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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1964

Page

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Two More Cuban Landings Raise U N Complaint

United Nations reports two additional anti Castro landings circulate as Raul Roa accuses the CIA of behind the operations. The Citizens Committee for a Free Cuba confirms infiltrations linked to a sugar mill raid as a broader plan to boost internal guerrillas.

United Nations, N.Y United Nations Raul Roa U.S Central Intelligence Agency CIA Citizens Committee For A Free Florida Puerto Rico Central America Cuba State Department Washington Manuel Ray Ray Castro

South Viet Forces Claim Victory in An Giang Battle

South Vietnamese authorities said they won a two day fight in southern An Giang Province killing 37 Viet Cong guerrillas. Government losses were two dead by Friday night. Defense Ministry later revised government battle losses near Saigon noting 48 dead and 21 missing. American sources report additional wounded in an ambush.

Saigon South Viet Nam An Giang Defense Ministry

Lions Club contact seeks kin of two WW II soldiers

The Manila Lions Club president asks H. C. Manuel of Winchester Lions Club to locate living relatives of two U S soldiers buried in the Philippines on November 19, 1945. Soldiers named are Lewis H. Martin and Robert Eppler. Further info at 662 8192. Tonight’s opening of The Pursuit of Happiness at Wayside Theater Etown sold out per Owen Phillips. Luci Baines Johnson to be guest of honor. other productions remain available.

Lions Club of Manila Phillippines H. Clay Manuel Winchester Lions Club U.S Winchester Lewis H. Martin Robert Eppler Mr. Manuel Wayside Theater Etown Owen Phillips the Crier Luci Baines Johnson Shenandoah

For Sale Due to Ill Health Court Plaza Restaurant

Ill health forces sale of Court Plaza Restaurant. Property includes dining room, kitchen, and fixtures. Business listed with potential buyers invited to inquire with owner for details and terms.

Court Plaza

New Market Observance Marks 100th Anniversary Of Famed VMI Stand

Ceremonies mark the 100th anniversary of the 1864 Battle of New Market in Virginia. Speakers include State Senator Harry F. Byrd Jr. who notes the shift from war to ballots in defending American democracy. A 700-strong muskets and cannon reenactment climaxed the event.

New Market VMI Shenandoah Valley Virginia Military Institute Harry F. Byrd, Jr

North Korean release of two U.S. pilots sparks espionage claim

Two American helicopter pilots Capt. Reh. W.-Stutts and Capt. Carleton W. Voltz were released in Panmunjom after being shot down last May. UN Command confirmed a receipt admitting espionage, while UN and U.S. officials maintained the mission was a border check of aircraft warning markers south of the DMZ. The pilots, in good condition, headed to Seoul for medical care and questioning.

Panmunjom Korea U.N. Command United Nations Command Reh W. — Stutts Florence Ala Carleton W. Voltz Frankfort Mich Seoul U.S. Army Hospital U.N U.S. Army George Creel MANC Dmz — Demilitarized Zone Han Joo-kyung Han Washington Johnson

Rights Bill Debate Goes On

Washington senators enter the eighth Saturday session of the civil rights bill debate as Southern opposition threatens a boycott of the Democratic caucus. Leaders seek to muster support for about 70 amendments to end the talkathon and advance cloture.

Washington Nip and Tuck Senate Mik Mansfield D-Mont Tuesda Mansfield Crats Richard B. Russell Dga Bobby Baker Allen J. Ellender D-La James O. Eastland Deate Ellender John Stennis D-Miss Russell

Elks Begin Registering For Convention

The Virginia State Association of Elks began registration at the Elks Home on North Kent. A Cabaret Ball at Shawnee Fire Hall followed from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. The opening session is set for tomorrow at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church with Howard D. Woods speaking. The memorial service is planned at John Mann Methodist Church tomorrow at 8 p.m. A Monday debate will feature David M. Grant and Grant Reynolds. The annual parade is scheduled for Tuesday at 2 p.m.

Virginia State Association of Elks Lb.p.o.e Elks N. Kent Sch Elks Home Shawnee Fire Hall Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Howard D. Woods Committee On Equal Employment Opportunities John Mann Methodist Church E. Cork St Douglas School David M. Grant St. Louis Grant Reynolds New York

Postal changes announced at Winchester Post Office

Postmaster Wilbur R. Johnston states that starting Monday the Winchester Post Office will open at 8 a.m. and close at 4 30 p.m., half an hour earlier than before, under orders from Postmaster General Grousbeck and President Johnson's economy program. Merchants and patrons are urged to bring mail earlier to avoid a rush.

Wilbur R. Johnston Winchester Post Office John A. Gronouski Johnson

State Rejects Hike in Auto Insurance

The Virginia State Corporation Commission heard testimony on auto liability rate hikes. John J. Wickstead of the Automobile Club of Virginia contends motorists pay millions that are invested, arguing against a 13.7 percent rise. James H. Cahill of the National Bureau of Casualty Underwriters says insurers are losing money due to higher claim costs, not more accidents.

Richmond State Corporation Commission Yester Day John J. Wickstead The Automobile Club of Virginia Virginia Wickstead Commission James H. Cahill National Bureau of Casualty Underwriters Comepanies

Rockefeller Victory in Oregon Boosts Campaign Strategy

Gov. Nelson Rockefeller won the Oregon primary marking his first major victory in five months of campaigning for the GOP nomination. He credited the win to broad support for a moderate candidate and planned to use the result to persuade Republicans and delay-ditch doubters. Rockefeller pledged a news conference and noted meetings with President Johnson after returning from six days on the road.

New York Oregon Nelson A. Rockefeller Rockefeller Washington Johnson

House Action On Health Care Bill Moves To Vote

House Ways and Means Committee plans to begin voting next week on Kerr Mills Act reforms to expand state and federal health care for the aged. Backers see better odds for passage than President Johnson’s Social Security tax plan for hospital and nursing home benefits.

House Ways and Means Johnson

Ridin shotgun through a Dakota stagecoach trek

Gordon Hanson recounts a 450 mile winter ride from Denver to Deadwood in observance of South Dakota statehood. He describes saddle discomfort, stagecoach life, rough cookin g on the trail, open nights, and the Army like endurance of the journey with humor and self deprecation.

Gordon Hanson Rapid City S.D Lusk Wyo Denver Deadwood Fom Custer

Rockefeller Wins Oregon Primary In Upset Victory

New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller defeats Henry Lodge in Oregon, winning 33 percent of the vote to 27 percent for Lodge. The upset could boost a California alliance as Rockefeller gathers 18 convention votes while Goldwater trails. Lodge plans talks in Los Angeles as California looms on June 2.

Portland Ore New York Nelson A. Rockefeller Oregon Henry Abot Lodge California Lodge Los Angeles Rockefeller Paul Grindle Grindle Arizona Barry Goldwater New Hampshire Goldwater Richard M. Nixon Margaret Chase Smith Maine Pennsylvania William W. Scranton Racefeller Nixon Smith Scranton Tarrytown N.Y Rock

Virginia Weather Sees Temperatures Rise Ahead of System Move

A high pressure system over Virginia shifts eastward causing a warming trend. Cloud cover and a chance of precipitation are forecast for Tuesday as the system moves through the region.

Richmond Virginia

Weekend Special Lemon Coconut Cake at Ward's Pastry Shop

Notice from Ward's Pastry Shop announcing a weekend special lemon coconut cake. Also mentions People’s Cleaners selling clothes due to overcrowded conditions at a cleaning price for leftovers older than 60 days and urges calls to purchase.

Ward's

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