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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1966

Page

2

Bray family ties and relatives listed in obituary notes

The obituary fragment mentions Mrs Bray born August 31 earlier century, Margaret E Moreland Berry of Berryville and Mrs Jake Stump of Charles Town West Virginia, plus 11 grandchildren. It also references Harold L. Ickes and Francis in an unclear line about actions or statements.

Mrs. Bray Margaret E. Moreland Berry Berryville Jake Stump Charles Town W. Va

Death of William H. Arthur in Lexington Ky

William H. Arthur, 72, of Lexington Kentucky died Friday at home. He was brother to B. F. Arthur Jr and Herndon Arthur of Winchester and the late J Pinckney Arthur and J Victor Arthur. Survived by two brothers Sam Arthur of Florence South Carolina and Charles Arthur of Columbus South Carolina and two sisters Mrs S J Prichard of Hagerstown Maryland and Mrs Philip Flanagan of Bristol Virginia. A funeral service was conducted this morning in Lexington.

William Hooker Arthur Lexington Arthur B. F. Arthur, Jr Herndon Arthur Winchester J. Pinckney Arthur J. Victor Arthur Sam Arthur Florence S. C Charles Arthur Columbus 8. C S.J. Prichard Hagerstown Philip

Three Killed in Collision Involving Arlington Man

A storm driven collision on a highway left three dead and one Arlington resident injured. Joseph C. Fought, 56, of Arlington, was hospitalized and reported as stable. The crash occurred when Fought’s car crossed into the westbound lane and hit a Chevy Chase Maryland vehicle driven by Gilbert Charles Zabrek, with two passengers uninjured. all occupants wore seat belts.

Joseph C. Fought Arlington Fought Storm Gilbert Charles Zabrek Chevy Chase Zabrek

Two Accidents Reported in Winchester Area

A nine year old girl was paralyzed in a Route 81 crash Saturday and taken to Arlington County Hospital by Winchester Volunteer Rescue Squad. Debbie Jo Whitaker, a passenger in Estes Whitaker’s car from Baltimore, was struck from behind by a vehicle driven by Charles Gardner of Jamaica New York. Gardner’s car damage was estimated at 900 dollars. Denver Shields Jr born March 19 1948 and former Hampshire County resident died in Romney. Funeral arrangements set for Tuesday at First Baptist Church Romney.

Route 81 Arlington County Hospital Winchester Volunteer Rescue Squad Virginia Debbie Jo Whitaker Estes Whitaker Baltimore Charles Gardner Jamaica N.Y Middletown L. M. Bauserman Whitaker Gardner Denver Shields Denver S. Shields, Sr Vanda Buckbee Shields Winchester This

Burmese Kings and Shan States Through Three Centuries

After 300 years of Shan dominance in Burma a Burmese king defeated the Shans and modern times have left them confined to 33 Shan states covering about 58 000 square miles.

Burma

Beatles Almost Mobbed In Cleveland Stadium Surge

The Beatles played before about 3000 screaming teens at Cleveland Municipal Stadium Sunday night. The set was interrupted as fans rushed the stage, causing minor damage to the Indians' infield and a temporary stage halt before police and a disc jockey restored order. No arrests or injuries were reported.

Cleveland Cleveland Stadium Ohio Cleveland Municipal Stadium Paul McCartney

Johnson Nominates Officials Amid Regional Ties

President Johnson names several diplomatic and administrative appointees including Glenn Ferguson an antipoverty head slated for Kenya Leo Cyr from the African Bureau to Rwanda and John McSweeney as deputy chief of mission in Brussels with ministerial ties to Bulgaria. Also notes family connections in Martinsburg and Winchester. A Danish sandwich description follows with a rye bread bacon liver paste truffles meat jelly and horseradish.

Virginia Laise Martinsburg W. Va James F. Laise Winchester H.F. Byrd, Inc Johnson Glenn W. Ferguson Vista Kenya Leo G. Cyr State Department African Bureau Rwanda John M. McSweeney Brussels U.S Bulgaria Copenhagen Hans Chris‘tian Andersen

Rail Lines in North Vietnam Targeted but Not Severed

The article notes two main northbound rail lines from Hanoi and a parallel highway, facing daily air attacks but not crippled. Haiphong remains the main supply port, while the campaign against routes is described as a probabilistic game of attack, with the U S aiming to raise costs rather than cut all supplies.

Viet Nam Hanoi Red River Kunming Burma Lang Son Indochina Korea Haiphong United States Reds

Police raid targets civil rights groups amid nationwide unrest

Police pursued four militants linked to civil rights groups across Michigan cities including Detroit and Lansing, while Philadelphia officers hunted three SNCC officials on charges of explosives possession and conspiracy. Winston Early surrendered for questioning as raids uncovered dynamite at meeting sites.

Ing Detroit Lansing Ypsilanti Muskegon Mich Philadelphia Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee Winston Early

Cub Scout Meeting Planned for Stephens City Area

An organizational meeting for boys aged 8 to 10 interested in becoming Cub Scouts is set for tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church. Active Cub Scouts are also invited with their parents.

Stephens City Trinity Lutheran Church

Westmoreland says South Vietnam collapse unlikely amid Ia Drang fighting

General William C. Westmoreland states a Communist takeover in South Vietnam is no longer merely unlikely but impossible. In Ia Drang Valley near Piet Me the 1st Cavalry (Airmobile) assaulted a North Vietnamese battalion of about 500 after airlifted reinforcements. Ground combat followed with heavy exchanges until noon, while U.S. air strikes, rockets and artillery attempted to pin down the enemy through the night. In North Vietnam Saturday air raids hit 39 barges, 18 bridges, 33 trucks and five antiaircraft sites. oil storage and dumps also drew attention but accuracy was limited by smoke and darkness.

William C. Westmoreland Viet Nam South Viet Nam Ia Drang Piet Me U.S U.S. 1St Cavalry North Vietnam

Escaped Convict Still At Large

A Stafford County road gang escapee, Carl Randolph Stotler, 19, dodges state and county police after a May Frederick County circuit court sentence of six years. He fled a car stop and has eluded dragnet nightly, last seen in a 1966 white Chevrolet near Angers Store, West Virginia. Authorities unsure of his current whereabouts.

Stafford Carl Randolph Stotler Frederick County Stotler Angers West Virginia Rick County Rotertaven

Wage guideline cited in White House talks over strike

Government officials point to 3.2 percent wage rise as a check on inflation while noting high airline profits and productivity. A strike settlement could spare Congress from ordering workers back, with a Senate cleared bill to halt the strike awaiting House action. Union negotiators seek a pause to rest before detailing terms to strikers.

White House Johnson Congress Johnson Administration Senate House Rules Committee Siemiller

Weather Today and Five Day Forecast for Winchester Skies

Partly cloudy with scattered afternoon and evening thundershowers Tuesday. Highs in the 80s, lows 68 to 74. Outlook Wednesday fair and cooler. Five day forecast: temperatures near normal to four degrees above, rain Tuesday and Friday or Saturday, warmer Thursday and Friday, then cooler Saturday. Sunset 8 09 p m, sunrise 6 26 a m, new moon tomorrow 7 48 a m. Rainfall data included.

Winchester

Woman Treated After Crash Involving Two Cars

Mrs Cecilia Ohlson 57 of Chicago was treated and released at Winchester Memorial Hospital after the Millwood Avenue rear ending. Amanda Joan DeVries of White Post, driver of the other car, said she swatted at an insect and took her eyes off the road momentarily. Police put damage at 505 dollars.

Cecilia Ohlson Chicago Winchester Memorial Hospital Millwood Ave Amanda Joan DeVries White Post

Stephens City man convicted on three charges in Frederick County Court

A Stephens City man pled innocent to three charges from an automobile accident but was found guilty on all counts in Frederick County Court and said he would appeal to the circuit court. Billy Ray Carter faced reckless driving, failing to stop for red light and siren, and leaving the scene of the accident with fines and costs totaling 267.75. A second charge resulted in a 30 day jail term suspended on conditions. Other convictions listed include Curtis E Clem of Inwood West Virginia for reckless driving and several speeding and reckless driving fines for residents of Berryville Gore Front Royal Sunnyside Station and Fenwick with various amounts and suspensions.

Stephens City Frederick Billy Ray Carter Curtis E Clem Inwood W. Va John F. Cussens, Jr Berryville John L. Johnson Gore Maurice L. Willingham Loudoun St Robert L. Workman Fenwick Mickey A. Tumblin N. Kent St Russell D. Clay Sunnyside Station Wiley W. Meade, Jr E. E. Batch, Jr Front Royal

California’s Feather River dam to supply state water for year

California plans a new Feather River Canyon dam that will impound enough water to supply every household in the state for a full year. The project underscores a major water strategy amid ongoing drought concerns.

California Feather River Canyon

Airlines lead Wall Street gain as strike settle talks advance

Wall Street opened higher as airlines rallied on news of another proposed settlement to the long strike. Eastern and National Airlines rose about 2 points, with TWA near that move, and Pan American Continental Braniff and American also rising. Steel stocks gained modestly as activity on steel buying continued from July lows.

New York Eastern National Airlines TWA Pan American Continental Braniff American U.S. Steel Bethlehem Republic Jones & Slaughlin Douglas Aircraft Xerox du Pont General Motors Ford Goodyear International Paper Santa Fe Reynolds Tobacco

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