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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1962

Page

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Rusk Plans New Meeting With Gromyko at U N

Secretary of State Dean Rusk plans another discussion with Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko in New York to address Berlin and possibly Cuba. U S sources note Rusk will also discuss Laos South Vietnam and Cambodia with STates ministers from SEA Treaty Organization while monitoring Viet Minh withdrawals from Laos per Geneva accord.

United Nations N.Y Dean Rusk Andrei A. Gromyko Berlin Cuba U.S Rusk Southeast Asia Treaty Organization Laos South Viet Nam Cambodia United States Geneva Kennedy Lord Home Gromyko Caribbean Fidel Castro

Firemen Battle 4 Hours to Save Argentine Ship

A blaze severely damaged the 549-foot Rio Jackal berthed in New York. Over 200 firefighters fought flames for more than four hours, injuring 29, with 17 hospitalized. Ten to fifteen of 70 booked passengers escaped, including the Argentine diplomat’s wife and two of their four children, as the ship listed toward sinking.

New York

U.S. Readies Nuclear Defense of Berlin

Secretary McNamara reports U.S. and West German units are in high combat readiness and asserts Washington will use whatever weapons are required to defend vital Western interests including Berlin. Informed sources say the U.S. signals its readiness to employ nuclear power if needed.

Washington United States Robert S. McNamara West Berlin McNamara U.S Berlin West Germany

Helicopters Lifted for Fort Belvoir Officials West of Winchester

Area residents watched two Army helicopters land west of Winchester on Oct 8 and Oct 11. The first delivered a flight surgeon from Ft. Belvoir to assist Regular Army personnel of the 537th Engineer Company and conduct topographic surveys. The second carried Maj. Gen. Lawrence J. Lincoln for a command inspection of facilities on old Rt. 50. A local matron's brave car hood fix on Braddock Street is also noted.

Winchester Ft. Belvoir 537Th Engineer Company Rt. 50 Lawrence J. Lincoln Braddock St

U S Signals Readiness to Ban Atomic Tests

President Kennedy told Gandhi Peace Foundation representatives that the United States is willing to agree immediately to a ban on atmospheric and underwater nuclear tests if a universal ban cannot be agreed. A White House note cites difficulty due to Soviet moratorium breaches as Russia resumes tests. An Indian delegation and others deliver the appeal to Paris, London, and Moscow.

Washington United States Kennedy Gandhi Peace Foundation White House Gandhi Group Soviet Union Russia Paris London Moscow

Marsh to Open Democratic Headquarters in Winchester

Richard J. Rosenberger and William Carpenter announced that the Democratic Congressional nominee John C. Marsh Jr. will dedicate the Winchester headquarters at 10 a.m. Tuesday. The offices are in the Capitol Theatre building at the corner of Rouss Avenue and Cameron Street, and the public is invited to meet him.

Marsh For Congress Winchester Richard J. Rosenberger Democratic Committee William Carpenter Frederick County John C. Marsh, Jr Marsh Capitol Theatre Rouss ‘Avenue Cameron Street

Strasburg Man Gets 20 Years in Slaying

A 24 year old Strasburg man, John William Smith, was convicted of first degree murder for the July 17 killing of Raymond Garner Putman, 48, near Strasburg Junction. The jury in Shenandoah County Circuit Court deliberated 1 hour 25 minutes before the guilty verdict. The commonwealth did not seek the death penalty.

Woodstock Strasburg John William Smith Raymond Garner Putman Putnam Strasburg Junction Shenandoah County Smith Commonwealth Adaline Gordon Stump Putman

Charge Sailor Gave Secrets to Russians

The FBI arrested Yeo man 1 Class Nelson Cornelius Drummond on charges of passing Navy secrets to Soviet U N delegation officials. He was seized near a diner in Larchmont New York and held on 100000 bail after arraignment. The two Russians were released with diplomatic immunity.

New York FBI United Nations Boston Post Road Larchmont N.Y U.N J. Edgar Hoover Nelson Cornelius Drummond U.S. Navy Newport Drummond Baltimore Manhattan U.S Earle N. Bishopp House of Detention Hoover

Canadian Alouette Satellite Orbits Earth From Canada and U S

The Canadian Alouette satellite, a 320 pound craft with a record large radio antenna, was placed in polar orbit by Canada and the United States from Vandenberg. It carries two extending antennas and will study ionospheric radio propagation from space, a first for a nation other than the U S and Russia.

Vandenberg Air Force Base Calif Canada United States Russia Earth

Russia's oil exports fuel its space program says Herter

Christian Herter Jr. argues that Russia now ships and pipelines millions of barrels weekly to 36 foreign customers and uses oil revenue to finance its space race while the West bears the cost. He discusses factors in a Page 4 article.

Russia Reds Christian Herter,Jr

Mississippi Congressmen Appeal to Kennedy Over Meredith Crisis

Seven Mississippi lawmakers urge President Kennedy to withdraw troops near Memphis and curb federal forces over James Meredith's enrollment at the all white University of Mississippi. They warn a holocaust of violence could unfold and urge action to stop the federal intervention.

Washington Mississippi Congress Kennedy James H. Meredith University of Memphis Ole Miss

30 Day Chicago and North Western Railway Strike Settled

The Chicago and North Western Railway ends a 30 day strike after talks led by Ben W Heineman and Wirtz with 22 railroad Brotherhood leaders. Freight and passenger service will resume in a day or two three with about 35000 Chicago commuters set for Monday. An arbitration panel will decide four unsettled issues within 10 days.

Chicago Chicago and North Western Railway North Western Ben W. Heineman Midwest Kennedy Heineman Railroad Brotherhood Washington Secretary of W. Willard Wirtz

Caribbean ministers warn Rusk on Red subversion from Cuba

Six Caribbean foreign ministers met with Secretary Rusk to urge stronger action against what they call a Soviet backed threat from Cuba. They pressed for cutting ties with Cuba, creating a regional defense network, aiding anti Castro exiles, and expanding democracy campaigns across Latin America. They cited arms and sugar trafficking via Mexico and warned the Latin American public sees Moscow growing influence. Bolivia attended as observer amid OAS tensions. Haiti was not invited.

United Nations N. Y Dean Rusk Cuba Nana Organization of Castro Brazil Mexico Bolivia Uruguay Chile U.S Russia New World Latin America Rusk OAS Washington el Salvador Costa Rica Guatemala Panama Nicaragua Dominican Republic Venezuela Honduras Colombia New York

Ole Miss Weekend Without Barricades Heightens Tension

The University of Mississippi faces a tense scene over James Meredith's enrollment as federal authorities clash with Mississippi officials. In Memphis and New Orleans, threats of violence loom while the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals holds Lt. Gov. Paul B. Johnson in contempt for blocking Meredith. The court warns of a $10,000 daily fine if not purged. Federal marshals and Army engineers bolster security at Millington as tensions rise.

Oxford Miss University of Mississippi James H. Meredith Memphis New Orleans 5Th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Paul B. Johnson Mississippi Johnson Meredith Justice Department Ross Barnett U.S Tenn Millington Naval Air Station Deter

Ships Collide In Heavy Fog Off San Francisco Bay

In dense fog 20 miles south of San Francisco Bay the tanker Titan and Colombian vessel Rio Magdalena collided. The Titan reported taking on water but not in immediate danger. Coast Guard cutters pursued the scene as crews checked for injuries and cargo details. The Titan sails from Mobile toward San Francisco. Rio Magdalena bound for Los Angeles.

San Francisco Titan San Francisco Bay Coast Guard Point Montara Overseas Oil Transport Corp. of New York Mobile Ala Texas Richmond Los Angeles Flota Mercante Grancolombiana S.A Reglistry Bogota

Marshals Army Support Troops Ready for Action

Hundreds of U S marshals and an Army support-troop convoy massed at Naval Air Station Memphis for possible enforcement action over the James Meredith Ole Miss admission dispute. Fort Campbell troops and border patrols prepared to assist if a confrontation arose while officials kept the buildup secret.

Memphis, Tenn U.S Naval Air Station Mississippi U.S. Atty Robert Kennedy James H. Meredith University of Mississippi Ross Barnett Ft. Campbell Ole Miss Oxford Miss Naval Reservation

Also Mentioned on This Page

U. S City J. Lloyd Trump National Association of Secondary School Principals James Wood High School John D. Bauserman Lt. Gov. Johnson JFK Virginia Prewett North American Newspaper Alliance Haiti Francois Duvalier Juan Lechin Lauca Millington Army and 70Th Engineer Battalion Thomas A. Price Shawnee Fire Hall Chur Church of God South End John McDaniel E.U.B Oe & Loan Insurance Corporation Winchester Savings & Loan
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