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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1969
Page
9
The Israeli supreme court appoints a special committee led by Judge Yoel Sussman to investigate the Al Aksa Mosque fire in East Jerusalem. Arab leaders reject the inquiry and demand an international probe, blaming Israel for the damage to the mosque's southeast wing.
An early morning fire damaged part of a 1400 year old Jerusalem mosque during renovations. Arab officials blame slow Israeli fire response and inadequate water. police dispersed Arab youths after a protest. King Hussein of Jordan expressed deep concern and urged Arab leaders to consider action at the UN.
The item lists pattern numbers and prices for a Christmas slipover and a 1970 needlecraft catalog offering over 200 designs. Included are patterns for knitting crochet and sewing projects with multiple books and bundles priced at 50 cents each plus mailing charges. Alice Brooks address appears for pattern requests.
A Coast Guard board of inquiry in Portsmouth questions Captain James H. Sawyer and first mate Richard Zeno about the sinking of the 58 foot fishing boat Leader. The panel seeks whether marine safety rules were violated as hearings may stretch another day or so before findings.
At a Conrad Hoover Post 21 meeting Ralph Cain passes the gavel to Lloyd Wise who is chosen for a second term as Post Commander. Observing are John Ebert first vice commander Charles Calvert second vice commander and Harold D. Anderson third vice commander in the Star Photo by Larry Sullivan.
Antiwar activists across the United States intensify efforts for a fall push. A Vietnam Moratorium Committee network plans Oct 15 on many campuses and a mid November two day moratorium. The New Mobilization Committee eyes a mid November Washington march. Leaders include David Mixner Rep Donald Fraser and Joseph Duffey.
The first engineering school in the United States was established at the U S Military Academy West Point in 1802 according to the Encyclopaedia Britannica.
A 17-year-old Alexandria youth James Dawn was killed in a Thursday crash when his car left Interstate 40 about 13 miles east of Santa Rosa New Mexico. Two other Alexandria youths Jeff Hyde and Peter Ponti, both 17, were listed in good condition.
California Poll shows Assembly Minority Leader Jesse M. Unruh leading potential Democratic challengers to Governor Ronald Reagan in 1970. In a hypothetical primary, Unruh attracts 40 percent, Hayakawa 25 percent, and Alloto 23 percent, with Hayakawa not viewed as likely.
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