07 May 1960
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1960
Page
1
The incident centers on Senator Kennedy denying a Roosevelt remark amid campaign friction in West Virginia. He praises Senator Humphrey as a capable public servant while critics press wealth and campaign literature issues. Kennedy urges voters to decide in Pineville, framing the choice as theirs.
A readable fragment reports a special notice titled The Gown Crier. Details are limited, but the item appears to reference a publication segment or classified notice with a ceremonial or formal tone.
South Africa's Premier Mendrik Verwoerd had bullets removed from his head after an assassination attempt a month ago. He remains in hospital but is not expected to be allowed visitors for the next few days.
James C. Hagerty of the White House discusses involving nonweapon devices in policy while not ruling out possible positions. The statement appears in continuing coverage on page 2 column 4.
A wartime era Soviet reshuffle is reported as Marshal Kliment Voroshilov, long prominent under Stalin, is replaced in power while Leonid Brezhnev rises as secretary and party figure. The piece notes Voroshilov’s career and his awards, with context on the era’s leadership changes.
Officials weigh next U S move after Khrushchev statements about the plane incident. President Eisenhower and Secretary Herter delay final decisions until Moscow provides a clearer picture of whether the craft was shot down and the pilot’s status.
A local man is charged in a shooting and is held in Clarke County Jail on a 5000 dollar bond. The report identifies LaPellette as an employee connected to Mr. Lockhart's father and notes the involvement of Robert Lockhart in the incident.
Fragmentary text indicates Harry Truman, age 76, planning work tomorrow. No clear event date or location is provided.
Francis C. Powers, 30, of Pound near Norton, Va., has been identified as the pilot of the U2 believed shot down over the Soviet Union last Sunday.
Oliver W Powers cried with relief after Khrushchev announced Francis G Powers, a 30 year old Lockheed civil test pilot, was alive and held on an intelligence mission over Soviet territory in Turkey. The emotional father spoke of the long ordeal beginning with the missing flight.
A school bus crash at Double Toll Gate on the Front street injured at least two children. The bus carried an unknown number of students and the incident occurred at about 2 9 p.m. Authorities are investigating the crash.
White House press secretary Anne Wheaton offered no comment on the Khrush statement and noted the president plans to depart next weekend for the East West summit starting May 16 in Paris.
The United States pledged fullest sympathy and cooperation to South Korea's caretaker government led by acting President Hugh Chung. Secretary of State urged justice and peace as the nation faces internal transition and regional tensions.
A Warren driver faces four charges following a sequence of accidents in PRONT ROYAL. Police say the driver accepted $800 after the crash, with one car involved in a collision that night. Continued on page 2.
Premier Khrushchev in Moscow says U S pilot Francis Powers, 30, of Pound Virginia admits he was on a spying mission and may face trial. Powers, a civilian test pilot for Lockheed, flew a weather plane shot down Sunday. Khrushchev displayed items said to belong to Powers and alleged the mission included reconnaissance of Soviet airfields.
Front Royal volunteers search the South Fork for George Allison, 33, missing since yesterday after a boat with Happy Creek’s Aubrey Kayser and another man overturned in gusty wind. Warden James W. Simpson led dragging operations from Rt. 619 area as volunteers worked through the night.
Picketing of an air freighter Cleopatra in New York ends after months of disruption. The ship and its cargo had been stranded since April as protesters maintained a sparse presence outside the facility.
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