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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1964
Page
3
In Giles County, a Red Cross blood collection drive set a national mark with 611 pints in six hours, surpassing the prior record of 575 pints in six hours achieved January 31 in Lynchburg, according to officials of the blood program.
A quarter mile pony racing track is under construction on the Harry Ritchie farm southeast of here, sponsored by the Shenandoah Valley Pony Trotting Assn. Opening is set for May 5 with Harold Driver as president and Bill McWilliams as treasurer.
Thirty five mariners arrived safely in Hampton Roads aboard the stern section of the explosion severed tanker San Jacinto. They were towed by two tugs and escorted by a Coast Guard cutter after explosions split the vessel forty miles east of Chincoteague Virginia. The bow section was to arrive later. both halves were to be brought to Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock. A Marine Board of Inquiry will examine the explosions for possible material failures and misconduct while reporting to Admiral Edwin J. Roland.
Handley Library launches The Green Sheet a new motion picture review service with composite views from ten national organizations on current releases. The sheet lists screening estimates and suitable audiences and is posted at Handley Library. librarians will answer parents queries on film information.
Deputies investigated a break in on Rt. 11 north near Winchester. Intruder shattered the back door glass at Carlton G. Staples home and stole a $50 bill about $5 in nickels, men’s jewelry, a cedar chest and a bureau drawer. Staples discovered the loss on returning from vacation.
Seventh District Rep. John O. Marsh Jr. will tour Frederick County and Shenandoah County communities Monday and Tuesday during Easter recess. He will set up post offices in each town for citizens to discuss federal agency matters, with a Monday schedule listing multiple stops from Star Tannery to Strasburg.
The Navy supply ship Antares fought a harbor fire 48 miles off Oregon Inlet North Carolina with salvage ship Hoist and seven Service Forces vessels aiding. No injuries were reported and the vessel headed for Hampton Roads awaiting a safe return to port. The 455 foot craft carries 200 personnel and was returning to Norfolk after sea operations.
Arlington extends to protect a wooded glen behind the Custis Lee mansion where JFK is buried, instead shifting burial plans to Ft. Myer South Post. Federal payrolls fall for a fourth straight month, down to 2,470,393 as of February. Pesticide rules require May 26 labeling with danger and keep out of reach of children notices.
A 66 year old Mt Falls man suffered shoulder and hip bruises and severely lacerated toes when a bush clearing machine injured him while clearing land. He was admitted to Winchester Memorial Hospital where officials reported his condition improving.
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