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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1968
Page
11
A Marine investigation concludes a white 18 year old Leatherneck led the July 15 1965 attack nine miles south of Phu Bai and was killed at under 20 yards. four survivors identified him in photos, but no body was found the next day as the patrol evacuated.
Ace Brookes promotes a knit and embroidery pattern for a breezy skimmer in crisp pique with red berry accents. Pattern 7403 offers sizes 2 4 6 8 10 with state size. price 50 cents plus 15 cents for first class mailing. Includes mail to Alice Brooks in New York for catalog and pattern orders.
A two story frame house on the Bloomery Star Route just over the West Virginia border burned to the ground yesterday. Gainesboro and Capon Bridge firemen responded after a delivery man alerted them at 2 45 PM. Outbuildings were saved as crews wetted them down and remained on scene about three hours. The owners were listed as Mrs Martha Puffin berger Holliday and Fred Holliday were not home. Officials cited undetermined origin for the fire.
In Berryville area fields the 2 4D spray was used to control weeds and a blight spread to oaks hickorys sycamores locusts and walnuts. Residents fear 2 4D caused the foliage damage and trees may die over the next years. County supervisors planned more studies to identify the cause.
Alexander H. Slaughter, a 30 year old Richmond lawyer, was elected chairman of the 3rd District Democratic Committee on a 6 to 2 vote in a meeting that brought in a moderate liberal majority. Robert E. Shepherd Jr. was elected secretary, while incumbent J Clifford Miller Jr. lost the chairmanship. Slaughter pledged the committee will work diligently for all Democratic nominees.
Soviet intelligence officer Lev Bezymensky claims Hitler and Eva Braun died by self-administered cyanide in a new book. The Times reports an autopsy exists, contradicting Shirer and Trevor-Roper who held Hitler shot himself after Braun’s death.
Ronald Reese, 28, father of five in Upshur County West Virginia, receives state aid for a $6500 kidney dialysis machine to be installed at home. Local groups now fund a $300 monthly operation cost as he battles Bright's Disease while awaiting treatment.
Honduras asserts a historic claim to the Swan Islands based on early Spanish conquest. The United States rejects the retroactive claim and has maintained American ownership since 1893.
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