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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1966

Page

17

Virginia Senate Candidate Qualifies Divergent Support

In Richmond several figures from the West End Catholic Men’s Association meet to discuss the U S Senate race. Dr Joseph T Byrne for Armistead L Boothe advocates past performance and leadership. W Griffith Purcell for Byrd defends Byrd’s record and seniority. Edard E Willey represents Robertson praising his senior status. Spong argues for his own candidacy promising strong representation and less negativity.

Richmond U.S. Senate Joseph T. Byrne Armistead L. Boothe West End Catholic Men's Association Boothe Harry F. Byrd Jr Byrne Virginia A. Willis Robertson Edard E. Willey Willey

Zodiac Signs and Scientific Terms Noted in Almanac

A compact listing references Zodiac signs for 29 month cycles and a science abbreviation for 33, followed by entries on production, Brazilian river, and terms for come in 37 lamprey and 40 wound crust.

Fifteen Finalists Named For Miss USA Crown

Fifteen finalists were chosen from a field of 49 for the Miss U S A pageant in Miami Beach. Contestants Denice Blair Miss Utah and Mary Smith Miss Tennessee cited lucky charms. Other finalists include Roxanne Neeley Miss Arizona Maria Remenyi Miss California Pat Deane Miss Connecticut Sue Counts Miss District of Columbia Randy Beard Miss Florida Judith Wolski Miss Hawaii Elaine Richards Miss Indiana Roselaine Zetter Miss Maryland Nancy Brackett Miss Massachusetts Nancy Self Miss New York Judy Slayton Miss North Dakota Karen Dietz Miss Ohio. The winner will face 170 contestants in July to compete for Miss Universe. Reigning Miss USA Sue Anne Downey will crown the 1966 title.

Maria Remenyi Connecticut Pat Deane District of Columbia Sue Counts Florida Randy Beard Hawaii Judith Wolski Indiana Elaine Richards Maryland Roselaine Zetter Massachusetts Nancy Brackett New York Nancy Self North Dakota Judy Slayton Ohio Karen Dietz Idaho South Dakoota U.S.A Sue Anne Downey Columbus

Origins of driving on the right in the United States

Pioneers of the West originated the right side driving rule as Conestoga wagons moved west on the National Road. The teamster sat astride the left wheel horse and passed to the right when meeting another wagon to watch the space between wheel hubs.

Heavy Rains Sweep Across Regions With Damage Reported

The Associated Press reports heavy rains and severe storms struck the Eastern, South, and Midwest. Hail up to half an inch fell in the Midwest, with 144 inches of rain in Fayetteville North Carolina in six hours and near one inch in Tallahassee Florida. Nantucket New York City and Alamo Gordo areas saw strong rainfall and damage including downed lines and injured people.

Midwest Fayetteville N.C Tallahasee Fla Nantucket Mass Alamogordo N.M New York City

Lisbon Laundry on Boulevards Angers Editorial

In Lisbon the AP reports balcony laundry on busy boulevards draws official ire. Municipal rules ban water drops on passers by while editors urge stricter enforcement to keep boulevards from losing their solemnity to domestic banners.

Lisbon Securo Osecure

Woman in Bikini Cleared of Indecent Exposure Charges

Edmond Oklahoma AP report about Mary Louw Hood 21 coed at Central State College cleared in Municipal Court of indecent exposure after neighbors complained she mowed in a black bikini. Two photographs offered as evidence were deemed not lewd. Hood plans to resume studies amid final exams.

Bob Rudkin

Partying for Luci's Wedding Downplayed by White House

Washington AP reports several prenuptial parties for Luci Johnson and Patrick Nugent are being canceled to avoid a spectacle. About 15 to 20 events may be affected, with the Viet Nam situation cited as a factor.

Washington Luci Johnson Patrick L. Nugent White House Edmond Howar the Johnson

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