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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1964
Page
1
In Valby a pair of giant gas tanks exploded sending flames and smoke over Copenhagen. Three people died and over 100 were injured as roofs were ripped off and glass debris sprayed the area. Police evacuated about 200 residents amid fears of further blasts.
The administration's Appalachia Bill passed the Senate 45 to 13, backing a five year 840 million highway program plus 220.2 million for health education and sewage upgrades. House opposition is expected with Southern Democratic support sought.
Autumn arrived this week but noon Monday will focus on spring as members hold the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival annual meeting at the George Washington Hotel. The meeting is open to the public with voting by financial members of the organization.
More than 1,000 youngsters in costumes with pets and decorated bikes and floats marched in the Winchester Kiwanis Club Kids Day parade. Fay Dutton was chosen queen, with winners in float bike costume and pet divisions and Gary Hawkins winning the grand prize bicycle. The event ended with free movies at Palace Theatre after the parade.
General Motors and the United Auto Workers suspend talks due to a nationwide strike with factories idle and 1965 production halted. UAW president Walter Reuther indicates negotiations may resume after a short rest period, with GM’s Louis Seaton confirming potential weekend talks.
Santa Barbara California fog slowed a major fire that has burned 88 000 acres since Tuesday and killed one person. Two thousand firefighters fought along a 20 mile front with hopes to curb the blaze as inland winds faded and cooler humid air moved in. The fire destroyed homes and major structures with damages estimated at 3 5 million dollars.
Reuther stated the strike did not involve economic matters and referenced bus transportation to and from Winchester, citing contact number 662-0560 for American Viscose.
The U N Security Council voted unanimously to extend the Cyprus operation for three months to December 26 with 6,160 troops. Secretary General U Thant warned of possible shutdown lacking $7.05 million in new contributions, as United States and Britain pledged more funds but a $2 million shortfall remained.
Republican Barry Goldwater urged unity for Republicans and urged voters to reelect Michigan Governor George Romney. In Niles crowds estimated at 3,500 applauded Goldwater's endorsement as he criticized Democratic foreign policy and touted GOP strength in the election. The day included a South Bend stop where supporters packed the airport area.
Maj Edwin E Brooks and three soldiers entered Buon Mo Prong to meet Montagnard rebels urging them to return to their camp and resume fighting the Viet Cong. Rebel leader Y Mok demanded 3000 piastres and pledged readiness to move at dawn.
Miss Mildred Marie Cain 18 of Clearbrook was chosen Miss Red Feather in a Winchester Frederick County Community Chest event. She will be head table guest at the Red Feather and ride in the parade at the George Washington Hotel after the upper Monday event.
In Lynchburg, Kimball Glass was re-elected president of the Virginia Association of Rescue Squads at the 29th annual two day convention. Officers include Thomas W. Crowder Richmond as vice president and C B Powell Lynchburg as secretary as 600 delegates meet in Roanoke area.
Notice announces a luncheon Tuesday the 29th at 6:30 p.m. at the George Washington Hotel with guest J. W. and Loudoun Valley High School. Football teams are asked to be present. Richard J. Rosenberger, President.
In Saigon a high government source says young military officers ultimatum for purging older generals risk destabilizing the regime. The plan targets Lt. Gen. Tran Thien Khiem and five other generals with Oct 25 deadline as Khiem and Minh press to restore civilian rule.
The Winchester Parking Authority announced daily lot closure from 7 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the former Coach Systems lot beside the bus terminal to reserve spaces for downtown shoppers. Officers will remove chains at 9 a.m. to enforce the closure and urge downtown employees to park elsewhere.
A large high pressure system centered over Virginia was expected to move northeastward today. The region would see slightly warmer conditions with a chance of showers by Sunday in the north and west portions.
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