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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1961

Page

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Kennedy School Aid Bill heads for bitter House showdown

In Washington Kennedy’s $2.55 billion public school bill clears Senate 49 to 34 amid eight days of debate and eyes House action. Supporters expect a slim passage, with possible trimming. The measure would fund grants for general aid and teacher salaries next year, with states like Connecticut earmarked at about $9.25 and others at varying levels.

Washington Kennedy Senate House House Education and Labor Committee Mississippi South Carolina Connecticut

Jaycees banquet invite phone mix up noted

The Gown Crier exposes a mix of phone numbers on Jaycees invitation stationery and Evening Star staff contacts. It also mentions two Reuss Park tennis courts and a vandalism incident described with humorous commentary about the Big Red Apple painted with yellow stripes.

Jaycees Mowhawk Evening Star R. J. Alford, Jr

Weekend Specials at Ward's Pastry Shop

Ward's Pastry Shop highlights Lemon Coconut Cake and Banana Bread as weekend specials. The notes reference a Country Ham option and mark the item as a weekend feature.

Ward

Northwestern Guidance Center elects new officers at annual dinner

Mrs Alson Smith presented a $1000 check to Mrs William Beatty new center president at the Golf Club dinner honoring proceeds from the Jaycettes Miss Winchester contest. Dr William Gregory, past president, looked on. New officers include Dr Bruck M Gray vice president Dr H B Maccubbin secretary treasurer. Board members re-elected and Dr Basil Roebuck reappointed clinic director. Gray said the past year saw only a two patient backlog with eight awaiting psychological testing.

Alson Smith William Beatty Northwestern Guidance Center Board William Gregory Jaycettes Winchester Bruck M. Gray H. B. Maccubbin Basil Roebuck Gray

Challenge to Moon Race Draws Wide Support

Tulsa AP and others report a broad national gathering of scientists, industrialists, and educators at the first National Conference on satellite uses of space. Delegates weighed the cost and potential of Kennedy’s moon program while noting earlier flights and future goals such as world-rounding missions and a far more powerful launch vehicle.

Tulsa Okla Space Earth Sun

Kennedy Plans $3.5 Billion Red Budget Push

President Kennedy outlines a $3.5 billion budget deficit for the 1962 fiscal year as Congress considers space, defense, foreign aid, and civil defense programs. He expects $85 billion in outlays with no tax increase, saying the economy has halted recession and recovery is under way, though unemployment remains a challenge.

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GOP Leaders Denounce Kennedy Trust in Prisoner Swap

Republican leaders in Congress criticized President Kennedy for supporting a prisoners exchange with Fidel Castro. They said the plan worsens U S prestige after the Cuban invasion and described the funds for tractors to ransom more than 1,200 inmates as harmful policy. The statement, read by Sen Everett Dirksen, targets the administration’s approach and calls for congressional disapproval.

Washington Kennedy America Eves Fidel Cas Senate House Everett M. Dirksen Illinois Homer E. Ca Indiana Congress Detroit United Auto Workers Union Brendan Sexton UAW Fund. Co el- Reig Ake Walter’ P. ‘Reuther Ae Hopkins

UN Commander Regains Control of Korean Troops

In Seoul, U N commander Gen Carter B Magruder and South Korea s military rulers reach a compromise returning most operational control to Magruder over the 525000 strong Korean forces prior to last week s coup. Magruder says authority restored to a considerable degree not fully. Junta leader Lt Gen Chang Do Young agrees to reinstate about 3800 of 7000 seized troops and to hand back several top commanders who refused to back the rebels.

Seoul South Korea U.S Carter B. Magruder Magruder U.N Korea Chang Do-young John M. Chang

Confederate Memorial Day Rites Announced for Stonewall

Dr. Gordon Lacy, pastor of Central Ocean Church in Washington DC, will speak at the Confederate Memorial Day exercises in Stonewall Cemetery on June 6 at 5 p.m. DST. A parade forms at the Sarah Zane Fire Hall and proceeds to Stonewall Cemetery with units from the Stonewall Brigade, Newton Artillery, Rouss Drum and Bugle Corps, Turner Ashby Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy, and Stonewall Memorial Association. Dinner follows at the Hims Inn.

Graham Gordon Lacy Central Orian Church Washington, D. C Stonewall Sarah Zane Fire Hall Loudoun Turner Ashby United Ieap of the Confederacy UDC Stonewall Memorial Association Scarp Hims Inn

State Board Requests 247000 for Handley High School

The State Board of Education recommended releasing 247000 to Handley High in July for school construction. Funds will finance a new cafeteria complete band and glee club section four science laboratories and related classrooms. Work starts this summer with plans and details to be finalized.

State Board of Education Ag Handley High A Thee

Freedom Riders Face Trial in Jackson for Integration Attempts

In Jackson Mississippi 27 Freedom Riders 25 Black and 2 white are to be tried at 5 p m in the city court on breach of peace and officer charges linked to earlier library and bus integration protests. A political climate and police escorts in New Orleans form part of the unfolding response as NAACP and Nazi groups are noted in related actions.

Jackson, Miss Jackson Deep South Clu Montgomery New Orleans Dist. Atty Richard Dowling Mississippi George Lincoln Rockwell National Association For the Advancement of Colored People Florida NAACP

May 30 Services Plan Announced by Veterans Groups

The observance will be sponsored jointly by five local veterans organizations in the council. Gen. Lemuel C. Shepherd USMC (Ret) will be the speaker at 10 20 a m DST. The program includes a National Cemetery entrance by VFW Post 2123 Honor Guard and James Wood High School Band. The service ends with blessings by Rev Paul H Stragisher. The public is invited.

Lemuel C. Shepherd USMC Ret Marine Corps Shepherd V.F.W James Wood High School Raymond Conner Methodist Church Gerald Goodman Conrad Hoover The American Legion Eley V.F.W. Post Howard Shull Ralph Grim Paul H. Stragisher Sacred Heart Catholic Church National Cemetery

Negro could be president in 30 to 40 years says Kennedy

Washington AP Atty General Robert F Kennedy told a worldwide audience via Voice of America that racial prejudice is breaking down and a Negro could be president within 30 to 40 years. He spoke from his office on U S government action against racial violence in Alabama and noted broadcasts reach 60 countries. He recalled his grandfather’s immigrant arrival and warned against the status quo while highlighting Freedom Riders challenging segregation. He added officials are concerned by beatings and rights violations, as reported for Alabama events.

Washington Robert F. Kennedy Voice of America Alabama Rene Kennedy Deane U.S Pericd

Children's Hats and Dresses Sale at Hodgson Hat Shop

Marl Hodgson promotes a sale at the Hodgson Hat Shop offering dresses and hats. Children’s coats and summer dresses featured with discounts on hats and dresses, pricing noted as 3.95 for dresses and 1.00 for hats. Local shop advertisement previews seasonal apparel.

Hodgson Hat Shop

Kennedy seeks major overhaul of foreign aid program

President Kennedy asked Congress for a far reaching reorganization of aid with a proposed 4.75 billion dollar next year package and a new Agency for International Development to oversee long term loans. The plan centers on a single master aid agency and expands economic and arms assistance while seeking long term financing up to 50 years. The proposal aims to sharpen development efforts against the Communist threat though final congressional action remains uncertain.

Washington Kennedy Congress Free World A.ld The Agency For International Development East Asia Eee United States

100 Years Ago Today Union Troupe Advances

A fragment notes the Union troupe advancing toward Graf ton Virginia now West Virginia along the Ohio River, dated 100 years ago today.

Union Ohio River Grafton W. Va

Yard Party at Bryarly School Lat May 27

Community notice announces a yard party at Bryarly School on May 27 at 6 pm with noted page references. Also lists Willow Lawn Farm Market summer hours open 7 am to 11 pm and a clay bird shooting match on May 27 at 11 am plus a daylight saving time ball event reference.

Bryarly School Lat Willow Lawn Farm

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