France Boots Great Britain Out of Common Market
A National Apple Institute official told Virginia fruit growers that the European Common Market will pose some difficulties for U S apples but should not be disastrous. James B. Moore cited tariffs and lost British markets as key risks while noting potential long term benefits from a unified Western Europe. He urged growers to stay optimistic and focus on increasing production efficiency.
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Roanoke
National
Apple Institute
Virginia
U.S
James B. Moore
Institute
Washington, D. C
Woodhull Baker, Jr
Oan Lester Arnold, Jr
Winchester
Layton Stockdale
John D. Neff
Staunton
Robert S. Graves, Jr
Syria
Jared Close
Fairfield
Sen Oman
Moore
EEC
U. S
Europe
United States
Mr. Eckert
Kennedy proposes federal aid program for education
President Kennedy sent to Congress a $1.2 billion plan to fund public elementary and secondary education, expanded college loans and grants, and loans to both public and private colleges. The plan avoids direct aid to private or parochial schools but may ease teacher access through loan changes. A national study on why scholarships were omitted was also requested.
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Washington
Congress
Tion
Kennedy
Winchester Firemen elect new association president
Joseph Haines was elected president of the Winchester Firemen's Association at the annual meeting, succeeding John Boyd. Officers include James Geanious, Albert Robinson, A. C. Long, Harry Rainsberger as vice presidents, Harold Bageant as secretary, and Robert Boyd as treasurer. A card and donation were sent to Charles Rogers, injured in Crewe, Virginia. New York AP reports failed City Hall talks over printers strike and education plan amid President Kennedy's National Education Improvement Act proposals.
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Joseph Haines
Winchester Firemen's Association
John Boyd
Haines
Rouss Fire Co
James Geanious
Friendship
Albert Robinson
Sarah Zane
A. C. Long
Reuss
Harry Rainsberger
South End
Harold Bageant
Robert Boyd
Treasuer
Charles Rogers
Crewe
New York
City Hall
Coldest Winchester area readings since 1935
Arctic air blankets the region with sub zero temperatures reported across Frederick and surrounding counties. Readings ranged from minus 10 to minus 24 with multiple stations noting lows well below zero. Forecasters expect a wintry mix of snow and sleet tomorrow as temperatures rebound only slightly.
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Geolan
W. Fruit Research
Tory
Winchester
Walter S. Houghee
Winchester Fruit
Ieee
N. Cotala
Berryville
William Manges
Siler
Green Springs
Frederick County
E. W. Adams, Jr
Gainesbor
Opequon
Clearbrook
Bunker Hill
W. Va
Norfolk
Cape B.r
Richmond
National Model Railroad Week Display At Sol enberger’s Hardware
Local railroad modelers showcase a display described as not toys in the Sol enberger’s Hardware window on N. Lou doun St during National Model Railroad Week. A Winston County snowball battle at 2 am after a bridge game on Whitlock Ave caused a stir with no injuries reported. January inspections for cars with No. 1 stickers must be completed by January 31 at midnight.
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Solenberger’s Hardware
N. Loudoun St
Winchester
Whitlock Avenue
Robert Frost Dies At 88 Dean Of American Poets
Robert Frost, four time Pulitzer Prize winner and dean of American poets, died in Boston at 1 50 a.m. at Peter Bent Brigham Hospital after a heart attack and lung blood clots. He was 88 and had been hospitalized since December 3. He had a late life rise from mill worker and New Hampshire farmer to national acclaim.
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Boston
Robert ‘Frost
Peter Bent Brigham Hospital
Roger B. Hickler
Frost
Hickler
New Hampshire
Kennedy
Frost's First Book Copy Hidden at Virginia University
The only surviving copy of Robert Frost's first book Twilight resides in the University of Virginia's Frost collection, the largest assembly of his works. Frost described Twilight as a five-poem volume printed in 1894 with only two copies made, one given to Elinor Millam White who later married him.
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Charlottesville
Robert Frost
University of Virginia
University
Frost
St. Lawrence University
de Bovetles
Elinor Millam White
Underground Clarke Line Laid Out Contention in Clarke Virginia
Clarke landowners oppose routing a proposed 500000 volt power line through Clarke. Virginia Electric and Power Co claims undergrounding is not feasible and no existing cable can carry such a line. Local groups plan to lobby the firm while landowners and the board of supervisors pledge up to 100000 dollars for attorney costs.
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Alexandria
L. D. Johnson, III
Virginia Electric and Power. Co
Clarke
Johnson
Board of Supervisors
Hep
Rison
Winchester
Sydney Actress Killed by Shark in Ocean Bay
Sydney stage and TV star Maria Hathaway, 33, was killed Monday when attacked by a shark while swimming in the harbor off Sydney. Police said the incident occurred during a routine water activity near the coast. Authorities continued investigations and notified Hathaway's representatives.
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Sydney
Australia
Marcia. Hathaway
Mother and 10 Children Die in Quebec Fire
Fernand Dupuis 33 and a mother perished in a house fire at St. Adelaide Parish near Chandler Quebec while attempting to rescue 10 of his 12 children. An oil stove explosion started the blaze at about 5 a.m. The victims include Marie Paulle Fernande Yves Rosatta Rossaire Madeleine Estelle Helena Fernand and Andrew two months old.
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Chandler
Que
Fernand Dupuis
Rene
Chilles
St. Adelaide
Quebec City
Gaspe Peninsula
Paul-Emile Lamarre
Dupuis
Marie- Paulle
Fernande
Yves
Rosatta
Rossaire
Madeleine
Estelle
Helena
Fernand
Andrew
Front Royal Council Seeks Revisions to Curfew Proposal
Front Royal town council delayed adopting a proposed curfew law costing first offenders up to 100 dollars. Officials said three changes were needed including start time and a clause linking juvenile release to the Juvenile Court. Local residents urged less severity and more youth recreation.
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Front Royal Council
Douglas Hamner
William A. Lillard
De Gaulle Wins Despite Kennedy Plea In Common Market Row
Brussels reports say Britain's bid to join the Common Market failed despite a last minute intervention from the Kennedy administration. France opposed the British entry, while West Germany Belgium the Netherlands and Luxembourg pressed for a united front. The US sought to keep Britain in the talks amid tensions over Europe’s future.
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Brussels
Belgium
Britain
Kennedy
France
West Nd Oe
Ludwig Hard
Tay
U.S
John Tuthill
Erhard
European Economic Community
West Germany
Netherlands
de Gaulle
Europe
Filibuster Worries Senator As Debate Rules Move
Washington AP reports Sen. A Willie Robertson of Virginia frets the Senate must address pressing business before a lengthy debate on changing rules. He said he expects President to raise the filibuster issue during a White House coffee tomorrow with other Democratic senators.
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Washington
Senate
Sen
Willie Robertson
D-Va
Robertson
White House
Virginia
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Iowa
Schow
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Head Firemen’ S Association
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Rufus Wall
Lillard
Sam Zuckerman
W. W. Blanton
JFK
Winchester Evening Star
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