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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1960

Page

7

Church launches $75000 campaign for new educational building

The church opened a financial campaign for 75000 to aid construction with a present building fund totaling 63755. Many new facilities will be added as part of the plan.

Jewel Case Fished From Thames Links Loren Theft

A black leather jewel case with a brooch bearing the name Sophia was found in the Thames by a river bargeman. Police say it may belong to Sophia Loren, whose gem collection was reported stolen in what authorities call Britain's biggest jewel theft in years. Loren cooperates with Scotland Yard as they probe the case and search for suspects. The jewels were only partially insured.

London Thames Sophia Loren Sophia Miss Loren Scotland Yard Britain

Dear Abby Advice Column Highlights of Readers Letters

A compact sample of Dear Abby questions and replies. Topics include marriage after a spouse swaps, gossip impact, a friend pulling hair in anger, a husband's radio habit, and age perceptions. Abby offers direct guidance and reassurance.

Fulbright Slams Ike Over Spy Plane Admission

Sen. J William Fulbright criticizes President Eisenhower for accepting responsibility over the U2 incident. He says it would have been wiser to blame Dulles or claim Soviet theft. The Senate committee reopens hearings with Dulles slated to testify amid debate over coordination and statements.

Fulbright Ike Washington United States Sen. J. William Fulbright D-Ark Eisenhower NBC Meet the Press Senate Foreign Relations Committee Allen W. Dulles Central Intelligence Agency Dulles Christian A. Herter Douglas Dillon Albert Gore D-Tenn Chet Holifield D-Calif CBS Radio Andrew H. Berding Europe Berding Paris Nikita Khrushchev Joseph Stalin Claude Corea Ceylon U.N. Security Council Corea Pitts- Sea Barry Goldwater R-Ariz MBS

Virginia Colleges Hold Graduation Exercises Across State

The 1960 Virginia commencements feature King College in Bristol with Harlee Branch Jr. as speaker and Virginia State College in Petersburg with E. Frederick Morrow. Emory and Henry, Mary Washington, Longwood, Shenandoah, Roanoke, and Staunton Military Academy also hold or conclude ceremonies with speeches by notable leaders and awards including Mary Washington’s Darden Medal.

Virginia King College Bristol Virginia State College Petersburg King Harlee Branch Jr Southern Co Atlanta Virginia State E. Frederick Morrow Eisenhower Emory and Henry Stuart T. Saunders Roanoke Norfolk and Western Railway Saunders Mary Washington College University of Virginia At Fredericksburg Grellet C. Simpson Simpson Shenandoah College and Conservatory of Music Dayton Winchester Wade S. Miller Oberlin College Shenandoah Roger M. Blough U.S. Steel Corp Roanoke College Blough Staunton Military Academy Sen. Barry, Goldwater Rariz America Goldwater

Nixon Delays Farm Program Details Ahead of Campaign

Vice President Nixon will wait until the fall campaign to detail a Republican farm program. He plans to align general principles with the Chicago nominating convention platform and avoid early clashes over Ezra Taft Benson's program. Nixon will address farm policy again during a June 20 Williston visit and support Gov. Davis against Burdick in North Dakota.

Jack Bell Washington Richard M. Nixon Chicago Nixon Ezra Taft Benson Benson Eisenhower Congress North Dakota American Legion Williston John E. Davis Quentin N. Burdick D-Nd Senate William Langer Davis

Fisherman Reels In Body Of Only Son

In Clarksville Tennessee a fisherman reels in his 11 year old son Robert Eugene Jenner after his fishing line catches the boy in a creek near Ft. Campbell. His 10 year old daughter Sharon Jenner is later found drowned. The father, a specialist stationed at Ft. Campbell, says the family had been picnicking and fishing when the tragedy occurred.

Clarksville

Traylor Chosen to Challenge Rep Smith in 8th District

Heathsville lawyer Lawrence M Traylor 32 will face Democratic Rep Howard W Smith in the 8th District race after unanimous GOP nomination at the Fredericksburg convention. Traylor pledges to campaign across the 20 county two city district to unseat Smith who seeks a 16th term. Delegates backed Nixon for president and Goldwater for vice president with two Nixon delegates chosen for Chicago.

Fredericksburg Northumberland Lawrence Maylor Virginia Traylor Howard W. Smith D-Va Heathsville Smith Nixon Sen Barry Goldwater R-Ariz Chicago

Home Best Testing Laboratory Home Best Testing Laboratory

Mrs. Homemaker is the best technician with the last word on quality. Blue Lustre has passed tests over the years, keeping carpets looking clean. One half gallon cleans three 9 by 12 rugs, usable with any applicator or long handle brush. MILLER'S HARDWARE.

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