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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1962
Page
12
Aziz Winslow reports the city council purchased a rifle that fires sedative needles to capture stray dogs. The nonlethal weapon slows dogs within 15 to 30 minutes, enabling the dog catcher to seize them without bullets.
Virginia Tax Study Commission hearings on a proposed sales tax drew merchant concern and calls to replace or drop existing taxes. Speakers urged real estate and personal property assessments to rise while opposes argued against a sales tax unless gross receipts and merchant licenses are cut. The commission plans more hearings in Norfolk Richmond and Warrenton as it prepares recommendations for 1969.
The Chicago Motor Club cautions drivers at twilight when glare reduces visibility. It urges lowering speed for safety and notes sunglasses help but cannot replace careful driving.
Waterford prepares its annual Homes Tour and Crafts Exhibit with eight open houses from October 5 to 7. The event highlights Waterford's architectural evolution from log and stone beginnings to brick and fieldstone growth, featuring the Weaver's Cottage and saddle log construction, Flemish bond brickwork, and 18th century fireplaces.
Pope John XXIII rode a nine car train from Vatican station to Loreto and back crossing 418 miles with stops at 53 stations. Thousands greeted the pope as he traveled to Loreto and Assisi, hoping for more pilgrimages in the future.
Five shops and studios open daily from 2 to 5 p.m. DST for Waterford festival of craft demonstration antiquing and country produce. Lunch served at Waterford School with snack bars around the village. Waterford sits in upper Loudoun County about eight miles from Leesburg.
The Winchester Lions Club reported a record broom sale with 4804 brooms sold for a gross of 7023.42 and a net profit of 2096.57. President Ralph Cain thanked residents and firms for support aiding sight conservation. Six dozen brooms remain to be sold, contact Cain Furniture Store. The event occurred in Frederick County on September 18 and in Winchester on September 25.
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