Suspect in Plot to Kill McNamara Injured in Jump
A Communist agent suspected of plotting to kill U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara on his arrival leaped from a window in Saigon and was injured as security officials pursued him.
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1964
Page
1
A Communist agent suspected of plotting to kill U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara on his arrival leaped from a window in Saigon and was injured as security officials pursued him.
A 21 year old Navy man, Dickie Daniel Delauder, of Cavetown Maryland, died when his car overturned on Route 522 near the West Virginia line. Two companions were injured Gary Cline and Chester Jacobs. The crash occurred about 11 PM and the body was sent to Hagerstown for removal. The other two riders were to return the vehicle.
Soviet Premier Khrushchev voiced support for Arab demands over Israel's planned Jordan River water diversion. He urged Israel to obey UN Palestine resolutions, warned of Arab counter measures to headwaters, criticised British bases in Cyprus and Aden, and asserted Soviet arms aid aids national liberation movements.
The weather forecast projects possible rain tonight and tomorrow with showers and scattered thundershowers. Highs today around 81 degrees and 70s to low 80s are expected tomorrow with a chance of rain again Wednesday.
Sheriff John Slater reported a break in at the Millwood Country Club storage building late last night or early morning. About 150 gallons of gasoline a lease of lubricating oil and seven cases of soft drinks were stolen, and investigators are pursuing the illegal entry.
Washington AP reports supporters of the civil rights bill shifted to a compromise plan aimed at pledging 67 senators from both parties to back the measure on all votes. The strategy follows tense Senate debates stretching into week 10 and 52nd session, with conferences in Everett Dirksen’s office and involvement from Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy.
Frederick County officials consider a resolution on the Opequon Creek dam amid shifts in the $12 million project. City opposition centers on sewerage pumping and ongoing maintenance costs, with the governor’s committee due to discuss final recommendations after reviewing engineers’ report.
Entertainer Frank Sinatra plans to return to directing and starring in None But the Brave on Kauai after a near drowning incident. He was rescued from an undertow on the east coast near Coco Palms Hotel. a physician reported he was exhausted but unharmed. Mrs. Howard Koch was rescued as well. the publicist said Sinatra insisted on continuing production today.
Former President Arnulfo Arias led in early returns from Panama's presidential election amid fragmentary counts. Arias, 63, a surgeon educated in the United States, held a steady lead over government coalition candidate Marco A. Robles, 58, as counting stretched toward Wednesday.
Local sale of home grown asparagus 25 cents per bunch at Butler's Packing House 5 Wyick Street open 9 to 5 daily. Phone orders at 662 3887.
A nonpartisan forum for Winchester mayoral and six council candidates is set for May 27 at 7 30 p.m. in Shenandoah College auditorium. The Winchester Frederick County Chamber of Commerce sponsors the event with moderator A W Loring and a plan for equal time, written questions, and no party identification during the forum.
Storewide spring hat sale at Modernage Shoppe features whites and other styles offered at half price. Limited stock, discounts apply to all spring headwear.
A military four engine transport crashed near Clark Field killing 72 of 83 aboard. The aircraft, from Travis California via Hickam Hawaii, burned near the runway as survivors were treated. Weather appeared normal and no cause was given. Clark serves as a shuttle hub for forces in South Vietnam.
A weak front trailing a high pressure area will bring cloudy skies to Virginia with scattered showers and thundershowers late today. The showers are expected to linger into Wednesday and temperatures will run cooler.
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