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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1965
Page
3
In Richmond, two workers entered a six foot main sewer line to avoid digging during a hot day. James Messner, 34, disappeared after being swept along a mile of flood channeled sewers. Benny W. Whitlock, 47, clung to a rope and was rescued after being knocked downstream.
Former President Eisenhower and former Vice President Nixon are slated to visit Virginia between August 1 and November 2 to support the GOP ticket. Nixon plans a swing in August with follow ups in September and October, while Eisenhower will speak in early September.
Official canvas in the Richmond Henrico district shows William Ferguson Reid with 14 556 votes and Del Sutton with 14 587. Reid's campaign said he will decide early next week whether to seek a recount.
Annandale High School senior Neal Ellis won the governorship at the Boys State civic exercise on a Federalist ticket after a four way contest. Richard Wade Trimble of Hampton becomes the new lieutenant governor and Jack D. Burke Jr. of Richmond Nationalist wins attorney general. Lt. Gov. Mills Godwin will give a speech, followed by an inaugural parade and reception.
Virginia faces a nine year gap of 329 million dollars to meet minimum highway needs through 1975. Commissioner Fugate says 36 million annually is required, with 3 million for secondary roads and 78 million for primary and four lane arterial programs. He notes new funding sources were not discussed.
The rapid use of coal and oil raises atmospheric carbon dioxide, increasing the planet's heat retention. Scientists predict a notable rise in global temperatures, potentially melting polar ice and elevating sea levels in coming years.
Prospects for Virginia apples and peaches are generally good this year despite drought.government estimates put apple production at 10.1 to 10.3 million bushels, up to five percent from 9.8 million last year, while peaches are expected at about 1.15 million bushels, up from one million. Rain improved outlook in several counties, with irrigation needed for early peach varieties in Albemarle, Madison, and Nelson. Labor shortages due to federal restrictions may affect harvest in Northern Virginia.
A Norfolk milk producer distributor says the only way to lower retail prices on half gallons is by having the cow farmer pay a deposit on the container.
The Frederick Cooperative Farm Bureau was burglarized last night with entry gained through a rear sliding door on W Boscawen Street, according to Winchester Police. Capt. Warren Rutainer reported the break in as investigators pursue leads.
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