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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1961
Page
9
The National Safety Council warns up to 420 people may die and about 7,000 may be injured in 78 hours of Labor Day travel as 74 million cars cruise to vacation spots and cities. Government and safety officials urge careful driving nationwide.
Soviet space man Gherman Titov leaves Moscow for East Berlin as part of a diplomatic tour with officials confirming the visit and expected meetings in the Soviet sector.
Four nine year old third graders pose for a Star Photo on the first day of school at Kline Elementary, opening with Frederick County and Clarke County schools. Students Joanne Selby Larry Wilson Anthony Carnes and Dennis Hartman are pictured before returning to classes as Winchester city schools prepare to start next week.
On the third day of desegregation in Atlanta, security measures relax slightly as Negro students begin arriving with whites at three schools while two hours shift remains at one. Superintendent John Letson says progress is rapid toward equal treatment though no broad changes yet. Police report few incidents with several arrests on opening day.
Seismic readings from Columbia University California Institute of Technology Japan Meteorological Agency Riverview College Observatory in Australia and Uppsala University show shocks near Peru rather than Asia. Riverview notes quakes about 125 miles beneath the surface and unlikely to cause damage. Professor Bieder questions instrument readings.
West Berlin Mayor Willy Brandt said his Socialist party would form a national government representing all parties after the Sept. 17 general elections if they win, excluding Chancellor Konrad Adenauer. He urged unity against Soviet pressure and criticized Adenauer for recent campaigning, suggesting the Old One could boost Brandt’s bid.
Triangle Express of Berryville will run trucks with headlights on during daylight hours to promote highway safety over the Labor Day weekend. The program, dubbed Truck Lights On For Safety, aims to remind motorists to drive with care during the holiday period.
The eighth annual Blue Ridge Junior Horse Show will start at 9 30 a m September 9 at Tipperary Farm Boyce with a rain date of September 10. Twenty one classes are planned and all net proceeds go to the Blue Ridge Pony Club and Blue Ridge Hunt. Co chairmen are Mr and Mrs Jack Prestage with Mrs Richard Dole Son and Mrs Edward Jenkins treasurer. Entry blanks are in the mail and must be returned to Mrs Prestage at Tipperary Farm.
Nasser discusses ongoing talks between Germany and allies to resolve the Berlin issue, reforms in the United Nations, and a peaceful coexistence between Western and Soviet blocs. He mentions a possible new drive for disarmament and notes no reference to the Soviet decision to resume nuclear tests.
A letter argues against surrender of park land for a highway project, urging adequate payment based on national and state benchmarks. It cites Fort Lauderdale offers, per-acre reimbursements, and seeks land replacement costs and severance damages, referencing 1919 football punting feats by End Tart Marsh and Myron Tyler.
Dear Abby advises that husbands should not abandon their wives to dance with others to impress bosses. The column also counsels a worried mother on a horse crazy 12 year old and explains a broken friendship over a dress incident, concluding with a note about a common parental truth.
Democratic leader Mike Mansfield proposed a Senate adjournment plan with full cooperation, aiming for September 14 or 15, though he warned the finish might stretch to early October. Also noted is a 1949 Wyoming victory over Colorado State by 103-0 with 504 rushing and 367 passing yards.
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