Six Cuban Raiders Quizzed After Coast Guard Raid
Six men captured after a Coast Guard pursuit near Cay Sal were taken to Key West then to Miami for questioning. Two wounded militiamen, Sgt. Filiberto Suarez Lima and Cpl. Miguel Cao Mendina, were evacuated to Miami in fair condition after surgery.
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Miami
Fla
Coast Guard
Immigration Detention Center
Opa Locha
Cay Sal
Straits
Cuba
Key West
Florida
Edward Ahrens
Filiberto Suarez Lima
United States
Miguel Cao Mendina
Ahrens
Varadero Beach
Havana
Cao
Suarez
Eddie Moore
Juan Espinosa
Jorge Rodriguez
Roberto Parson
Dinner Rally For Marsh Dinner
The Citizens for Marsh Committee of Winchester and Frederick County sponsor a fund raising dinner and rally for John O. Marsh Jr., Democratic candidate for Congress. The event at Duff's Rebel Restaurant starts at 6 30 p.m. and will feature remarks by Marsh introduced by Rep. Burr Harrison. Attendees include State Senator H F Byrd Jr, F E Blackburn Moore, speaker of the House, and F L Largent Jr. Parking is provided.
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Citizens For Marsh Committee
Winchester
Frederick County
John O. Marsh, Jr
Congress
Duff's Rebel Restaurant
Marsh
Burr P. Harrison
H. F. Byrd, Jr
FE. Blackburn Moore
House of Delegates
F. L. Largent, Jr
Charles E. Myers
Ralph Hardy
Rail bound possum tours a siding near Smithfield
A possum walked along a rail on a railroad siding between Smithfield Ave and Rt 11 north. A motorist saw the animal travel at least 20 yards before it disappeared from view. The Mercury reports warm weather with a five day forecast showing temperatures 5 to 9 degrees above normal.
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Smithfield Ave
Rt. 11
Tug of War Over Record Ends As Congress Adjourns
The 87th Congress adjourned after a long session with mixed results for President Kennedy. It backed foreign policy and key bills, approved parts of tax and wage plans, and rejected funding for schools and elderly health coverage. Republicans called the session wasteful, blaming Kennedy for overreach and spending.
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Washington
Congress
Kennedy
Department of Urban Affairs
House
Senate
87Th
Everett M. Dirksen
Illinois
Charles Halleck
Indiana
Congressional
VFW to Hold State Convention Here in 1964
The Department of Virginia Veterans of Foreign Wars will hold its 1964 convention in Winchester in June. The Council of Administration voted in Staunton to base the event here. Attending from Winchester were Howard O. Shull, commander of Post 2123, W F W. Claude Fauver, senior vice commander. and George S. Taylor, quartermaster and past Seventh District commander.
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Department of Virginia
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Winchester
Department
Staunton
Howard O. Shull
W.F.W. Claude Fauver
George S. Taylor
Almanac predicts long bitter winter for months ahead
The 138th John Baer’s Agricultural Almanac, just released, foresees a long bitter winter from November to April. The forecast calls for frequent cold waves storms and snow across the Pennsylvania Dutch country and beyond.
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Lancaster
John Baer
Meredith Begins Third Week at Ole Miss Amid Tense Desegregation
James H. Meredith resumes his third week of classes at the University of Mississippi as federal marshals guard Baxter Hall. About 3,000 troops remain near Oxford after riots left two dead, while Mississippi officials face possible contempt fines in New Orleans. Medger Evers says attitudes toward Meredith are softening as white students engage with him.
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Oxford
James H. Meredith
Univerity of Mississippi
Meredith
Air Force
Baxter Hall
Justice Department
Ole Miss
New Orleans
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Mississippi
Ross Barnett
Weekend Road Deaths In Virginia Reach 713 for Year
Nine deaths over the weekend push Virginia highway toll to 713 for the year, with four fatalities in two double crashes. Ernest Carter 23 and Conner Norris 27 were struck while aiding a prior wreck on U S 1 in Woodbridge. Others include James Raymond 19 sailor at Norfolk, Ronald Zuckschwzert 24 of Chicago, Dodie Christian 70 of Providence Forge, Clarence Windsor 40 of Edgewater, Lillian Snead 47 of Schuyler, and John Morris 64 of Kingsport.
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Ernest McKinely Carter
Shumansville
Caroline County
Conner Floyd Norris
Alexandria
Woodbridge
Carter
Norris
Ft. Belvoir Hospital
James G. Raymond
Holyoke
Mass
Stickell
Norfolk
Ronald M. Zuckschwzert
Chicago
U. S. 13
Dodie B. Christian
Providence Forge
Henrico County
Clarence Windsor
Edgewater
U. S. 15
Virginia
Prince William County
Lillian Mae Ragland Snead
Schuyler
Staunton Hospital
Charlottesville
Justice Dept Seeks $100000 Fine on Gov Barnett
The Justice Department asked the 5th Circuit for a $100000 fine on Mississippi Governor Ross Barnett for contempt of court and a further $10000 daily until he complies. It cites partial purging after arranging for James Meredith and federal officers to enter Ole Miss but says Barnett failed to order state officials to preserve law and order during Merediths admission.
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Washington
Justice Department
Mississippi
Ross R. Barnett
Department
U.S. 5Th Circuit Court of Appeals
New Orleans
Barnett
James H. Meredith
University of Mississippi
Meredith
West Coast Storm Leaves Towns Homeless and Damaged
The storm from San Francisco to British Columbia killed at least 47 and left scores homeless. Oregon estimated losses exceed 150 million, with British Columbia up to 1 million, while California Washington support crews restore lines and clear debris. Oakland faced citywide floods, and a tunnel disruption hindered transport for days.
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San Francisco
British Columbia
California
Oregon
Washington
Rocky Mountains
Mark Hatfield
Oakland
Calif
High-Altitude Nuclear Test Delayed by Weather
Unfavorable conditions at Johnston Island forced a 24 hour postponement of the U S high altitude nuclear test. Joint Task Force 8 announced the delay three hours before detonation. The test, to be launched by a Thor missile to 30 to 40 miles altitude, is rescheduled for 9:30 p m HST tonight.
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Honolulu
Johnston Island
United States
Joint Task Force 8
U.S. Weather Bureau
Atoll
Hawaii
Pacific
Kildare Strides to The Star Comic Page Debut
The Star brings Dr. Kildare to its comic page starting today, expanding its mix of news and features. This marks another step in The Star’s effort to provide readers with top entertainment offerings alongside current events.
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Dr. Kildare
The
Star
Negro girl enters Southside college at Patrick Henry College
Hazel Ruth Adams, a 17-year-old Black student from Pittsylvania County, attended her first classes at Patrick Henry College in Martinsville Virginia. The arrival marks the region’s first color line breach as a police car and reporters watched her register and go to an 8:30 a.m. class.
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Martinsville
Virginia
Hazel Ruth Adams
Patrick Henry College
Tobacco Warehouse
Pittsylvania County
Sherman Dutton
University of Virginia
Miss Adams
Dutton
Black Belt
North Carolina Line
Kennedy signals 1962 campaign push in eight state swing
President Kennedy resumes rapid campaigning after two days rest. He plans a cross country tour through eight states, aims to boost turnout for the November 6 elections, and reiterates hope to rally Democrats while noting possible defections. He met with Adlai Stevenson in New York before flying to Washington.
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Washington
Kennedy
New York
U.N
Adlai E. Stevenson
Washington National Airport
Air Force
Bonn Given Assurance On Policy
The United States assured West Germany it will maintain civilian and military access to West Berlin against any Soviet attempt to isolate the city. President Kennedy, Secretary Rusk, and Western leaders expect possible Khrushchev action before year end and note a 50 50 chance he may seek talks at the UN or with Kennedy in New York. West Berliners and East German regulations on visas could test Western recognition of East German authority over the supply line. Willy Brandt urged steadfast defense of the city.
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White House
New York
New Jerey
Pennsylvania
Indianapolis
Louisville
Buffalo
Kennedy
ABC
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Eisenhower
Pittsburgh
John M. Hightower
Washington
United States
West Germany
West Berlin
U.S
Gerhard Schroeder
Dean Rusk
Schroeder
Konrad Adenauer
Berlin
Khrushchev
Rusk
U.N. General Assembly
East Germany
Britain
France
Willy Brandt
ABC Issues and Answers
McGeorge
Winchester Rescue Squad Leader Elected District Chief
Shirley C. Bly captain of the Winchester Volunteer Rescue Squad was chosen chairman of District 1 of the Virginia Association of Rescue Squads at Waynesboro. Walter Paulett elected secretary and D. Persinger of Clifton Forge as vice-chairman. Buena Vista won first aid contest. Winchester placed second. Next meeting set for Covington on January 14.
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Shirley C. Bly
Winchester
Virginia Association of Rescue Squads
Waynesboro
Walter Paulett
D. Persinger
Clifton Forge
Buena Vista
Covington
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Brussels
Belgium
VFW
Almanac
Paul B. Johnson Jr
Johnson
Baltimore
Medger Evers
Jackson
Miss
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Evers
NAACP
Mereith
Associated Press
Sailor
John Morris
Kingsport
Tenn
U. S. 11
Mt. Jack
Justice Dept
James L. Givens
James Wood High School
Future Farmers of America
FFA
L. Emory Dearborn
Ford Motor Co. Tractor and Implement
Givens
Vo Ag
Kansas City
West Coast
Kildare's
Pine Motor Coo
Dodge-Chrysler
F. A. Shayock CO
Millwood Ave
Southside College
Cascades
Federal District Court
Federal
Thomas Michie
Bonn
Shirley Bly
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