morale amid melting snow and ice.
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Pep Club
Stimpson Starts Weekly International Column
H F Stimpson Jr former U S ambassador to Paraguay begins a Saturday column on international and national affairs in The Star Page 4. He has served as special assistant to Gov Herter of Massachusetts and to the State Department, with a Navy veteran background and time in the Stimpson Terminal Co. in Boston.
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Paraguay
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Clarke County
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Two Men Jailed in $46.5 Million Fraud Case
Anthony DeAngelis, head of Allied Crude Vegetable Oil Refining, and Joseph Lomascio were jailed in Jersey City after being charged with defrauding Harbor Tank Storage Co. of nearly 46.5 million. Bail was reduced but bonds could not be posted. both must appear for asset examinations.
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Joseph Lomascio
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Lowers
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Lomuscio
Matthews
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Bayonne
L@museio
Joseph M. Nolan
Harbor Tank Storage Co
West New York
Harbor Tank
Allied
Hart Tank
U S Embassy Personnel Evacuated to Canal Zone
U S Embassy staff and dependents were moved to the Canal Zone after Panama severed diplomatic relations. Khrushchev blamed U S imperialism for the events in Panama as memorials were held for four American soldiers and 19 Panamanians died in last week’s riots.
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Washington
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Moscow
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Castro
Jury Awards $100000 to Fairfax Girl
A U S District Court jury awarded 100000 to 11 year old Christine O Flaherty of Fairfax for injuries from an escalator accident at the Seven Corners Shopping Center near Falls Church in 1962. The verdict was against Otis Elevator Co and Kass Realty Co. authorities said she was riding to the second level when her head wedged in an angle at the railing.
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U. S. District Court
Fairfax
Seven Corners
Falls Church
Christine O'Flaherty
Otis Elevator Co
Kass Realty Co
Weather clouds drift over Virginia as warm trend continues
A northeast moving storm off the coast shaded Virginia today while a warming trend persisted. The approach kept skies gray and temperatures mild, with officials urging caution for coastal activities and forecasting a gradual shift in conditions.
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Virginia
Cary Grant Turns 60 as Hollywood’s Youthful Idol
Hollywood star Cary Grant marks 60 with praise from fans and peers. He credits longevity to simple habits like not smoking, avoiding excess, and staying mentally curious, exercising through swimming and horseback riding, and learning daily from new ideas. He also praises English friend Arcie Leach who shaped his career.
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Miss Ball May Be Queen at Levoor Fes tival
Desilu Productions has accepted invitation for Miss Ball to appear as a celebrity at the Levoor Festival April 30 to May 2. Details pending as Mr. Wilkins says only that Miss Ball might fill a top role and could be available. Rumors place Arthur Godfrey inviting other well known performers.
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Levoor
Miss Ball
Television Mirror Magazine
Arthur Godfrey
Va. Deler at To Ask Boost in Gasoline Taxes
Richmond lawmakers weigh highway funding options as Del. S Strother Smith Jr plans a one cent per gallon gasoline tax proposal. Administrations tilting toward a titling tax, estimated to raise about 14.25 million annually, with debates over impact on families owning multiple cars.
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Richmond
Smith
William F. Stone
Martinsville
Stone
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Winchester District Office Closed for MLK Day
The Blue Cross-Blue Shield district office in Winchester will be closed on Monday January 20 as employees attend a district meeting.
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Winchester
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