02 Mar 1963
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1963
Page
1
AP reports about 2000 Russians departed Havana aboard an unidentified liner entering Havana Bay. Port authorities limited details on the vessel and its destination. It was unclear if the travelers were soldiers or civilian technicians. The White House noted the Kremlin planned withdrawing several thousand Russian personnel from Cuba.
Burglars entered Hess's Esso and Amoco stations but did not take any items. The incident involved entries to both locations with total losses listed as ten dollars in cash. No suspects are named in the report.
A chaotic AP bulletin from Damascus reports air raids by fighter planes strafing a Saudi frontier airfield near Yemen. A second Egyptian raid is claimed, with one plane said down in the Red Sea.
The sun peeked through as lingering rain and fog from a late season weather system drifted across the area. Skies cleared mildly with temperatures in the 20s and Moody reports show a weak low area moving through, affecting the region.
The embassy quoted Churchill as saying he would be delighted to accept honorary U.S. citizenship now that multiple states have offered or plan to offer such honors. He reportedly could not travel abroad in 1958 to accept ceremonies due to age and health but would welcome the gesture if offered.
Nearly 200 Hampden-Sydney students staged a snowball demonstration last night to protest the transfer of Dean T.E. Crawley to a full time English department post. Don R. Ortner replaces Crawley as dean of students. one student was reportedly arrested as deputies contained the crowd. The protest broke up after Crawley appeared and urged calm.
A Stratoscope IL balloon mission launched from the National Scientific Balloon Flight Station aimed to place a $2.5 million infrared telescope above Mars for data on atmospheric gases. Huntsville guards accompanied the 600 foot vertical gondola setup along U S 31 as scientists prepared to relay findings on water vapor and carbon dioxide.
Senator Goldwater says the United States uses an electronic surveillance car to monitor Cuban activity from outside its territory. He notes low level flights were reportedly halted but an official source says they continue as needed while high altitude U2 flights persist.
James Bacon reports in Thousand Oaks that a 70 pound jungle-bred panther escaped from Jungleland Wild Animal Compound and terrorized Conejo Valley for about 36 hours. Panicked parents kept children indoors as hunters including Stu Hamblen joined the search. The panther, a female, was killed after being tracked to a warehouse, with a $1500 reward offered for its dead or alive.
The Star will display a new document each week for twelve weeks starting Monday.Available items include the Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights on heavy parchment suitable for framing. Documents cost 25 cents each and can be picked up at the Star office or ordered by mail.
Democrats push for tax relief while seeking to raise the national debt limit amid deficits. Republicans, led by Rep. Byrnes, view debt limits as leverage to curb spending. The current debt stands near 302.5 billion with a 308 billion ceiling, pending action. Congress plans to vote on the debt limit before finalizing tax legislation.
Nassau Bahamas authorities and the British navy joined in an on the scene investigation of claims that Fidel Castro forces trespassed into British waters to kidnap two Americans and ten Cubans. Colonial Secretary Kenneth Walmsley said a visit to Elbow Cay and Cay Sal Lobos was planned as officials rendezvous off Cay Sal with Cmdr. J. E. L. Martin.
A 23 year old, once hospitalized man wanted in Staunton for passing a bad check is questioned by State Police in Mon days double slaying of two women at their rural Rt 522 home. Police seek two additional men in the case.
A $1,000 reward is announced by an unnamed individual seeking information about a case. Citizens are advised to submit tips to the specified contact.
State Police report centers on the whereabouts of two men seen in the Massie yard the day of the slayings. One suspect was arrested last night and returned by Massie after being charged with bad checks. He claimed not to have been in Winchester recently and said he lived on welfare in Washington. The report notes a second man seen in the yard but details were not released.
March delivered a mixed picture with snow in Albany and upstate New York, 6.3 inches in Albany and 1 to 3 inches around New York City. Miami Beach saw 76 degrees while Virginia and Georgia enjoyed mild weather. Four people died in traffic incidents on snowbound routes as warnings lingered and speeds dropped on major turnpikes.
Miller's Hardware offers chain door guards designed to deter intruders. Secure windows and doors with sturdy chains and brackets for added protection. Easy installation and durable materials. Ideal for homes and small businesses seeking simple security upgrades.
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