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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1968

Page

5

Tito and Czechs Resume Talks on Reform Paths

Yugoslav President Tito, greeted warmly in Prague, meets again with reform Communist leaders to press plans for their independent programs.

Prague Tito

Today in History and News From 1968 and Earlier

Summary of Aug 10 1968 events includes World War II surrender talks with emperor status, France 1792 monarchy overthrow, Missouri statehood 1821, 1914 France declares war on Austria-Hungary, 1874 birth of Herbert Hoover, 1921 polio hit FDR, 1947 around the world flight record, and Cold War notes. Also Tito in Prague support and Dubcek liberalization moves. Soviet Pravda critique. In Santa Monica, Doren Riddle sues Nelson Riddle for separate maintenance with cross-suit for divorce and child custody.

Associated Press France Paris Louis XVI Missouri Union Austria-Hungary Tito Czechoslovakia Alexander Dubcek Joseph Stalin Czechoslovak Communist Party Rude Pravo Vaclav Prohlik Warsaw Pact Dubcek Antonin Novotny Moscow Soviet Communist Party Today Communist Party Pravda Soviet Central Committee Santa Monica Calif Nelson Riddle Doren Riddle Riddle

Crochet Sunburst Rug Pattern Sale Ad

An old catalog ad promotes crochet sunburst rug pattern 7073 costing fifty cents with 15 cents extra for first class mailing. It instructs using heavy rug yarn or nylon, directs a two step process, and lists multiple needlecraft books and patterns priced at 50 cents each. Alice Brooks at Winchester Evening Star is the mailing contact in New York.

Alice Brooks Winchester Evening Star Needlecraft Dept P.O Old Chelsea Station New York N.Y Needlecraft

Agnew Seen as Likely GOP Vice Presidential Pick

The piece argues Governor Agnew would appeal to a broad electorate, citing his record in Maryland, support from Nelson Rockefeller allies, and potential to ease tensions between federal and state governments amid civil disobedience debates. It contends his selection could boost the Republican ticket among millions of voters.

Agnew Nelson Rockefeller New York South

Handy heat and home tips from Heloise readers

Quick, tasty barbecue chicken method bake whole fryers then finish on grill with sauce. Readers share disposable dinner party gear and clever hacks: ironing caddy in a bath, baby towels from T-shirts, punch bowl as salad bowl, ribbon bows from onion bags, wall mounting for a thread rack, sugar in squeeze bottles, all from 1968 King Features Syndicate.

Heloise

Hunt Leaves National Fruit Post as New Leadership Arrives

Wilkie W. Hunt resigns as vice president production of National Fruit Co for health reasons but stays as director and consultant. Frank Armstrong III becomes policy head while Charles S. Toan takes over executive duties. Hunt’s Pulaski origin and UVA background noted. Armstrong is Winchester native and Apple Blossom Festival president. Toan is a Cornell graduate and former Navy commander.

Hunt National Fruit Post Armstrong Toan Wilkie W. Hunt National Fruit Co Frank Armstrong III National Fruit Mr. Hunt Charles S. Toan Pulaski University of Virginia Coleman Furniture Corp Winchester Handley High School University of North Carolina U.S. Army Missile Command New York State Cornell University Navy

Lindsay Lays Groundwork For Future

AP analysis argues New York Mayor Lindsay of New York refused to back a doomed anti-Agnew revolt and thereby protected his image for a possible GOP bid. Lindsay gave a seconding speech for Agnew and avoided breaking with party regulars, contrasting with Rockefeller and Goldwater factions. If Nixon-Agnew falters, Lindsay could be a future contender in 1976.

Carl P. Leabsdorf Associated Press Miami Beach Fla New York John V. Lindsay Spiro T. Agnew Lindsay Richard M. Nixon Nixon Agnew Michigan George Romney Barry Goldwater Nelson A. Rockefeller Goldwater Nixon-Agnew

Automaker Warranty Shifts Could Cut 5 Year 50,000 Mile Plans

Detroit AP reports potential changes to five year or 50,000 mile warranties on new cars for 1969 models. Insiders say makers may drop or modify warranties, possibly extending the 24 month 24,000 mile guarantee to powertrain if the 50,000 option is eliminated. Critics worry about higher prices and service burdens.

Detroit Congress General Motors Ford Chrysler American Motors

Front Royal Market hogs and cattle price report

Market bulletins show hogs priced 190-270 lbs at 19.50 to 20.65, sows 300-500 lbs 14.00 to 17.00. veal and lambs with variety of weight bands and price ranges. cattle quotes include steers 26.50 to 27.25 for choice, heifers 24.00 to 25.00, and utility to canner ranges 17.00 to 24.50, with stock feeders notes across weight classes.

Choice & Prime Utility

Virginia tobacco crop forecast for 1968 amid good weather

Virginia farmers expect a 4 percent drop in flue-cured tobacco production to 99.9 million pounds on 54 000 acres with a yield of 1 850 pounds per acre. Burley and fire cured crops rise and fall slightly amid favorable August weather and other crop forecasts.

Richmond Virginia VCRS

Nasser's Health Improves Amid Georgia Water Treatment

Cairo AP report says President Gamal Abdel Nasser's condition is improving after radioactive mineral water therapy in Georgia. Soviet doctors will assess him on August 15 to decide return timing to Cairo. He left Cairo July 26 for leg inflammation treatment.

Cairo Gamal Abdel Nasser Soviet Republic of Georgia al Ahram Nasser

Royal Death Customs Preserve Servant Sacrifice Myth

Ancient records describe rulers being buried with their household including servants who were killed to accompany them in the tomb. The practice reflects beliefs about afterlife needs and status signaling among monarchies in early civilizations.

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