Obituaries from Ang Star highlight Winchester cases and veterans
Obituaries note Mrs. Leora M. Whitacre of Greensprings Frederick County age 81 died yesterday. Funeral Sunday at Pine Grove Methodist Church, burial Pine Grove Cemetery. Also mentions Capt. Ewart Johnston grave service at Old Chapel Clarke County. Sophie Marie Lewis of Chicago Tl dies after illness. survived by husband Hugh M. Lewis and others.
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Leora M. Whitacre
Greensprings
Frederick County
Louise Courtney
Albin
Trone Milburn
Gerrardstown
W. Va
Canter and
Janney Milburn
Pine Grove Methodist Church
Ralph S. Malcomb
Pine Grove
Omps Funeral Home
Winchester
Ewart Johnston
Clay Hill
Berryville
Old Chapel
Clarke County
Ben Harrison
Sherman Joost
Bartlett Johnston
Bryan Conrad
Henry Mitchell
Col
Graham Dougherty
Richard Plater
Gilbert McKown
Robert T. Barton
Frank Christopher
George Burwell
Townsend Burwell
Edmond Lee Jones
Beverley Byrd
George Greenhalgh, Jr
William Bell Watkins
W. P. C. Perry
Jay Eyster
Thomas Kien
Floyd McWilliams
Wendell Barney
A. R. Dunning
John H Enders
Sophie Marie Lewis
Chicago
Hearing Set Today on Shifflett Habeas Corpus Case
A habeas corpus hearing for Emory Lee Shifflett, convicted last year for attempted murder and a shotgun slaying, was scheduled in Corporation Court. The hearing focuses on constitutional rights during arrest detention and trial. C. C. Peyton is named as respondent. Shifflett was moved from jail to await proceedings.
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Emory Lee Shifflett
Peggy Miller Shifflett
Courtney Ashwood
Corporation Court
Luke Whittoff Richmond
Shifflett
C. C. Peyton
Virginia State Penitentiary
Winchester-Frederick County
Paul Lawrence Dunbar Johnson, Jr
Elliott D. Marshall
Johnson
Peter McKee
Burroughs Exhibit Debuts New Direct Accounting Computer
The Burroughs Corporation presented an exhibit at the Holiday Inn on Route 11 South from Tuesday through yesterday. It marked the first local showing of a new direct accounting computer system.
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Burroughs Corp
Holiday Inn
Rt. 11 South
Maryland Carnival Near Stephens City Sparks Community Fun
A small Maryland carnival is planned near Stephens City at the White Oak Service Station on Route 277 from 5 to 7 p.m. Organized by Becky Ritter and contributors Rusty Kenny Tim and Sandy, the event will feature pony rides games popcorn and drinks for attendees.
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White Oak
Stephens City
Becky Ritter
Rusty
Kenny
Timmy Sandy
Byrd and Others Report Campaign Expenditures in Virginia Primaries
Virginia politicians filed detailed spending reports after the July Democratic primaries. Senator Harry F. Byrd Jr spent 228 553 for nomination, with advertising leading costs. W C Daniel cited 223 513 in expenditures and Byrd’s personal outlay 5 040. Other totals included Rawlings 38 479, Boothe 179 455, Abbitt 12 538, DuVall 6 639. Spong urged public disclosure and campaign spending limits ahead of the November vote.
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Richmond
Harry F. Byrd Jr
U.S. Senate
del. W. C. Daniel
Danville
State Board of Eelections
Byrd
Daniel
Washington Administration
Howard W. Smith
8Th
George C. Rawlings Jr
Fredericksburg
Rawlings
Virginia
Boothe
Cam
Paign
Watkins M. Abbitt
Appomattox
del. Clive L. DuVall
Fairfax
Spong
A. Willis Robertson
Toll climbs as Virginia traffic deaths reach 638 this year
The Associated Press reports nine new fatalities raise Virginia's highway death toll to 638, up from 604 last year, with victims in Staunton, Columbia, West Point, Richmond, Phenix, Disputanta, South Hill, Ashland, and Arlington County.
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Associated Press
West Point
Richmond
Loyd C. Cooke
Richmond-Henrico
Phenix
George Washington Nicholas
Randolph
Durham
N.C
State Rt
Charlotte County
Charlotte County. Disputanta
Josiah Hinton
Disputanta
U.S. 460
Sussex County
Prince George
South Hill
Virginia
B. Evans
Union Level
Ashland
Moses George Payne
Hanover
Arlington County
Charles A. Jackson
Arlington
Wall Street Advances Mixed as Electronics Shift Leads
Wall Street moved higher with color revision and electronics in demand. Zenith opened late after a delay, Magnavox rose after a slow start, and Motorola jumped about five points. Associated Press average fell 0.9 to 302.3.
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NEW York
Zenith
Radio Corp
Magnavox
Exchange
Motorola
Combustion Engineering
Sperry Rand
Gene Motors
American Telephone
Associated Press
American Stock Exchange
Citizen Band Club Plans Car Wash Benefit
The Winchester Frederick County Citizen Band Radio Club Inc sponsors a car wash at Joe's Atlantic on Berryville Ave starting at 8 a.m. for the club emergency truck and equipment. Members will provide pickup and delivery service, call 667-2237 to arrange.
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Winchester - Frederick County
Citizen Band Radio Club, Inc
Joe’s Atlantic
Berryville Ave
131 Arrests Made in July Winchester Police Activity
Winchester police activity in July included 131 arrests and 161 recorded complaints. Police Chief J Thomas Boyd noted 59 traffic violations 418 parking violations and 12 lights reported out.
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Winchester
J. Thomas Boyd
Fairfax to Round Up Foxes Amid Rabies Attacks
Fairfax County health officials enlist state trappers to capture foxes after a rise in fox attacks. Health director Dr. Harold Kennedy notes fewer bites than 1954 but increasing incidents since, with seven trappers to begin September 1.
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Fairfax (Ap
Fairfax County
Harold Kennedy
Weather Today and Five Day Outlook
Forecast fair tonight and Saturday with low 54 to 60 and high 80 to 85. Winds west to northwest 10 to 15 mph. Sunday brings increasing cloudiness with little temperature change. Five day outlook shows above normal averages, rain likely Monday and Tuesday. Winchester Skyel.
Government figures spark debate on economy and growth
Rose colored figures show 1966 67 income totals the lowest since 1948 while lawmakers push spending. House approves 11.9 billion highway boost and blocks 493 million for beautification. Senate moves 3 billion mortgage funds to revive home building amid inflation concerns. Republican critique targets Johnson administration money policy.
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White House
Senate
House
Johnson
Senate Republicans
Senate Republican Policy Committee
Rainfall Totals and Averages For Past Months and Year
Rain data cover 24 hours to 8 30 a m with 82 inches. August rainfall to date 1 33 inches for 1966 total 17 87 inches. Average yearly rainfall over 53 years 36 56 inches and monthly averages listed from January to August with values ranging 2 18 to 3 83 inches.
Demolished car in Route 50 crash near Winchester
A car driven by 19 year old Neil J. Valls and lapsing at Bailey's Cross Road left Route 50 four miles east of Winchester and overturned in the median. Trooper J W Detrick reported all three teenagers were unhurt.
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Bailey's Cross Road
Winchester
J.W. Detrick
Neil J. Valls
Weather expert warns of drought impact on crops and trees
A meteorologist says months of rainfall above average are needed to replenish losses from a severe drought. Lower areas suffer quickly, summer crops are beyond relief, but a good soaking could aid fall seeding and protect trees. Fruits show stress and many young trees have already died.
Critics at previews reshape Broadway coverage plan
Produce Alexander Cohen, aiming to revamp press coverage, will allow critics to view one of several preview performances rather than attend a formal premiere. Critics may publish their comments on an agreed date to be set in advance.
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NEW York
Alexander Cohen
Cohen
Answer Key for Trivia Round
The list records ten items with concise answers. Mercury, 1760, Eight, Cow and sheep, Amateur vs professional cave explorer, Wines, Divot, Early spring, Norway, American.
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Norway
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West Chester Pike
Havertown
J. Robert Mayer
Frank Toohill
George Frazer
James L. Morgan, Jr
Ted Morgan
Robert Madigan
Johnny Lazzazzera
National Cemetery
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Vint Hill
Warrenton
Hugh M. Lewis
Loudoun Street
Laura M. Whitacre
Pine Grove Cemetery
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