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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1969

Page

2

Obituary for Mrs Tenitie L Nichols 61 Winchester

Mrs. Tenitie Louise Nichols 61 of 411 North Kent Street died today at Winchester Memorial Hospital born March 15 1908 daughter of John and Louise Palmer Crouse she is survived by her husband Simon Nichols two daughters Hazel Bean of Winchester and Margaret Bowser of Marion Ohio three sons Virgil Whitacre of Winchester Paul Whitacre and Junior Whitacre of Marion 15 grandchildren four great grandchildren one sister Millie Kerns of Whitacre three brothers Jerry Crouse Edn Crouse and Jam 5 Crouse of Gainesboro. Body at Omps Funeral Home funeral arrangements incomplete.

Tenitie Louise Nichols N. Kent St Winchester Memorial Hospital Nichols Bor John and Louise Palmer Crouse Simon Nichols Hazel Bean Winchester Margaret Bowser Marion Ohio Virgil Whitacre Paul Whitacre Junior Whitacre Millie Kerns Whitacre Jerry Crouse Edn Crouse Jam Crouse Gainesboro Omps Funeral Home

Holton to Address Jaycees Here

A. Linwood Holton Republican candidate for governor will speak to Winchester Jaycees at a 6 30 p m dinner meeting at the Holiday Inn East. Holton, a Roanoke lawyer, helped found the Nixon for President Committee and has chaired Roanoke GOP and state party committees. He previously ran for Virginia House of Delegates and for governor in 1965, 1961, and 1955 with varying results.

A. Linwood Holton Winchester Jaycees Holiday Inn East Mr. Holton Roanoke Roanoke City Republican Committee Virginia Republican State Central Committee Virginia House of Delegates H. Clyde Pearson Pearson Holton

Truck Stolen From Denny's Auction Route 7

State Trooper R L Bruce reports a 1969 Goneton van type truck with red cab and aluminum body bearing Denny's Inc on sides was stolen from Denny's Commission Auction on Route 7 between 2 and 5 a.m. It was unclear if the truck carried furniture.

Denny’s Commission Route R. L. Bruce Denny’s Inc

Condemned Men Face Grim Countdown to Maxell v. Bishop

Nearly 500 condemned inmates across the United States face a new life-or-death countdown tied to the Supreme Court’s October 13 reargument date in Maxwell v Bishop. The case challenges death penalty standards and could revive or end capital punishment nationwide.

Homer Bigart New York Times Service San Quentin Calif United States Supreme Court Maxwell v. Bishop William L. Maxwell Arkansas Utah Maxwell Jack Greenberg N.A.A. C.P. Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc New York Amsterdam

Nixon Calls Conductor Study at Orkney Springs

The article reports on a notable Orkney Springs concert associated with the White House event. It describes the high caliber line up including Sheldon Sanov Edw in Szabo and Ronald Arpa, plus a newly joined Cincinnati Orchestra musician Arron. Astronauts Neil Armstrong Edwin Aldrin and Michael Collins are listed among expected guests for the Astro fete.

Orkney Springs Helen M. Yimpson Sheldon Sanov Ohio University Orchestra Athens Ohio Szabo Eastern Michigan University Orchestra Ronald Arpa Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Arron Cincinnat Orchestra Orkly Springs Washington Los Angeles Charlies Lindbergh Jack Benny America White House Neil Armstrong Edwin Aldrin Michhael Collins

Nixon Withdraws Nomination of John Hurd as Ambassador to Venezuela

President Nixon pulls Texas oilman John G. Hurd’s nomination after Hurd requests withdrawal to avoid appearance of conflict of interest. White House says no real conflict exists but respects the letter stating the concern could erode public confidence in the appointment. Senator Church had protested the choice as oil protectionist sent to Caracas.

Washington Nixon John G. Hurd Texas Venezuela Hurd White House United States Frank Church Idaho Caracas Cairo

North Vietnamese forces near DMZ keep strength limited

Viet Nam headquarters in Dong Hai reports no clear sign of a buildup near the DMZ or plans for a large assault into South Vietnam. Marine officers decline to estimate overall NVA strength below the DMZ, but say it is not substantial. Intelligence suggests four NVA regiments, up to 12,000 men, in the northern DMZ area or just north of it, within a night's march of South Vietnam.

Dong Hai South Vietnam North Vietnam

Break-ins Reported Across Alexandria Area

Alex and area homes and businesses faced break ins recent days. Neil C. Watson on Rt 629 reported a cabin burglary with an antique ice chest valued at 125 and household goods missing. The incident also saw torn furniture and a rug set afire plus a torn door and stolen tools from the pump house. Burglaries extended to Burgerchef manager James Horton reporting stolen chains used to seal a parking lot worth 20. Electric sign letters, a plastic trash can top, and a Brakeshoe Mobil Station gas pump glass were stolen or damaged totaling small sums. William S Murphy’s Rt 606 home was entered by a broken east window with $1000 stolen. Sheriff Lacy Anderson and deputies investigated.

Neil C. Watson Alexandria James Horton Burgerchef Valley Ave Brakeshoe Mobil Station Paper Mill Road William S. Murphy Rt. 606

Tobacco ads stay on air as AB C rejects plan

Washington AP The American Broadcasting Company refused a tobacco industry proposal to end TV cigarette advertising by year end. The plan offered to pull all ads from radio and television starting January 1 if Congress would shield tobacco firms from antitrust suits and from state and local advertising restrictions.

Washington American Broadcasting Company Tobacco Congress

Russ Morgan Dies at 65 Led Big Band Era

Las Vegas AP Russ Morgan a key figure in the big band era died at 65 from a cerebral hemorrhage. He led The Russ Morgan Orchestra at the Dunes Hotel and wrote hits like Your Nobody Till Somebody Loves You and Does Your Heart Beat For Me. He helped the Dorsey brothers start and once shared Scranton church ties with them.

Las Vegas Nev Russ Morgan Yesteryear Dorsey Brothers Morgan Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital Dunes Hotel Las Vegas Strip Pennsylvania Scranton Tommy Jimmy Dorsey Dorseys

Escapee Shot After Attempted Run on Paris Mountain Route 50

A convict fled from a work camp on Route 50 Paris Mountain and was shot by a guard after entering brush. Guards, state police, and deputies conducted searches until afternoon. A truck driver later reported spotting the wounded man, who was removed to Warren Memorial Hospital and then to the State Penitentiary Hospital in Richmond.

Paris Mountain Highway Department Clarke County Sheriff’s Department Clarke Albert Nicodemus Route 50 Nicodemus Moore Loudoun County John H. Enders Warren Memorial Hospital Camp 7 Mr. Blankenship State Penitentiary Hospital Richmond

Two youths moved to Southampton Receiving Unit

Richard Lee Nicholson Jr and Julian Forrest Boyer, sentenced to 54 years for abducting and raping a 15 year old, were transferred from Clarke County jail to the new Southampton Correctional Farm receiving unit. The facility opened last week to ease penitentiary overcrowding and separate first offenders from older criminals. A May AP report cited the state penitentiary unit as poorly rated.

Berryville Clarke County Southampton Correctional Farm Richard Lee Nicholson, Jr Julian Forrest Boyer Southampton Albert Nicodemus Robert K. Woltz State Penitentiary Associated Press

Wall Street Opens Mixed With Modest Dow Slide

The New York market shows a mixed early tone as the Dow Jones average at 10:30 a.m. slips 1.04 to 825.23 while advances edge declines. Notable blocks trade at Pan American Sulphur 15, American Telephone 53, Occidental Petroleum 35 53, RCA 374, and opening quotes include Union Carbide 42, Coastal States Gas 36, Anaconda 29 1/2, Consolidated Edison 2 1/2, Computer Sciences 23.

New York American Telephone & Telesgraph Occidental Petroleum RCA Union Carbide Coastal States Gas Anaconda Consolidated Edison Computer Sciences

Answers 1 Haiti 2 Virginia 3 Honor Thy Father and Mother

A list style prompt with numbered items includes topics such as Haiti Virginia and a misquoted phrase. It references a public domain style quiz or riddle sequence without a clear news event or narrative.

Haiti Virginia

Virginia Weather Outlook With Showers Likely

The forecast calls for increasing cloudiness and a chance of showers tonight with lows in the mid 60s to 70s. Saturday and Sunday remain mostly cloudy with a shower chance and highs in the mid to upper 80s. Temperatures will run well below normal overall, with a warming trend Tuesday and Wednesday. Mountain areas may see about 1/2 inch Sunday. Noon readings show 82 for today, 66 for tonight.

Yearly and Monthly Rainfall Averages Across Several Periods

The report lists 24 hour rainfall up to 8 30 a m with August and year to date figures. It provides average monthly rainfall over 56 years, and five year and long term January to December totals. The document also notes the five year rainfall totals from 1964 to 1968 and the long term yearly average of 36.43 inches.

Kennedy asked cousin to take rap for drowning secretary

Columnist Jack Anderson claims Senator Edward M. Kennedy asked cousin Joseph Gargan to take the rap for driving the car that went off a bridge and drowned Mary Jo Kopechne. Gargan disputes the report while Anderson cites reliable sources and notes Kennedy filed a police statement.

Washington (Ap Jack Anderson Edward M. Kennedy Joseph Gargan Anderson Gargan Kennedy Edgartown Police Drew Pearson Washington Post Hyannis Port Mass Mary Jo Kopechne Martha’s Vineyard Keane

Kennedy Testimony Sought in Chappaquiddick Inquest

District Atty Edmund Dinis plans an inquest into the July 18 car crash on Chappaquiddick Island that killed Mary Jo Kopechne. He aims to call Sen Edward Kennedy and 20 or more witnesses, though court officials caution a post Labor Day timeline.

New Bedlord Mass Edmund Dinis Edward M. Kennedy Dinis Kennedy Chappaquiddick Island Mary Jo Kopechne Washington

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