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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1961

Page

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Soviet Envoy Walks Out During Johnson Speech at UN Dinner

At a New York award dinner honoring E. Stevenson, Soviet UN envoy Valerian Zorin left the dais after Johnson accused the USSR of expansionist aims. He and Ukrainian and Bulgarian ambassadors walked out, while Polish and Yugoslav ambassadors stayed. Zorin later said Johnson’s remarks were political and inappropriate for a humanitarian event.

New York United N Europe Valerian A. Zorin Dais Johnson Zorin Luka Kizya Yordan Tchobatov Bulgaria U.N Poland Yugoslavia Hotel Astor E. Stevenson U.S U.S.S.R Soviet Union Angier Biddle Duke State Department Stevenson Medico Dooley

Gown Crier Two Week Trip Ends with Return Home

Mr and Mrs Carroll Henkel finished a two week journey through Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. They attended an 11 o'clock service at the Episcopal Church on St Thomas and returned home on Western Street after travel involving flights through San Juan and New York to Baltimore. The forecast calls for a cold night with a low in the mid 20s and a slight chance of rain this weekend.

Carroll Henkel Ato Rico Virgin Thanksgiving Ana Mighty Cavatini Episcopal Church St. Thomas Virgin Islands San Juan Uerto Rico New York Baltimore Winchester Western St

Enos the chimpanzee paves way for manned orbit mission

Enos, a 37 pound chimpanzee, completed a whirlwind voyage circling the globe twice then recovered safely after a sea retrieval. NASA officials named astronaut John Glenn to lead the next manned orbital effort with Donald Slayton as backup, while undecided on whether a man or animal would pilot the next Mercury flight.

John H. Glenn, Jr U.S Langley Air Force Base United “States States Enos Dekinsead Gee Ated John H Undeneateien Glenn Meetiaer Scott Carpenter Donald B. Slayton Walter Schirra Bowers United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration Moon Earth NASA Muchea Australia Cape Canaveral Point

Farmers Hear Talks See Films on ACP in Two Counties

Frederick and Clarke County farmers attended talks and films on the Agricultural Conservation Program. ACP specialist William I. Thomas outlined progress over ten years, noting $1,068,208 brought to the counties and gains in pasture and meadow acreage, ponds, and drainage, while warning the program faced trouble.

Frederick Clarke County ACP Richmond ASCS Lee-Jackson Shenanddahge Allan Kates G. R. Epperson Frederick and Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Group Thomas Wacol Agra Can U.S

Apple a Day Maxim Confirmed by MSU Study

East Lansing Michigan researchers at Michigan State University report that a three year study with over 1300 volunteer students shows fewer calls for upper respiratory infections and other illnesses among participants. The study credits ascorbic acid and possibly a tranquilizer in apples, with results published in Agricultural Station Quarterly Note.

East Lansing Mich Michigan State University MSU Agricultural Station Richard R. Dedolph Harold B. Tukey Joseph A. Stevens Department of Horticulture Robert N. Monfort MSU Health Service

British Demand Mason and Slidell Release

One hundred years ago today the British government demanded the release of Mason and Slidell and an apology for their seizure by the United States. The note underscored tensions in Anglo-American relations during the prewar period.

Mason and Slidell

Taxes Due Dec 5th Last Day to Pay 1961 Taxes

Public notice lists taxes due in Winchester and Frederick County with no penalty after December 5 1961 signed by M D Weaver and Harry L McCann. Includes date stamps and publication references. Also notes sale of Stayman and Golden Delicious apples, a rummage sale, and Beta Sigma Phi XI Beta Chapter meeting and Gore Fire Co annual meeting and election.

M. D. Weaver Treas City of Winchester Harry L. McCann Frederick County Apples Stayman Golden Delicious E. Piccadilly Beta Sigma Phi Gore Fire Co

Park Official Renews Attack On Potomac Dam

Cumberland hearing hears Thomas F. Giles urge six low dams in West Virginia and Allegany County Maryland to create ample recreation water surfaces near Washington. Sen J Beall supports WV and Western Maryland dams to avert a Washington area water shortage. Continues on Page 2 Col 3.

West Virginia Allegany County Thomas F. Giles Corps of Army Engineers Pas Dedam Washington Giles Cumberland Patterson Creek Litle Cacapon Town Creek North Branch Grant County W. Va J. Glenn Beall Maryland Beall Man Shire Styles Ee Shaia Malin Iene Vegas

Algiers Unrest Flares As Attacks and Killings Spread

Roving bands attacked Algerians and burned shops in Oran as European merchants strike in protest. Ten people, nine Algerians, were killed and about forty wounded as police and troops fought to contain riots in the port city. Incidents included a bus attack, a lynching, and gunfire from a building under construction.

Oran Algeria

Crime Rise Reported by FBI in Early Year

FBI uniform crime reports show urban and rural crime rising in the first nine months of the year. City crime up 4 percent with notable increases due to new factory fees, and overall urban rise 10 percent in cities with 25 000 to 50 000 people. Forcible rape up 23 percent and burglaries up 5 percent.

Washington FBI

Steer Brings 14 a Pound at International Live Stock Exposition

The grand steer sold at 14 dollars per pound for Aberdeen Angus Sasi Arai wae guardred by Ames from Ames Iowa with a weight of 930 pounds. The total reached 13020 dollars. The record grand champion price is 30 dollars per pound set in 1957. Last year’s champion sold for 15 dollars per pound totaling 17690 dollars.

Chicago Sasi Arai Ames Stock Yards Packing Co Co School The International Kaye Pollock Mount Auburn Iowa

Christmas Decorations In Winchester Boost Holiday Spirit

A downtown Winchester area shows festive decorations as merchants anticipate strong sales. Douglas O Connell reports a spot check with store managers on the First Page, Second Section, noting optimism for a record year.

Winchester Douglas O'Connell

Western delegates leave talks while deputies press on

In Geneva the top US and British delegates depart for home as the three year old nuclear test ban talks stall. Arthur H. Dean and Joseph Godber say no gains from remaining, leaving deputies Stelle and Wright to meet Russia's Tsarapkin. Westerners cite Soviet rejection of international control machinery to police testing.

Geneva Arthur H. Dean United States Joseph Godber Dean Washington Godber New York U.N. Assembly Soviet Union Charles C. Stelle Sir Michael Wright Britain Russia Semyon K. Tsarapkin Tsarapkin West

Silver Service Given Barr On Retirement

Mayor Claude B Smalts Jr presided as the Executive Association honored Mr Barr with a framed resolution for long service. Brief remarks came from Ry land Conner Joseph C Haines Albert Robinson and Bernard Groves Jr. Barr thanked the group. George Sempeles sang with Mildred Jones providing organ and piano music.

Executive Association Claude B. Smalts, Jr Barr Ryland Conner Friendship Joseph C. Haines Rouss Albert Robinson Sarah Zane Bernard Groves, Jr George Sempeles Mildred ‘Jones

Automobile Mows Down 45 Soldiers in France

An automobile plowed into a 45 man column of soldiers marching along a highway near Frejus France. Nineteen soldiers were severely injured and taken to a hospital. The troops were en route from a military camp to Frejus to board a train for Le Havre and service in the Caribbean. Officials would not confirm if the driver was detained.

Frejus France le Havre

Churchill Birthday Sparks House of Commons Cheer

Sir Winston Churchill entered the House of Commons on his 87th birthday to a standing ovation as MPs paused business to honor him. A luncheon preceded the session and the day included a busy schedule with views, a dinner, and celebration with family.

London Winston Churchill House of Commons Venee Winston

Police Fire Tear Gas as Mobs Roil Capital Strife

Police used tear gas and detonation bombs to scatter roving mobs on the third day of a general strike against President Joaquin Balaguer. Thousands flooded the streets after rumors spread of palace denials while the National Civic Union proposed a provisional governing council to resolve the crisis.

Balaguer

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