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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1961
Page
3
A new continuous infusion therapy using methotrexate and its antidote citrovorum factor reportedly wiped out tumors in eight of 52 patients with localized head and neck cancers. Benefits were strongest for localized tumors. therapy delivered high drug concentrations directly to the cancer site.
ORAN Algeria authorities report seven dead and seventeen injured in street clashes between Europeans and Algerians using machine guns and grenades. The report also notes a featuring local cast in a Bark Mill presentation next week with tickets through Shenval Music Co and OConnell Air Conditioning.
City officials inspected a steel buried fallout shelter displayed by National Fallout Shelters Inc. at Malden Real Estate Agency on Route 11 south of Winchester. The four person model measures seven by twelve by seven feet with earth cover and a crank air system. shelters for six to twelve people are available. Henry Lobitz Jr of the Civil Defense office praised the unit for strong fallout protection.
President Kennedy observed Army paratroopers and antiguerilla units praised for pride and spirit. George H. Decker, Army chief of staff, said Kennedy called the troops tremendously impressive. White House secretary Pierre Salinger confirmed Kennedy was impressed by firing demonstrations and overall quality of the forces. No atomic projectiles were fired.
Two Navy twin engine attack bombers collided Thursday over Sanford Naval Air Station. All six men aboard were killed. Wreckage fell within 200 feet of Seminole High School. no ground injuries. One plane approached for landing, the other was mirroring field landings. Wreckage damaged a small building but caused no other damage.
If you decline a wedding and reception you may skip a gift unless you are a close friend of the couple or their families. In that case giving a gift is appropriate to acknowledge the nuptials.
The Civil Rights Commission reported a nationwide “vicious circle of discrimination” that limits Negro employment. It urged steps including federal equal opportunity enforcement, presidential orders for military equality, expanded vocational training, and broader federal aid to retraining. It cited unions in construction and machinist crafts as blocking Negroes from apprenticeship programs and qualification.
Market report lists hogs veal sheep and cattle price ranges from top barrows to slaughter cattle including steers and heifers. Feeder cattle show yearling steers steer calves and heifer calves with varied grades and price bands.
Lucy Eddins, another newcomer, takes the role of Estelle in the production. The casting marks a notable addition to the cast lineup as rehearsals begin.
The alfalfa weevil control program warns that heptachlor application must occur before October 15. John T. Wolfe, Frederick County Agent, directs workers, fertilizer and seed dealers and others to prepare and distribute materials for early treatment under Virginia conditions.
Woodbine James Wood High School yearbook captured first place in its category at a Columbia Scholastic Press Association competition. It competed against junior senior high schools with enrollments over 1,001 and was among regional Virginia and Washington DC area yearbooks receiving awards.
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