Obituary of J Frank Rockwell 81 of North Mountain West Virginia
J Frank Rockwell 81 of North Mountain West Virginia died yesterday evening at Winchester Memorial Hospital after a short illness. He was born November 8 1885 in Berkeley County a retired B and O Railroad car repairman and member of Hedgesville Presbyterian Church Brotherhood of Railway Carmen and Loyal Order of the Moose. He was preceded in death by his wife Lilly May Glenner Rockwell and son Frank A Pete Rockwell. Survived by a daughter in law two grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral Thursday at 1 30 p m at Brown Funeral Home Martinsburg with Reverend Foster Couchman officiating. Burial in Hedgesville Cemetery Martinsburg.
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James Frank Rockwell
North Mountain
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Winchester Memorial Hospital
Mr. Rockwell
Abraham and
Mary Robbins Rockwell
Berkeley County
B&o Railroad
Hedgesville Presbyterian Church
Brotherhood of Railway Carmen
Loyal Order of the Moose
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Frank A
Pete) Rockwell
Frank A. Rockwell, Jr
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Brown Funeral Home
Marchinsburg
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Hedgesville Cemetery
Martinsburg
Leapfrog classes aid 100 adults in Waukegan
In Waukegan Illinois more than 100 adults with Spanish speaking backgrounds have begun Operation Leapfrog English classes. Rev A Paul Reicher of the Lake County Migrant Council sponsors the program funded by a grant from the federal Office of Economic Opportunity to remove language and education barriers.
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Shifflett Hearing Continued In Habeas Case
Judge Elliott D. Marshall continued Emory Lee Shiffletts habeas corpus petition in Corporation Court. The 40 year old defendant, awaiting a November continuation, is serving a 40 year term for the fatal shooting of Courtney L. Ashwood and a 15 year sentence for the 1965 attempted murder of Peggy Jane Miller. The defense moved to exclude all news media from the courtroom, which the court granted.
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Circuit Court Jury Weighs Larceny Appeal in Frederick
A Frederick County circuit court jury weighs the appeal of Garland Lewis Campbell from a county court conviction for petty larceny tied to a theft of a transistor radio from Montgomery Ward & Co. in Ward Plaza. The store contends intent to purchase. defense argues intent to obtain credit. Harry W Crouse’s DUI appeal was withdrawn. Gray’s leaving the scene of an accident appeal proceeds.
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Ransom
W. Va
Survivor recounts rescue at sea in perilous waves
In a dramatic escape a survivor describes freeing from gear, using a reserve parachute as a float then riding the waves. He tethered to a helmet, shed clothing, and attempted to stay buoyant until a helicopter met and sank the water. A boat appeared and rescued him after he waved.
Chinese protesters confront London crowd amid anti imperial chants
In London a group described as Chinese legation staff clashed with onlookers. They gathered outside and chanted Down with British imperialism and Long Live Chairman Mao. A Chinese man with a bloody face shouted British Fascists at passersby.
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Answers and clues from a quiz themed list
A numbered set lists items including Ceylon, patient man, clothing, tennis, 15 pairs, North Africa, violinist, doughnut, no, and a music symphony conductor. The sequence mixes geography, objects, and people for a trivia round.
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Wall Street Dips Slightly as Auto Labor Talks Loom
U S shares posted mixed moves in early trading on the NYSE with the Dow off a point while the NYSE composite edged higher. Major gains came from Boeing Penn Dixie and Control Data, with IBM and MGM up about two points while Eastman Kodak slipped. GM rose on a counter offer amid auto labor contract uncertainty affecting 650,000 workers due to expire at midnight Sept. 6.
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Nazi funeral amid banned demonstrations and murder charge
Rockwell to be buried in a national ceremony despite Nazi flags and uniforms ban debates. A rooftop sniper killed Rockwell as he left a shopping center. a former party official charged with murder. An Australian Nazi member disrupts Arlington hearings. Patter awaiting psychiatric evaluation after a courtroom assault.
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Pimlico Track Facts On One Mile Course
The Pimlico racing strip measures one mile in circumference with the inside rail three feet out from the inner edge.
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Weather Today in Winchester Virginia Rain and Sun
Fair and cool with patchy fog tonight and a low 55 to 65. Wednesday brings mostly sunny and warmer conditions. Sunset today at 7 50 p m. Sunrise tomorrow 6 38 a m. Moon rises 12 54 a m. No rainfall in past 24 hours. August total 7 05 inches. 1967 total 26 10 inches. Five year rainfall by year listed from 1962 to 1966. Average monthly rainfall values for 54 years shown.
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White House outdoor fair for children to kick off September
The White House will host a country fair on the south lawn September 12 open to 500 children of officials, with tents offering free treats and games. Welfare mothers protest in Washington urging relief, while Senate hear concerns over SSI policy. The Marine Corps announces M 16 updates to fix jamming, and radiation exposure from X ray use is cited as a major death toll by Oak Ridge experts.
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Arab Summit Faces Rough Going in Khartoum
In Khartoum the Arab summit opens amid unresolved policy divisions over Israel and the West. Some leaders including Bourguiba Boumedienne and Atassi stay away fearing loss of control, while others push for a unified stance and continued oil embargo debates. The Soviet embassy in Cairo also shifts posts as tensions mount.
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Thousands Flee Canton as Red Guards Tighten Border Stands
AP reports thousands of Canton residents flee south amid Mao era clashes. Chinese border troops block travel to Hong Kong with Red Army guards at rail stations and no permits for escaping citizens. Officials in Hong Kong say information suggests villagers return home. no mass border crossing observed.
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Angry reader claims theft and destruction of Ave Maria magazines
An angry reader from South Bend Indiana admits stealing and destroying Ave Maria magazines to protect Catholic minds. In a letter to the editor the reader says he took every issue from a church rack and burned them, claiming divine reward.
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Flood Damage To Virginia Roads Tops $100000
Virginia roads suffered about 100000 dollars in flood damage from last week's rains. Fairfax County bore the brunt with 75000 in secondary road damage and 25000 in primary road damage. An 18 foot Fairfax bridge on U.S. 29 was severely damaged and a Pittsylvania County bridge on Virginia 773 washed out prompting detours.
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Probable Prague death of Jewish relief leader under review
The State Department has not yet determined if Charles H. Jordan's Prague death was accidental drowning. Two congressional subcommittees urged tighter toll road controls as they warned tolls may usurp destinations of our highways.
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Associated Press
State Department
Charles H. Jordan
Prague
Burial for Rockwell in National Military Cemetery
Army spokesman announces George Lincoln Rockwell will be buried in a national military cemetery with dignity and sensitivity to those grieving their loved ones.
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Associated Press
Army
George Lincoln Rockwell
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