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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1964

Page

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FBI Probes Possible Red Link in Rioting

The FBI is probing Communist influence in New York City rioting that damaged Harlem and Brooklyn, with two critical injuries and multiple arrests. Mayor Wagner and Acting Mayor Screvasne stated fringe groups and money sources may have fueled the unrest. Police fired on looters as crowds dispersed, with more than 150 shots in the air and widespread burglaries reported.

FBI New York Brooklyn Paul R. Screvane Harlem Communist Party Johnson Bedford-Stuyvesant Robert F. Wagner Cut Wagner National Guard Manhattan Franklin and Nostrand Street Sumner Avenue

Town A car smash-up fundraiser at Freder county Court House

Saturday event sponsored by the TAC Club aims to raise funds for the club treasury and community projects. Passers-by pay a quarter per whack to vent anger during the staged demolition in front of the Freder county Court House. The Gladys Virginia emergency crew leads advance registrations for the 29th Virginia Rescue Squads convention to be held September 24-26 in Virginia.

Frederick County Court House TAC Club Gladys Virginia Virgina Assn Lynchburg

Antipoverty Bill Sets Stage for LBJ Goldwater Clash

Washington AP reports a 962.5 million antipoverty bill faces a Senate clash between the Johnson administration and Republican Barry Goldwater. The measure would create a job corps, fund community programs, and aid rural and migrant families, with House hearings to resume as GOP opposition looms.

Washington Senate Johnson Barry ‘Goldwater Goldwater Mike Mansfield Montana House Rules Committee Ure House Volunteers For America Corps

Weather Outlook for Virginia Mixed with Showers

Virginia weather remains unsettled with morning fair skies and afternoon showers. The forecast calls for variable conditions across the state as a weak front passes through, bringing a mix of sun and scattered rain through the day.

Richmond Virginia

Caplin Pushes Simplified Tax System in Speech

Former U S Internal Revenue Commissioner Morimer M Caplin urged Americans to press tax officials and Congress for a simplified system. He suggested a one page return and a flat rate option for upper brackets, while planning a Washington law firm with ties to Virginia partners.

Richmond Congress Virginia Mortimer M. Caplin U. S Gram Caplin America University of Virginia Internal Revenue Kennedy Washington

Summer clearance offers at Grove Furniture Co downtown

Wanted to rent warehouse 2 000 to 2 500 sq ft suitable for furniture Downtown area Phone 662 8700 Grove Furniture Co dresses sportswear bathing suits reduced one third to one half Modernage Shoppe

Grove Furniture Co

Court Tests Civil Rights Act with Maddox case in Atlanta

A three judge panel weighs first challenges to the Civil Rights Act as Lester Maddox and a motel owner challenge its reach. Witnesses for Maddox say 50 to 92 percent of his grocery suppliers come from interstate sources, linking the suit to interstate commerce. The hearing includes film of Maddox brandishing a pistol as whites with ax handles watch, and Maddox maintains his policy to refuse service to Negroes. The court considers enjoining Maddox from denying service while upholding the law’s applicability to public accommodations.

Atlanta, Ga Lester Maddox Maddox

Cloud Seeding Opponents to Meet Tonight at Farmers Exchange

William English heads a group opposing cloud seeding and will lead elections and a future program at the Farmers Livestock Exchange at 8 p.m. about 1,200 residents have signed petitions against seeding. A State Agriculture Dept representative will attend along with groups from Pennsylvania Maryland and West Virginia.

Farmers Livestock Exchange William English English Dept. of Agriculture Pennsylvania Maryland West Virginia John O. Marsh, Jr House of Representatives

Marchers Urge OAS Action Against Castro

In Washington a march of Cuban exiles nearby the Pan American Union meeting site sparked a brief riot as police restrained the crowd. Dean Rusk urged action while foreign ministers discussed sanctions against Castro's regime.

Washington Pan-American Union OAS Castro Dean Rusk United States Casro Pan American Union Cuba

Investment Firm to Leave Winchester

Winchester branch of White, Weld and Co. to close in August due to policy changes. John F. Cussen, local manager, will join W. E. Hutton and Co. as they take over the office and staff in New York based firm move.

White, Weld and Co New York Winchester John F. Cussen W.E. Hutton and Co

Drownings in Akron Mud Hole Trap Three People

A 40-foot deep mud crater formed by a collapsed sewer line claimed the lives of Claudia Shidler 10, Akron officer Ronald Rotruck 28, and Hugh O'Neil 19 after a thunderstorm. Claudia’s mother Velma Shidler and neighbor Janet Lewis survived with injuries.

Akron, Ohio Claudia Shidler Ronald D. Rotruck Akron Hugh M. O'Neil Georgetown University General Tire and Rubber Co William O’neil Claudia Velma Shidler Janet Lewis

Dozen GOP Politicians Can't Back Goldwater

A group of Republican senators and others including Javits and Keating say they cannot yet support Barry Goldwater for president. They want clearer or revised views before backing the Arizona nominee while Rockefeller's name circulates in the background and Scranton forces push for a national platform.

Associated Press New York GOP Barry Goldwater Johnson Arizona Jacob K. Javits Kenneth B. Keating Nelson A. Rockefeller William W. Scranton Pennsylvania Rockefeller Javits Scranton Goldwater Keating San Francisco

For Sale What Luck You Havel This Week

Advertisement notes remaining time to buy transparent apples at Butler's Pasting House Wyck St. New price two dollars per bushel.

Bulter Wyck St

Howard Linked to 3d Death in Virginia Slayings

A 19 year old prison inmate named Luther Durham Jr is linked to three new killings in Virginia. Authorities connect him to two 1963 deaths of Mrs Waltrie Hoover and her mother and to the murder of a Dinwiddie County service station attendant and an operator in Stafford County. Officials note arraignment delays while pursuing court orders for Durham's temporary release.

Waltrie Naomi Hoover E. M. Snow Luther Durham, Jr Greensboro N.C Dogue King George County Dinwiddie Stafford County Joseph A. Massie, Jr Frederick County

Comptroller Rejects New National Bank in Winchester

The Comptroller of the Currency rejected an application for National Bank of Virginia in Winchester. The spokesman said the city is adequately served by existing facilities. Organizers included C. H. Schutte and Charles Schutte Sr with others named as Earl Crabtree Joseph B Newlin C Conroy Wilson and Douglas R Hottel.

Washington Winchester James J. Saxon C. H. Schutte National Bank of Virginia Schutte New Institution Charles Schutte, Sr Earl Crabtree Towson, Md Joseph B. Newlin C. Conroy Wilson Douglas R. Hottel

Rummage Sale At Palace Hotel Building

A rummage sale sponsored by the Christian Fellowship Class of Market Street Methodist Church will be held at the Palace Hotel Building. Doors open Friday July 24 at 9:30 a.m. and run to 8:30 p.m. with Saturday hours 9 a.m. to noon.

Christian Fellowship Class Market St. Methodist Church

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