Terrorists Seize U S Army Colonel in Venezuela
Armed terrorists abduct Col. James K. Chenault from his home as he left for work. A Spanish speaking caller claimed they want him for propaganda and denied harming him. The 45 year old officer, from Sherman Texas, was seized with his chauffeur after overpowering the driver and their vehicle was later found abandoned.
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Venezuela
James K. Chenault
U.S. Army
Chenault
Sherman, Tex
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Weather Clears as Virginia Sees Sunny Skies
A south to west air flow dries moisture from yesterday in Virginia, leading to a forecast of sunny skies and rising temperatures across the region.
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Richmond
Virginia
New One Dollar Bills Debut With Different Reverse Design
Farmers and Merchants National Bank received a new one dollar bill showing the Washington portrait on the front with the redesigned reverse. It bears the label federal reserve note instead of silver certificate. The note remains as usable as prior issues. The town noted President Kennedy's death held extra meaning for locals Bucky Singhass and Joe Sa.
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Farmers and Merchants National Bank
Washington
Federal Reserve
Kennedy
Bucky Singhass
Joe Sa
Thanksgiving Proclamation by President Kennedy
The text proclaims Thursday November 28, 1963 as a day of national thanksgiving. It recalls historical origins from colonial times to Lincoln and Washington and urges gratitude to Providence and dedication to peace justice and understanding worldwide.
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America
Lincoln
I. John F. Kennedy
United States
U.S.C
Anger's Angus House Thanksgiving Service Announcement
Thanksgiving dinner service available Thursday. Taxes due December 5 without penalty. City treasurers M. D. Weaver and Harry L. McCann note tax deadlines. Perry Engineering seeks truck drivers. Holiday garbage and bus notice: no collection Thursday. routes shift to Monday December 2.
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City of
Winchester
Harry L. McCann
Frederick County
Perry Engineering Co., Inc
Dorton Named 1964 Festival Parade Director
Charles A. Dorton Jr local businessman and Riteway Cleaners president will direct the 1964 Grand Feature Parade of the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival on May 1. The Winchester Lions Club president Robert F. Gaines announced the appointment as the club votes to run the festival peak spectacle. Dorton has been a Lions Club member since 1949 and has served annually on the club's parade committee.
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Charles A. Dorton, Jr
Robert F. Gaines
Winchester Lions Club
Lions Club
Dorton
Riteway Cleaners
Brothers Charged With Mail Fraud In Winchester Case
Charles Milton Marah and Darren Ray Marah, brothers from Baltimore area, were charged with using the mails to defraud. They were captured in Berryville after fleeing as questions began, jailed in Winchester, and to be taken to Harrisonburg for grand jury action. Charles faced $5,000 bond, Darren $1,900. they had not posted.
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Maryland
Charles Milton Marah
Melbourne Ave
Baltimore
Darren Ray Marah
Otis St
Hyattsville
Berryville
Harrisonburg
U. S. District Court
Western District
Virginia
Charles Marah
David G. Simpson
Frederick W. Stone
Winchester
Marah
Parade Plans Complete For Yale Winchester Christmas Event
Final details for the 1963 Christmas Parade in downtown Winchester set for 6 p.m. December 12. Robert Griffiths chairs the Winchester Retail Merchants Assn. parade, which travels from Sears parking lot along Loudoun Street to Cork, Cameron, and Rouss Avenue. Santa will distribute candy and greet children. Merchants will stay open every night until Christmas.
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Winchester Retail Merchants Assn
Robert Griffiths
Sears
Loudoun St
Cork St
Cameron
Rouss Ave
Santa Claus
Merchants Association
No Star Tomorrow Thanksgiving Day
The Star will not publish tomorrow as Thanksgiving Day, a national holiday.
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Star
Johnson urges action to translate Kennedy ideals into action
President Johnson addressed Congress urging early action to translate John F. Kennedy's ideas into effective policy. He called for an end to teaching and preaching hate and violence and asked for swift congressional steps to establish new programs and reforms.
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Johnson
John F. Kennedy
Senate
House
Congress
Thanksgiving Day Observances Across Area Amid Kennedy Death
Thanksgiving services are planned across the region with church services and turkey dinners. The Community Worship at First Evangelical United Brethren Church led by Dr. W. E. Eisenberg is at 10 am, sponsored by the local ministerial association. Berryville and Front Royal hold services as well. Civil rights themes and a tax cut debate feature in remarks by Johnson, urging unity and action.
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Kennedy
First Evangelical United Brethren Church
Winchester-Frederick County
Berryville
Presbyterian Church
Marvin C. Cook
Duncan Memorial Methodist Church
Front Royal
President Signs His First Bills
President Johnson signed two early measures, one funding the Arms Control and Disarmament Agency with 20 million dollars for a two year span to start July 1, and a separate bill extending the national debt limit to 315 billion dollars to June 30, 1964. The White House noted the signing sequence differed momentarily in initial reports.
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Washington
Johnson
Arms Control and Disarmament Agency
White House
Still A Rocking Chair Presidential Office Has New Look
Washington AP reports the White House redecorating after Kennedy left for Texas, with Johnson introducing a new marble topped cocktail table, moved telephone, bone white walls, and red trimmed drapery. The Kennedy era mementos fade as Johnson adds personal keepsakes and a larger desk slated for Harvard Kennedy Memorial Library.
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John F. Kennedy
Texas
Kennedy
White House
Johnson
Navy
Harry S. Truman
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Europe
Kennedy Memorial Library
Harvard University
John Jr
President Johnson to Address Nation on Thanksgiving
President Johnson will deliver a nationwide Thanksgiving Day TV address from the White House oval office. The 15 minute speech is set for 6 15 p m EST Thursday and will be carried live by NBC CBS and possibly ABC if technical issues are resolved.
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Washington
Johnson
White House
Pierre Salinger
National Broadcasting Co
Columbia Broadcasting System
American Broadcasting Co
Holiday Sale Attracts Shoppers With Coats Dresses
Holiday sale promotes children's coats and dresses with various discounts. Margaret L Hodgson features hats and dresses and invites a traditional Thanksgiving dinner at Howard Johnson's for 2.95. Martin's Dry Goods advertises evening snack and The Pizza plans to open at 5 p.m.
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Margaret L. Hodgson
Howard Johnson
Martin’s
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