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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1965
Page
1
Hurricane Betsy, a dangerous storm with winds up to 150 mph, moved harmlessly past the Bahamas. Forecasts show uncertain future path with potential East Coast impact for about a week, as forecasters warn of a possible slow turn and lingering threat.
The Labor Day weekend brings heavy travel as 87 million motor vehicles are expected on the roads during the three day period. Americans may log a record 8.9 billion miles with an estimated 500 to 600 deaths unless drivers heed weather road and traffic conditions and allow ample time to reach destinations.
Richard Creswell at 711 S. Loudoun St grows tall tomato plants on stakes. With swimming season ending soon, the day stayed cool at 71 degrees before noon and a warmer, cloudy day is forecast for tomorrow.
India reports it shot down two American-made jets in southwest Kashmir. An F86 Sabre was destroyed in air combat and another hit by ground fire crashed in Indian territory. India says Pakistani jets strafed a mosque during prayer, killing 30 to 40 civilians.
A House labor subcommittee hearing examined airline policies that force stewardesses to resign by age 32 or 35. Colleen Boland, president of the Air Line Stewards Union, urged preserving experience and challenging age-based resignations amid lawmakers urging empathy and fairness.
Sherman C Ivy joined the Winchester Evening Star this week as promotion manager. He formerly led national and retail advertising at the Northern Virginia Sun and has held roles in Texas and Maryland. He and wife Kathryn Grisham live on Front Royal Road with their two sons, Robert and John.
Washington AP reports voluntary enlistments climbed in August after President Johnson doubled Selective Service goals to about 35 000 a month. Army up 19 percent with 10 821 volunteers. Marines up 20 percent. Navy and Air Force expect to exceed their goals as recruitment rises nationwide. Some services see expanded draft use next month though Navy notes gains may reduce reliance on volunteers.
A cool air mass over New England will lower temperatures across Virginia today. A line of scattered showers moving north from North Carolina is expected to bring rain to most areas by Saturday.
In Da Nang area about 1,400 Marines began landing Thursday night to reinforce Marine Corps Aircraft Group 36. Spokesmen said the new arrivals bring total Marines in Viet Nam to 31,200 as U.S. war buildup continues. In Saigon a grenade attack wounded a U.S. Army guard at the main gate.
Republican candidate A Linwood Holton told two gatherings Virginia faces a crisis in education and mental health He cited 8000 students in 117 schools lacking modern plumbing and using outdoor toilets and referenced a Byrd quote about road work for schools He pledged action on higher education and mental health issues
The DeLong ruby, 100 carats and thought priceless, was recovered in a Palm Beach Gardens public phone booth after a $25,000 ransom. Financier John D. MacArthur, tipped by Francis Pantel, arranged the pickup with New York reporters Bill Federici and others. The gem, one of 24 jewels stolen October 29 from Miami Beach, was checked for authenticity before return to the American Museum of Natural History in New York.
Natchez Mississippi sees a first lull in a week as National Guardsmen patrol with jeeps bayonets shining and a curfew from 10 pm to 5 am. Maj. Gen. Walter Johnson heads 650 guardsmen dispatched by Gov. Paul Johnson to enforce order after a booby trap bombing injured a Black leader.
The Virginia House of Delegates votes 46 to 36 against the Privileges and Elections Committee plan after three substitutes were presented. The document outlines shifting Chesapeake to the 1st District and Fairfax County portions to the 7th, with ongoing debate over how to handle Fairfax County's 120,000 residents and potential moves between the 7th and 8th districts.
The Washington Room promotes air conditioned dining with a refined setting. The feature highlights enhanced comfort and a promise of gracious service in a historic hotel dining space.
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