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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1960

Page

8

LaFollette's Three TDs Sink Wildcats 25-7

Brown wins ninth successful lightweight title defense in Los Angeles a fun filled unanimous decision over Cisco Andrade. Referee scores 12-3 judge 14-1 and 13-3 as 8,500 fans boos and cheers, Brown plans defense No. 10 against Perkins or Matthews.

LaFollette Wildcats Brown Andrade Los Angeles Joe Brown Cisco Andrade Lee Grossman Tommy Hart George Latka Houston Compton Mexico City Cisco Eddie Perkins Len Matthews Perkins Benny Leonard

Johnson Predicts Landslide Victory for Democrats

Sen. Lyndon B. Johnson said a Democratic landslide is likely in the presidential race and congressional contests, predicting outcomes comparable to 1936. He cited a nationwide survey of Democratic leaders showing optimistic and confident party spirit across the nation.

Austin Tex Lyndon B. Johnson Johnson Florida Clair Engle California Estes Kefauver Tennessee U. S John McCormack Massachusetts Mike Kirwan Ohio Bufford Ellington Ralph Herseth South Dakota David Lawrence Pennsylvania Stephen McNichols Colorado

Often Mispronounced and Misspelled Words Guide

A concise note highlighting commonly mispronounced Chimera and misspelled forms Wid geon and Pigeon. It clarifies Chimera pronunciation as high-meer-a with stress on the second syllable and advises omitting the d in Wid geon and Pigeon.

Puerto Rico Bishops Issue Second Letter on Election

In San Juan and South Bend, Puerto Rico bishops release a second pastoral letter declaring it sinful for Catholics to vote for the Popular Democratic party. They oppose Governor Munoz Marín’s party for policies on birth control, sterilization, and civil unions. The bishops defend conscience over political pressure and stress Catholic moral teaching.

San Juan Puerto Rico Gav Luis Munoz Marin Popular Democratic Party America New York Munoz Marin Commonwealth James P. Davis James E. McManus Luis Aponte Martinez South Bend Ind Davis United States Popular Democrats

Thompson Ortega clash set at Madison Square Garden

Argentine fighter Federico Thompson meets Gaspar Ortega in a 10 round TV bout at Madison Square Garden. Thompson is a 2-1 favorite with a title shot vs Benny Paret in December at stake. Ortega seeks a breakout win to rejoin the top ranks after six straight wins.

New York Federico Thompson Panama Gaspar Ortega Mexico Madison Square Garden Cuba Benny Kid) Paret the Garden Thompson Teddy Brenner Ortega Brenner Paret Gaspar

UN Protects Newsman From Mobutu Troops

Associated Press reporter Michael Goldsmith came under United Nations protection after Congolese soldiers sought entry to his hotel room in Leopoldville. The UN stated he faced potential arbitrary arrest, and protection was provided in line with its Congo mandate.

Leopoldville the Congo Associated Press Michael Goldsmith United Nations Protection Memling Goldsmith Joseph Mobutu Mobutu U. N I. Rikhye Congo United Nations

James Wood Tops Warren County in High-Scoring Comeback Show

James Wood Colonels defeated Warren County Wildcats 25-7 at home as Phil LaFollette ran for three touchdowns and 174 yards while Reed and Glaize contributed key plays. Warren County led 7-0 early but JW surged with long drives and a strong defense, improving to 1-1 in the Northwestern District.

James Wood Colonels Warren County Wildcats Handley Herndon Loudoun County George Mason Phil LaFollette LaFollette George Glaize Teddy Reed Colonls Reed Warren Tommy McDonald Ed Horbek Jim Shifflett Ron Harvey Horbek Halback Harry Richardson Glaize Joe Hepler Galize Hepler McDonald Shifflett Colin Breedon Kittens Brady Ellis Jess Riggleman Richardson Charles Town

Northside Bowling Standouts Highlight Evening League Action

E Catleman of Andersons Sheet Metal led with 177 204 210 for 591, tied high game at 210. Novick Transfer toppled Five Aces. Raiders totaled 2623 for 3 points over Guardsmen Five. Marble of Plumly Lumber Jacks posted 551 530 and 509 as top efforts in a busy bowling card.

E. Catleman Anderson Raiders Guardsmen Bill Gaither Harry Horner John Deck Harry Cookus Hugh Melester Bill Sinclair Traingle Castleman John Kursey Buck Keckley New Cover Elwood Willis Harold Dawson Ron Cover Jesse Kiracofe Plumly Lumber Jacks Bill Massie Harold Catlett Hudson Frank Courtney John Purdham Hudson's Riley Loy The Metal Workers Allen Kibler

Five spares and two strikes highlight duckpin league night

Ronnie Boyd led with a season high 157 for Congregational Christian as they posted a 552 game and split with Market St Methodist. Timboo and Lee added 124s for Market St in two games, while other scores from UB No 1 and UB No 2 point to close duels.

Ronnie Boyd Health Center Congregational Christian Market St United Brethren No Floyd Luttrell Carl McKee

Hectic Week On the Farm

Lenoir North Carolina report details a busy farm week for Larry Thomas Smith. A broad sow whelped, a setting hen hatched chicks, his dog delivered pups by a veterinarian, and his wife gave birth to an eight pound daughter while Smith tended to calving time on the farm.

Lenoir N. C Larry Thomas Smith Smith

Local sports slate features volleyball and basketball events

Tuesday offers a busy schedule with volleyball and basketball activities. At 6 30 p m the National Guard Armory hosts men's volleyball opening night with Recreation Department aims for new leagues. At 7 30 p m City Basketball Leagues planners convene at the War Memorial Building to approve the season.

National Guard Armory Recreation Department War Memorial

Bolivia Studies Soviet Offer to Install Lead Smelters

President Victor Paz Estenssoro and Bolivia's government study a Soviet offer to install lead smelters. The proposal was presented by Soviet Premier Khrushchev during his New York visit.

LA Paz, Bolivia Victor Paz Estenssoro Bolivia Khrushchev New York

Early suspension bridge over Menai Strait still serving since 1826

One of the world’s first suspension bridges was built in 1826 spanning the Menai Strait near Caernarvon in North Wales. The structure remains in operation today, highlighting early engineering for maritime crossings and continuing utility.

Menai Strait Caernarvon North Wales

Bids Invited for Virginia Highway Projects 1960 Richmond

The Virginia Department of Highways invites sealed bids by 10:00 AM on Wednesday November 23 1960 for multiple highway contracts in Goochland Pittsylvania Hen ry Patrick Wise Smyth Clarke Fairfax and other counties. Plans are filed in Richmond and district offices with proposal bonds required and bid acceptance at the Central Highway Office Building 1221 E Broad St Richmond. The commission may reject any or all bids and waive technicalities to serve the state’s interest.

Circuit Court Frederick County Virginia H. H. Harris Thelma M. Rosenberger Roy E. Rosenberger Gainesboro Commonwealth C. L. McFarland The Roy Elwood Rosenberger, Jr Allen Lee Rosenberger Margie R. Lohr Edward Lohr Delaware Ave S. W. Washington D. C Department of Highways Central Highway Office E. Broad St Richmond Goochland S.T Pittsylvania E. End. Br Genito Cr E. End Brover Henry & Patrick Ager E. Henry-Patrick C. L W. Henry-Patrick C.L Wise Norton Tacoma Smyth Marion City of Hampton Page Sinclair Circle W. Langley Circle Clarke Incid NCL Berryville Wid Maryland Ave Fairfax Va. Dept. of Highways

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