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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1963
Page
3
The United States said aid to Congo will be slowed until assurances are given that funds are not wasted or diverted. Washington seeks economic reforms to curb inflation and the black market in foreign exchange, State Department officials said.
New York AP reports another demonstration at a Brooklyn construction site following a nine hour protest that led to 300 removals. Reverend William A. Jones Jr says there will be no mass sit-down today while talks with Mayor Wagner focus on expanding job opportunities for Black and Puerto Rican workers on public projects.
In Virginia Beach a 15 year old boy claimed he needed funds for a Florida trip after robbing a gas station of 27 dollars with a .38 pistol taken from a neighbor. He exchanged gunfire with police and surrendered after a pursuit and standoff in a roadside garage. Police reported nine shots fired and minor injuries to a officer and property. The youth faced armed robbery charges in Juvenile Court.
The chapter recognized Ben Belchie for outstanding leadership as chairman and C. W. Huntsberry for leading the 1963 fund campaign. Reports showed 1,497 pints of blood collected, exceeding the 1,434 quota by 63 pints. A water safety report noted 765 certificates issued in a swimming program. Junior Volunteers contributed 1,968 hours. Funds of 15,691 dollars were collected with 210 dollars pledged toward an 18,000 dollar goal.
A 45 year old veteran in a Washington DC hospital received 22 pints of locally donated blood during open heart surgery on July 16. Officials said his immediate survival outlook improved over the weekend and total blood used reached 47 pints including the local donations. The Red Cross noted strong donor response with 150 pints collected at a bloodmobile visit sponsored by the Stephens City Lions Club.
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