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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1968

Page

2

Obituaries: Howard White and Margaret Headley

Howard Wesley White 79 of Berryville died at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Survived by daughter Mrs Catherine Lichliter and three children Leslie White Annabelle Funk Helen Strosnider, plus 10 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Funeral 2 p m tomorrow at John H Enders Funeral Home Berryville. Burial Green Hill Cemetery Stephens City. Mrs Margaret Headley 81 of 324 Weems Lane died today at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Survived by three daughters Evelyn Simpson Elma Senseney Vera Lawrimore, four grandsons seven great grandchildren. Funeral Sunday 3:30 p m Jones Funeral Home. Burial Lebanon Church Cemetery.

Howard Wesley White Berryville Winchester Memorial Hospital Rose Estelle White Clarke County Joseph Read Annie White Catherine V. Lichlitter Lichliter Leslie White Boyce Annabelle Funk Frost Proof Helen Strosnider Winchester John H. Enders Harvey Hall Boyce Baptist Church Green Hill Cemetery Stephens City Margaret M. Headley Weems Lane Headley Opesquon Luther Mary Matthews Miller Luther E. Headley Hagerstown Baltimore Elma Senseney Vera Lawrimore Arlington Harold George Stuart Ricky Senseney Peggy Wolford Caport Bridge W. Va Margaret Simpson Vera J. Robertson Jones Funeral Home Henry S. Amidon Lebanon Church Cemetery

Woman Shaken Up In Crash Near Winchester

Margaret Allemony, 48, of Berkeley Springs West Virginia, suffered contusions and abrasions when her car left Route 522 about 15 miles north of Winchester yesterday at 10 15 a m. State Trooper L W Waters reported she was traveling south when the vehicle ahead slowed causing her to cut right, skid and enter a field.

Margaret Allemony Berkeley Springs W. Va Winchester L. W. Waters

Wall Street advances on Fed easing expectations

The market opened with more advances than declines by over two to one as investors awaited possible Fed action to ease liquidity. After Thursday's close the Minneapolis Regional Bank cut its discount rate to 5.4 percent from 5 percent, while steels aircraft and oils rose in early trading.

New York Federal Reserve Board Minneapolis American Telephone American Stock Exchange

Bombing Halt Questioned by Defense Chief

Secretary of Defense Clark M. Clifford said the Vietnam lull may be prep for a new offensive and urged Hanoi to signal any de escalation. He warned the third enemy offensive is likely and called for substantive Paris talks if Hanoi lowers combat levels.

Washington Johnson North Vietnam South Vietnam Clark M. Clifford Hanoi Clifford Pentagon Paris U.S Laos Cambod

Social Rehabilitation Program Aims to Reach Marginalized Groups

U S Social and Rehabilitation Service outlines a new program to help the uneducated and isolated, parolees and welfare clients. Mary E Switzer notes similarities to techniques used for rehabilitating disabled people and cites National Citizens Advisory Committee on Vocational Rehabilitation. The effort targets those seen as on the edge of work and social integration.

Washington U.S. Social and Rehabilitation Service Mary E. Switzer National Citizens Advisory Committee On

Costello Joins Winchester School Board After Election

Lewis M. Costello, new Winchester School Board member for the Central District, attends his first meeting after Tuesday's city council election appointed him to succeed Herbert Solenberger. A Loudoun native and Charlottesville lawyer, Costello is a 1951 Herndon High School graduate with a UVA BA in economics, MIT studies, and UVA law degree. He has served as an accountant, weather officer, and Boy Scouts leader and is married with four children.

Lewis M. Costello Winchester Costello Herbert Solenberger Mr. Costello Loudoun County Herndon High School University of Virginia Massachusetts Institute of Technology U. Va Virginia U.S. Air Force M.I.T Newfoundland Charlottesville Winchester Law Firm Kuykendall and Whiting American Virginia State Winchester-Frederick County American Institute, Virginia Society and Blue Ridge Chapter of Certified Public Accountants The Jaycees Joy Hollar Herndon Lewis M Jennifer Joy Lida Cole Mary Louise W. Clifford St

Audacity and Involuntary Servitude in Florida Case

Cain faces slavery and involuntary servitude issue in a Florida matter involving Ichabod Crane. The list includes true and false items about the U S Patent Office in Department of Commerce, with notes on truthfulness and comparative amounts, indicating a legal or civic quiz format.

Middletown Scouts and Leaders Win Parade Honors

Front Royal coverage notes Middletown groups dominant in parade awards including best marching unit and best appearing float. King and Queen on the Middle town Ladies Auxiliary float are Tony Legg and Patricia Brown both of Middletown, listed with parental names.

Middletown Girl Scouts Monroe Cubs Little Leaguers Middletown Ladies Auxiliary Tony Legg Kenneth Legg Patricia Brown Clifford Brown Middletown

Tax Trouble Over Gypsy Palmists Gift Claim

The U S Tax Court ruled the money given to a gypsy palmist's daughter by a client is income for tax purposes, not a gift. Commerce Clearing House notes the court did not accept the client's illness motive to donate funds amid a major fund raise by the Middletown Fire Company, with the carnival continuing through Saturday.

Chicago U.S Commerce Clearing House Middletown the Spirits, Company

Trading Active in Peaches Across Regions This Week

The Federal State Market News Service reports strong demand and a rising market for Appalachian District peaches for the week ending Monday. Prices at shipping point reflect Sunhighs, Springs, Redhavens, Washingtons, Triogems, Jerseylands, and Elbertas across Virginia Pennsylvania Michigan and New Jersey with peak volume expected as later varieties come in.

Federal State Market News Service Virginia Martinsburg-Winchester Pennsylvania U.S Blakes Redskins Jerseylands Newdays Redhavens Washingtons Elebertas Michigan Benton Harbor New Jersey

McCarthy Asked On Ban of Convention Floor Demonstrations

Sen. Eugene J. McCarthy was asked by John M. Bailey to state whether he backs a ban on floor demonstrations at the Democratic National Convention. Bailey sought McCarthy's view after Humphrey and McGovern urged no demonstrations as conventions begin August 26 at the International Amphitheatre in Chicago. McGovern and Humphrey urged focus on serious business, trim frills and nonsense.

Chicago Eugene J. McCarthy John M. Bailey McCarthy Humphrey George McGovern South Dakota Bailey Hubert

Spectators Decide Gladiator's Fate by Thumbs Up or Down

In ancient Rome the crowd could spare or condemn a defeated gladiator by signaling with thumbs. A downward flick meant death, while a favorable gesture allowed the fighter to live and return to the arena another day.

Weather outlook for Virginia with sun and storms ahead

Partly cloudy tonight with scattered thundershowers and warm humid weekend. Five day outlook shows highs 80 to 85 and lows 60 to 65, showers possible Saturday and again by Tuesday, with cooler mountains. Precipitation near one inch, some areas up to 0.5 inch. Moon phase and rainfall totals noted. long term seasonal averages provided.

Virginia

Task Force Urges Action On Smoking Hazards Education and Campaigns

A health task force criticizes industry efforts to discredit the 1964 and 1967 reports and calls for comprehensive anti smoking measures. It urges HEW to train teachers and integrate smoking hazards into science social studies health and physical education. It also asks professionals to model non smoking behavior and promote public campaigns.

Department of Health, Education and Welfare Daniel Horn Public Health Service National Clearing House For Tobacco Institute Council For Tobacco Research-Usa

Agnew Defends Record as Delegates Urge Ballot Access

In Annapolis Agnew denied racism accusations amid a Baltimore group’s opposition to the Republican ticket. He appointed Negro lawyer Frank A. DeCosta to a vacant post and criticized opponents as endorsing violence. Democrats’ delegate scramble includes Daley’s Chicago bloc backing Johnson. An AP survey highlights uncommitted delegates by state with California leading. Humphrey and McCarthy urge minimal convention frills while weighing cabinet picks.

Agnew Baltimore Committee For Good Government Frank A. DeCosta Ware Richard J. Daley Chicago Johnson Daley Associated Press California Illinois Humphrey McCarthy McGovern New Jersey Richard J. Hughes United States of America

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