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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1960
Page
3
A geographic summary notes Tierra del Fuego, the southern South American island group, covers about 18 530 square miles. The figure helps frame its scope among southern regions and related land areas.
Sealed bids due 10:00 A M Friday July 29 1960 at the Department of Highways Richmond for multiple road and bridge contracts across James City King and Queen Fairfax Martinsville Henry and other counties. Projects include 1 124 mile 18 by 6 inch aggregate base and numerous 16 by 16 inch aggregate base and bituminous pave sections with plans on file in Richmond and district offices. The state reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive technicalities.
In Richmond Virginia Frank C Vaughan faces a challenge to his Democratic convention seat. Goode of Franklin County filed the challenge through an attorney for Virgil H Goode, a 6th Virginia district delegate who has opposed Byrd's machine. Vaughan says he will defend the seat and remains loyal to the Democratic Party.
Six Washington Negro students filed in a U S District Court for a federal injunction against Glen Echo Park in Montgomery County alleging the park barred Negroes. The suit stems from an earlier attempt to enter Glen Echo Park near Cabin John this month.
Advertises a coastal slender dress pattern with hi lo neckline and midriff detail in black or navy Oriental colors. Pattern 4645 for Misses sizes 12 to 20, requires 3 yards of 35 inch fabric for size 16. Instructions printed on pattern parts. cost 35 cents plus 10 cents for first class mailing.
A survey of nearly 1,000 teens finds 63 percent say schools have no gang rules and 12 percent report gangs in their schools. Boys join clubs more than girls, and many endorse discipline plus social clubs for order and responsibility.
The Senior Citizens group will hold a picnic on July 12 starting at 4 p.m. at the Kiwanis Shelter in Senseny Park. A barbecue chicken supper follows at 6 p.m. with scalloped potatoes, cole slaw, baked beans, pickles, rolls, tea, coffee and ice cream. The Teen-Age Club assists with food and serving.
A suit filed against Rehab Co of Baltimore Kebar Inc Montgomery County Sheriff Luke J Bennett Jr and Francis J Collins accuses them of a continuing conspiracy to maintain racial discrimination at Glen Echo Park by arresting Negroes entering or using park facilities under color of law. The complaint cites violations of Equal Protection and Due Process under the Fourteenth Amendment.
The Polaris ballistic missile faced a malfunction during tests near Cape Canaveral. A 28 foot missile exploded after launch from USS Observation Island offshore, while a land launch failed earlier due to a second stage issue. The USS Washington waited nearby as the Navy aims for underwater tests and an October operational date.
Melvin Davis Rees Jr awaits arraignment in a Baltimore city jail on kidnapping and slaying charges tied to a Virginia family. US Attorney Pierson says a July 15 arraignment with possible August or September trial. defense strategist Green plans a plea with help from ex U.S. attorney William Evans. parents defend his son's innocence.
The text lists cash and balances with other banks including reserve balances and cash items in process of collection. It notes United States Government obligations, other bonds notes and debentures, loans and discounts, bank premises and fixtures, other assets, total deposits and other liabilities.
An AP report notes tightened convention security for a Democratic gathering with laminated badges, unique numbering, and special lights to reveal forgeries. Last minute badge distribution, spectator seating planned on a first come basis, and past issues with counterfeit ribbons inform current measures.
A Confederate themed hospitality room on the Biltmore Hotel’s third floor welcomes Democratic delegates with Southern ambiance. The space hosts the Omega Trio from Nashville and features a closet stocked with drinks. Notable attendees include James W. Taxi Smith, former Albany mayor, and Henry L. Johnston of Valdosta, both Kennedy supporters, while Kennedy campaign staff deny any formal connection.
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