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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1962
Page
1
U S officials doubt Cas tro could shoot down reconnaissance planes over Cuba arguing Russians man Cuban anti aircraft batteries and Cuban pilots fly MIG 21s. They note swift jet fighters could counter any incident and surveillance resumed after Andersons downing.
Local community concert attendees in Martinsburg must show a subscription receipt for entry. Winchester association president Robert Pizzano says cards are not printed yet and receipts will serve as identification.
Officials praised the Handley versus James Wood clash for its spirit. Handley won 25 to 6 while James Wood earned accolades for defense and sportsmanlike conduct, including the team’s postgame centering on the field. Frederick County Superintendent Ayler commended the orderly crowd and hard fought contest.
CAPE CANAVERAL FLA AP says the Saturn super booster achieved a fourth successful test flight marking another step toward lunar missions. The 4 minute 55 second run fully fueled first stage eight engines reached planned thrust and NASA officials anticipate Saturn No 4 spring launch with one engine cut off to test redundancy.
Hollywood AP reports actor Charles Laughton aged 63 remains in serious condition as doctors treat his spine cancer at a local hospital. The star known for film and stage roles faced a critical health battle.
Salvation Army Cadet Corps members from Virginia Maryland and West Virginia gathered for a welcoming luncheon with Mayor Claude Smalts and a full program led by Major Oscar Estein. The 300-strong group planned work sessions outdoor services a parade a 5 30 p m dinner and an 8 p m meeting with a closing breakfast the next morning.
Delmas M. Sewell was elected president of the Winchester Frederick County Chamber of Commerce at yesterday's board meeting. He will take office Jan 1, succeeding E. R. Huntsberry. Also elected were Phillip B. Whitney first vice president Alfred W. Loring second vice president H Robert Edwards treasurer Conrad G. Follansbee secretary manager and three directors at large C Evans Kline Thomas E. Hassen Clyde Logan. Mayor Claude B Smalts Jr and Byron O Brumback were named directors for one year. The by laws were amended to allow their service with full powers except where their official roles matter. All will be installed at the next general meeting.
Indian defenses around Walong faced a stronger Chinese counterattack with reinforcements flown in by civilian airliners. A Defense Ministry spokesman confirmed repeated Chinese attacks and ground losses near Jang and Towang, while officials warned of possible assaults on Chushul airfield as 2,500 square miles remained under threat in Ladakh.
Two gunmen died and a third was critically wounded after a running gun battle with detectives on a crowded Manhattan street during an attempt to steal 34 cents in coins and $54,593 in checks payable to Franklin Simon. A pedestrian and detective were injured. Queens men Kenneth Cavanaugh and Albert Taylor died, Patrick Huston hospitalized, and bank messenger Herman Levine shoved and handcuffed.
The Associated Press reports two pedestrians killed on Virginia highways yesterday raising the 1962 road toll to 821, compared with 722 the previous year. Victims were William David Waddell, 32, of Wytheville struck on a Wytheville street, and Ralph Henson, 20, of Lewisburg West Virginia killed by a dump truck on Interstate 81 in Botetourt County.
Frederick County game warden David Ramsey urged caution as a heavy hunter turnout was forecast for the deer season which opens Monday and runs through Saturday. On day one any deer may be taken, then only bucks for the rest of the week. He stressed safety and required hunter permission for hunting on private land with written consent if posted and oral consent if not posted.
The Rev Charles Powhatan Moncure 33 rector of Grace Episcopal Berryville has accepted a call to be rector of Church of the Holy Comforter in Richmond effective Jan 16 The Richmond church was left without a rector since Rev Albert Hayward departed last August for Christ Church Smithfield and St Pauls Surry
In Fort Pierce Florida 1500 soldiers of the Old Ironsides First Armored Division unload tanks on Hutchinson Island as Cuban crisis drills proceed on Florida s east coast. A Cape Canaveral Saturn rocket and Silver F104 jets punctuated the exercise watched by Army Navy and Marine observers amid rough seas and shifting sands.
The Republic of Haiti orders Most Rev. Paul Robert and three priests expelled for alleged crusading against voodoo and defamation of President Duvalier. They will fly to New York via Miami and then Rome to report to the Vatican.
FBI and U S authorities arrested three people in a pro Cuba sabotage conspiracy tied to the U N mission. One detainee, Roberto Santiesteban Casanova, is an attache at the Cuban mission. others named include Antonio Sueiro and Jose Garcia Orellana of New York City. A secret cache of weapons was seized and diplomacy limited arrests due to immunity. The FBI charged the group with delivering incendiary devices and explosives.
President Kennedy opened Dulles International Airport praising its design and the builders and designers. Former President Eisenhower attended, and the ceremony honored namesake John Foster Dulles. The $110 million jet age facility near Chantilly, Virginia, drew thousands including Dulles family members. Kennedy called the airport a great addition to the country and an artistic achievement.
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