06 Nov 1965
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1965
Page
1
Eight residents share ideas for Winchester enhancements. They call for a children's clinic, more stop signs, a YMCA and playground, volunteer fire department outreach, a Safe Driving School, a baseball team, and a Police Athletic League to engage youths.
Police Chief J Thomas Boyd says burning leaves and raking them into the gutter are violations. He notes complaints about both practices and instructs that all leaves must be placed in containers for city collection.
The Supreme Court agreed to hear an original suit filed by South Carolina challenging the 1965 voting rights law as unconstitutional. The move seeks an immediate halt to federal registrars in the state and may involve other states joining in the challenge. The Court's Friday order leaves unclear how many justices favored accepting the case.
A line of cars attempting to enter James Wood for the ball game backed up to Germain Street. More than 7,000 people attended. Officer Ernest Stotler of the Winchester Police reported officers on Boscawen Street at intersections with Braddock, Washington and Stewart. Traffic moved smoothly and congestion cleared in about half an hour. No accidents were reported in the city.
The Jaycees outline new community projects and volunteer opportunities featured on page 6. Details cover fundraising drives, civic events, and ways residents can participate this month.
President Johnson announced a Cuba United States agreement allowing 3000 to 4000 Cuban refugees to travel on American planes from Varadero. The Swiss Embassy will verify priority criteria for immediate relatives. The airlift replaces a month of small boat arrivals and covers political prisoners technicians and draft eligible men remains under negotiation.
Dr. Garland R. Quarles will be the principal speaker at the Veterans Day observance in Winchester next Thursday. The program includes a parade on Loudoun Street, a volley, and taps after the address, with the Winchester Veterans Council sponsoring.
Gov elect Mills E Godwin Jr says his door will be open to all state citizens with reasonable requests. He says he has not been approached by Negro leaders or other groups since his election. The Virginia Crusade for Voters and the Virginia Voters League plan to present requests through Dr. William S. Thornton and Moses A. Riddick Jr. of Suffolk.
Four U S Air Force personnel stationed at Tan Son Nhut were abducted at a roadblock between Vung Tau and Saigon. One American reportedly escaped, others remain missing as a large search and rescue operation continues.
The Mennonite missionary image has shifted toward electronic methods with Harrisonburg as a hub. Radio programs broadcast globally, TV spots, newspaper ads, and bookrack evangelism augment traditional preaching in a major broadcasting ministry noted in Valley Week.
Salisbury Rhodesia prime minister Ian Smith rejected British proposals for a Rhodesian vote on independence under the 1961 constitution. Smith accused Wilson of closing the door on constitutional reform and hinted at possible unilateral independence after Friday's state of emergency declaration.
Clarke County 20 James Wood 14 in a Dream Game crowd over 7,000 fans watched the clash. Coaches Carroll Reid and Jim Casey shared a brief nod after the hard fought win as scene details of the night painted a vivid high school football tale.
U S Navy jets hit a Communist missile site 35 miles east of Hanoi after a Crusader jet was shot down near the target. Reports say one launcher was hit, with another explosion seen. U S Army’s Big Red One operated near Saigon, overrun an underground medical aid station, and killed at least five Viet Cong. Navy bombers struck the Hai Duong bridge area, while Independence planes damaged Bach Long radar site. Navy and Air Force sorties continued over the north. civilian casualties include Ho Thi Que, 39, the Tiger Lady of the Mekong Delta, shot after a dispute with her soldier husband.
A large high pressure area moving eastward along the coast brings steady conditions and cooler nights to the region. No precipitation is expected as the system influences coastal temperatures and air stability through the period.
Help wanted poster seeks a girl to mark in and check out clothes at Pingley and Carper Cleaners. Apply in person for the clerical position in the office.
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