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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1969
Page
1
The holiday forecast predicts sunny and warm weather through the weekend and Monday, with only partial cloud cover. Officials urge caution during outings as traffic incidents nationwide have claimed about 20 lives so far.
Continued on page two, Hugh T. Netherton of Front Royal Road again yields oversized produce. His double cucumber mirrors a double yellow squash measuring 81% inches on the Armel property, marking another local garden feat.
Virginia Gov. Mills E. Godwin named Circuit Judge Alex M. Harman of Pulaski and former State Sen. George M. Cochran of Staunton to the Virginia Supreme Court. Harman will succeed Justice A. C. Buchanan and Cochran will replace Justice John W. Eggleston who retires Sept. 30. Eggleston’s retirement makes Harold F. Snead the new chief justice.
Arthur Jolliffe and Boyd Mc Donald will lead volunteers from Winchester to Nelson County Monday at 6 am to aid flood cleanup on highways. Interested residents should call for details, bring lunch and water, wear gloves and boots, and bring a power saw if available. Registration at the old Friendship Fire Hall tomorrow 2 to 6 pm. The Star will not publish Monday for Labor Day.
In Damascus 113 aboard TWA 707 escaped catastrophe when fuel ran perilously low before landing. Arab hijackers from the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine triggered a bomb that exploded after passengers fled. Israelis and others aboard included two women and 15 year old, with mixed treatment reported.
Winchester Frederick Clarke counties prepare for the 1969 70 school year with 11 737 students in the three counties and city enrollment at 3 004. Frederick County expects 6 933 pupils up 233 from last year. Clarke County adds 1 800 students with the Ayler Junior High pending opening. Handley High begins at 8 08 am elementary at 8 50 am. District innovations include new report cards a satellite feeding program and an extended programmed reading plan.
Trans World Airlines leads a wave of about 16 carriers asking for higher domestic fares as the Civil Aeronautics Board prepares to hear oral arguments. President Eastern Airlines cites worsening finances and inflation as reasons for rising prices. Major proposals include Continental 6 percent to 9 percent, United about 6.6 percent, and Eastern around 8 percent with a tiered line haul. TWA backs an overall 10 percent rise, calling it minimal.
Marshal Nikolai Krylov, head of the strategic rocket troops, says the United States plans a surprise strike on the Soviet Union. He cites readiness of every launch pad and weapon and warns against American propaganda that nuclear war has no winners. He says mass nuclear rocketry has transformed the armed forces and declares victory will go to world socialism if imperialists unleash war.
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