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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1970

Page

2

Obituaries A Trio of Local Residents Pass Away

Mrs. Finnerin 72 Rt 5 Shena County born May 11 daughter of Jacob Bauserman and John L. Finnerin died in Winchester. Survived by husband son Charles Hess Martinsburg brothers John and Fred Bauserman two grandchildren and a great grandchild. Graveside at Mount Hebron Monday 3 30 p m Rev Charles Willard. Donations to Winchester Volunteer Rescue Squad. Earl P Strickler 71 formerly Greenville died Wednesday Martinsburg hospital survived by sister Edna Steele. Funeral at Greenville Methodist Church burial in church cemetery. Miss Mary Rhoda Heishman 68 Wardensville died today born near Wardensville to Florence Heishman and Ephrian Heishman Mennonite Church member. Survived by mother sister Virginia Brill Martinsburg brother Rodney Heishman and Thomas Heishman and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Monday 2 p m Crest Hill Mennonite Church Wardensville burial Wardensville Cemetery Loy Funeral Home arrangements. Body taken to church an hour before service.

Gregory A. Hess Deborah K. Hess Mount Hebron Charles Willard Jones Funeral Earl P. Strickler Greenville Front Royal Road Newton D. Baker Hospital Martinsburg W.va Elizabeth Nicholson Edna Steele Greenville Methodist Church Mary Rhoda Heishman Wardensville Broadway Crest Hill Mennonite Church A.T. Rollins Loy Funeral Home

Margaret Finner Graveside Service Scheduled

Mrs. Margaret Finner will be laid to rest in a graveside service Monday at 3 30 P M at Mount Hebron Cemetery.

Margaret Finner Mount Hebron

Admiral Kidd to lead U S Sixth Fleet in Mediterranean

Vice Adm Issac C Kidd Jr named commander of the Sixth Fleet succeeding Vice Adm David Richardson. The appointment makes him the first surface ship officer in years to helm the carrier focused fleet. Secretary of Defense Melvin Laird announced the change.

Washington (Ap Issac C. Kidd Jr Mediterranean David C. Richardson Kidd Navy Air Secretary of Defense Melvin R. Laird Richardson

Rightwing Gahal May Walk Out Over Israel Coalition

TEL AVIV AP A walkout by the right wing Gahal party from Israel s coalition government appeared likely today after acceptance of the U S plan to start Arab Israel peace talks The party opposes withdrawal of troops from territories captured in 1967 The plan calls for negotiations under UN Security Council Resolution 242 final decision expected at Monday meeting leader Menahem Begin says quitting the government is fully justified

Tel Aviv Israel Gahal Party U.S U.N. Security Council Menahem Begin U.N Gunnar Jarring Sweden Jarrings New York Cairo al Ahram Nasser

General is Demoted and Retires After Army Action

Brig. Gen. Earl F. Cole 50 of Alexandria Virginia was reduced to colonel and stripped of the Distinguished Service Medal awarded in 1968 for Vietnam service. He retired Friday after an Army decision announced Friday and an approval of his pending retirement.

Washington Army Earl F. Cole Europe Cole Alexandria Vietnam

Murder Case Details and Suspect Held on Abduction Charge

At 8:30 p.m. officers learned the car carrying the victim arrived at Warren County Memorial Hospital where she was pronounced dead. A .38 pistol was found in the car. Mr. Smoot received initial treatment at Warren Hospital then was moved to Frederick County Hospital under guard. Bond was set at 10,000 on abduction with no bond on murder. Investigation ongoing with Front Royal Police assisting.

Howell Warren County Memorial Hospital A.C. Crowder Smoot Warren Hospital Front Royal Rescue Squad Frederick County Front Royal Police Department

Talks on Implementing Peace Plan Start Across Three Arenas

The United States the United Nations and the Middle East coordinate on how to implement the U S plan for an Arab Israeli cease fire Egypt and Jordan accepted the plan Syria and Iraq rejected it U N mediator Gunnar Jarring will lead negotiations while Israel pauses its offensive and seeks a peace framework under Security Council resolution 242.

Associated Press Middle East United States United Nations U.S Washington State Department Nixon White House San Clemente Calif Israel Egypt Jordan William P. Rogers

Virginia Insurance Rating Bureau seeks 42 percent rate hike

The State Corporation Commission will hear on November 4 a petition by the Virginia Insurance Rating Bureau for a 42 percent increase in comprehensive and collision rates for private cars, and 20 percent for similar commercial vehicle coverages. The rate bureau, representing 300 insurers, cited car design and construction, higher repair costs, and rising accident frequency as justification.

Richmond State Corporation Commission Virginia Insurance Rating Bureau Commission Edward D. Sommers Rating Bureau

Miller Rules on X and R Rated Films in Virginia

Virginia Atty General says theaters may show announcements of X and R rated films on the same program with general audience features. Previews containing scenes from X or R rated films are prohibited by a 1970 amendment. He notes that short previews violate the rule, while simple announcements do not. Persons under 18 cannot attend R or X rated films without supervision.

Richmond Andrew P. Miller Virginia General Assembly Miller Richmond Commonwealth Jose R. Davila Jr

30-50 Percent Savings on Top Quality Paints

A regional retailer announces large discounts on premium paints with savings ranging from thirty to fifty percent. The offer highlights top brands and includes a limited time window for customers to stock up on interior and exterior finishes.

Zuckerman Elected President of Beth El Congregation

Samuel Zuckerman of Front Royal was elected president at the Beth El annual meeting. Other officers include Lloyd Robb of Winchester as vice president, Charles Zuckerman of Winchester as treasurer, and Mrs Seymour Barr of Winchester as secretary. Louis Bachrach is the outgoing president.

Samuel Zuckerman Front Royal Beth el Lloyd Robb Winchester Charles Zuckerman Seymour Barr Louis Bachrach

Woman Injured in Winchester Collision with Burke Truck

Mrs. Sandy White of Winchester was treated for possible shock at Winchester Memorial Hospital after her southbound car collided with Thomas F. Burke of White Hall. The crash occurred on Rt. 644 1.2 miles south of Winchester as Burke attempted a left turn. Police estimated damage at $700 total. White was treated and released.

Sandy White Winchester Winchester Memorial Hospital Thomas F. Burke White Hall L.M. Bauserman Burke White

Weather Outlook for Virginia Shows Heat and Storm Chance

Partly cloudy and warm tonight into Sunday with a 30 percent chance of thunderstorms. Lows near 70, highs near 90. Extended forecast calls for warm conditions Monday and Tuesday with upper 80s to lower 90s, then a cooler but still mild Wednesday. Rain totals and monthly rainfall figures are noted from recent records.

Virginia

Utah Student Files for Board of Education Run

Blaine Elswood a University of Utah junior announces candidacy for the Utah Board of Education saying he wants to counter student radical stereotypes. He cites his John Birch Society membership since age 16 and vows to defend conservative views while acknowledging age limits for the legislature.

Salt Lake City University of Utah Blaine Elswood Utah Board of Education Elswood John Birch Society Ireland Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Mormon

Kentucky's 458 racing days drew huge 1969 attendance

Kentucky's 1969 racing season logged 458 racing days with 1,936,465 fans attending events and wagering a total of 124,917,268 dollars across simulcast and live races.

Kentucky

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