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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1961

Page

2

Obituary Notice for Mrs Alice Dixon in Berryville

Mrs Alice Jane Jenkins Dixon wife of Carter Brock Dixon of Ille died yesterday at the home in Charlottes ra. Born in Clarke County she was the daughter of the late Richard Margaret Robinson Jenkins. Funeral Sunday at 2 p.m. at St. Baptist Church Berryville with Rev Alec Robinson officiating. Interment in Milton Valley Cemetery.

Alice Jane Jenkins Dixon Carter Brock Dixon Ille A Ae Charlottesra Clarke County Richard Margaret. Robinson Jenkins St. Baptist Church Berryville Alec Robinson Milton Valley

71-year-old woman pilots plane to UM reunion

Miss Belle Hetzel, a 71 year old retired Omaha high school teacher, caused a fuss by landing her plane at a University of Michigan reunion for the class of 1911. She notes she has piloted airplanes for 31 years.

Reunion ANN “Mich Belle “Hetzel University of Michigan True Omaha, Neb

Desegregation Steps Face Local Reactions Amid Sit-in Protests

Riders proceed with a northern return after today’s trek. A federal court approves gradual desegregation for next year. Prince Edward County Virginia school board offers use of public schools for a summer remedial program for 11,800 Negro pupils by a teacher organization. Immediate response from Negro leaders as sit-ins erupt at downtown lunch counters.

Prince Edward County

First Black Secret Service Agent Assigned to White House

Abraham Bolden becomes the first Black man assigned to the White House Secret Service detail on a 30 day temporary basis in Washington. He transferred from Chicago and could gain a permanent post if he performs well, according to Secret Service chief inspector Torina.

Washington Secret Service Abraham Bolden White House Torina Bolden Chicago

Baltimore Livestock Prices and Slaughter Report

AP USDA cattle slaughter figures for Baltimore show steers and heifers 940 to 1160 pounds at 23.00 to 24.00, cows and bulls 13.50 to 15.50 for sows, hogs catalogued as US No 1-2 at 18.50 for 190-220 pounds. Spring slaughter lambs weaker early with few batches 18.00 to 19.00 for 82-91 and 73-91 pounds. 95 pound lot at 18.50.

Baltimore USDA

U.S. protest over Czech attempts to recruit UN staff

The note to the United Nations and the U.S. Embassy cites Czech protests about courier mail delays and alleges repeated U.S. attempts to recruit UN mission members, including driver V. Hruska, with June 1959 cited as another case. It states the actions reflect Communist demands to move UN headquarters from New York to another location, claiming the U.S. cannot ensure normal UN functioning on its soil.

U.S Fee U.N. Secrece V. Hruska Hruska U.N New York United Nations

Harrison Calls for Virginia Cultural Revival Through Education

Harrison promotes daily intellectual growth in Virginia students from Charlottesville to Norfolk. He highlights three hours by car access to state colleges and universities and backs small higher learning institutions to expand day student access with lower boarding costs. He envisions an intellectual atmosphere fostering free thought for Virginia and the nation.

Virginia Harrison Charlottesville Norfolk Weape Harrison

Oft mispronounced: Exacerbate pronunciation guide

A brief note explaining the common mispronunciation of the word exacerbate. It states correct stress on the second syllable and the overall "egg tass er bate" sound guidance. The tip emphasizes saying ex as two syllables and pausing before deteriorating into a harder syllable.

Ballet Dancer Seeks Asylum in France at Paris Airport

Soviet dancer Rudolf Nureyev, 23, principal male of the Kirov Opera Ballet, fled Le Bourget Airport during a layover on the way to London. He refused to return to Moscow after two troupe members urged him to, then sought asylum in France with Soviet embassy staff present. The rest of the troupe continued to London.

Paris le Bourget France Rudolf Nureyev Kirov Opera Ballet Group Leningrad London Nureyev Moscow Fom

Richmond Area Grain Prices Reported

Virginia Markets in Richmond list grain prices per bushel. No 2 Red Winter Wheat 1.72, No 2 Yellow Shelled Corn 1.22, No 1 White Shelled Corn 1.32, No 2 Barley 0.80, No 2 Oats 0. cents.

Richmond Richmond Area

HAMN'S AUCTION AND DAIRY SALE LISTED FOR JUNE 17

A sales directory lists multiple auction events across Virginia, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania on June 17 and nearby dates. Items include furniture, household goods, dairy cattle, farm machinery, and real estate, with auctioneers and locations such as Purcellville VA Middletown VA Nineveh Rt 639 and Front Royal Road.

Hamn M. M. Clatterbuck Purcellville N. Va Home Again Farms Marshall Stan Haworth Auction Co Ralph W. Horst Marion R. W. Goodell Charles Town Middleway Morrow & Orndorff Albert Jewell Fiear Middletown W. D. Orndorff Henry L. Brown Albin Vapate Letha P. Lofton Nineveh William B Conner Rippon W. Va

Canada Ends Fiscal Year in Deficit Amid Slump

Ottawa reports a budget deficit of 345.5 million dollars for the last fiscal year, driven by a recession that kept gross national product below expectations. Taxes rose modestly while spending increased, sparking policy debate with Bank of Canada Governor James Coyne who accuses inaction rather than monetary steps of hindering recovery. The new budget is set to be unveiled next week.

Ottawa Canada Fleming James E. Coyne Bank of Canada Coyne

Kilby Brothers In Court Bond Update For June Hearing

John Kilby, brother of James Kilby and defense witness, was released on a $250 bond for a June 23 County Court hearing. James Kilby plans to appeal to the Circuit Court and his own $250 bond was continued.

John Kilby James Kilby John

Federal theft charge against 22 year old in Buffalo

Robert Jones, 22, will appear before a federal judge on a charge of stealing a woman's wallet from the Internal Revenue Service office in Buffalo New York. Police report the theft occurred at the local IRS office.

Buffalo N. Y Robert Jones The Internal Revenue Service

Striking Seafarers Bring Ship Crews to Halt Across Ports

The strike shuts down unlicensed deck engine room and steward crews aboard many ships as unions stage walkouts in port. About 10 000 members in non striking unions keep ships afloat until they reach American ports while Joseph Curran leads National Maritime Union with pledged support from ILA Teamsters union oil workers and labor councils in 20 ports.

New York Ameri Joseph Curran National Maritime Union International Longshoremen’s Association The Teamsters Union Union Oil Workers and Central Labor Councils

Miami airport clash as anti-tractor protest erupts

A one man anti-tractor crusade at Miami airport sparked a chase when Douglas Voorhes grabbed two negotiators leaving customs and called for citizen arrest for dealing with Castro. A crowd of 200 Cubans pursued Voorhes before he escaped unharmed.

Miami Douglas Voorhes U. S Castro Vool

UAW Agri Culture Leaders Comment on Farm Policy

In Chicago Sen Barry Goldwater warned that if a tractor dispute escalates citizens will seek restraining orders against shipments of tractors. He called the exchange plan unconstitutional and immoral.

House UAW Agriculture Implement Division Roy Agriculture Engineering University of California John Bruce Liljedahl University Clarence Hansen Michigan State University Chicago Barry Goldwater R-Ariz Witon

Stevenson Seeks Deliberation on Latin America Aid Conference

Stevenson reports a majority favor a two week postponement of the Latin American economic conference slated for July 15 in Punta del Este Uruguay. Argentine sources say postponement ties to U S Congress approval of Kennedy aid bill and Stevenson aims to press for its passage in July. Haedo praises Kennedy proposals and notes improved understanding from talks with Stevenson.

Cial Council Kennedy Alliance-For U.S Stevenson Washington Eduardo Victor Haedo Montevideo Latin America Haedo

Weather sketch Virginia shows cool today and warming next week

The report notes fair to cool conditions today with a low in the 40s and a sunny to warmer weekend. Extended June outlook expects temperatures 4 to 5 degrees below normal, with possible showers Monday or Tuesday and rainfall totals shown for June 1961 and long term averages.

Virginia

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