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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1963
Page
7
Commonwealth’s Attorney T. A. Williams unable to take the case due to illness. Mrs. Mercer died in a Richmond hospital. Prosecution rests after nine witnesses. Sheriff W. H. Shirley testifies Butler admitted shooting Jett with a .25 pistol and sought Mary Ramisey, who left the house with Butler.
The West Virginia Senate meets to approve a constitutional amendment enabling up to 20 million dollars in road bonds annually for 10 years. If ratified, the proposal would appear on the 1964 election ballot. House opponents push amendments to the Sunday closing bill as the 60 day session ends.
Four Cedar Crest juniors from Allentown ride a 12 year old auto around Yale campus for 50 miles in 4 hours 28 minutes inspired by Yale fitness drive. Riders are Harriet Kehm Bonnie Harrison Susan Potts and Kathy Sauter.
Raleigh AP reports the North Carolina House planned final action on a bill requiring seat belts on all new autos after January 1. The piece also notes criticism of the NCSafety Council, and mentions a rotation proposal by Jimmy Sons of Iredell and David Clark of Lincoln to bind senatorial district seating and talks of district changes affecting terms and representation.
Nakai won the Navajo tribal chairmanship Tuesday defeating Paul Jones who had hoped for a fourth term. Nakai polled about 2,000 votes more than Jones who was in Washington testifying before a Senate committee and could not be reached for comment. Nakai said he will work to advance goals discussed with Navajo people. More than 25,000 Navajos voted, with most ballots cast on the reservation across Arizona New Mexico and Utah.
Judy Garland headlined the world premiere of her first movie singing role in eight years at a Piccadilly Circus theater. A cheering crowd packed the venue with a standing ovation, followed by a party where international film figures toasted her. British critics split on the musical, praising Garland while calling the film corny.
Katharine Hepburn will play the lead in the film adaptation of the Broadway comedy Tchin Tchin, succeeding Margaret Leighton. The project uses a profit sharing plan with stars waiving large salaries, similar to Hepburn’s arrangement for Long Day's Journey Into Night.
Stand up comic Jackie Mason, once aiming for the rabbinate, faces a career crossroads seeking fresh TV material and acting roles. Alan King acts as stand-in for Garry Moore and Durward Kirby on Candid Camera. Fox networks edge closer to season decisions as Mason eyes a TV situation comedy and film parts.
The Southside Virginia Digest and Reporter began publication yesterday in Petersburg. Published by Kilpatrick Publishing Assn of Lawrenceville, it also issues papers in McKenney Crewe and Lawrenceville. Editor is Dr. J Farley Ragland.
Genevieve, who toured last year in Can Can, will star in Irma La Douce and Ella Gerber will stage Porgy and Bess. The two productions are part of the summer theatrical circuit in New York.
Brief note references a TV program segment about East African wildlife conservation. The piece mentions ABC’s Close-Up air time from 10 to 10:30 and highlights the feature about protecting endangered animals.
The Louisville Handicap at Churchill Downs has one disqualification in its history. Run For Nurse, runner up in 1962, was moved to third after interference in the stretch.
A safety disk failed at Allied Chemical Harmon Colors Plant in Haledon causing a red paint cloud to spew 200 feet into the air. Rain and quick fireman work washed most paint off before it set. No injuries were reported as the paint drifted over nearby houses and cars.
AP reports Billy Graham was discharged after intestinal inflammation treatment. Doctors say he is not fighting cancer and responding to care. He plans a 10 day vacation on a neighboring Hawaiian island under supervision before resuming duties.
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