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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1968

Page

2

Obituaries for Martha Weaver and Oshkosh infant

Martha E. Weaver 83 of 2113 Valley Ave died yesterday after declining health since 1964. Born September 18, 1884 in Minnesota, she was a Methodist and wife of the late Myron O. Weaver. Surviving children Myrtle Carmack Helen Lyon and Arthur Weaver, four grandchildren, seven great grandchildren. Funeral 10:30 a.m. tomorrow at Cedar Hill Cemetery Chapel Washington DC. cremation to follow. The body at Omps Funeral Home. flowers omitted. An Oshkosh Wisconsin infant son of Michael Cahak and Carole Jean Smalts died Sunday at Mercy Hospital. private funeral held at Rhinelander Wisconsin.

Martha E. Weaver Valley Ave Myron O. Weaver Myrtle A. Carmack Winchester Helen F. Lyon Chicago Arthur Glenn Weaver Chambersburg Cedar Hill Cemetery Washington, D.C Ralph Malcomb Michael Cahak Ceape Ave Oshkosh Wis Mercy Hospital Cahak Carole Jean Smalts Claude Smalts Rhinelander

Wall Street Edges Higher Amid Peace Hopes Vietnam Outlook

The market gained modestly as the Dow rose just over one point and Xerox advanced near two points. Some profit taking appeared while investors priced in a lengthy path to peace in Vietnam, with gold stocks weak and bonds firm on peace prospects.

New York Wall Street Vietnam Xerox Johns,Manville Texaco Polaroid Public Service Electric & Gas London U.S. Treasury Columbia Pictures Raytheon American Telephone Pan American World Airways International Paper

Community College Site Search Continues in Front Royal

The North western Virginia Community College steering committee met with state consultants at Town Hall to review 12 to 15 potential sites. Prime locations target Frederick Shenandoah and Warren Counties, with representation from Winchester Frederick Clarke Warren Fauquier Shenandoah and Rappahannock Counties. A final site choice will not be announced as consultants report to the State Board.

Front Royal Northwestern Virginia Community College State Board of Community Colleges Ted Bromfield Bromfield Frederick Shenandoah Warren Winchester Clarke Fauquier Rappahannock Page

Fraternity to Hold Fundraising Car Wash Saturday

Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia at Shenandoah Conservatory sponsors a car wash Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. behind the Armstrong building. Cars will be washed windows cleaned and upholstery vacuumed as a fundraising project for the fraternity.

Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Music Fraternity Shenandoah Conservatory of Music Conservatory Armstrong

South Vietnam Welcomes Peace Talks Move Amid Clash Over Talks

South Vietnam's government said it welcomes moves toward U S North Vietnam peace talks and agreed to a partial halt in bombing as exploratory talks were to be held with Hanoi authorities. Catholic bloc leaders urged continued bombing and opposed a Thieu US visit to Honolulu while saying they support peace efforts.

Saigon South Vietnam United States North Vietnam Hanoi U.S Nguyen van Thieu House of Representatives House Thieu Ellsworth Bunker Bunker South Korea Australia Philippines Thailand New Zealand Foreign Ministry Johnson Honolulu Jessysoiin Washington Vietnam Catholic Bloc

Man Gets Term for Forgery In Frederick County

William Walter Plummer pleaded guilty to forgery and uttering for cashing a $67 check forged with Reason E Payne’s signature. Judge Elliott Marshall gave two 12 month jail terms to run concurrently, plus earlier sentences in Winchester. Harley L Hayes faced forgery uttering and grand larceny indictments. he received 12 months for forgery and 12 months for uttering, plus a three year penitentiary term for grand larceny to run consecutively, all suspended with four years probation and restitution.

Frederick County William Walter Plummer Rt. 6 Reason E. Payne Johnson Rt. 11 North Elliott Marshall Plummer Marshall Winchester Corporation Court Harley L. Hayes Rt. 2 L. B. Raschiella Kenney Certified Public Accountants F. Eugene Gunter Commonwealth Hayes David G. Simpson

Reagan seen as GOP frontrunner in Virginia report

The article notes William A. Rusher predicting Ronald Reagan will launch a strong drive for the Republican nomination, challenging incumbent Nixon if Reagan gains convention support. It also reports Wendell W. Tuck announcing a bid for Congress amid Virginia district race schedules.

Hubert Humphrey William A. Rusher National Review Blacksburg California Ronald Reagan Rusher Reagan Richard M. Nixon Nixon Welden W. Tuck Sundistrict Republican Committee Congress South Boston William M. Tuck del. W.C Dan

Communist forces promise no major attacks after halt

Informants report Viet Cong and North Vietnamese units will refrain from major operations after a full halt in bombing and attacks on North Vietnam. Partial evacuation at Khe Sanh has begun and resistance to the U.S. South Vietnamese Highway 9 rescue drive is minimal. Hanoiopen to private or public talks with Washington in preliminary and conference stages.

North Vietnam Dror AN U.S Khe Sanh Highway 9 Hanoi Washington

Voting Machines Used by Most Voters in 1964 Election

The Encyclopaedia Britannica reports that over 60 percent of U.S. voters cast ballots on machines in the 1964 presidential election. Nearly every state authorized voting machines for the election, reflecting a broad adoption of mechanized voting.

U.S Encyclopaedia Britannica

Weather Outlook for Virginia and Winchester

Mostly cloudy and warmer with scattered showers possible tonight and a chance of thunder. Winds rise with a low around 50 to 55. Friday clears some and turns cooler with highs 60 to 63.

Rainfall Totals and Averages Across Seventy Years

Rainfall in the last 24 hours ended 8 30 am shows none. April total 0 18 inches and year to date 6 71 inches for 1967. Five year January to December rainfall data lists 1963 33 46 1964 31 63 1965 26 85 1966 33 32 1967 36 48. Average monthly rainfall for 55 years by month is given with numbers for each month. The overall average for January through December over 55 years is 36 50 inches.

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Nixon era politics swirl around primary fights and draft talk

Humphrey speaks on issues but avoids GOP nomination campaigning. Kennedy boosts support in Negro and Mexican-American districts while courting vice presidents with a Washington welcome. Johnson’s role seen in Indiana Oregon and California dynamics as Kennedy and Humphrey meet Johnson. glaucoma test note follows with ophthalmologists urging screening after 40.

Iowa Harold Hughes St. Louis McCarthy California Kennedy Washington D.C District of Columbia Johnson Indiana Oregon Associated Press Nebraska Nashville George Christian

Two Young Men Injured by Gunfire Reported Safe

Steve Hoover, 19, and Joseph Thomas, 20, were listed in good condition at Winchester Memorial Hospital after separate Tuesday gunshots. Hoover, from 606 Battle Ave, was shot in the stomach during a cans shooting near Berryville Ave. police say the incident appears accidental. Thomas, living between White Post and Waterloo, was shot in the right leg while practicing fast drawing with a .45 pistol at his home, Clarke County Sheriff says.

Steve Hoover Joseph Patrick Thomas Winchester Memorial Hospital Hoover Battle Ave Berryville Ave W. E. Miller Warren Rudolph Rudolph

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