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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1963
Page
1
The AP reports the U S government ordered about 220 dependents of U S officials in Port au Prince to depart and arranged an airlift for roughly 1 300 U S civilians mainly business people seeking evacuation from the crisis area.
Officials say Bosch refrained from ordering troops and tanks into Haiti to pursue peace efforts. About 190 American diplomats and military personnel remain in Port au Prince while evacuation plans are studied. Strong U.S. naval forces guard the area near Guantanamo Bay as the administration weighs possible Marine moves if Haiti worsens.
Haiti engages two diplomatic fronts amid rising expectations that no decisive move will unseat President Francois Duvalier soon. Roger Seydoux of France, president of the U N Security Council, awaits council members word before deciding how to respond to Haiti's Monday call for an immediate session on Dominican Republic threats.
Little Peggy Ann Hewitt, daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Hewitt of 506 Washington Ave, wears a neck brace after a sprained neck at school this week. A lunch pail sat at a local restaurant doorway as workers toiled inside. A Stephens City horseman en route to California with his horse Danny made a friend in Independence Missouri hosting two other cross country riders and their mule train during the Apple Blossom Festival.
AP correspondent Morris portrays Port au Prince as a city gripped by fear under Duvalier. Citizens and expatriates fear torture, death, betrayal, and a looming sense of violence as the regime’s secret police tighten control amid a tense Caribbean world.
A turboprop aircraft from Vancouver hit violent air currents near Edmonton injuring 25 passengers. A 77 year old man, L. M. Schmidt of Cudworth Saskatchewan, died upon arrival and an autopsy is pending. The plane was grounded for checks after the turbulence warning came too late for many belt wearers.
East Germany reports that a U S Army captain and a sergeant asked for political asylum. Captain Alfred Svenson 30 of Scranton Penn and Sgt Benjamin Cain 35 of Frederica Del crossed or contacted authorities while stationed near Giessen and West Berlin. The Army investigates. families express shock and plea for support.
The Birmingham campaign led to over 2,400 arrests since Thursday with 200 more including King in earlier phases. Police reported 2,000 refused bonds, keeping many in crowded jails. Gregory led demonstrators, denying parade permits, as crowds sang and police detained marchers. King planned a jail protest that was canceled hours before start.
Telstar 2 launched aboard a Delta rocket from Cape Canaveral at 6 38 a m to serve as a transfer point for a closed circuit transatlantic TV link with Europe. The 175 pound satellite is in orbit and initial signals indicate a successful deployment as officials compare it to Telstar 1. The exact orbit remains under review with early data showing a high apogee and a long looping path to test global radio and TV service potential.
James Morton 20 of 335 E Piccadilly St and Gerald Goodman Jr 516 Dunlap St were injured when their car left the road south of Route 11 and struck a utility pole near Tip a Pizza Shop. Goodman was trapped for nearly an hour. both were admitted with good condition today. Goodman suffered a fractured right leg and shoulder. Morton had minor head and elbow contusions and was to be released today.
Grady Vance Hunter, 57, of Gainesboro, was ordered held for action by a Frederick County Circuit Court grand jury after a preliminary hearing in County Court about the March 31 shooting at Hunters farm home. John Marr, 39, of Fairfax, was wounded in the abdomen by a .22 rifle during a quarrel. Bond set at 2500 dollars. Grand jury reconvenes May 20.
British businessman Greville Wynne and Soviet official Oleg Penkovsky pleaded guilty before a military tribunal in Moscow. Wynne admitted aiding British and American intelligence with reservations. Penkovsky faced high treason charges for gathering data on rocket troops East German units and potential treaty developments.
Middletown Town Council discussed plans for a summer stock play series opening June 18 with 300 seats and 150 cars expected nightly, plus parking lighting and police needs. Director Lawrence Gleason announced a Labor Day end date, scheduling shows Tuesday to Saturday, and a possible dance school. Andrea Miller will lead as the season’s principal actress. Season tickets will be sold by area fire departments sharing profits.
Editor notes this is the first of five articles outlining a proposed fieldhouse for Winchester and Frederick County. Sam Preston and Jim Barnett advocate a city park auditorium gymnasium to complete facilities, support local events, sports, and recreation, and generate revenue to cover maintenance.
Clarke County Board of Supervisors unanimously approves a retirement plan that provides about 50 dollars monthly to a qualified retiree, effective July 1, with immediate eligibility for those aged 65 having 15 years of service. An insurance policy option declines in value at two percent monthly after 65 until 25 percent remains.
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