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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1964
Page
2
President Johnson reports Harry S. Truman's injuries have practically cleared up nine days after he fell into a bathtub at his home. In St Louis, officials signal a major step toward Christian unity with plans to open the Lord's Supper celebration to baptized members of other denominations.
Former President Dwight D Eisenhower is home bound with laryngitis and will miss the Hoover funeral in New York. Other items note locations and names such as Independence Hall and Sherwood Forest, with stray fragments including Curie and Douglas.
Four county Shenandoah Valley group and Winchester Freder ick County Chamber representatives met with U S Health Education and Welfare officials in Washington to pursue an environmental health center in the valley. CES and local leaders noted site criteria and the need for a four lane highway, utilities, and favorable sub soil conditions. They expect a brochure and a formal HEW presentation within weeks with final site decision before Congress reconvenes.
The Kiwanis Key Club at James Wood High School conducts its annual light bulb drive this week led by Chuck Kerns. Proceeds fund school and community projects and include popular size bulbs.
Archbishop John C. Heenan of England attacked the Vatican Ecumenical Council draft on world problems as a set of platitudes saying it rushes debates on birth control and hunger. He urged a recess of three to four years and more lay input while warning the document could become a global laughing stock.
A regional weather bulletin summarizes conditions across areas outside the city. The report notes cloud cover, precipitation chances, and temperatures in several towns, with emphasis on coastal and inland sectors.
Barry Goldwater battled 1500 hecklers outside his car as 3000 supporters pressed into a dinner hall. He urged action to curb socialism and communism, then postponed appearances for Hoover's funeral services and warned of national immorality.
Readers can vote for the most courteous employee in the Star's contest. Complete the ballot and mail or drop it in ballot boxes at local banks in Winchester and Berryville. Nominees are informed and receive Courtesy Club cards. a list of nominees will run early next week.
Weather today in Virginia calls for clear skies and a cooler night with lows in the low 30s. Friday will be mostly sunny with a high near 50. Saturday’s outlook is fair and cool.
Police believe Cosa Nostra boss Joseph Bonanno was killed by underworld gunmen who forced him into a Park Avenue car, a kidnapping treated as murder. Bonanno’s lawyer says two gunmen seized him and fired as he chased them. authorities doubt a testifying ruse.
Wall Street opened with mixed moves as Chrysler rose on expectations from the directors meeting. General Motors fell amid hopes for an end to the 28 day strike, while IBM, Polaroid, Union Carbide and others posted modest gains. Reynolds Tobacco dropped after reporting lower profits. Bonanno-linked mob testimony dominated next lines.
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