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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1962
Page
7
Chinese Communists shelled the Quemoy Islands with 131 rounds and the Matsu complex with 17 rounds on Monday. The report notes the activity amid tensions in Formosa.
The Virginia Department of Highways invites sealed bids by 10:00 A.M. DST August 8, 1962 at Room 400 Central Highway Office Bldg Richmond for multiple Rt. and Proj. numbers across Chesterfield, Washington, Rockbridge, Mecklenburg, Alleghany, Botetourt, Frederick, Smyth, Mecklen burg, and other counties. Plans on file at Richmond and Local District Offices. Bid guaranty required. The commission reserves the right to reject all proposals.
The Associated Press reports widespread warmth and humidity across the South while many areas stay pleasant. Minnesota records winds of 70 mph at Thief River Falls amid heavy rain overnight. A slow moving front brings light rain to parts of New England Florida Louisiana and Oklahoma. Temperatures range from 50s in the Great Lakes to 80s and 90s in the Southwest with Meridan Mississippi and Laredo Texas hitting 100. Early 100s mark Needles California to 50 in Sault Ste. Marie Michigan.
The Ministry of Agriculture forecasts England's apple crop at 448000 tons eleven million bushels, up from last year but below the five year average. Variability in crops across regions possible with June drops, and Milden cited as light. The British quota from North America is expected to match last season.
In Foggia Italy two young sisters Angela age 3 and Maddalena age 6 died after their mother used insecticide in their shampoo. Police said the woman Antonietta Resman 28 gave the product reason to cleanse fields. A third daughter showed similar symptoms but survived.
In Memphis Tennessee three juvenile suspects ages 17 and 14 and a 14 year old were held in juvenile court for investigation after making bogus coins by melting toy lead soldiers. A sack of the coins was found during burglaries the youths are charged with. Secret Service Agent Robert Taylor said the youths investigated the coin making to learn how it could be done.
White House press secretary Pierre Salinger said there is no change in his plan to fly to Brazil Wednesday night to arrange President Kennedy's scheduled three day visit later this month. Kennedy's trip is tentatively set for July 0 to August 1 amid Brazil's political crisis.
Washington AP report says the government dropped a misdemeanor assault charge against James R. Hoffa due to conflicting witness accounts. Samuel Baron claimed Hoffa shoved him and knocked him down, while six Teamsters employees provided differing testimonies.
Arthur Stockhoff of Louisville marks 50 years married and four decades with Clifton Christian Church since 1890 plus 45 years in Kiwanis including 29 years with perfect attendance. He also partners with two social clubs in a 48 year span.
Boys' State at Virginia Tech and Girls' State at Radford College vote for governor and other officials. Mayors chosen include George Carper and Robert Klink Roanoke. John C. Worley Yorktown. Vivian Hunter Madison Heights. Christine Bosher Virginia Beach. and Sandra Blackburn Alexandria. House of Delegates and state senators also selected. Gov Harrison Jr to speak at joint convention Thursday.
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