05 May 1964
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1964
Page
1
A U S Army Caribou transport exploded in flames after takeoff from Tan Hiep killing nine Americans and six Vietnamese. Witnesses say engine fire caused a fatal plunge toward a rice field as helicopters and responders arrived too late.
More springtime weather is scheduled in this area tomorrow. The weatherman says temperatures will range from 25 to 80 degrees. Thursday is expected to be fair and warm.
London says 600 Lancashire Fusiliers and a Northern Ireland tactical HQ will be sent immediately to Aden, lifting British strength there to about 3000 with RAF jets. A punitive expedition against tribesmen is planned to deter guerrilla warfare and deter Nasser and the regime in Cairo.
Middletown Town Council approved on first reading an amendment to set the water tapping fee at 75 dollars plus any extra charge. The proposal aims to require a 75 dollar minimum or actual cost if higher, paid in advance to the town treasurer.
A correction notice from DISKAY DISCOUNT MART at 134 N Loudoun St states the children item should read Sun Suits 2 for $1.00 in sizes 3 6x.
East German news agency ADN reports a 20 year old West Berliner was fatally shot by an East German border guard during the night as the youth allegedly attacked a Red border guard. West Berlin police had no report of the incident and said their border guards heard no shots.
President Johnson canceled a planned visit to Hagerstown Maryland due to overcrowding on the itinerary. He will proceed to Cumberland Maryland as the tour opens with Maryland Ohio Tennessee North Carolina and Georgia on the five state Appalachian itinerary.
The Shenandoah Valley Motel Association voted to contribute the first 100 dollars toward a 600 dollar distribution project for 20 000 Winchester Frederick area brochures at the New York World's Fair. C G Follansbee of the Winchester Frederick County Chamber of Commerce and Miss Dorothy Nelson of the Virginia Travel Council spoke as a 25 member meeting urged renewed fundraising after earlier offers fell short.
Ivor Lewis, fired for refusing to shave his beard, is back at work in Peterborough England. He told newspapers of his story and, with branch manager John Bowyer, met directors in Leeds who decided the beard was not excessive and allowed him to continue.
An outbound freighter collided with an oil barge in Mobile harbor early today igniting the barge with up to 735000 gallons of gasoline. The barge burned for hours after being beached while the Prospector suffered a bow fire and reached a dock under its own power. Coast Guard said no injuries.
Winchester police investigate after Betty Lou Pat ton Everett 37 of 625 Watson Ave reports a man hid in her car back seat near Cameron and Gerrard Streets and forced her to Parkway Ave area last night. She escaped during a struggle and sought help. she was not harmed.
Reports from Cuban exiles in Washington and Miami claim new efforts to overthrow Fidel Castro soon. They describe persistent saboteur and terrorist tactics inside and outside Cuba with multiple small groups rather than one large raid, while U S officials say they have no concrete plans or information.
Senate Democratic leader Mike Mansfield of Montana aims to break the ice on Wednesday as jury trial amendments for civil rights cases rise. President Johnson praised bipartisan backing, noting Dirksen and Kuchel, Republican leaders, while conference talks with Justice officials seek agreement on House amendments and debate timing.
In Fredericksburg two officers, Sgt. R. G. Wright and Patrolman William Mines, were killed at the Park & Shop center after 3 a.m. Their bodies were found at 5:30 a.m. by a delivery man. The FBI and Virginia State Police joined the investigation as police hunted for the killer or killers. Authorities noted the officers were shot multiple times, robbed of weapons, and that a .32 caliber automatic was used.
A meeting of the Frederick County School Trustee Electoral Board is set for May 22 1964 at 10 00 A M in the Board of Supervisors Room County Office Building Winchester Virginia. The purpose is to elect School Board members from Stonewall and Back Creek Districts.
Gov. Sanders signed an executive order giving Georgia State Patrol general police powers in Gwinnett County to pursue any clue in the murder case of three county officers. Authorities call the move necessary to fight embedded crime after the officers were found dead with multiple bullet wounds in a remote area northeast of Atlanta.
A large high pressure area from New England to the Gulf of Mexico dominated the weather today and returned spring to Virginia. A slow warming trend is in store for the state.
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