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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1961

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Kuwait's Army Commander Declares Readiness to Fight

Kuwait army commander in chief says Iraq's Premier Kassem is building up forces and that Kuwait is ready to fight if he advances. Brig. Mubarak al Jabar al Sabah, 29, says Kuwait will defend with full power, spoke at Kuwait defense force headquarters as frontline tensions rise with Iraq. Reports note Saudi paratroops in advance positions. exact numbers not disclosed.

Kuwait Iraq Abdul Karim Kassem Kassem Sheik Mubarak al Jabar al Sabah Mubarak

No Definite Plans Made for Woolen Mill

Charles Pine senior of a proposed purchaser says no definite statement on the disposition of the Virginia Woolen Mill property on Piccadilly Street East Lane. He is in contact with two manufacturing concerns that might use the site and hopes a use that creates local employment opportunities.

Charles Pine, Sr Virginia Piccadilly St East Lane

Gown Crier and Venus Glow In Quiet News Briefs

Robyn Hart in Berryville starts first grade and fears a long legged insect. The weatherman warns of another cool cloudy day with no sun. The orbit of Venus is nearly circular and Venus shines near the moon tonight, outshining stars.

Robyn Hart Berryville Howard Hart Venus

Weekend Specials and Local Sales Promoted by Small Town Shops

Weekend special offers include potted begonia selection at Smalts Garden Center in Winchester with contact 422 National Ave MO 2-2173. Wards Pastry Shop advertises cherry pies and Pick Your Own cherries at 55e gal and 5e gal. Bell Clothes of Winchester promotes a Great Summer Suit Clearance with entire stock reduced.

National Ave L. O. Dick Clearbrook Bell Bell Clothes of Winchester

Atlas Missile Sets 9050 Mile Long Range Record

The Atlas E test flight, 85 feet tall and over 100 tons, traveled 9050 miles from Cape Canaveral toward the Indian Ocean, marking a major long range success. Officials say the launch proves the E series reliability after prior failures and could enable payloads up to 12000 miles away.

Cape Canaveral Fla Riviere Indian Ocean Air Force

Soviet Expected to Seek UN Deadline on British Kuwait Withdrawal

The Soviet Union plans to push the UN Security Council to set a deadline for Britain to withdraw troops from Kuwait. Soviet delegate Platon Morozov argues the British resolution to guarantee Kuwait's independence is a maneuver to legitimize British presence for an indefinite period. Kuwait's education director Abdullah Hussein says Kuwait will request British withdrawal after the council votes on the resolution. Iraqi and Kuwaiti officials warn of regional tensions as Iraqi force movements continue and Saudi troops reinforce Kuwait.

United Nations N.Y Soviet Union Security Council Britain Kuwait Platon D. Morozov Desert Iraq Persian’ Gulf Sheik Abdullah as-Salim as-Sabah Sheik Abdullah Abdel Aziz Hussein Council U. N .Council Reso Liberia Chile Turkey Adnan Pachachi Pachachi Abdel Karim Kassem Baghdad Hussein The Radio Pest Arab Secrethalektary Abdel Hassouna A Ati

Week-Old Calf Stolen From Brucetown Barn

Brucetown sheriff investigates cattle rustling after a one week old black and white calf weighing about 90 pounds was taken from Homer Webb’s barn in broad daylight yesterday between 9 30 am and 1 30 pm. Sheriff Boyd Me is handling the case.

County Sheriff's Boyd Me Homer Webb Brucetown Webbs

Dolan Named Postmaster At Whitacre

Douglas W. Dolan of Whitacre, a two year U.S. Army veteran, is appointed postmaster at Whitacre. The appointment was announced by Winchester postmaster Wilbur Johnston and Post Office Department officials. Dolan was installed June 30 by postal inspector John W. Marts, succeeding Mrs Mary D Whitacre. The office now sits in a addition to Dolans home north of Whitacre Store. Dolan, born in Goode West Virginia, began work at a local store before joining the Army in 1933 for two years.

Douglas W. Dolan Whitacre Post Office Department Win U.S Winchester Wilbur Johnston Frederick Warren Dolan J. Edward Day Johnson Mr. Dolan John W. Marts Mary D. Whitacre Fred Whitacre Goode W. Va Landon B. Seete

Harrison Urges Virginia Voters to Stay with Ticket

Former attorney general Albertis S. Harrison Jr. asks Virginia voters in the Democratic Primary to vote for his running mates Mills Godwin and Robert Y. Button by his side. He argues a joint ticket offers unity and effective governance, speaking at Christiansburg and addressing a crowd as nomination day nears.

Albertis S. Harrison Jr Virginia Christiansburg Mills FE. Godby Robert Y. Button Godwin Button Hanover County Stephens Munford Boyd Department For Industrial Development Harrison

Berlin Crisis Sparks No Major Soviet Buildup

Washington AP reports no large Soviet troop move in East Germany amid renewed Berlin tensions. Estimations show about 20 Soviet divisions in East Germany with satellites Poland and Czechoslovakia, plus six East German divisions, while Western reinforcements and French and British divisions are discussed as possible deterrents.

Washington Berlin East Germany Khrushchev West Poland Czechoslovakia United States West Germany U.S Charles de Gaulle Algeria England Army of the Rhine Europe Soviet Union Germany Kennedy

Kennedy Advisers To Confer on Berlin

Caroline Kennedy daughter of President and Mrs John F Kennedy was pulled from a pool by Mrs William Saltonstall who jumped in fully clothed to save her. The incident occurred while advisers plan to confer on Berlin.

Caroline Kennedy John F. Kennedy William Salton- Stall Caroline

Dog Ordinance To Restrict Running At Large

Council on its second reading will consider a proposed dog ordinance. It defines running at large as off the owner without a leash and provides for impounding and redemption by the owner. Notices to owners are timed and posted if unknown. Impounding costs include license, $3. daily care, $1.50. notice, $2. If not redeemed after seven days, the dog may be disposed of humanely. Disturbing barking or howling declared a nuisance. violations are misdemeanors. The ordinance repeals conflicting existing laws.

Council

Johnston falls back to Winchester in Civil War skirmishes

100 years ago today reports Gen. Johnston retreating to Winchester with skirmishes at Buchannon and Great Falls noted, marking ongoing Confederate military actions during the campaign.

Gen. Johnston Winchester Buchannon Great Falls

Semi Annual Clearance on Summer Dresses and More

Macy store at N Loudoun offers 14 to percent off summer dresses blouses skirts shorts salx and Bermudas. Local vendor MACY-12g lists discounts during a semi annual clearance event. Packing Co at Middle Road promotes cherries and apples with phone contacts for ordering. Transparent apples priced at 2.50 per bushel from Bean Tee storage on Cameron Street.

MACY N. Loudoun Montmorency N. Cameron

Kennedy heads to Cape Cod for weekend Berlin talks

President Kennedy flies to Cape Cod to hold a weekend conference on Berlin with three top advisers. Attendees include Dean Rusk Robert McNamara and Maxwell Taylor at Kennedy’s Port Mass residence. The session is described as routine not emergency.

Washington Kennedy Cape Cod Berlin Pierre Salinger Dean Rusk Robert ‘Ss. McNamara Maxwell Taylor White Frame Port Mass Andrews Air Force Base Otis Air Force Base Cape Salinger

United States Proposes New Berlin Talks Approach

The United States signals a fresh approach to Berlin negotiations with Khrushchev, stressing that talks require a reasonable basis and avoiding specific proposals. Washington, with Britain France and West Germany, plans a final note to Moscow after Khrushchev’s Vienna memorandum.

Britain France West Khrushchev Kennedy Berlin Vienna London Paris Bonn U.S Moscow

Shift Of Highway Office Under Study In Frederick County

A move to shift the Highway Department residency is under consideration after a Frederick County Board of Supervisors resolution. F. A. Davis, the department’s chief engineer, is reviewing economics and feasibility before reporting to Highway Commissioner H. H. Harris. Harris will make the final decision and inform the Frederick County clerk.

Highway Department Richmond Frederick H. H. Harris Harris Frederick County Edinbu Shenandoah Winchester

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