25 May 1964
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1964
Page
1
Riot at Lima's 45 000 crowd soccer match between Argentina and Peru ends in massive loss of life. Tear gas used by police to quell rioters sparked frantic exits. Reports range with 260 to 315 dead and many injured. Police, witnesses describe panic and stampede outside the stadium.
Peking radio and the Communist Party daily denounced U.S. proposals for UN border patrols along South Vietnam Cambodia as a plot to expand American aggression. China urged the UN not to be drawn into Indochina and accused Stevenson of pushing a tactic to bring the UN into the war.
Cape Kennedy Florida AP reports the countdown begins for the first unmanned orbit attempt of the Apollo moonship model. A Saturn 1 rocket towering over 19 stories will launch at 9 a.m. EST Tuesday.
Norman Dyhrenfurth, who led the 1963 Everest expedition, visits during Apple Blossom time. The issue notes half of Everest conquerors were Scouts in youth and that Dyhrenfurth earned Eagle in Swiss Scouts. Clippings from Melbourne Sun and a Johnson Queen photo accompany festival coverage.
Surrounded neutralist forces retreating from Muong Kheung fight their way out of a Communist trap as about 1,500 neutralist troops and 23 tanks are driven from the stronghold. Muong Kheung falls in a two-pronged assault leaving neutralists at Ban Na and Muong Soui, with the premier urging a new 14 nation conference only if a cease fire and withdrawal occur.
Soviet Premier Khrushchev wrapped up a Cairo visit with a pledge of a 277 million dollar loan to President Nasser. The leaders endorsed peaceful coexistence and pledged economic aid including a steel plant and a 10 000 acre model farm as Egypt redirects its second five year plan.
Shenandoah College and Shenandoah Conservatory awarded 33 degrees and diplomas at the 89th commencement. Dr. Forrest S. Racey presided. Magna cum laude graduates include Barbara Wagner and Sharona Davis. Dr. Kermit Hunter addressed graduates with thoughts on creativity and life values.
Pr Towlen’s office relocates to 130 North Loudoun in the SAVINGS % LOANS corner at Boscawen and Washington, marking a new office location.
Paris AP reports three men described as little gangsters are held in the kidnapping of Mrs Marcel Dassault wife of a millionaire French warplane builder. She says she was not mistreated during 35 hours of captivity and that the chief was charming. A Paris socialite, 63, recounted the escape when two gendarmes found the hideout.
The Supreme Court directed Prince Edward County Virginia to reopen public schools on a desegregated basis by September. The ruling, led by Justice Hugo L. Black, clarifies federal power to enforce access to education and may require county taxes to fund integration.
Frederick County youth Talmade Delmar Waybright, 16, of Cedar Grove, died from head injuries after being struck on Rt. 654 near Nain by Earl Palmer of Gerrardstown, W V. Autopsy noted head injuries with no other injuries. Authorities probe why he lay in the road. no charges filed.
Hansbrough and Carter Insurance plans to relocate from 23 N Loudoun St to the Star Building at 33 East Bos ecawen St around June 1 and will share office space with J W Arthur Inc. William L Perry says Esther and Dolores Miller will handle usual duties while Perry remains advisor and active management is by J W Arthur officers. Hansbrough and Carter has occupied the Loudoun Street location for 82 years.
In Washington the GOP assembled to finalize 1964 convention plans and gauge Eisenhower's call for responsible forward looking Republicanism. He did not name a candidate nor dictate the nominating choice. The arrangements panel eyed Morton and Hatfield for chair roles while Miller remained reluctant to seek the keynote.
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