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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1964

Page

2

Deaths and Funerals Rev. Carter B. Dixon 83

The Rev. Carter B. Dixon 83 of Berryville died today at Clay Nursing Home near Culpeper. Born February 20 1881 in Clarke County he was the widower of Alice Allen Dixon and a longtime custodian at First National Bank of Berryville retiring for ill health. Survived by one sister Catherine Mays of New York. Funeral arrangements are incomplete with calling at John H Enders Funeral Home Berryville.

Carter B. Dixon Berryville Clay Culpeper Mr. Dixon Clarke County James and Violet Burns Dixon Alice Allen Dixon First National Bank of Catherine Mays New York John H. Enders

Negotiations Continue in Suffolk Plant Wage Dispute

Unions and management met for a third time as 1,700 Planters Peanut workers strike over a $1.50 minimum wage, up from $1.33. Troopers were deployed after clashes left four hospitalized, while 15 pickets lined the plant with no new incidents reported.

Suffolk Lock J. Parker Wholesale

Winchester Frederick CB Radio Club Elects New Officers

The Winchester Frederick County Citizens Band Radio Club announced new officers yesterday. William Schuller was elected second vice president, while C Holler was named president.

Virginia Districting Attack Seeks Federal Ruling

Norfolk AP The Republican candidate Jack R. Wilkins filed in U S District Court to strike down Virginia's congressional districting and to order at large elections for the state's congressmen. He asks a three judge panel to hear the case before July 24 candidate filing deadline for November elections. The State Supreme Court delayed action on a similar suit, citing prep time needed by Atty. Gen. Button.

Norfolk Repub Jack R. Wilkins Virginia U.S. District Court State Board of Elections State Supreme Court Wilkins del. Henry E. Howell

Button Says Defendants Not Liable For Recording Costs

Richmond Atty General Robert Y. Button says localities cannot charge defendants to cover costs of electronic or mechanical recording devices in trials. The 1964 General Assembly approved the use of such equipment in civil and criminal cases. A record must be kept in all felony cases and a convicted defendant unless ordered by the court must pay for operating the equipment or per diem fee of a reporter.

Richmond Robert Y. Button General Assembly

State Faces Tests if Bill Passes

In Richmond a civil rights leader predicted that if federal civil rights legislation passes, Virginians will challenge segregation by seeking service at restaurants and hotels that have refused to desegregate. Rev Curtis W Harris, state president of the SCLC, warned of organized tests once Congress acts.

Richmond Virginia Congress Curtis W. Harris Southern Christian Leadership Conference

Lunch Hour Concert by Giardina Delights Buffalo Workers

In downtown Buffalo a carpenter and former Buffalo Civic Orchestra performer John A. Giardina gave a free lunchtime concert for coworkers at a construction site. He sang Because of You O Sole Mio and other arias as workers gathered at the windows.

Buffalo N.Y John A. Giardina An & Construction Project Giardina Buffalo Civic Orchestra

Johnson urges new plan to fight poverty in Appalachian tour

President Johnson calls for a billion dollar program to attack poverty and illiteracy in Appalachia and beyond. He announces a regional development institute at Ohio University and notes Lorain Elyria to be removed from distress list as he travels Cumberland to Atlanta.

Johnson Tthe University Ohio Lorain-Elyria Ohio Uniersity Alleghenies Graf Cumberland Congress Appalchian Simiilar Wallace Alabama Maryland Martinsburg W.va Tennessee North Carolina Georgia Appalachian Appalachia Deep South Atlanta Gainsville White House Joe Click Ian

Slain New Jersey Officers and Station Attendant Identified

Police report three separate killings across New Jersey. Kersnowsky, a night attendant at a North Brunswick service station, was found shot in the lavatory with $60 stolen from the station. In South Fredericksburg near Mary Washington College, Officers Wright and Mines were found dead behind a shopping center, shot in their squad car, with guns and ammunition missing. A license number linked a Wells vehicle to the case as a parole violation suspect.

Kersnowsky North Brunswick Fredericksburg Mary Washington College Wright Wells New Jersey

Harrisonburg Banker Samuel J. Prichard Dies at 73

Samuel J. Prichard 73 longtime chairman and former president of the National Bank of Harrisonburg died at home after a long illness. A Peters burg native, he moved to Harrisonburg in 1920, became teller then rose to president in 1952 before retiring in 1956. Survived by widow Isie Wilson Arthur and two sons, funeral 3:30 p.m. at Emmanuel Episcopal Church.

Harrisonburg Samuel J. Prichard The National Bank of Prichard Petersburg Isie Wilson Arthur Prichard Emmanuel Episcopal Church

GM Approves NAACP Talks on Discrimination Claims

Detroit April date GM agrees to meet with the NAACP after a request to discuss racial discrimination claims in GM personnel policies. Louis G. Seaton, VP for personnel, said GM had agreed on April 8 to hold talks and the arrangement remains agreeable.

Detroit General Motors Corp National Association For the Advancement of Colored People Louis G. Seaton NAACP

Weather Outlook Mixed Clouds and Showers Through Weekend

Considerable cloudiness today with a few showers possible and a low in the 50s. Friday will be partly to mostly cloudy and warm with a high near 80 and scattered afternoon thundershowers. Saturday remains warm with a chance of afternoon thundershowers.

Answer Key Snapshot for Trivia Set

A compact list presents answers to ten prompts: politics true none are spices. Los Angeles Baseball Park. Maryland. Winston Churchill. Iberian. New Mexico and Arizona. Copper. power boat racing. The items mix locations people and topics.

Los Angeles Baseball Park Maryland Winston Churchill New Mexico Arizona

Rainfall Totals and Averages for the Year

Rainfall in the last 24 hours ending 8 30 am shows none. May rainfall to date is 0 02. 1964 rainfall to date is 13 75. Average yearly rainfall over 51 years is 36 85. Monthly averages list Jan 2 38 Feb 2 13 March 3 08 April 3 13 May 3 77 June 3 88 July 3 88 Aug 9 81 Sept 2 67 Oct 3 13 Nov 2 60 Dec 2 39.

Va Attorney Competent to Stand Trial in Murder Case

William A. Hall 65, a Richmond attorney, is found competent to stand trial after Eastern State Hospital report. Hall was examined following a Henrico County Court hearing on a February 7 shooting at Willow Lawn restaurant where Wheeler 51 was killed while with Hall's wife.

Richmond Eastern State Hospital Henrico County William A. Hall Frank T. Wheeler Wheeler Hall Willow Lawn

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