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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1961

Page

3

Iran's shock change after a single pistol shot

A single shot toppled Iran's government and sparked a reform surge. Teachers strike sparked outrage, protests exposed rigged elections, and Shah ousted Premier Sharif Emani. Ali Amini appointed to lead a crackdown on corruption and push for wages and reforms amidst economic strain and scarce foreign aid.

Tehran Iran Majlis Keylan Sharif Emani Ali Amini Amini

Detroit mobilizes for ambulance amid Cascade wilderness

In Detroit Oregon a community driven by 7 11 magic and local cooperation forms the Detroit Mobile First Aid Unit to obtain a half price ambulance from Volkswagen dealers. After a campaign backed by logging firms foresters game wardens and the highway department the town wins a used ambulance and trains 32 members in advanced and basic first aid.

Detrot Ore Cascade Mountain Detroit Santiam Pass Cascades Red Cross Oregon Industrial Accident Commission Detroit Mobile First Aid Unit Moun Tain Volkswagen Orgon Detroit Mobile Highway Department Cascade Locks Nehalem Detroit Mobile First Aid Detroit Area Grup

Prices Listed For Wool Pool In Clarke County

Clarke County Wool Growers Association sets clear wool price at 58 cents per pound for the upcoming pool in Berryville. Wool is to be delivered to Moore and Dorsey Cold Storage on Boom Road, with a June collection date to be announced. About 40,000 pounds are expected. grades follow fine or half blood.

Berryville Clarke County Wool Growers Association Richard Bromley Wool Producers Group Moore and Dorsey

Delivery Boy Killed in Store holdup case

A drug store delivery boy was killed during a holdup in St Louis as two more robbers entered and demanded money. Paul Speckart, 35, was slugged and forced with 16 year old Thomas Grupe into the basement where two shots were fired.

ST. Louis Paul Speckart North St. Louis Speckart Thomas Grupe

How's Your I Q A Brain Teaser From Stnays Brief

A reader quiz lists ten questions testing memory and general knowledge. Questions cover actors born in Pittsburgh, the Rose Bowl city, fall leaf colors, biblical brothers, calories in fruit, Death Valley location, Trigger the horse, Plymouth Rock date, mills per cent, and the current U S chief justice.

Pittsburgh Bob Adolphe Menjou Bing Cros California City James John Death Valley Arizona California Washington Plymouth Rock United States

GOP Leader Demands Khrushchev Apology Before Kennedy Meeting

Rhode Island Republican State Chairman William T. Broomhead said Khrushchev must apologize for insulting former President Eisenhower before President Kennedy should meet with the Soviet Premier. He telegraphed the demand Thursday night.

Providence Ril Rhode Island Kennedy Khrushchev Dwight D. Eisenhower William T. Broomhead United States Eisenhower Paris

Scholarships Awarded to WCHS Seniors at Front Royal PTA

Front Royal county high school seniors Brenda Tyree Clayton Turner and Roger Ludw received 200 scholarships from the Front Royal PTA last night. Ralph Harvey was reelected PTA president with officers Mrs Shaner Mrs Matthews Neville Major and Rufus Wall. A scholarship board includes Mrs Trapp Mrs Santmier Don Harvey and B Ney Scheuer. The group heard a space age program by Mr Scheuer Mrs Hayes and Paul Mulherin followed by a reception for Supt Gasque and teachers.

Front Royal Warren County High School Parent - Teachers Association Brenda Tyree Clayton Turner Roger Ludw PTA Ralph Harvey Harold Shaner A. D. Matthews Neville Major Rufus Wall Trapp Santmier Don Harvey B. Ney Scheuer Scheuer Robert Hayes Paul Mulherin Supt Q. D. Gasque

Dick Lord and Gwynne Jones star in The Touch of Silk play

Dick Lord portrays Hughes the local constable in the two act drama The Touch of Silk at Bark Mill by Winchester Little Theater. Gwynne Jones plays the Scotsman Ritchie in the final scene with Davidson family stakes. Tickets are on sale at Shenval Music and O'Connell Air Conditioning.

Dick Lord Hughes Bark Mill Winchester Little Theater Gwynne Jones Ritchie Davidson

Pie Baking Winner Thanks Apple Festival

Miss Carol Beckley a South Hagerstown High School student won the Apple Pie Baking contest at James Wood High School on April 27. The 15 year old wrote her thanks for the wonderful days in Winchester and noted her plaque plus a showcase at school. Her top prize is a weekend at Colonial Williamsburg with her instructor June 16 to 18.

Carol Beckley South Hagerstown James Wood High School Winchester Carol Fete Sponangle Colonial Williamsburg

Cuban Exiles Split Over Castro Prisoner Swap Offer

Cuban exiles favor Castro’s plan to free captives in exchange for 500 bulldozers, but disagree on who should negotiate. The Revolutionary Schoolteachers Directorate backs the people of Cuba sending the equipment, while editor Sergio Carbo urges U S action. About 1,000 exiles are captives from the failed April 17 invasion. Bulldozers could cost 6 to 27 million dollars. Jose Miro Cardona asks the Red Cross to study Castro’s proposal.

Fla Fidel Castro Kennedy Cuba Sergio Carbo Prensa Libre United States Castro Americas Carbo Jose Miro Cardona Cuban Revolutionary Council International Red Cross

Front Royal Livestock Market Report May 18 Prices

Market prices for hogs veal sheep and cattle listed by category. Hogs top barrows gilts 17.80, heavy butcher 16.00 17.50, light butcher 16.30 17.25. Veal ranges 18.00 32.00 with assorted grades. Cattle and feeders show varied ranges for steers and yearling stock.

Ae Pei Saaner & Cutter

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