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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1962
Page
1
Government forces smashed Communist guerrilla concentrations in four provinces with 180 killed and 131 captured. Another two day weekend operation west of Saigon left 60 Reds dead and 51 captured in prison camps.
Flight engineers postpone a scheduled strike on Trans World Airlines pending study of government settlement recommendations. Arthur J. Goldberg said the Flight Engineers International Association agreed to hold off its walkout moment to moment while union and carrier negotiators review the proposals.
A motorist paused at W. Boscawen and Kent Srs to allow a crossing squirrel which climbed a tree safely. Lifeguards at Berryville pool urge margarine for sun tans amid a melted yellow fat scene while warning about storms. Forecasts call for heat with a high around 91 and possible evening thundershowers.
Handley Library in Wine Yick County, opened in 1913, suffers from roof and dome deterioration, crumbling plaster, decayed window frames, and weathered brick mortar. Library board prioritizes roof repair, brick repointing, plaster patching, and window frame replacement as part of a $5,000 to $10,000 restoration.
A squall line produced deadly storms from Texas to the Great Lakes. Tornadoes struck the St. Louis area and moved into Illinois and Indiana. A teen girl died in Indiana from a lightning strike, and others were hurt by high winds and flying debris. Heat and hail accompanied the system with record heat in California and sharp temperature drops along the storm path.
A Robertson County grand jury ruled evidence inconclusive to indict after reopening the case into the 1961 shooting death of Agriculture Department official Henry H. Marshall. Marshall was found with five rifle wounds at his ranch. a pathologist said suicide could not be ruled out but carbon monoxide inhalation was found.
A local notice announces Charlie Ritenour is now with Anderson's Barber Shop. The item also promotes a kid friendly feature and summer treats including a MR SOFTEE COKE FLOAT as part of a playful appeal.
A brief note recalls that slavery was abolished in U S territories. It also mentions a skirmish at Charles City Road near Richmond Virginia illustrating Civil War era conflicts.
Soviet Premier Khrushchev told Romanian workers in Bucharest there is no reason to go to war over Berlin. He urged an agreement with the United States to change West Berlin occupation status and warned that a failure to agree could lead to a peace treaty with the German Democratic Republic. He blamed arms racing for rising meat prices and dismissed calls for an immediate deadline.
U S Secretary of State Dean Rusk arrived in Paris to start a 10 day European swing to mend Western alliance ties He aims to consult Allied leaders on common goals and a united nuclear policy amid tensions with France and after McNamara’s nuclear force warning
Tiros V weather satellite blasted aloft on a three stage Thor-Delta rocket at 7:18 a m. It entered orbit and sent cloud cover pictures to Wallops Island tracking station. A camera system captured images during the first orbit while a ground short in the guidance system forced reliance on the auto pilot.
A West Berlin student led four East Germans through a 90 foot tunnel under the border wall to safety as East German border guards fired on the escapees. Two other students aided the convoy and two women and two children were among the first group to reach the American sector.
Prime Minister John Diefenbaker’s Conservatives remain the largest party but fall short of a majority in the 265 seat House of Commons. With 117 seats and several races undecided, Liberals gain ground, and minor parties New Democratic and Social Credit surge. A minority government is likely, with possible by elections and recounts shaping the final tally.
Senator Harry F. Byrd warns that ongoing gold outflows to foreign banks and governments threaten U S security like an atomic bomb. He cites two deficits: the federal budget and the U S balance of payments, noting 11 of 12 years with spendings abroad exceeding receipts and a $28.7 billion deficit period. He also cites a $454 million loss in early 1962 to June 1962 and criticizes Kennedy administration spending proposals.
The Winchester Evening Star sponsors an open meeting tomorrow at 7 30 p m at the Hotel George Washington to explain newspaper workings to businessmen and officers. Star staff will answer questions on news and pictures. Herbert Wright of the Baltimore Colts will present a 35 minute film of the Colts highlights.
AP reports Pogo the graphic strip resumes in Asahi Evening News after a month banishment. The paper had dropped Walt Kelly's feature on May 21 following a controversy involving a key figure and a hound dog character that did not resemble the familiar comic dog.
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