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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1961

Page

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West Neutrals Seek Temporary U N Executive

Western and neutral diplomats pressed for a temporary U N secretary-general as U S Soviet talks over the top post stalled. Adlai Stevenson and Valerian Zorin met twice as the United States rejected a four person executive plan citing veto risks. A neutrals group aims to have an interim supervisor named by Monday while negotiations continue.

United Nations N.Y U.S Adlai E. Stevenson Valerian A. Zorin United States Zorin Soviet Union U. S U. N Assembly

Weekend squirrel season opens Monday in Western Virginia counties

Hunters plan for the early squirrel season running from Monday through October 14 in Frederick Clarke Warren Shenandoah and Rockingham Counties with a six per day bag limit and 75 per season. The season reopens November 20 with the general hunt through January 15. Frost in Frederick County hollows noted. Betty Kerns of Albin reports a lost pocketbook returned in good condition to her business office and offers thanks and reward. Lions broom sale in Clarke County to begin next Thursday at 5 pm with 72 brooms ordered for the blind, up from last year. John Milleson leads sale efforts at Gene Dunn's home meeting. Artie Kiracore tops A League with 1200 total pins and 133 average. Bill Boden posts 474 for a 158 average in the B League.

Blue Ridge Frederick Clarke Warren Shenandoah Rockingham Betty Kerns Albin LIONS Clarke County John Milleson Gene Dunn Winchester Artie Kiracore Artie Bill Boden

Agency Shop Ruling by NLRB Shapes GM UAW Case

The National Labor Relations Board ruled the agency shop legal under Taft-Hartley, reversing a prior panel decision. GM and United Auto Workers dispute in Indiana led to a ruling that agency shop is a lawful union security contract. NLRB ordered GM to bargain for 14,000 non-union workers across nine Indiana plants.

Washington National Labor Relations Board NLRB Dwight D. Eisenhower Kennedy General Motors Corp United Auto Workers Indiana

Woman Dies Of Snake Bite At Rural Church Service

Columbia Hagerman, 23, a divorcee and mother of a young daughter, died after handling a rattlesnake during a rural church service in West Virginia. She refused medical aid and died at the home of her stepfather, Elkins, the lay leader of the Church in Jesus at Jolo. Elkins and others prayed, noting she had no prior experience handling snakes. An investigator looked into the death.

Jewel Box Reports $10000 Loss From Break-In

The Jewel Box suffered a $10000 theft after a Wednesday night break in. Manager Abe Cooper said stock valued at $3500 in purses and luggage plus other goods were taken, all insured and replaced. Winchester Police continued the probe noting a floor hole and ceiling entry, with a failed attempt to breach a parallel wall.

Abe Cooper Cooper Winchester Police

Marine force on 15 minute alert at Camp Lejeune

Lt Gen Joseph C Burger announces a battalion size Marine readiness unit kept on 15 minute alert at Camp Lejeune North Carolina. With pre positioned equipment at Cherry Point and air manifests ready planes can depart within two and a half hours for any world destination.

Norfolk Camp Lejeune N.C Joseph C. Burger Fleet Marine Force Atlantic Strategic Air Command Burger Navy League of the United States Cherry Point

Harper Heads Cancer Society in Winchester Frederick Chapter

Woodrow Harper was named president of the Winchester Frederick County Chapter American Cancer Society at its annual meeting. He succeeds David Simpson. Officers named include Dr. Robert S. Boyd vice president Michael Luby treasurer and Mary Bowman secretary. Plans were made for next year’s crusade for funds and to educational movies in the area.

Woodrow Harper Winchester-Frederick County American Cancer Society David Simpson Robert S. Boyd Michael Luby Mary Bowman Next Ing

World Leaders Bid Farewell to Hammarskjold at Funeral

In Upp sala Sweden the world community gathered for Dag Hammarskjold s funeral at the gothic Ca thedral archbishop emeritus Erling Ejdem and Vice President Lyndon B Johnson delivered tributes marking his eight years as UN secretary general and his dedication to universal principles and peace.

Uppsala Sweden Dag Hammarskjold Erling Eidem House of God Bier Lyndon B. Johnson Kennedy United Nations Hammarskjold Aed

Two Sailors Save Submarine From Sinking

In a perilous incident 150 miles west of San Diego the submarine Charr flooded after a cooling water line broke. Electrician's mates John McGee of Chula Vista and Douglas Webster of Kennewick sealed a knee deep water compartment and kept engine controls to drive the sub to surface, risking electrocution in 250 volts.

San Diego, Calif Harold Sheely Charr John Joseph McGee Chula Vista Calif Douglass Webster Kennewick Wash Skelly McGee C. Webster San Diego Webster Sen Diego McGe Vieleee Ra Bert

Slow Progress in Gromyko Berlin Talks

Western ministers report slow progress in obtaining clear Soviet positions from Andrei Gromyko on Berlin negotiations. Dean Rusk and Lord Home have logged over ten hours in eight days, with only slight signs of interest in a Big Four conference. Khrushchev's likely delay until Moscow party meetings may shape timing and possible signing of a treaty with East Germany.

United Nations N.Y Andrei A. Gromyko Berlin Dean Rusk Lord Home Britain Soviet Union Khrushchev Moscow East Germany Home Gromyko Rusk Washington London

Prior Life Terms May Determine Rees Escape from Death

A Virginia jury convicted Melvin Davis Rees Jr. of first degree murder in the 1959 Apple Grove killings. Federal life terms for kidnapping and slaying a wife and one daughter may affect Virginia’s ability to carry out a death sentence, as federal sentences take precedence and could be commuted to allow state custody. Rees faces an appeal and possible further actions as the case moves toward final outcomes.

Spotsylvania Rees U.S. District Court Baltimore Jackson Mildred Susan Janet Apple Grove Virginia John D. Butzner Jr Justice Department Washington

Knight claims Nixon ally offered any state job if he quit race

Former Gov. Goodwin Knight says a wealthy Republican friend of Nixon offered him any job in California if he withdrew from the 1966 gubernatorial race. Knight named no details but said two witnesses heard the offer during a conference with Nixon.

Los Angeles Goodwin J. Knight Richard M. Nixon California Knight Otigre William A. Munnell Nixon el Dorado Hotel Sacramento The State Supreme Court

Syria Breaks with Cairo as UAR Recalled Forces

In Beirut and Cairo reports say Syria established a new civilian government backed by rebel officers after Nasser recalled the Egyptian navy air force and troops. Damascus broadcasts proclaimed independence from Cairo and a tyrannical regime gone. Jordan's King Hussein presided over a cabinet meeting amid rumors of wider regional aid and support.

Beirut Lebanon Syria United Arab Republic Gamal Abdel Nasser U.A.R Damascus Cairo Nasser Latakia Jordan Amman Hussein London

Gilpin Joins Abbott Proctor and Paine Brokerage

Kenneth N. Gilpin Jr of Boyce will join Abbott Proctor and Paine as associate beginning Oct 1. The NYSE member firm lists offices in Richmond New York and 12 Virginia area cities and plans an Winchester office later. Gilpin will work in Richmond and New York as part of training and study program. He serves on Clarke County Board of Supervisors and is active in local civic life.

Kenneth N. Gilpin, Jr Boyce Abbott, Proctor and Paine New York Stock Exchange Richmond New York Virginia Winchester Gilpin Clarke County Board of Supervisors Clarke Coun

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