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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1960
Page
12
A historic reference records a pelican roost in California during the Spanish colonial period, highlighting the species presence and coastal habitat in early settlement times.
Eight Congo MPs from Oriental Province issue a four page statement denouncing Patrice Lumumba as leading a reign of terror in Stanleyville and warn that his army support may falter when funds run dry. News notes Mobutu plans a National Congolese bank modeled after the Fed.
Harold Wilson declared a socialist program including nationalization of defense industries to protect taxpayers at the Labour conference in Scarborough England. His bid to replace Hugh Gaitskell drew only scattered applause amid internal party tensions over nuclear disarmament and the ban the bomb faction gaining seats. Ian Mikardo secured a governing body seat with 501000 votes as anti Gaitskell forces strengthen.
Henry Cabot Lodge warned on television that the Soviets could seek new allies if China grows too powerful. He cautioned the shift might come after a long cold war and doubted Khrushchev would crack the United Nations as Lenin did in 1918.
Melvin Hooker and George Ferrell, both 18 from Virginia Beach, arrived in Inglewood California after leaving August 1. They started with $60 each and survived by working for meals and lodging, sometimes sleeping in jails or parks. They plan no bicycle return and noted some towns were unfriendly.
The four main local cold storages report combined holdings of 186 462 bushels at October start, down from 377 627 a year ago. Winchester Cold Storage shows 128 507 bushels vs 292 553 last year, Virginia Apple Storage 27 955 vs 40 074, Old Mill Storage 5 000, and C Robertson Ice & Cold Storage 25 000 vs 40 000. The Giant African Snail grows six to nine inches with 80 000 sharp teeth but is harmless to humans.
The Stonewall District Ruritan Club holds its September meeting Thursday at 7 30 p.m. at Stephenson Methodist Church with members gathering for the program.
Vice President Nixon drew about 12 000 in Richmond as he linked GOP ties to Jefferson and Wilson and challenged Kennedy on party loyalty. Almond dismissed Nixon’s southern appeal as hopeless for the South. The stop preceded a longer southern swing ending with Chicago or Charlotte appearances and continued debate over civil rights and foreign policy.
A report shows that Russian is taught in public high schools in 25 states and the District of Columbia. The spread indicates growing interest in Slavic studies and language instruction across the United States.
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