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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1963

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Senate Finance Panel Shifts as Tax Cut Bill Faces Opposition

The $11 billion tax cut bill stalls as Sen Albert Gore and Sen Harry Byrd oppose. Gore alleges Democratic National Committee pressure and seeks testimony from William Keel over a telegram claiming counties would gain large per family cuts. Byrd calls the push propaganda and unfair to the committee.

Washington Senate Finance Committee Treas Dillon Albert Gore D-Tenn Democratic Na Harry F. Byrd Dva Gore Byrd William Keel Party National Committee Keel Mountain Tennessee Treasury Department

Board Approves Condemnation of Dump Property

Frederick County Supervisors authorize condemnation to obtain three privately owned parcels near Sulphur Spring Rd dumping area. Atty. Massie will pursue court action against Alex Craig Lonzie W Smith and Roy McKee after failed negotiations. One owner, Phil Williams, will be paid 2500 dollars. Cleanup and stricter controls planned after acquisition.

Commonwealth Joseph A. Massie, Jr Toin Frederick Massie Phil Williams Coun Frederick County Alex Craig Lonzie W. Smith Roy McKee

Major crime up 24 5 percent in Arlington County

Arlington County police report a 24.5 percent rise in major crime from last September. Class one offenses including all violent crimes totaled 421 in September, up from 282 a year ago.

Arlington Co Arlington Arlington County

Digger Finds 1850 Penny in Front of Star Office

Steve Kaposy, 5532 N Loudoun St, uncovered an 1850 penny while digging a trench in front of the Star Office addition. The coin, about the size of a quarter, is valued at about 45 cents in a coin guide. Weather prospects improve with more leaf raking weather. tomorrow promises sun and warmth after a tonight cool spell.

Steve Kaposy Loudoun St Star

Common Market Backs Down in Chicken War

The European Common Market accepted an American proposal to submit the poultry dispute to an impartial panel. The six nation ministers from France, West Germany, Italy, Belgium, Holland and Luxembourg referred the plan to a drafting committee before final action. The panel would hear US claims that European tariffs have cost American poultry sellers about 46 million dollars.

Brussels Belgium United States European Ministerial Council Six Nation Trade Group Western Europe France West Germany Italy Holland Luxemburg International Trade Organization Geneva U.S

Foreign Aid Fight Resumes in Senate Clash Over Cuts

The Senate discusses the administration plan to restore part of the $1 billion cut by the House in Kennedy foreign aid requests. Dirksen says sentiment is against aid, while Fulbright notes the bill’s usual fragility and lack of strong backing. Debate follows House hearings on Indonesia and related actions.

Washington Senate House Everett M. Dirksen Illinois Kennedy Senate Foreign Relations Committee Indonesia United States George W. Andrews D-La Subcommittee Otto E. Passman Uncle Sam Dirksen J. W. Fulbright D-Ark

City Fire School Opens with 42 Registered

Winchester firemen attended the second session of the city fire school at Friendship Hall with 42 volunteers from all four companies. The group reviewed organization, duties, and operations led by W. E. Slimak, with C. Flynn assisting. Norman Pope, injured in a fall at the training ground, remains involved as chairman alongside Fire Chief Bernard Groves.

George Farr Winchester Fire School Friendship Fire Hall Robert Grove Bobby Kline Scott Atkinson, Jr Eddie Miller Winchester W. E. Slimak C. Flynn Fairfax County Fire Dept S. Allensworth W. Devereaux H. Johnson Norman Pope Bernard Groves Pope

Navy Secretary Nomination Spurs Nuclear Carrier Debate

President Kennedy’s pick for Navy secretary may trigger a Senate confirmation clash over continuing controversy on phasing out carriers for missiles and submarines. Paul Nitze replaces Fred Korth, amid questions about his views on naval policy and the TFX warplane contract fallout.

Washington Kennedy Navy Pentagon Paul H. Nitze Fred Korth Senate Korth

Hartack slaying: Mrs Brant sentenced to prison inWest Virginia

Frances Clara Brant 47 pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the June 21 shooting death of William Hartack Sr. near Charles Town. Circuit Judge Gray Silver ordered one to five years, with sentencing to begin Oct. 21 at Peace Springs Women's State Prison. she remained free on $10,000 bond.

Charles’ Town W.va Frances Clara Brant William Hartack Bill Hartack Gray Silver Winchester Hartack Charles Town Brant Peace Springs Women’s State

Adm. Alan G. Kirk Dies Naval Hero and Diplomat

Admiral Alan G. Kirk, 74, died at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center after heart illness. A Navy veteran of 40 years, he later served as ambassador to Belgium and Luxembourg, Russia, and to Nationalist China, resigning due to ill health. He led key WWII operations in Sicily and Normandy and earned multiple honors. Born in Philadelphia, he graduated from the Naval Academy in 1909.

New York Alan G. Kirk Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center Nationalist China Kirk Navy Belgium Luxembourg Russia Sicily France U.S Normandy The Bath Philadelphia Naval Academy

Weather brings clear cool days across Virginia

A strong high pressure system centered over Virginia maintains fair weather with clear nights and mild days. The pattern of cool nights and pleasant days is expected to continue for several days.

Virginia

Occupational upgrading seen in Virginia farms to trades

Flight from the farm shows a trend toward skilled trades as workers move from agriculture to better paying jobs. This occupational upgrading brings a notable rise in educational requirements across Virginia, signaling shifts in labor and schooling.

Doug O’connell Virginia

Education's role in Virginia economic growth analyzed

The Virginia Economic Review reports on shifts in Virginia's labor force from agriculture to professional and technical fields. From 1950 to 1960 farm employment fell sharply in several counties, with nationwide implications for 1960s farm numbers and overall prosperity.

U.S. Airmen Denial Ties to Moroccan Battle Report

Algiers radio claimed Algerian forces recaptured two desert outposts near Nassi Beida and Tinjoub after Moroccan troops supported by tanks planes and heavy artillery advanced across the border. The U.S. defense official denied American airmen involved, noting three SAC bases in western Morocco will be returned by year end 1963.

Algiers Nassi-Beida Tinjoub Hassi-Beida U.S Royal Moroccan Air Force Rabat Thomas McClung Leivasy W.va Morocco McClung U.S. Strategic Air Command Benguerir Nousasseur Sidi Slimane Atlans

Stephens City Man Sentenced In Austria

Stephens City resident James Cooley was sentenced to four years in jail and expulsion from Austria for attempting to rob a filling station. German Edward Bachmann, 21, also received the same sentence after pleading guilty. both had deserted U S Army units and fled toward Italy.

James Cooley Stephens City Austria Associated Press Innsbruck Edwin Bachmann Cooley Giessen West Germany Bachmann Bolzano Italy Bachman

Regular Rehearsal and New Director Appointment

Knights of Erin in Web. hosts regular rehearsal with new director Jack Barker in Chambersburg Pennsylvania. All members urged to attend. Administrator's sale of Ella C. Sw estate on S Braddock St at Wine Oct 16 at 11 am includes household goods.

Knights of Erin Jack Barker Chambersburg Ella C. Sw . S. Braddock St

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