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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1969

Page

3

Cover-Up Laundry Hack and Housewares Shortcuts

Readers share quick saves from household fixes and clever storage. A slip repair hides a hole with lace, baby plastic pants get reused, spare twin mattress tucked under a bed, and a cake carrier holds stacked paper plates. Also tips include ink color coding, straw cleaning for cruets, and magnifying glass aids for sewing.

Library of Congress houses vast book collection

The Library of Congress holds over 13 million books and pamphlets, highlighting its expansive archival reach. The Congressional Record typically circulates about 47 thousand copies, indicating steady public engagement with official proceedings.

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Rescue saves 27 passengers and crew from distressed fishing boat

Coast Guard and Navy helicopters rescued 27 passengers and two crew from the 58 foot Leader six miles east of Cape Henry after a leak and break up left debris on the Atlantic. Surviving passengers and six children were taken to Oceana Naval Air Station and Little Creek Base in stable condition.

Portsmouth Cape Henry Coast Guard Navy D&m Marina Lynnhaven 5Th District Coast Guard James Sawyer WTAR Norfolk 2.C F. Gilgore Oceana Naval Air Station Little Creek Amphibious Base

Postman Charged in Mail Thefts

Newport News AP report states Earl Gordon Jones Hamp ton post office employee was arrested and charged with conspiracy and theft of mail after thefts of checks from a postal wagon. He was released on bond and then charged locally with forging three checks. Federal warrants also name Linwood M. Nicholson and Frazier Davis Jr. in the same mail theft case.

Newport News Earl Gordon Jones Hampton U.S Con Jones Linwood M. Nicholson Frazier Davis Jr

Chesapeake Largest City by Land Area in Virginia

Chesapeake ranks as Virginia’s largest city by land area at 344 square miles, followed by Virginia Beach at 255 square miles. Both cities grew through merger with surrounding counties.

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