09 Jun 1966
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1966
Page
1
Report from Havana states Hurricane Alma killed 12 in Cuba and caused heavy crop and property losses. Banana and corn crops ruined, tobacco stores downed, Havana faced power outages and damaged water system. Bejucal and southern Havana Province endured incalculable impact.
Edwards AFB Calif. investigators probe collision between XB70A research bomber and an F104 chase plane that killed X15 record pilot Joseph A Walker and bomber co pilot Maj. Carl Cross. White survived with minor injuries. crash occurred at 25000 feet near Barstow. Walker held X15 speed and altitude records.
Winchester students will visit Mt Hebron Cemetery tomorrow morning to place flowers on the graves of Judge John Handley, John Kerr, and other benefactors as the school year ends. Scattered showers are forecast tonight with heavy rain possible tomorrow. Temperatures will drop to a mid 60s tonight and rise to the mid 70s to low 80s tomorrow, then clear by Saturday.
Senator Harry F Byrd Jr attends a campaign committee event this evening with planned appearances at 7 25 p m and 11 25 p m local times.
A string of Kansas tornadoes smashed Topeka and Manhattan, killing 13 and injuring nearly 600. Gov. Avery ordered the National Guard as widespread damage hit homes, the statehouse, universities, and a major air terminal. Thousands homeless, millions in damage with many buildings ruined.
A 24 member committee urged a radical rebrand of the Boy Scouts after two and a half years study. They call for removing the word boy from the name, adopting green outfits, berets, and limiting activities while expanding to include girls through joint Venturer and Girl Guide units.
Experts say Alma will sharply reduce Cuba’s dwindling hard currency by destroying cigar tobacco crops and worsen food shortages in Havana and nearby Pinar del Rio. The hurricane struck Tuesday and Wednesday hitting major food and tobacco centers, while sugar prices remain depressed on the world market.
The Unified Buddhist Church issued a 15 point proclamation opposing neutralism and calling for strong military, political, economic, and social readiness before negotiations with the Viet Cong. Amid war updates, 250 Viet Cong were killed after a ambush near Saigon, U S and allied losses rose with 109 Americans dead last week. Viet Minh casualties tallied 902 killed and 120 captured as fighting surged across Highway 13 and Kontum Province. Continued on Page 2.
Peggy Lee, formerly of Bettys Beauty Shop, now runs a beauty service from her home at 637 Hollingsworth Drive. Contact 662-1353 for appointments and services.
A violent wind and rain storm swept the northwest Chicago suburbs causing one death and injuries to ten. The path of damage hit Glenview Arlington Heights Mount Prospect Wheeling Palatine and nearby communities with gusts up to 100 mph. A trailer overturned near Wheeling killed 3 year old Darlene Helfogt.
Notice announces Stan's Barber Shop closing Saturday June 11 until 1 p.m. The notice promotes voting for Ben Dutton and states Election Day is Tuesday June 14.
Hurricane Alma carved a 250 mile trail from Key West to Tampa Bay leaving at least 44 dead. In Florida the storm flooded beach roads and toppled trees while St. Petersburg and Tampa felt strong winds and heavy rains. Cuba reported dozens killed and many injured as evacuees avoided Havana Province.
Hurri cane Alma off Florida and a low pressure system moving from Missouri will bring unsettled weather to Virginia. Rain is expected for the next several days with variable winds and possible showers statewide.
The Registrar Mrs. Robert M. Grim will register voters on Saturday June 11 from 9 00 A M to 5 00 P M in the Council Chambers of Rouss City Hall The registrar may be reached at 662 8129
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