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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1966
Page
14
The Soviet Union launched Luna 9 toward the moon in a bid for a soft landing with an instrument package. Earlier probes failed to land. US planners await their own unmanned lunar landing later this year.
Objections to the C D Hylton proposal to discharge treated sewage effluent to Red Bud Run prompt a public hearing. The State Water Board will convene February 8, 1966 at 4 00 PM at the Sheraton Motor Inn Richmond Virginia. Written statements welcome from all interested parties.
An irregularly higher market sees Boeing surge after an opening block before trimming gains. Douglas Aircraft, General Dynamics, and Limited Aircraft rise modestly, while Lehn & Fink jumps on Sterling Drug offer. Du Pont gains support market. Eastman Kodak and Air Reduction fall, Merck and U.S. Gypsum rise. AP average for 60 stocks previously fell 1.1 points.
Northern Virginia Power Co. district manager W. C. Fisher said up to 15 customers lost service after yesterday's snow and windstorm. One transformer burned at Albin, another south of White Post, and a Rt. 522 circuit was interrupted near Darlington subdivision. High winds tangled wires and damaged transformers. A couple of repair trucks were out. the State Highway Department aided operations. Prison Camp on Rt. 522 fed the dispatch center crew meals as snow trapped staff.
Richmond amateur weatherman Louis Rubin, known for a volcano based theory, reiterates a past forecast of unusually cold weather at the end of January. He notes a July eruption in Port Moresby as supporting evidence for ash absorbing solar radiation and guiding stratospheric drift.
Historical note: Tutankhamen ascended Egypt's throne at age twelve. Modern context mentions NYC daily transport of about 25,000 tons of perishable foods.
The U S 1st Cavalry's Masher push around Bong Son faced heavy fighting for a fifth day. Viet Cong and North Vietnamese regulars used bombardment to cover retreats, with authorities reporting 282 Communist dead and up to 200 more in air and artillery strikes. South Korean marines near Tuy Hoa claimed 188 Viet Cong killed and seized weapons.
A tug boat Kerry Moran planned to tow the rudderless Nigerian merchant ship Omnium carder through rough seas off the North Carolina coast. Separate reports say Air Force Cape Hatteras units shelled Viet Cong targets near Da Nang with several explosions and casualties among a government militia and U S Special Forces unit.
The Supreme Court agreed to a limited review of James R. Hoffa's 1964 conviction on jury tampering charges. The case centers on whether evidence obtained via a secret operation violated his Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Amendment rights, warranting suppression in a later trial. Co-defendants Thomas, Parks, Campbell, and King also had limited appeals granted.
The Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co. reported about 150000 local calls on Sunday, ten times the usual rate. Ray Jacobs said headquarters saw only 10 customers out of service, one down pole, and 3008 operator assisted long distance calls with 3000 to 4000 other assistance calls. He urged customers to limit nonessential calls as lines remain heavily loaded.
The converted tanker, with 32 men aboard, was monitored by the Coast Guard cutter Chilula during the night. The ship was reported not in immediate danger despite very rough seas and winds reaching 35 to 45 knots.
The Board of Zoning Appeals of Winchester Virginia will hold a public hearing on February 15 1966 at 3 00 PM in City Hall Council Chamber. The request by Mr Southard seeks a variance to Article VIII Section 26 Aggregate Sign Area for 814 South Loudoun Street. Information available from Building Inspector Room 4 City Hall.
Governor Godwin thanked Virginians for staying off the highways during yesterday's blizzard and urged continued patience amid worsening road conditions. He praised the public for complying with the request and noted the state faced a possible emergency situation.
A fragment notes that individuals were put up for the night after some event. The readable text provides no names, places, dates, or outcomes beyond the lodging detail.
Passengers from multiple routes recount a day of being stranded near Winchester and Stoney River as a severe storm blocked highways. Greyhound staff, led by terminal manager L E Wadsworth, voiced fatigue after a long ordeal, while travelers from Savannah and Falls Church shared small acts of resilience and humor amid delays.
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