Winchester Star Names Area's Friendliest Employees
Mabel F. Bagby of the Stork Set and Thurman C. Mason of Sears Roebuck top voters in a four week contest by 22,282 ballots. Each wins a $50 savings bond and certificate. runners up receive $5 and a certificate.
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Jack F. Davis
Nee
Stary Wag
Attop
Mabel Bagsby
Bea Davis
Stork
Thurman Mason
Sears
John Carr
Winchester
Mabel F. Bagby
Gray Ave
Thurman C. Mason
Wood Ave
Bagby
Mason
Sears Roebuck
Winchester Evening Star
Star
Local Madison College student in Miami News feature
Wanda Braithwaite a Madison College student in Harrisonburg is spotlighted in the Miami News People In The News column dated Friday the Thirteenth. The photo shows her staring at a broken mirror on the traditionally unlucky day. Mrs. M. T. Duff sent the clipping to the Crier along with an unrelated sale notice for Grove Furniture and a one week sale on hats dresses and children's wear at Margaret's.
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Wanda Braithwaite
Madison College
Harrisonburg
Miami
Fla
M. T. Duff
Ten Navy airmen die in Argentia P3A Orion crash
A US Navy four engine P3A Orion patrol plane with ten men aboard crashed into the sea near Argentia Naval Base while approaching in fog. The aircraft, a military version of the Lockheed Electra used for antisubmarine duties, was returning to base when it went down three miles offshore.
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Argentia
Argentia Naval Base
Ball Optimistic on NATO Nuclear Forces Plan
Undersecretary of State George W. Ball returned from Europe with optimism that an early next year agreement could form a seaborne nuclear missile force within NATO. He noted European Allies show spirit but warned that a new British Labor government must decide its position, delaying final consent by weeks.
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Washington
George W. Ball
Europe
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Ball
U.S
United States appeals to Congo rebels over ailing American
The United States directly appeals to rebel leaders in Stanleyville to ensure the safety and possible evacuation of American citizen Dr Paul Carlson and other Americans. Ambassador Godley asserts rebels are responsible for prisoners of war and cites ICRC and OAU efforts to secure humanitarian access. A Tuesday Stanleyville broadcast hinted Carlson may still be alive after an earlier Monday claim he would be executed.
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Leopoldville
the Congo
United States
Paul Carlgon
U.S
G. McMurtrie Godley
Christophe Gbenge
Stanleyville
Dr. Carlson
International Committee of the Red Cross
OAU
Organization of ‘African Unity
OAV
Jomo Kenyatta
Kenya
Stanleyvill
Carlson
Rolling Hills
Calif
Gbenye
Deer Kills Dip Across Three Counties In Two Days
Area deer kills fell to a trickle on the third day with four deer checked at Frederick Clarke counties stations. Two day totals rose near 1300 for four counties as cooler weather nears and hunters report heavy coats.
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Frederick
Clarke Counties
Clarke
Frederick County
Shenandoah County
Warren County
F100 Jet Shot Down Over Laos. Rescue Underway
A U S F100 fighter escorting a RF101 reconnaissance plane over Laos was shot down. Rescue efforts for the pilot are under way, Defense Secretary McNamara said. The incident follows a similar operation begun last summer at Laos request to curb North Vietnamese infiltration.
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Washington
Laos
Secretary of Defense
Robert S. McNamara
New Hosiery Mill To Open In Winchester January
Winchester Hosiery Mills will open in January at the Winchester Industrial Park employing about 30 local workers. Ellis Hosiery Mills of Hickory NC chooses Winchester for a new plant. W Carlisle Fisher announces the decision. Howard Shockey and Sons builds a 5000 square foot brick facility. initial output aims at around 60 dozen pairs daily with plans to add finishing facilities locally. John Tyler Mills of Leesburg is president, son of Ellis Mills who heads the North Carolina parent company. The elder Mills is anticipated to oversee the venture's growth.
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Winchester Hosiery Mills
Winchester
Ellis Hosiery Mills
Hickory
N.C
W. Carlisle Fisher
Winchester Frederick
Howard Shockey and Sons., Inc
John Tyler Mills
Leesburg
Ellis Mills
North Carolina
Mr. Mills
GOP Solons Challenge Junket Costs in Pacific Air Base Tour
Two Republican congressmen criticized a 19 day Air Force bases tour in the Pacific by 10 committee staffers at taxpayer expense. They questioned the staffers' relevance to military matters and urged budget scrutiny for Defense Department spending. The Air Force provided some names and details to AP.
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Washington
Congressional Committee
Air Force
Pacific
Robert S.) McNameara
Defense Department
Frank T. Bow
Ohio
House Appropriations Committee
Bow
William G. Bray
Indiana
House Armed Services Committee
Airport Restaurant Demolished in Saigon Attack
A plastic bomb, about 45 pounds, demolished the Saigon airport restaurant wounding 18 Americans and at least four Vietnamese. An American Air Force officer seated outside was badly hurt as fragments struck. Aimed near hangars with jets, the blast sparked fears of a mortar attack.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
U.S
Bien Hoa
Singapore
Viet Nam
Tern Oem Oo
Viehens
Sai
Caravelle
Trunk Shipment Scandal Rocks Rome Diplomatic Row
Italian Foreign Ministry expels two UAR diplomats after they tried to load a bound prisoner in a trunk marked diplomatic mail bound for Cairo. Victim Josef Dahan, a Morocca n-born Israeli citizen, is linked to past spying, with Cairo speculation that the incident ties into UAR Israel espionage.
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Piero DE Garzarolli
Rome
Foreign Ministry
Cairo
Josef Dahan
United Arab Republic
Israel
Dahan
U.A.R
Ahmed Aguib Hasim
Abdel el Neklawy
Selim Sman
Italy
U.A.R. Aire Mer
Amherst Diner Auction And Shrimp Dinner Event
Tonight at seven o clock an auction will offer furniture appliances and tools at Denny's.Comm. A shrimp dinner follows on Wednesday from 4 PM to 9 PM with all you can eat for 1.25 dollars hosted by Amherst Diner.
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Denny’s
Amherst
McNamara Announces 98 More Bases to Close
Defense Secretary Robert S. McNamara said 98 additional military bases will be eliminated. The plan includes some shipyard facilities, with names and locations to be announced Thursday. McNamara spoke at a Washington news conference and declined to identify specific bases at this time.
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Washington
Robert S. McNamara
McNamara
Lost glasses on East Lane with reward
Lost men’s glasses on East Lane. Call 662-2821 about a reward for their return.
Rail Talks Resume as Strike Looms Nationwide
Chicago reports that railroad and union officials reopen negotiations with federal mediators to avert a national strike in the wage dispute. About 140,000 non operating employees from six craft unions threaten to walk at 6 am Monday, halting service on 187 railroads and terminals. Francis A. O Neill of the National Mediation Board said progress was not made in talks.
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Chicago
Une
Francis A. O'Neill
National Mediation Board
Bake and rummage sale at Mt Airy Center
Community event at Mt Airy Community Center on Friday 22 hosts a bake and rummage sale at 22 S Braddock Street. Proceeds support center activities and programs. Funds raised aid local community services and outreach initiatives.
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S. Braddock St
Mt. Airy Community Center
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Pelee
Mabel Bagby
Mary Ann Funk
Acme Market
Berryville Ave.s
Margaret Carter
Diskay Discount Mart
Helen Tharp
Leggetts Department Store
Bobby Manuel
Kenneth Strawbridge
A&p
J. William
Hollis
Farmers & Merchants National Bank
Virginia Snapp
Safeway Stores ,Inc
Gaynelle McGolerick
Holsum —Bakeries,Inc
Evelyn Shobe
Esther Smith
Eleanor Milburn
Silco
Ruth Steele
Montgomery Ward & Co
Virginia Hummer
Rite
Wwe
Grove Furniture Co
Loudoun St
Collie
Margaret
Navy
NATO
U.S. Appeal
Bulletin
Nairobi
Christophe Gbenye
Paul Carlson
Stanleyville Radio
Veteran’s Service
Eddie Haines
Stephens City
George A. Cornwell
Henry Slater
Middletown
Dodson’s
Mountain Falls
Stewart A. Heltzel
Strasburg
Henkel Pitcock, Jr
Miller -Bros
Hayfield
M. M. Mcilwee
Taylor Anderson
Rt. 4
Coy Cunningham
Turkey
Baker’s Restaurant
Gore
W. F. Anderson
Jesse Peacemaker
Gop Solons
Bray
U.A.A
Joseph Dahan
Rail Talks
O'Neill
Rhodes Drug Company
Wayside Inn
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