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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1961

Page

4

Soviet Journalist Calls Garst Farm Naive In Parts

A Soviet writer in Rural Life profiles Iowa farmer Roswell Garst, noting 5000 acres, 20 workers paid 1.10 dollars on weekdays and 1.70 on Sundays, and a critique of party views as naive. Garst defends farm land figures and contrasts literacy and progress with the Soviet system.

Moscow Roswell Garst Nikita Garst Rural Life A. Romanov United States American Society of Newspaper Editors Romanov Garsts U.S Coon Rapids Soviet Union Russia

School Closings Boost Jobs but Unemployment Rises

Washington reports a record 68.706 million employed in mid June while unemployment climbs to 5.6 million. The Labor Department notes 6.8 percent jobless rate remains steady for seven months as teens seek work due to schools closing for summer.

Washington Labor Department

Diamonds: versatile hard natural material and its uses

Diamonds are the hardest natural material used to cut steel saw stone shape bowling balls polish dental fillings and enable much of the world s recorded music.

More Than 500 Killed In July Fourth Weekend

Chicago reports a record four day holiday toll with 509 traffic deaths, 63 boating fatalities, 204 drownings, and 148 other deaths. Total fatalities exceed 900 across all accident categories, surpassing previous holiday records and NSC estimates.

Chicago National Safety Council

Chicago livestock market reports varied cattle and hog prices

Chicago livestock market shows dogs down to 18.25 to 18.50 per cwt for 2-3 190-225 lb hogs while 1-2 227 lb butchers bring 18.65. Cattle include steers 1,000-1,500 lb at 20.00-22.50 and vealers 23.00-27.00. Sheep steady with Spring lambs 19.50-20.00, yearlings 15.25. Sheep and cattle mixed lots noted. bulls and cows priced 12.14-20.25.

Chicago USDA

Britain completes troop movement into Kuwait

London says British forces have moved into Kuwait to stabilize the situation. About 5,000 troops including 600 Royal Marine commandos are now in Kuwait with warships and air support to deter possible annexation by Iraq.

London Britain Kuwait Defense Ministry Royal Marine

San Marino Accepts 224000 War Damage Payment

San Marino and Britain reached a settlement after 16 years of talks. The Grand Council voted 32 to 17 to accept the 224000 offer for one day of war damage, with Communist and Socialist members voting no.

San Marino Republic of Britain London

Miners Defend Radio Station Clash With Reds

Bombs damaged a radio station run by Canadian Catholic priests and a priest’s residence in La Paz Bolivia. Catholic miners attacked the building site after being summoned to defend the station as the station broadcast a running account of the incident and urged protection of the buildings.

LA PA Bolivia

U S Grants 268 Million in Aid to South Korea

The U S Embassy announced that South Korea received 268 million dollars in economic aid from the United States during the fiscal year ending June 30.

S. Korea Seoul South Korea U.S United States

Norfolk Approves 100000 for Educational TV Budget

Norfolk city council approved a 100000 appropriation for educational television in public schools. The funds, plus 45000 already in the school budget, cover Norfolk’s share of expenses to establish and operate an educational television station through December.

Norfolk

Construction of Cathedral Runs 57 Years in England

The Church of England cathedral has endured 57 years of ongoing construction and may not be completed until the 1980s, reflecting a lengthy project and historical delays.

Ince

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