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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1963
Page
4
In Washington Heights and Harlem, about 200 blind news dealers lose weekly earnings of 40 to 60 dollars due to a newspaper strike. Most have no union or unemployment options and only 12 percent seek relief, though many refuse aid. They plan to resume selling papers once back, despite hardships.
Three carpenters were awarded back wages in Leesburg after seeking 415.90. The trio was represented by local attorney Henry Whiting.
Mrs. Martha Johnson Blevins, 52, of Council is cleared of a murder charge in the death of 25 year old O. B. Wolfe. A county circuit court jury deliberated about one hour before finding her not guilty yesterday.
A blind dealer describing his routine says he works from dawn until 4 p.m. and earns about 65 to 70 dollars weekly. He notes fellow blind vendors growing discouraged and contemplating relief, though he aims to avoid that fate.
A TV nostalgia hour showcases classic film lines and stars like John Gilbert and Mae West, while CBS plans "Ozark Widow" as a new hillbilly comedy. Beverly Hillbillies dominates with best half hour drama nods though several other series face cancellation amid low ratings.
During the trial a film and tape showed Mrs. Saunders promised a killer for hire to murder her husband by rigging his toothbrush in exchange for half his $50,000 life insurance. The "killer" was an undercover officer. The judge placed Mrs. Saunders on five years probation and fined her.
Henderson states the Republican Party will field a candidate for the U.S. Senate in 1964 even if Senator Byrd runs again. He expects competition for the GOP nomination and cites a policy of offering voters a clear choice.
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