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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1961

Page

12

Boothe Campaign Defends School Segregation Record

Boothe and rivals Albertis S. Harrison Jr. and Mills E. Godwin trade strong remarks on Virginia education policy. Boothe says his stance favored limited integration and denounces a 1959 report. Godwin argues Virginia can fund desegregation without federal aid as 73,000 workers remain unemployed amid regional industry shifts.

Boothe Liell Albertis S. Harrison Jr Mills E. Godwin Sailor Boothes Virginia D Godwin Ashland Potomac Godwin Tru Southern Southeast

Advanced Atlas Scores Second Straight Test Success

Cape Canaveral reports the advanced Atlas E missile achieved its second straight success on a 5,000 mile test flight. After early failures caused by a hydraulics fault, modifications led to a May 12 flight that demonstrated an inertial guidance system and more powerful engines for longer range delivery.

Cape Canaveral Fla Air Force Atlas

Suspect confesses to Bite slayings in Plainfield case

Joseph Maxey 23 and Lorelle Parks 22, both described as car washers, were charged in abducting a woman and a man from Plainfield. Parks admitted strangling Mrs. Tyson after rape. Maxey admitted killing Mrs. Ewell by running her over with a Cadillac. Both underwent psychiatric exams. A memorial service for the two victims was held at St. John’s Episcopal in Westfield with about 300 attendees.

Plainfield N.J Joseph Maxey Maxey Lorelle Parks Elliott C. Ewell Parks Robert Tyson Twoee St. ’S Episcopal Church Westfield

Vice President Johnson Speaks at Southwest Texas Graduation

Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson addressed the 1961 graduating class at Southwest Texas State College in San Marcos urging action against illiteracy poverty and disease. He noted the college alumni include a history degree holder in 1930 and emphasized education as a defense of democracy.

San Marcos Tex Lyndon B. Johnson Johnson Southwest Texas State College

Virginia urged bold program to lure small industries

Stephens called for a new government function to market Virginia’s assets to outsiders and promote relocation of small industries to Virginia towns where labor is available. He emphasized a bold action plan to ensure success and create opportunities in the state.

Stephens Virginia

Circuit Court Clerk Dies at Local Hospital

The Circuit Court clerk died after falling ill and being taken to a hospital. Cause of death not announced. Waddill’s body to be sent to a Victoria funeral home. Boy Scouts World Jamboree slated for July 1963 in Greece at Marathon site two miles of beach and 250 acres of pine forest, near the historic battlefield.

Waddill Victoria Greece Marthon

Proposed Budget and Public Hearing for Winchester

Citizens of Winchester are informed of the proposed budget based on real estate tax rate of 1.65 and personal property rate of 2.35. A public hearing is set for June 13, 1961 at 7 30 PM in the Council Chamber City Hall to hear views on next fiscal year's budget.

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Jeff Chandler in critical condition after second emergency surgery

Culver City AP reports actor Jeff Chandler aged 42 remains in critical condition after a second emergency operation in nine days due to internal bleeding. He was reported conscious on Sunday and resting well. The article also lists city financial figures and various department expenditures in a dense, period-article style.

Culvier City Calif Jeff Chandler

Virginia Bureau of Public Assistance Funding Totals

A historical financial excerpt lists appropriations and transfers from the General Fund totaling 127,708.00 with expenditures across medical services pensions and relief programs. It also shows revenue streams from state appropriations Handley Board appropriations and transfers from other funds totaling 942,500.00 with associated capital expenditures and property figures.

Virginia PU General Fund Bureau of Medical Services Handley Board

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