25 Nov 1960
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1960
Page
1
October price rise of four tenths of a percent pushes the consumer cost index to 127.3 relative to 1947 49 averages. The gain, largely from higher food prices, raises year over year costs by 1.4. Eight of ten months in 1960 show increases and the higher costs trigger wage boosts for about 1.08 million auto and farm equipment workers plus 80 000 others in related industries.
The Thanksgiving holiday saw 193 deaths from traffic and fires, plus 34 other accident fatalities, with a total toll of 193. Pittsburgh and Canastota victims highlighted by two fires. Weather was fair and traffic lower than typical holidays, but fatalities remained high. National figures for 102 hours showed 646 deaths across traffic, fires, and miscellaneous accidents. Separate report notes labor contract pay adjustments tied to government index and rising costs in October, including food, cars, rents, and medical care.
Mrs. William Seppeler walking her Great Dane near home called out in an open field and saved both her life and the dog when a hunter aimed at the dog thinking it was a deer. The lazy hunter Paul Tederick is seen daily on Hunting Ridge Road. Virginia White grows a blue-topped white turnip weighing 2 lb 12 oz. A red parking meter on W Boscawen Street near Indian Alley now offers 30 minutes for five cents on a trial basis.
Vice President elect Lyndon B. Johnson heads to Paris for talks with Prime Minister Harold Macmillan after stating Eisenhower actions reflect only the outgoing administration. He noted allied worries about U S role and stressed continuity in foreign policy until January 20 while predicting Kennedy would lead boldly. Johnson also praised Kennedy as a strong future president and dismissed Democratic victory margins as minor.
Annual Price Setting Sale at B and M Chevrolet features reduced prices on all OK used cars and trucks. Limited time event highlights savings across multiple models with emphasis on budget deals and value purchases.
Christmas preparations begin as Winchester Retail Merchants Association members announce new late Saturday hours. Beginning tomorrow night they stay open until 9 p.m. each Saturday through Christmas, with extended daily hours from Dec 15 to Dec 23, and holiday closures on Dec 26 and Jan 2. Christmas lights, parade, tree lighting set for Dec 15 at 6 p.m.
A bill of particulars clarifies charges against Mrs. Hilda Boyd of 415 Millwood Ave. Filed in Municipal Judge John Warren Rice’s office, the document specifies alleged unlicensed boarding home operations and an unauthorized adoption service. Hearing set for December 5 at 2 p.m. in Municipal Court.
Nearly $40,000 was reported at a Community Chest rally in the George Washington Hotel led by Marvin E. Gore Jr. The group aimed for $40,000 by Thanksgiving Eve, ultimately totaling $39,771 with late gifts and a final goal of $50,000. Reports came from Winchester Day Nursery to Special Gifts and individuals across city and county.
The Thanksgiving Day holiday brought church services family meals and turkey dinners to the area with football parades on TV and some hunting. In Winchester Frederick and Clarke Counties authorities reported a quiet day with two minor traffic crashes and a chimney fire cleared at a farm. TEMPERATURES hovered chilly with a subfreezing 24 degrees reported at the Winchester Fruit Research Laboratory and a high of 42.
President-elect Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy welcomed a baby boy born by Caesarean section at Palm Beach. The 6 pound 3 ounce son, named John Fitzgerald Jr., arrived after Kennedy rushed back from a Florida vacation. Both mother and child were reported doing well after surgery.
President Joseph Kasavubu heads back to the Congo to ready his people for the U N conciliation commission visit. He told Dag Hammarskjold he would confirm when the commission may travel, amid doubts within the Congo and among committee members about readiness and army acceptance.
Deer kills in Frederick and Clarke Counties total 895 on day six, with four day regional tally reaching 3 645 across Frederick Clarke Shenandoah and Warren. Six bucks reported in Frederick by midmorning and 30 wild turkeys bagged. no new hunting accidents.
In secret sessions since November 9 the worldwide Communist summit may be nearing its end. Reports from a Soviet-Finnish reception say decisive bargaining over whether to pursue peaceful coexistence or pursue war have dominated talks led by Khrushchev. Observers note lines of foreign delegates and a possible final session, with Pravda reiterating peaceful coexistence as policy. Urho Kekkonen’s visit is mentioned.
A roof section at a new plant near Harrisonburg collapsed, killing five workers and injuring two. Victims were John McCray 26 Raymond Schronce 42 Desmon Wichael 41 George Kittrell 52 and Leon Kirkland 36. Two injured remain hospitalized Arthur Lucas and Jerry Williams.
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