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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1963
Page
14
The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association reports Decision magazine has surpassed one million readers after two years of publication. The monthly faith period expands reach across communities and churches nationwide.
Knights of Finn and Sparky drum and bugle corps rehearsals canceled this week at Rouss Fire Co hall due to preparations for the fire company's honorary fire chief contest on Thursday night. Knights of Erain to practice next Sunday at 2:30 p.m. with regular rehearsals to resume next Monday.
A heavy snowstorm driven by northerly winds moved from the southern Rockies into the central Plains and Midwest. Colorado and Nebraska saw up to a foot of snow with widespread blowing snow and hazardous driving, while lighter amounts fell in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
PITTSBURGH AP A Grace Lutheran church treasurer Harold Clemm in his late 50s was arrested on embezzlement charges. Officials said he diverted between 10000 and 15000 dollars while serving five years as treasurer. Clemm is held in Allegheny County jail on a 5000 dollar bond.
The piece recalls Byrd’s clashes with FDR over Capitol funding and a canceled appropriation, his uneasy friendships with Truman and Eisenhower, and evolving views toward Kennedy. It highlights Byrd’s steady, record-setting five decades in the Senate and his pride in that longevity.
Baltimore data show feeders steady to weak with steers under 1100 pounds near unchanged while over 1100 pounds stumble. Cows and bulls mostly steady. hogs weigh 190 to 500 pounds mostly lower. Chicago figures mirror livestock price shifts with slaughter steers down and hogs mostly steady to 25 cents lower, lambs steady to 50 cents higher on some shorn lots.
The Virginia Department of Agriculture warns prices are unpredictable and seed quality matters. Farmers face seed shortages and lower germination in soybeans after last fall’s early freeze, with 75 percent germination now certified. Seed prices rise about 15 percent from 1962 amid strong alfalfa demand and mixed clover and grass trends. lespedeza use declines amid tighter national supply.
Stock market gains broaden led by autos, steels, and technology as investors priced in steady demand. Chrysler, GM, Ford and AMC gained fractions with IBM and Xerox climbing notably. Dow Jones stood at 665.87 as noon trading showed mixed bonds and quiet activity on the American Stock Exchange.
The Virginia State Supreme Court upheld an annexation court ruling denying Roanoke any expansion from Roanoke County. Justices Buchanan and Anson dissented. The city had sought 31.2 square miles, with opposition from the county and the Roanoke County Sanitation Authority.
The report notes lower-than-average demand and ample hybrid corn supply, with prices likely to hold steady for now. It suggests current stock levels and favorable weather support market stability, while operators monitor field yields and future planting outlook.
Retailers quote sweet potatoes at about 9 cents per pound, down 4 cents from a year ago. In Virginia the price gap between Grade A large and Medium eggs narrows, making Grade A eggs the more economical choice.
Bill Baker was re elected president of the Jackson area Volunteer Rescue Squad at the Jan 22 meeting held at the Jackson Restaurant. New officers include Winifred Beckner as vice president Lawrence Swanson secretary William Landers treasurer and Walter Paulett assistant treasurer. Operations officers cover Bly Emschler Hahn Harden Pitcock Thompson and Carwile with music by The Royalaires following the installation dance.
Eight people died in Virginia auto crashes over the weekend, raising the state toll to 136. Victims include Robert Lee Whitehurst 22 of Pleasant Ridge and others from Virginia Beach Montpelier Maurertown Maurertown and Roanoke with crashes on routes 615 33 522 55 21 and 234. A stray cooking tip appears about leftover ham and rice.
In Washington AP reports Secretary Cleveland says the Common Market set aside 60 to 70 million dollars to aid a stable telebaton program in Congo. Belgium West Germany and Britain offer aid. Separately Pentagon seeks to end high school ROTC or expand it sevenfold under Rep Hebert with support from Chairman Vinson. McNamara doubts value. Also scientists plan a two year Earth Sun study with 50 nations cooperation for weather forecasting and communications defense.
The Syncom satellite launched February 14 remains silent as NASA reports only a slight chance it will speak as planned. An apogee kick rocket produced stronger thrust than expected, placing Syncom in a 22 000 mile high orbit over the Indian Ocean. It completes an Earth circle every 25 hours and contact was lost when the apogee rocket burned out.
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