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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1962
Page
7
A bomb set a blaze at a gas storage reservoir in Oran Algeria causing panic in nearby housing. Firefighters in gas masks fought the fire as residents evacuated. The blast followed threats by the Secret Army Organization amid ongoing Algeria independence tensions.
A Buffalo man alleges four doctors and Buffalo General Hospital botched sex reassignment surgeries in 1960–61 turning him into a sexless freak. The suit cites Dec 31 1960 and Mar 25 1961 operations and alleges abandonment after infected implants. Defendants include Dr Yodelson, Dr Backus, Dr Paine, and Dr Koepf.
Senator A Willis Robertson of Virginia argued that it would be cheaper to give surplus grain away than store it, noting seven years of storage costs would equal the grain's value. He urged Congress to end the feed grain support program after this fiscal year and to provide for practical grain giveaways, possibly to states for wildlife feeding.
Walter Germain a 72 year old Saginaw Michigan author of The Magic Power of Your Mind and other works died Friday from injuries after a auto crash authorities said.
Under Virginia law the undersigned will deliver funds over 1000 dollars on deposit for J W Gess deceased who was a nonresident of Virginia. Western Frederick Bank cashier J W Ward signs this notice dated six two nine sixteen twenty three forty one.
A tour of Antietam Battlefield by about 50 newsmen and publicity staff from several states was held this week ahead of a September pageant. The county plans a school vote this summer to finance two Negro elementary schools and complete funding for a new consolidated high school under construction. The circuit court will schedule the referendum date.
A reader asks if a 12 year old girl is too young to serve as a bridesmaid. The answer: no, it can be appropriate with consent and family guidance.
Former Nevada Athletic Commission chair Dr Joseph C Elia urged drastic boxing safety rule changes. He called for on the spot referee replacement, mandatory brain EEG exams, frequent physicals, elimination of the 60 second rule, round winner announcements, strict referee duties, and ringside physician authority to stop fights.
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