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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1960
Page
14
In Connecticut a taxpayer lampooned a city fireworks show with a note to the Common Council. Subject Fireworks display Cost 1000 Comments Stinks worth 5.50. The piece reflects local reactions and budget concerns amid public events.
A new guide “Fire Inspection Guide for Schools” and safety forms were issued after a year by a 14 member committee named by Gov. Almond. It follows a Chicago parochial school disaster in December 1958 and aims to help local authorities establish voluntary fire prevention inspections in schools. Copies go to division superintendents.
Lincoln army band welcomed Salvation Army Lt. George White who resigned after seven years to join the U S Army as a horn player.
Willie Cravens paid $50 after Judge Riley Graham found he took a Chattanooga Times from a carrier’s bundle left in a hallway. The incident occurred in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and the judge issued the fine on the given day.
In Estes Park Colorado an expedient use of bow and arrow helped rescue a mountain climber stranded about 250 feet above a canyon ledge. The climber was saved after the improvised equipment enabled a rope rescue and transfer to safety.
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