Progress in Nuclear Powered Ship Program Advances in 1961
The AEC reports progress in the nuclear powered ship program with 65 atomic engines and one merchant ship in operation or planned. 24 submarines a cruiser and a carrier are at sea or under construction, with the Savannah ready for sea trials. Civilian nuclear power shows mixed results with three reactors producing reliable electricity yet several large plants delayed.
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AEC
Congress
Savannah
Shippingport
Dresden
Morris, Ill
Yankee
Ee Mass
Seven year old plans birthdays in advance in local notes
Bambi Lynn Clowser, daughter of Mr and Mrs George Clowser Jr, outlines gifts for her upcoming birthdays including a camera a transistor radio and a saddle horse. Robert L Dunn visited Apple Blossom Festival Headquarters to enter a Smoky Bear float in the Firemen's and Grand Feature parades on May 3 and 4. Commissioner Taylor Barr notes the last day to buy business licenses tomorrow. Mrs Donald Smith thanks Winchester Volunteer Rescue Squad for taking her daughter to Memorial Hospital after an accident and for driving her car to the hospital.
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Bambi Lynn Clowser
George Clowsers, Jr
Front Royal Road
Robert L. Dunn
Woodstock
Virginia Division of Forestry
Taylor Barr
Donald Smith
Rt. 3
Winchester
Suad
Memorial Hospital
Virginia bill seeks higher diesel tax and truck limits
A Virginia measure would raise truck diesel fuel tax from 9 to 11 cents per gallon and lift gross load limits from 56 800 to 70 000 pounds while increasing height limits and fees. Senate debate eyes amending stage with sponsors including Sen. Garland Gray and lawmakers from Richmond and nearby areas.
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Richmond
Virginia
Senate
Garland Gray
Waverley
Democratic
Del
William L. Winston
Arlington
House of Delegates
Extradition Hearing for Keith Feather Postponed
An extradition hearing for Keith Feather 31 of Frederick Maryland charged with murder in the death of his estranged wife Betty Jo Feather 29 was postponed with no new time set. Feather claims the shooting occurred at Sandy Hook Maryland while Winchester police prepare to transport him. The case involves a fatal car shooting on E Patrick Street Frederick and an autopsy in Baltimore.
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Keith Feather
Frederick
Maryland
A. D. Hasenbuhler
Feather
Winchester
Betty Jo Feather
Clayton Braithwaite
Eagle Drive
Frederick County
E. Patrick St
Baltimore
Funk
Sandy Hook
Potomac
Virginia Shore
Braithwaite
Sarah Zane Fire Company Dinner Set for Thursday
The Sarah Zane Fire Company will hold its annual dinner Thursday at 6 30 p.m. at the Lee Jackson Restaurant. Those needing transport should gather at the fire hall by 6 15 p.m. Attendees are asked to notify the secretary. Edwin F. Ritter.
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Sarah Zane Fire Company
Lee-Jackson
Edwin F. Ritter
Secretary of War orders recall of Gen Loring at Romney
One hundred years ago today General Loring's force at Romney was recalled by order of Secretary of War Benjamin. Jackson confirmed the recall and immediately submitted his resignation to Benjamin the following day.
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Secretary of War
Benjamin
Jackson
Gen. Loring
Romney
Loring
U S Faces Deadlock Over Cuba OAS Exclusion Vote
At the Punta del Este conference a 14 nation bloc backed by the United States moved from an immediate vote to oust Fidel Castro from the OAS. A three nation committee will draft a compromise amendment as Brazil Mexico Argentina Chile Bolivia and Ecuador push for delay.
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Punta del Este
Uruguay
United States
Foreign Ministers Conference
Fidel Castro
Organization of American States
Havana
OAS
Latin America
Cuba
Brazil
Mexico
Argentina
Chile
Bolivia
Ecuador
Two Indicted In 360000 Mail Fraud Case
Federal grand jury in Minneapolis charged former Sister Elizabeth Kenny Foundation officials Marvin L. Kline and Fred Fadell with taking part of nearly 360000 in kickbacks from contribution solicitations. Chicago directors Abraham L. Koolish, David F. Koolish, John B. Carnell, Philip G. Rettig, and Minneapolis auditor J. George Zimmerman also named. 16 counts include mail fraud. Kline previously convicted of grand larceny. appeal pending.
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Washington
Sister
Elizabeth Kenny Foundation
Atty
Robert F. Kennedy
Minneapolis
Minn
Chicago
Foundation
Kennedy
Marvin L. Kline
The
Fred Fadell
Abraham L. Koolish
David F. Koolish
Empire Associates
Empire Industries Inc
Lemarge Mailing Service Co. Inc
New Century Corp
John B. Carnell
Philip G. Rettig
New Century
J. George Zimmerman
Weather Clouds Threaten Glenn Mercury Flight Delay
NASA warned two weather concerns threaten Thursday's John Glenn orbital launch from Cape Canaveral. Clouds over the launch site and rough seas east of Bermuda could delay the one orbit mission, though officials push ahead as conditions remain uncertain.
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Cape Canaveral
Fla
John H. Glenn Jr
Atlantic
Bermuda
Glenn
Cape
mid-Atlantic
Africa
Australia
Hawaii
Western Pacific
FBI Agent Rouss Banquet Speaker Set for Feb 12
Donald G. Hanning of the FBI headquarters Washington will be guest speaker at the 65th Charles Rouss Fire Company banquet at 6 30 p m Feb 12 at Lee Jackson Restaurant Bill Allison will be master of ceremonies Rev Jacob Mast will give the invocation and Rev Stanley Dysart the benediction William Thomas local FBI agent will introduce the speaker Music from a Shenandoah College quartet Hanning a Notre Dame 1937 graduate served in WWII and spent three years in a Philippine prison camp after the death march He joined the FBI in 1947 with assignments in San Diego and Los Angeles He is married with two sons.
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Donald G. Hanning
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Washington
Charles Rouss Fire Company
Bill Allison
Lee-Jackson
Jacob Mast
Braddock Street
Stanley Dysart
Cork Street
William Thomas
FBI
Shenandoah College
Connecticut
Hanning
University of Notre Dame
Philippines
San Diego
Los Angeles
Calif
Mr. Hanning
Cold Wave Warning Issued As Temperatures Plunge
The weatherman issued a cold wave warning with tonight’s temperature dropping to 10 to 18 degrees and snow flurries in the forecast. Today’s high reached 55 degrees after a 27 degree low, with much colder conditions expected tonight and tomorrow. West Virginia faces an even harsher outlook, with lows possibly zero to 10 degrees. Last year at this time temperatures were a subfreezing 28 high and 17 low.
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West Virginia
Virginia
Morale of Red China Army Said to Slip Across Border
A Hong Kong bank official reporting from a four month tour of Communist China says food shortages and harsh living conditions have disillusioned soldiers. He calls the People’s Liberation Army a group of frustrated men worried about their families. Fugitives corroborate signs of bribery along the borders. Western observers warn low morale could spur reform but not open revolt.
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Hong Kong
Red China
China
Peoples Liberation Army
Red Army
Kennedy asks Congress for 100 million to buy U.N. bonds
President Kennedy urges Congress to authorize a $100 million bond purchase to bail out the United Nations amid the Congo crisis. He warns failure would aid the Soviet Union, with Senate hearings likely before any vote and House leaders predicting approval. Also notes Sears Roebuck closure for inventory and a Stephens City Fire Co special meeting.
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Washington
Kennedy
Congress
United Nations
U.N
U.S
Soviet Union
Capitol Hill
Senate
Mike Mansfield
Montana
House
John W. McCormack
Massachusetts
Kennedy proposes new Cabinet department of urban affairs
President Kennedy sends a plan to Congress to create an 11th Cabinet department housing urban affairs and housing. Robert Weaver would become the department’s head as the first Black cabinet officer. The proposal faces House opposition and uncertain fate, with Kennedy urging swift action to avoid neglect of cities.
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Washington
Kennedy
Congress
Department of Urban Affairs and Housing
House of Congress
Senate
House
Housin and Home Finance Agency
An Kennedy
HHFA
Robert @. Weaver
Weaver
House Rules Committee
White House
Department
Water heater creates long unguided flight in Los Angeles
A water heater was launched from an apartment after a gas leak explosion in Los Angeles. It rose about a hundred yards and flew two city blocks before striking Bernie Willis' parked car. No injuries were reported.
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Los Angeles
Bennie Willis
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