Nixon Seeks Unity Among GOP Factions
Nixon works to unite Republican camps including Rockefeller and Lindsay. He plans a meeting with Rockefeller on Aug 21 and a session with Lindsay to discuss urban issues. Ellsworth said both pledged support as Nixon also schedules talks with Morton and Reagan.
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Retiring councilmen honored at mayoral ceremony
The mayor presented plaques to retiring councilmen during a ceremony last night. Flags and a gavel were shown at Mayor Battaile’s seat on the council table.
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Goodbye to Winchester councilmen ends era of service
The Winchester City Council bid farewell to three retiring members from the First Ward. Vice-President Marvin E. Gore Jr. serves nine years while W. Woodhull Baker Jr. and Woodrow Harper each clock four. new members join September 1.
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Winchester
Hanoi Accused of Planning Another Round of Attacks
In Paris the U S envoy Harriman charged North Vietnam with plans for another round of large scale attacks in South Vietnam as talks entered their fourth month. Thuy countered that the United States obstructs a political settlement while Hanoi pursues escalation. Reports cite Viet Cong terrorism and casualties in South Vietnam with Harriman giving higher year to date figures than Saigon.
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Gochenour to retire as fire inspector. Dyke named successor
City Council appointed Stuart R. Dyke as fire inspector to succeed William N. Gochenour who will retire on December 31. Gochenour has served 46 years with the city fire department, 13 as inspector. Dyke, 48, an engineer with Reuss Fire Co for 20 years, will take the post January 1. He previously volunteered as a firefighter and has training in arson investigation and fire inspection.
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Allies uncover weapons caches north of Saigon
Allied forces scouting ahead of a predicted Viet Cong offensive found large weapons caches along infiltration corridors north of Saigon and near the Cambodian and Laotian borders. U S commands said air missions over North Vietnam’s southern panhandle were reduced by Tropical Storm Rose.
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Palm Beach Mayor Reacts To Apple Blossom Visit
Town Crier reports Palm Beach Mayor Claude D. Reese received Miss Jan Minich and her mother who visited on August 9 and presented apple products. The mayor praises Apple Blossom Festival selections and expresses pride in the visiting representatives. In Vietnam war news allied forces found large Viet Cong stocks near Sai Gon, with heavy weaponry, ten Viet Cong killed, seventeen captured, and no allied casualties. Nearby Cau Dat village was cordoned and searched by US and South Vietnamese troops using seal and search tactics.
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Coffee House Finds a Home in Winc hester youth project
The Coffee House Committee will lease the 11 room residence at 30 S. Cameron St on the Kuykendall building south side to serve as informal youth headquarters with a target opening by early September. Leaders include Marian-Lewis Graham Nelson Mary Byrd Dr Brian Landes and Irvin Callas with Teen Steering members listed. rent is 125 monthly under a one year lease from Henry Whiting.
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McCarthy Aims at Deep South Delegations in Bid
McCarthy plans to challenge southern delegation seating at the Democratic National Convention. Georgia Governor Lester Maddox’s 107 member bloc tops targets as Rauh cites potential gains in Texas and other states. The effort also aims to boost McCarthy’s civil rights image amid accusations of racial discrimination.
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Winchester and Frederick County Retail Growth 1960–1967
County retail sales rose to 14 089 000 in 1967 from 13 039 000 in 1966, while Winchester city sales climbed to 79 880 000. Mayor Battaile credited growth to water and sewer upgrades, parking improvements, development groups, and downtown merchant efforts.
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W.Va. Man Killed in Rainy Rt. 522 Crash Near Winchester
Emery Earl Tuning 44, of Paw Paw, died when two cars collided on rain slick Rt. 522 about 9.2 miles north of Winchester. Charles Dzan of Cambridge Pa. was in critical condition with a fractured arm and leg and possible internal injuries. Both drivers were taken to Memorial Hospital by Winchester Volunteer Rescue Squad.
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Humphrey Tops 800 in AP Democratic Convention Vote Counts
The AP survey shows Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey with about 824 votes on first ballot strength from Ohio delegates plus others, still roughly 488 shy of the 1,312 needed for the nomination. McCarthy follows with about 436 votes, McGovern at 28, while many delegates remain noncommittal.
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Weather Brief for Virginia Cold Front Move Tonight
Weather update notes a cold front from the Great Lakes crossing Virginia late tonight while warm moist air continues today and tonight. Also mentions Miss Pappagallo College Shoes in stock at Wilkins Shoe Center.
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