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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1962
Page
6
Hong Kong reports hundreds of soldiers and militiamen among refugees crossing from Communist China. Officials declined comment while newsmen were barred from the border area. Reports say troops carried white flags and sought transfer to Formosa.
Winchester will host the Virginia Federation of the Blind annual convention next year after delegates at Harrison decided the site. Milton Perry of Arlington was elected state president, succeeding Robert McDonald of Alexandria. John F. Nagele of the National Federation of the Blind addressed the convention. Delegates from Winchester included Chester Swimley, Grantham Affleck, John Crisman III, and Mrs. Stanley Barnes.
Dr Barbara Moore a 59 year old marathon walker was moved from jail to a hospital in London on Friday night and she refused to break her hunger strike pledging to continue to the death.
Mrs. Baker, corresponding secretary of the Winchester group, notes the Winchester Association for the Blind has been active about four years and is applying for a charter in July.
Chicago report cites Philadelphia researchers who say a coronaviral virus causes many cold symptoms and that selecting vaccine strains could lead to an effective vaccine based on new findings in JAMA.
Louis Armstrong announces a year away from touring with six months of rest after a 19 day British run ending in Glasgow. The 62 year old jazz great, who suffered pneumonia in 1960, will perform in Glasgow before a 20 000 strong crowd at a soccer stadium.
A journal article discusses a development that, if successful, may control a substantial portion of the respiratory diseases spectrum. It highlights potential implications for treatment and future research directions.
Clarke County School Board invites sealed bids for additions and alterations to Clarke County High School. Bids received by 2 00 P M June 5 1962 at Berryville office. Plans available from Dixon and Norman Richmond for 10 dollars. Bids require certified check or bonds and a 30 day bid hold. General contractors must be registered under state law.
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