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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1964

Page

2

Obituaries for VanDoren and Siers Relatives Named

Mrs VanDoren of 14 Bucknell Drive Silver Spring Md died at home. She leaves a daughter Miss Helen VanDoren a sister Muriel Reynolds of Hartford Conn and Miss Myrtle Miller of Winchester plus in laws and many nieces and nephews. Mrs Sarah Matilda Siers of 419 Laverne Ave Alexandria milled yesterday. She leaves a son Daniel Lewis Siers a daughter in law Mary Siers nine grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Funeral service is set for Wednesday at 2 pm at Omps Funeral Home Rev Clyde Tinsman with burial in Shenandoah Memorial Park.

Bucknell Drive Silver Md VanDoren Frederick County Francis T. L. van Helen VanDorenter Muriel L. Reynolds Hartford Sarah Matilda Siers Laverne Ave Alexandria Alexandria Hospital Daniel Lewis Sters Mary Siers Winchester Omps Clyde Tinsman Shenandoah Memorial Park

Death of R Bryant of Clarke County at 64

R Bryant 64 of Clarke County died today at University of Virginia Hospital Charlottesville. Born March 24 1899 in Manassas he was son of Edward D and Ann Wright. Survived by wife Frances E and six children and many grandchildren. brothers and sisters listed. Body at Enders Funeral Home Berryville.

William Randolph Bryant Clarke County University of Virginia Charlottesville Mr. Bryant Manassas Edward D Ann Marie Wright Frances E. Bryant Lillians. Lake James T. Lake Berryville Harry W. Bryant Front Royal Marshall Bryant Winchester William F. Bryant Roy S. Unger Havre de Grace Douglas A. Bryant Robert L. Wright Eugene Wright Silver Spring Liss Collins Tacoma Park Florence Rollins Arlington

Canton board member serves during planning phase

Floyd N. Vogts of Canton sits on the school board though the vocational school he represents is still in the planning stage. The vacancy mirrors a man without a country as the institution awaits construction and formal designation.

Canton Kan Floyd N. Vogts

Stolen Coin Collection From Kernstown Home Worth More Than Face Value

Authorities report a weekend theft at Allen Cromwell’s residence 529 Washington Ave Kernstown. A coin collection valued at $465 in face value was taken, including books of half dollars quarters domes silver dollars nickels and pennies along with coins from the son’s room. The loss occurred about 8:30 p m Saturday while the Cromwells were away.

Kernstown Frederick County Allen Cromwell Washington Ave Cromwell

Supreme Court Overturns Libel Verdict in Times Case

The Supreme Court unanimously overturns a $500,000 libel award to Montgomery police chief L. B. Sullivan against The New York Times and four Black ministers. The ruling establishes a standard requiring proof of actual malice for defaming a public official, in relation to a March 29, 1960 advertisement.

Washington Supreme Court Montgomery, Ala New York Times William J. Brennan Jr The Times Montgomery L. B. Sullivan Montgomery County Arthur J. Goldberg William O. Douglas

Hospital Picket Threat Over Segregation Charge

In Charleston a local NAACP leader charged Kanawha Valley Hospital with segregating white and Negro patients. Willard L. Brown warned of possible picketing if talks fail. A hospital spokesman denied discrimination saying the hospital treats all groups equally.

Charleston W.va Kanawha Valley Hospital Willard L. Brown National Association For the Advancement of Colored People

Baker Probers Told Of Pay Kickback In Senate

Former Senate page Jed Richie testified that Bobby Baker took $50 monthly from his $403 pay on two occasions to share with Walter J. Stewart. Richie said Lyndon Johnson arranged for restitution after he complained. The hearing explored Baker's outside dealings as he resigned under fire.

Washington Secn Senate Bobby Baker Jed Richie University of the South At Sewanee Tenn Janbery Lyndon B. Johnson Johnson Richie Senate Rules Committee Baker The Murchisons Air Force Stewart Andrews Air Force Base L. P. McLendon Carl T. Curtis Rneb Nieman-Marcus Dallas Tex Mike Mansfield

County considers tax hike for teacher pay rise plan

Frederick County officials weigh increasing the tax levy to fund a teacher pay raise as part of the governor's budget formula. A 35 cent per dollar levy may be needed to attract and retain teachers, with 30 percent of staff reportedly unqualified. PTA leaders urged the budget to support education gains amid crowding and growth. Five road viewers were named for upcoming projects.

Frederick County Robert Worsley PTA Council Koontz Frederick Virginia

Two Democrats Seek Nomination in 10th District

In Northern Virginia, Del John L. Scott of Fairfax County and Augusta Johnson of Springfield enter the race for the Democratic nomination to challenge Republican Rep. Joel T. Broyhill in the July 14 primary. Scott frames himself as a voice of moderation while Johnson seeks another bid after losing in 1962.

Richmond Virginia Joel T. Broyhill John L. Scott She County General Assembly Augusta Johnson Springfield Broyhill Scott Johnson Congress

Pelts Fetch High Prices in 18th Century Fur Trade

In the late 18th century choice sea otter pelts commanded as much as 2500 dollars each. The entry notes the lucrative value of valuable fur, highlighting high prices paid by traders and collectors in the period.

Virginia Young Republicans Back Barry for President

The Virginia Young Republican Federation endorsed Barry Goldwater for the GOP nomination meeting in Roanoke. A resolution urged sending delegates personally favorable to Goldwater and called for electing enough Republicans to trigger a constitutional convention. Rep. Richard H. Poff warned of a hard race amid complacency and urged conservatives to unite with Jeffersonian Democrats and conservative independents.

Roanoke Barry Goldwater Arizona Virginia Young Republican Federation GOP Federation General Assembly Richard H. Poff Virginia Puff

Nixon Plans Trip Abroad in March Tour

Richard M. Nixon announced a spring overseas trip beginning March 24, visiting eight Asian countries and later Brazil Argentina Chile and Peru. He said the journey aims to gain information on the Alliance for Progress and Communist influence from Cuba while his campaign remains active.

Kansas City Richard M. Nixon Nixon Brazil Argentina Chile Peru Latin America Alliance For Progress Cuba National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics

Two Killed When Train Hits Car At Private Crossing

In Chesapeake Virginia two men James A Cassell about 52 and Henderson Lee Gibson 43 died after their car stalled and was struck by a Norfolk and Western freight train traveling about 40 miles per hour at a private crossing near their home. The car was dragged about a mile. Engineer R L Yeatts of Crewe reported seeing the collision at nearly the same moment. The train was westbound toward Roanoke. Inflation figures note Consumer costs rising 29 percent since 1947 49 with food up 10 percent rents up 45 percent and medical care up 67 percent.

Chesapeake James A. Cassell Henderson Lee Gibson Norfolk & Western Roanoke R. L. Yeatts Crewe Cassell

Weather forecast for Virginia cool and variable temperatures

The forecast notes showers and cool air in the 30s to 40s rising into the 40s and 50s. A five day outlook from Tuesday to Saturday shows cooler days on Tuesday and Wednesday, warmer conditions Thursday, then cooler again Friday. Precipitation is possible early Tuesday and around Thursday.

Teen Fells Trial Ends As Wife Death Cleared

In Ohio a Clinton Massie High School senior, Robert Willis Jr., 18, was cleared of murder in the death of his wife Jacqueline, 18, at their Harveysburg home. Willis claimed the firearm discharged accidentally as he showed it to her.

Lebanon, Ohio Robert Willis Jr Jacqueline Harveysburg Willis Clinton Massie

Rainfall Totals and Averages From The Year

Rainfall figures show totals for the past 48 hours and year to date with 1964 values. Monthly averages list January through December readings, including February and August, alongside overall yearly totals and average rainfall per month.

McNamara Eyes North Viet Nam War Logistics

On a fact finding trip McNamara questions South Viet Nam’s rail line to the North as officials discuss possible joint command and broader troop moves. General Maxwell D. Taylor and CIA chief John A. McCone join the review of logistics amid ongoing rail-line disruptions and mining risks.

McNamara Maxwell D. Taylor Joint Chiefs of Staff John A. McCone U.S. Central Intelligence Agency Arthur Sylvester Defense Sylvester South Viet Nam North Viet Nam

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