27 May 1966
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1966
Page
1
The House approved a bill to raise the minimum wage to 1.60 by 1969 affecting about 7.2 million workers. It moves to the Senate where supporters expect expansion and committee action next month.
In Derby England Wendy Plucknett the town’s first lady mayoral partner shows a changed figure after 12 months of public entertaining. She plans to diet to lose 28 pounds as her grandfather William Bonell’s mayoral term ends.
Seniors urged to file for Medicare medical insurance by 5 p.m. Tuesday at the Social Security office. Officials will be at 20 S Cameron St on Saturday from 8 15 a.m. to 12 15 p.m. and Monday from 6 45 a.m. to 5 p.m. to assist.
In last night’s Star ad the price on Lucile Wall Paint should read 4.99 per gallon, 4 gallons for 19.44 dollars. Peoples Service Drug Stores.
Washington reports Spain plans accelerated talks to join the European Common Market and seeks a possible NATO link after France exits the integrated military system. Madrid pursues U S backing while facing resistance from Italy, Holland and Belgium amid evolving Western alliance issues.
Five area high schools report 589 graduates for June, up from 519 last year. James Wood Leads with 281 seniors, Handley 177, Clarke County 99, Johnson-Williams 23, and High School 9. Ceremonies run June 7 to June 10 at each campus with guest speakers from local churches and towns.
Philip H. Sprenkle was elected chairman of the School Trustee Electoral Board replacing the late J. Pinckney Arthur. Clyde Logan was reappointed to the Shawnee District school board for a four year term beginning July 1 1966. The board noted Arthur’s death with a resolution of regret and listed the current members including Sprenkle Logan Bass Light Boyce Muse and others.
Deputy Prime Minister Razak said a surprise Indonesian military delegation visit to Kuala Lumpur creates a congenial mood for peace talks. The eight officers met Razak and later flew to Alor Star to confer with Prime Minister Abdul Rahman as Bangkok talks with Adam Malik loom.
Plan for a Warsaw Pact summit to be held in Bucharest in July is outlined by Defense ministers meeting in Moscow. A parallel foreign ministers session will be held there next month, Borba reported from Belgrade.
Signals from Mariner 4, which photographed Mars on July 14, suggest the spacecraft could function into 1968. The craft powers its transmitter with a solar panel, and officials at Jet Propulsion Laboratory say the 210 foot antenna at Goldstone, California received signals from roughly 197.5 million miles away.
Senator A Willis Robertson marked his 79th birthday as 28 senators from both parties praised him for a long career. Virginia Democrat William Spong Jr urged tighter campaign contribution laws. Richmond area Republicans met in convention but failed to nominate a candidate to oppose Satterfield.
Scattered showers prevailed in Virginia as two low pressure systems to the south moved northeastward, bringing unsettled conditions across the region. Continuous monitoring advised for potential changes in precipitation and gusty winds.
Chimpanzees at Holloman Air Force Base aid NASA in safety testing for space walks. Data from Enos and Ham show chimps could be rescued if exposed to vacuum. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Eugene A. Cernan is slated for a Gemini 9 space walk lasting 2 hours 25 minutes.
Brazil moves toward electing War Minister Arthur da Costa e Silva as president and preserving military rule. ARENA delegates show broad support with blank ballots and few ins, as Congress and a national convention loom. Costa e Silva would be 64 on election day with Pedro Aleixo as running mate.
Community fireworks display set for Ward Plaza Shopping Center Monday night at 9 15. Organizers invite spectators and local residents to view the free event from designated viewing areas.
Application for absentee balloting may be made to Registrar Mrs. Robert M. Grim. Voters may request to vote by absentee ballot by calling 662 8129 for details and submission.
Variety sale offers clothing pictures bedding drapes and electrical appliances at Palace Hotel Building 8 Loudoun Street on Thursday Friday and Saturday time not specified.
Lt. Gen. Nguyen Chanh Thi flown under U S safety pledge to Chu Lai for a meeting with Premier Nguyen Cao Ky amid Hue evacuations. U S planes pulled 45 Americans from Hue as Buddhist protests and police clashes continued. Thi’s session with Ky followed Ky's dismissal of Thi as 1st Corps commander.
Kresge's will be open Memorial Day from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Big sale and free admission. The Model Car Memorial Day 500 race at Tom Thumb Family Raceways & Hobby Center in Ward Plaza starts Monday May 30 at 9:30 a.m.
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