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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1960

Page

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Khrushchev Issues Warning Over U2 Spy Flights

In Moscow Khrushchev warned that resuming U2 overflight of the Soviet Union would raise tensions to boiling point and risk war. He accused the RB47 incident of provocation and said the two surviving U2 crewmen admitted espionage aims.

Moscow Nikita Khrushchev Soviet Union Kremlin Khrushchev U.S Tonganoxie Kan Freeman B. Olmstead Elmira N.Y

Ike Charges Soviet Reckless in Trying To Create Incident

The White House labeled the Soviet Union’s action in shooting down an American RB47 over international waters as a deliberate reckless attempt to create an international incident. James Hagerty denied the plane was over Soviet territory and said no comment would be issued until a government report was received. The administration contrasted this with the U2 episode, noting Moscow’s later claims and Khrushchev’s public statements.

Khrushchev Soviet Union United Nations Security Council General Assembly Francis @. Powes United State Defense Departments Moscow Provocateurs Newport R.I White House Arctic Eisenhower James C. Hagerty Hagerty Shchev United States U. S Mosreply Washington James C. Ha Eisehower Defense U.S Nikita Khrushchev

Fisherman CopesnHover Catches Four Pound Bass

SAM COPENHAVER of Boyce fished in a Clarke County pond near the Opequon and landed a four pound six ounce bass. Weather was fair and warm with no rain expected. highs around 85 and lows near 61. Rain yesterday 0.05 inch, total rainfall 1.28 inches since Sunday. July rainfall so far 1.60 inches versus 47-year average 3.89 inches.

Sam Copenhaver Boyce Lane Clarke County Opequon

Congo seeks US troops to aid Congo government

Congo government asks the United States to send troops to restore order partnering with Belgian and Congolese forces under a joint command. About 3 000 Americans from the West German based 24th Infantry Division could be deployed to Leopoldville Matadi Bakongo areas to protect key ports and maintain life in the new republic. The move aims to deflect communist charges and stabilize the nation after recent mutinies and independence.

Associated Press Ganshof van der Meersch van der Meersch U.S Claire Timberlake Congo Washa Washington State Africa Leopoldville Matadi Boma Young Republic United Nations United States West Germany U.N Moscow Congo Republic Belgium Katanga

Winchester teen essay contest offers $500 top prize

The Star and Eugene Gilbert sponsor a contest for youths under 20 in the Winchester area. Submit a 300 word or less essay on What’s Right About Young People with name age and address. Entries postmarked by midnight Friday require originality and simple one side of paper.

Winchester Area The Star Eugene Gilbert Winchester Star

Macmillan Backs U S Use of British Bases in Talks

London Prime Minister Macmillan affirmed support for the United States use of British air bases while indicating discussions with President Eisenhower on possible operation changes. He acknowledged occasional mistakes in the arrangement yet stressed its role in deterring the West.

London Macmillan U.S Eisenhower House of Commons Nikita Rb47

Herter Cancels Trip to Canada

Secretary of State Christian A. Herter canceled a planned trip to Canada to focus on a request from the Congo for U S troops. Officials stressed no decision has been taken and the United Nations must approve any intervention. the State Department is in touch with the Congo government and UN authorities as the crisis continues.

Washington Christian A. Herter Canada U S Congo State Department Lincoln White United States White U. S Clare H. Timberlake West Germany United Nations Secretary of Defense Thomas S. Gates Jr The

Abby Offers No Immediate Land Threat in Caribbean

The AP reports Hurricane Abby moved westward 250 miles south of Port au Prince, Haiti, with top winds near 95 mph. Watches for Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, and Haiti were dropped as Abby passed, though gale winds extended up to 160 miles north and 80 miles south of the eye. A northward turn could affect Jamaica, but no land threat existed at 8 a.m. local time.

San Juan Puerto Rico Caribbean Sea Port Au Prince Haiti Dominican Republic Caribbean Jamaica Weather Bureau

Democratic Platform Advances Civil Rights Stand At Convention

The Democratic convention nears approval of a civil rights focused platform despite Dixie opposition from nine Southern states led by Georgia. Delegates read a protest, while Platform Committee chair Chester Bowles predicts broad support for the measures including federal enforcement and reduced aid to segregated housing. The draft also criticizes Eisenhower foreign policy and outlines economic planning and tax changes.

Los Angel Charles Bloch Macon Bloch Georgia Chester Bowles Connectic Platform Committee Vention Bowles Supreme Court Eisenhower Dixie Florida Louisiana Virginia Nort South Carolina Mississippi Arkansas

Kennedy Poised for First Ballot Nomination at Democratic Convention

Massachusetts Senator John F Kennedy looks set to be the Democratic nominee on the first ballot as the convention debate narrows. Senator Lyndon Johnson fights on with Texas support, while Virginia backs Johnson and the platform’s civil rights plank faces southern resistance.

Ing Los Ang John F. Kennedy Massachusetts Kennedy Lyndon Johnson Texas Senate Virginia Senator Johnson Star Johnson Inter U.S Sam J. Ervin North Carolina Lewis A. McMurran, Jr Newport News John Garland Pollard Richmond Symington Missouri Adlai Stevenson Wendell Willkie Kenndy

Unemployment Up Nearly One Million in June

Unemployment rose by nearly one million in June as record numbers of students entering the labor market later joined June job seekers. Total employment climbed to a record 68,579,000, with the civilian labor force up 2.3 million, while the unemployment rate rose to 5.5 percent.

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Next Move in Dispute Over Deputy Is Up to Sheriff

The disputed appointment of an additional Frederick County deputy sheriff remains unresolved and the next move is up to Sheriff Robert L. DeHaven. Commonwealth's Attorney Joseph A. Massie Jr reported a ruling to the board while noting no action was taken yet. The current status quo will be maintained as talks continue and possible statutory changes are discussed.

Frederick County Robert L. DeHavenge Winchester Commonwealth Joseph A. Massie, Jr Gee Massie

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