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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1962

Page

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Congress May Quit Thursday

Washington leaders target adjournment by Thursday night as Humphrey and Mansfield spar over timing. The pension bill for the self employed awaits the President's decision with a Wednesday midnight deadline while Congress scores a record of 73 of 108 Kennedy recommendations enacted. The Capitol reels from Rep. Clem Miller’s death and the Senate plans only to push foreign aid and unemployment extensions if adjournment comes soon.

Washington Hubert H. Humphrey D-Minn Congress Humphrey Senate Kennedy Mike Mansfield Montana John W. McCormack D-Mass White House McCormack George A. Smathers D-Fla Capitol House Clem Miller California Jin House Ways and Means

Horses Escaped Yard Draws Crowd as Music Guides Them Home

Mrs J Kenneth Robinson herded several runaway horses through Merriman's Lane using a loud speaker from a small truck. The horses followed with tails up and manes flying, returning to the field as onlookers watched the unconventional roundup.

Fifth World Series Game Postponed By Rain

The fifth game between the Giants and Yankees was postponed due to a 71 minute rain delay and moved to Wednesday at Yankee Stadium. With the series tied two games apiece, Jack Sanford would have pitched for the Giants against Ralph Terry. The schedule shifts include an off day Thursday with Games Six and Seven in San Francisco if needed.

New York Yankee Stadium San Francisco Giants New York Yankees Jack Sanford Giants Ralph Terry San Francisco Ford Frick Yankees Whitey Ford Ford Yanks

Mrs. Virginia C Russell 87 Dies at Home

Mrs. Virginia Cover Russell, 87, died at 12 40 today at her home 110 S Stewart St in Winchester She was born December 8 1874 in Frederick County widow of Harry Kerr Russell She leaves three daughters five grandchildren two great grandchildren and other relatives Funeral at 3 PM tomorrow at First Presbyterian Church conducted by Dr George Jackson burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery

Virginia Cover Russell S. Stewart St Russell Frederick County Thomas Elizabeth Z. Cover Harry Kerr Russell Vienna Theodore Leschetizky Century Club Winchester - Clarke Garden Club Episcopal Female Institute of Winchester First John B. Carr Howard A. Holland F. L. Largent, Jr City John B. McKee, Jr Clarksdale John B. Carr, Jr Anne Kerr Largent Durbin Largent Russell Dover Holland John B. McKee, III Margaret Greenway McKee First Presbyterian Church George Jackson Mount Hebron Cemetery

Rummage Sale At Winchester Savings & Loan Event

Savings insured to 10000 by FSLIC. Rummage sale at 214 N Cameron St hosted by Golden Light Circle of Bethel Lutheran Church Albin. Sale runs Thurs 1 to ?, Fri 9 to ?, Sat 9 to 12 with bake sale Sat. Funds likely support church circle activities.

Federal Savings & Loan Insurance Corporation Winchester Savings & Loan N. Cameron St Golden Light Circle Bethel Lutheran Ch Albin

Tensions Renewed On Ole Miss Campus

On the University of Mississippi campus crowds jeered James Meredith during his second week as a student. A rock shattered a cafeteria window but no one was hurt, and marshals guided Meredith to a back exit. Federal officials, led by Deputy Atty Gen Katzenbach, sought to win student acceptance while thousands of troops remained on duty in Oxford.

Oxford Miss University of Mississippi James H. Meredith University Meredith Blackie Baxter Hall Nicholas Katzenbach Katzenbach Robert F. Kennedy Army Mississippi Washington John Stennis D-Miss Richard B. Russell D-Ga Stennis

Front Royal approves six month test of downtown traffic overhaul

Front Royal Town Council adopts a six month trial of one way traffic from east to west on Main Street and adjusted parking rules to boost downtown business. The plan, presented by Jay Buterbaugh for the Retail Merchants Committee, aims to restore meters and add loading zones while delaying meter purchases until the trial ends.

Front Royal Main St Crescent St Chester St H. Douglas Hamner Sam Zuckerman Jay Buterbaugh Retail Merchants’ Committee Chamber of Commerce Buterbaugh W. Douglas Blanton Bernard Stokes Blanton Perod Main Street Crescent Chester St. Triangle High St Main Shipe St Blue Ridge Ave S. Royal Ave Cloud St Shipe A. S. Hammock

Anti Rabies Vaccination Voted Down

The board of supervisors killed a citizens group bid for an anti rabies dog vaccination law. Chairman Byron Brumback suggested the board may take no action for now. W H Himmelwright moved to turn down the idea and it passed unanimously amid clashes between supporters and opponents.

Board of Supervisors Citizens’ Group Grover Teets Byron O. Brumback W. Hurl Himmelwright Mr. Brumback

Citizens For Marsh Dinner Rally Announcement

Citizens for Marsh call a dinner and rally on Monday October 15 at 6 30 p m Tickets are available at Marsh Headquarters for attendees and supporters to raise funds and show support.

Citizens ' For Marsh

Railroad Given Free Hand in Dismissals

An arbitration board granted the Chicago and North Western Railway a free hand to lay off telegaphers if jobs are obsolete, with binding finality. The ruling requires 90 days notice before abolishing a position and guarantees 40-hour weeks for extra staff, adjustable if workers ignore calls.

Railroad Midwest Garrett Kennedy White House Leighty Heineman

Prestige Loss Is Victory for East Germans

Berlin dispatch reports Western Allies protested East German guards blocking a British army ambulance aiding a man shot near the Berlin Wall. Soviets accepted protest Monday. Western officials warned of possible further steps but expect little action while Berlin talks continue.

Berlin Berlin Wall Wall West Berlin East Berlin Willy Brandt Socialist Party New York East Germany

Castro Donovan Near Agreement on Bay of Pigs Prisoners

Fidel Castro and James B Donovan moved toward a deal to release 1,113 Cuban prisoners seized in the 1961 Bay of Pigs invasion. Sources predicted flights to Miami within days after initial talks. Castro sought cash but Donovan offered medicine and food, with potential U.S. aid from surplus food and relief groups.

Havana Fidel Castro James B. Donovan Miami Castro Donovan New York U.S Washington

Donovan Arranges Havana Prisoner Transfer to Miami

Reliable sources say Donovan arranged with Pan American World Airways to move all Havana prisoners to Miami before the weekend. Relatives in Havana expect release and shower Donovan with praise. Officials in Washington and Miami prepare facilities and agencies assist with medical and financial support, reimbursed by the federal government.

Donovan Pan American World Airways Havana Miami Francis Gary Powers Rudolf Abel Washington Dade County

Emblems of Vatican II ring cross and Bible highlighted

Vatican II opens with bishops wearing rings and crosses as marks of office and a hand written 1472 New Testament placed on the altar each morning. The Bible symbolic center aims to return the church to its original purity and inspire Christian unity among observers.

Vatican City St. Peter’s Basilica Joseph T. McGucken San Francisco Jesus

Bill Gives Deep Secret Service Protection

Congress sent to the president a bill for full-time Secret Service protection for the vice president. The Senate approved it and the measure also covers vice presidents elect and a former president for a reasonable time after leaving office if requested. Kennedy asked for the legislation last April.

Washington Congress Kennedy Senate

Council to Get Resolution on By Pass Tonight

Street Committee chairman Marvin E. Gore Jr presents a resolution to the City Council asking the State Highway Department to build a by pass on the western side of Winchester. The Frederick County Board of Supervisors adopted a similar measure yesterday to relieve a traffic bottleneck near the city outskirts.

State Highway Department Winchester Marvin E. Gore, Jr Frederick County Board of Supervisors

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