04 May 1966
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1966
Page
1
American B 52 bombers pounded the southern end of the main Viet Cong supply route for the seventh time in eight days. They dropped 750 pound bombs on suspected supply and troop areas in the Communist Zone about 65 miles northwest of Saigon near the Cambodian border.
Washington AP reports House Republicans press for veto power against bills exceeding the President's budget. Bow of Ohio pushes to trim a Labor and HEW appropriations bill, citing a pattern of overspending. Vietnam updates include Australia sending 400 troops and battles near Can Tho with 29 Viet Cong killed. A separate Buenos Aires crash kills two civilians in a slum fire.
Virginia forester notes the open air burning restriction remains in force until May 15 with cooler forecast preceding a warmer period. May 8 temperature readings lag behind last year as upcoming days expected to cool to the high 60s.
Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey said Communist China should show abid ing by the UN charter and cease demanding Formosa before any membership is considered. He noted China has not sought UN entry and is designated as an aggressor in UN Assembly resolutions from the Korean War.
The weatherman warns of frost tonight with a 28 to 35 degree low. Dr Clarence Hill of Winchester Fruit Research Laboratory says bud injury is not likely overall, though peaches may be more vulnerable. Apple blossoms are plentiful with peak dates varying as cool rainy weather slowed development.
The Winchester Evening Star outlines AP offset printing test using monitor printer output ready for direct insertion. The system prints stories in news type and bypasses perforated tape delays, with the Star chosen for the field trial due to its role in equipment development.
Stop Wallaces of Alabama rode a strong showing by Lurleen Wallace to win a clear majority in the Democratic gubernatorial primary, avoiding a runoff and signaling continued influence by her husband, George Wallace. The result also increased Negro voter turnout and boosted Fred D Gray’s bid for a House seat as other races shifted across the state.
The Frederick County School Board approved summer sessions at James Wood High School and the county junior high starting June 15 from 8 a.m. to noon. Supt. Ayler says the program offers make up work and extra high school courses. Teachers listed for James Wood and the junior high.
Pentagon reports reveal secrecy shrouded Laos air operations have killed 11 U S fliers and left under 20 crewmen missing or detained. The figures cover May 1964 onward and respond to a Treasury inquiry amid broader defense preparedness discussions led by Sen. John Stennis.
An ad from Wenders Inc lists reduced prices on home grown asparagus at Butler Packing House, 205 Wyck Street, with coats and suits also mentioned in the sale.
A $100000 malpractice suit against Dr. Bradford S Bennett of 142 Hawthorne Drive Winchester was dismissed by Corporation Court Judge Elliott D Marshall. The judge ruled evidence failed to prove negligence or that the plaintiff's leg condition was caused by medical fault. Plaintiff Charles E Verts of Upperville filed the case. attorney for the plaintiff was John R Willett of Alexandria.
Auction tonight at 7 30 features furniture appliances and tools at Denny's Comm. Mammoth book sale starts tomorrow at 9 A M with listings in Thursday's paper. Pffer Stationery Office Supply located at 48 West Boscawen Avenue.
Hemingway Transport says Roanoke terminal operations halted as 135 workers refuse to cross Teamsters lines. About 50 drivers 50 platform workers city drivers and 35 mechanics idle with 50 drivers on the road still out. Company cites failure to agree on grievance handling and notes a September Roanoke vote placed three workers with Local 171.
The Chinese foreign ministry denied reports that Mao Zedong is seriously ill. Kyoto dispatches say Mao has been resting in central China away from Peking since late last year with unclear whereabouts. An informant claimed Mao was seen Feb 28 at Peking airport greeting Kwame Nkrumah, implying no illness.
Clear skies and cool temperatures prevailed in Virginia today as a cold front pushed southeastward and a high pressure area moved eastward from Lake Michigan.
The notice outlines a spring sale on suits dresses and millinery with prices reduced by a third. It also records a trustee electoral board meeting scheduled in the Board of Supervisors chamber with no further details provided.
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