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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1963
Page
4
Algerian National Liberation Front leaders formalized Ben Bella as the sole presidential candidate with voters preparing to name him president on Sunday. The move followed a Tuesday decision by the FLN to back his candidacy.
Two East Germans escaped to West Berlin during the night by swimming a canal to reach the western sector. Police reported the men crossed the border undetected and reached safety in the city.
Police found the bullet-riddled bodies of three rival Mafia chieftains in fields near Palermo. Investigators say internal warfare will intensify within Sicily’s secret crime world. The two factions apparently met by accident during a police dragnet and opened fire.
West police reported a traffic incident between two parts of the city. Details remain limited as investigators outline the scene and request witnesses come forward.
City Council unanimously approved a position classification and compensation plan for city employees managed by City Manager Lee Grant. The plan, effective July 1, creates six pay steps per class, bases rates on the job level, and excludes elected officials and school staff.
Councilman Henkel told the City Council he is dissatisfied with Northern Virginia Power Co. progress on the lighting program. He cited 387 changes planned since April 9 with only 86 completed and urged finishing by November 1. The district manager’s letter noted 57 downtown lumen upgrades and 24 other changes with more to come.
Shenandoah Valley Motel Association passed a resolution endorsing a civic center in Winchester to provide recreation and convention facilities for the Valley. Funds will be raised for construction in Rouss Park with representatives from Harrisonburg to Winchester attending the meeting.
Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth, made a precautionary landing in a navy helicopter near Brixham after reporting low oil pressure. He was not injured and continued via plane to Scotland from the Devonport area.
Council approved a 300 transfer from the General Fund to Traffic Signs and Signals to alter Amherst and Bosca wen Streets. Public Safety notes show August meter receipts rising 40.90 from 1962, with yard meters averaging six cents daily. Residents seek a Bellview Avenue traffic light at Valley Avenue intersection.
Unanimous council resolution honors J. Henkel Henry longtime Winchester Virginia City Council member died June 8 1963 Henry born February 12 1881 descendant of Patrick Henry active in government served 1918 1946 Watch Dog of the City Treasury and outspoken on spending Family and civic business ties noted with Market Street Skating Rink Empire Theater Handley system support Survived by wife Bertha and three daughters
Conrad ruled groups seeking to preserve the property get 90 days to craft a plan. If no acceptable proposal emerges the merchants’ group plan may be reconsidered. The issue headed to Planning Commission but not acted on after a public hearing and council action. In June the Winchester Frederick County Historical Society said it would propose a city plan. The property was purchased in the late 1950s.
The article warns against common misused expressions like He is no account and A no account musician. It explains that phrases such as worthless and useless are inappropriate and should be avoided in formal writing.
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