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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1963
Page
3
New York reports the stock market regaining health and steadiness since the 1962 crash. Analysts say the market shows stronger blue chips, with oils motors utilities and rails leading gains as professional traders push values higher while the public remains cautious.
Shenandoah County Virginia invites Sea proposals for additions to Strasburg Central and Stonewall Jackson High Schools. Bids due June 20 1963 at 11:00 AM EDT. Plans available Woodstock Richmond for 30 dollar deposit. Bid security 5 percent base bid or 6 percent bond. Owner reserves right to reject any or all bids.
In Washington the House moves to deny extra federal aid to segregated school districts under the impact program, requiring desegregation plans by June 30 and operation within a year. Senate obstacles loom as Rules Committee delays persist. Also, a federal deficit forecast for the year shows a possible reduction to about 7.8 billion dollars.
Vatican sources report Pope John XIII, 81, slowly regaining strength after a severe relapse in a stomach illness. He rests in the Vatican, with a large blood transfusion aiding recovery, and may spend the final days of his novena in his upgraded Vatican apartment if his condition allows.
Ferrum Junior College suffered heavy damage to its public relations building in an early yesterday fire of undetermined origin. Officials said the fire confined to the work room but smoke water and heat caused major damage to equipment and office areas. Campus fire department controlled the blaze in about 20 minutes.
A. H. Robins Co. of Richmond announced plans to acquire Morton Manufacturing Corp. of Lynchburg in an exchange of three-fourths Robins stock for each Morton share. Morton has 419,803 shares. the deal would issue 314,853 Robins shares, subject to shareholder and legal approvals.
Rain and bake sale success funds a Blue Ridge Council girl’s trip to a national event. Surplus clothing went to Salvation Army. Mounted Patrol to attend Opequon Saddle Club Rodeo May 26 at New Frontier Park Stephens City. Multiple Brownie fly up ceremonies scheduled May 16 to June 5. Profile honors Mrs. Raymond Ward a longtime Girl Scout with decades of service since 1955.
A bull escaped from Mike Tomkow’s pasture near Lakeland Florida and charged cars on Interstate 4. Deputy Bob Coker attempted capture with a rope and utility vehicle but the bull broke free. Tomkow authorized the deputy to shoot the animal.
Congress approves principle of equal wages for women and men amid debate. House passage followed Senate approval. bill heads to Kennedy for signature. If signed, full effect after one year. two years where collective bargaining applies. 27 million workers covered under Fair Labor Standards Act. Excludes many workers and certain professionals.
A June 9 deadline was set for area residents to invite Fresh Air Kids for the annual visit. Mrs. French Reid of Stephens City chairs the effort. 19 children from last year are invited again. To invite a child, contact Mrs. Reid or Mrs. Henkle Newlin in Stephens City or Mrs. Paul Newlin and Mrs. Ruth Martin in Winchester.
Andrew L. Higgs of Winchester named Truck Driver of the Year for Virginia for an accident free record and highway safety idea. He logged 2,610,000 miles in 30 years with Novick Transfer Co. and drives between Winchester and New York. He will receive a framed certificate and gold medallion from the Virginia Highway Users Association and was entered in the National Driver of the Year Contest. Higgs proposed a breakdown signal. Novick plans a two color flag at the left rear to warn following drivers until help arrives.
Maryland state police escorted dry cement trucks to the Virginia state line after a bomb threat by telephone targeting a non union driver. The Mitchell Transport Co. trucks carried cement from Lehigh Portland to Virginia ready mix plants, amid a driver strike between Washington suppliers and local 639 of the Teamsters.
In Emporia Circuit Court Judge Lignon L. Jones convicts William Andrew Craft, 36, of first degree murder in the shotgun slaying of his mother at his brother Homer’s Jarratt home on December 23. Craft was captured the next day in Sussex County.
Governor Harrison will address attendees at the eighth annual Highways Day luncheon in Wilmington Delaware. He will be welcomed by Delaware Governor Elbert N Carvel at the event.
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