22 Nov 1961
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1961
Page
1
Warmer temperatures are expected during Thanksgiving with the forecast predicting mild weather for turkey dinners and church services. The brief note indicates a rise in mercury and suggests pleasant conditions for the holiday observances.
Virginia turkey growers are split over proposed marketing orders with testimony suggesting revisions needed for acceptance. One plan would regulate hatch numbers while another would require holding finished turkeys off the market in noncompetitive ways.
In Mt Falls area, a hunter reported felling a buck with a gun still wedged on its horns. The buck rose and walked off with the hunter's gun still balanced on its antlers. Nearby, Winchester police add two 1962 Plymouth patrol cars to service.
The Winchester Volunteer Rescue Squad launches its first annual fund drive Monday with a $24 500 goal to cover operating expenses for the coming year and to pay down the new headquarters at 517 Millwood Ave. Local auxiliaries and clubs will assist in collections, with receipts and donation tax deductions provided.
Deer kills in Frederick and Clarke Counties topped 500 as the doe season closed today with Thanksgiving near. Total so far 244 does and 298 bucks. more than 2,000 deer estimated in the Frederick Warren Shenandoah area. Several hunters reported injuries. hunting weather expected to be warm with rain Friday.
The Winchester Evening Star will not publish tomorrow due to Thanksgiving Day. Readers are advised to check back for the next issue.
New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller flies 500 miles along Merauke south coast to find his son Michael missing since Sunday after a boat capsized. Dutch troops and natives search the swampy coast while Michael’s companion Dr. R S Wassing, rescued, is questioned by authorities.
Washington AP report states NSA security director S Wesley Reg inolds resigned at the Defense Department request under the standards of conduct rule banning favors from government contractors. It marks the second NSA high level resignation this week amid related federal agency dismissals and ongoing investigations.
Cuba launches a fresh attack in the United Nations Security Council accusing the United States of planning armed intervention as the Soviet Union pledges to back the charge. The U S denial comes amid Dominican air force support and show of force tensions.
The U S West German talks wrap up with a final White House session and a Berlin stance to deter pressure while keeping talks open with the Soviet Union. Schroeder to address the National Press Club as indications of results filter out amid Cold War tensions.
The annual Christmas parade is scheduled for Saturday at 6 30 p m with at least three floats. Santa will ride on a float in front of the Courthouse amid festive decorations.
In Botetourt County a youth named Charles Seay, 17, was shot in the chest and hip while deer hunting from a stand. another youth, a left wrist wound, was hit by a 30-30 rifle bullet. Authorities indicate a 30.08 caliber bullet struck Seay at an angle.
Washington AP reports the armed services will resume a six month active duty option for volunteers entering the Reserves starting Sept 1 as part of a force buildup against Soviet demands over Berlin. The move does not shorten the planned one year of service for personnel called up after Sept 1.
Jane Marie Keplinger was run over by a farm tractor shortly before 1 a.m. today. At 2 o clock a Memorial Hospital report listed her condition and ongoing details of the incident.
A spy pair pleaded guilty in a U.S. spying plot tied to radar and power stations. Sonntag admitted guilt and Naumann followed with a confession as U.S. and West German authorities deny the pair acted as spies.
Hats and dresses sale at Buzzella's. Old Fashion Thanksgiving Dinner advertised at J Drive-In Route 11 Martinsburg Pike. Howard Johnson's and George Washington Hotel feature Live Christmas Trees Norway Spruce at Smalta Garden Center. Community Food Store open Thanksgiving Day from 7 a.m. to midnight offering a turkey dinner. Lind Winchester lists details.
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