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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1962
Page
1
In South Viet Nam three crashes within 24 hours killed 26 people including four American servicemen. Five more Americans were missing and another was killed in an ambush, marking a violent weekend in the war zone.
A C47 transport crashed near Kon Tum killing 22 Vietnamese soldiers and an American flight instructor. Another U.S. C123 crash near Ban Me Thuot left multiple Americans dead or missing as searchers scoured the Laotian jungle.
Dougie Kiracofe, nine, son of Artie and [illegible] Kiracofe, directed a Saturday carnival on Roosevelt Boulevard to raise 137 dollars for muscular dystrophy. Forty children helped with rides, including a pony ride, and a 10 dollar donation stood out.
Public notice from Winchester Dry Cleaning announces a closing or service change for the week of July 23 through July 28. Details about affected locations and deadlines appear in the notice.
The Rev. W. B. Underwood, 70, an interim pastor, collapsed and died in the pulpit of Moreland Avenue Baptist Church in Atlanta while leading his congregation in prayer on Sunday.
In Cedar Brook New Jersey eight year old John M DeMichael III of Morton Pennsylvania drowned in a sample swimming pool Sunday while his father stood nearby talking with the dealer about buying one.
Cape Canaveral estimates a predawn inflation of a giant 135 foot sphere 1,000 miles above the Atlantic for a test of Echo satellite techniques. The 230 mile ascent by Thor booster aims to burst the Big Shot and ignite a 950 mile drift before burning up about 600 miles away.
President Kennedy’s pick Anthony J. Celebrezze of Cleveland to head the welfare department appears headed for quick Senate confirmation. GOP leaders expect no opposition while Democrats praise the 51 year old mayor of Cleveland as he visits D C for talks.
Frederick County received nearly an inch and a half of rain over the weekend described as very timely by County Agent John Wolfe. He noted northern and western areas were dry and that the shower should aid corn and pasture growth while the season ranks among the best in 10 years. Orchardist Roy A. Cather Jr. said more rain by August could yield an excellent apple crop.
Connecticut Democrats grapple with unity after nominating Abraham A. Ribicoff for the U S Senate in a raucous convention. Rep. Frank Kowalski trails with under 20 percent and faces an uncertain political future. Governor John N. Dempsey is nominated for governor, while Ribicoff's Republican rival is Rep. Horace Seely Brown Jr. Demonstrators shouted and surged at the hall, but Ribicoff won endorsement by 786 to 163.
A one car crash on Rt 522 near Winchester killed Adam Manuel Tzagorinas 62 of Youngstown Ohio and seriously injured his wife Argiro 45. Driver Basil Stavropoulos of West Chester Pa was identified by state police as the cause after passing another vehicle and veering off the road. The car hit a utility pole and overturned. Two sons riding in the car were injured.
The Virginia ABC Board approved extending beer sale hours from 11 p m to midnight for Charlottesville Tazewell Frederick and Westmoreland counties The Frederick case drew supporters The Charlottesville ruling noted no conflict with weekend wine bans The Westmoreland request covered Memorial Day to Labor Day daylight saving time period
Officers and board members of the local American Red Cross Chapter will be elected at 7 30 this evening at the George Washington Hotel. Reports for the past year will be given by committee chairmen. Chairman Ben Belchie said that any contributor of 1 or more this year is eligible to attend and vote.
The Soviet Union dismissed a U S British French proposal for four power talks in Berlin to ease shootings at the wall. Moscow warned such moves infringe East Germany sovereignty and reiterated the issue is not open to discussion. Tass reported replies to Britain and France mirrored the Soviet stance.
The Chesapeake & Ohio Railway testified it can save about $1 million annually by discontinuing two passenger trains between Washington and Huntington West Virginia. Varying transportation options have cut ridership, with 1930 figures at 3.3 million down to 844,000 in 1961, while operating costs rose, creating a large deficit under the ICC formula.
In Geneva, Soviet Foreign Minister Valerian Zorin rejects the Western compromise for an international inspections regime as part of a nuclear test ban. U S ambassador Dean says a compromise exists but requires on site verification of any suspected event in the Soviet Union. Talks resume after a month long recess with little progress and optimism.
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