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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1965

Page

2

Athey Elderly Dies. Strider Funeral in Charles Town

Obituary notes the death of a long married man who wed Lela Stipe in 1916. Survived by seven children seven siblings and many relatives. Funeral Monday at 2 p.m. at Strider Funeral Home Charles Town with burial in Martinsburg.

Lela Stipe Garland Athey Falls Church William Athey Stephens City Marvin Athey This City Kenneth Athey Charles Town Allen Athey Middleway W. Va Juanita Athey Leake Shenandoah Junction Charlotte Athey Gageby Effie Derflinger Bertha Chapman Fannie Derflinger Evelyn Eustler Front Royal Paul Athey Rockville George B. Athey Boyce Strider

Rockwell Reports Net Gain Despite Election Costs

Rockwell disclosed campaign expenses of 20 631 dollars with 20 600 dollars in contributions for the governor race. He noted 6 500 votes at 3.10 dollars each, leaving him a small net gain after the campaign.

Richmond George Lincoln Rockwell Rockwell State Board of Elections

Bomb blast at Metropole Hotel horror sight in Saigon clash

The Metropole Hotel in Saigon suffered a massive blast after a truck bomb exploded, killing three Viet Cong and injuring others. A U.S. military policeman and Vietnamese guards took cover, and demolition teams found a timed mine that failed to detonate. Government casualties were moderate with several wounded, and nearby pedestrians suffered fatalities. Weathered ruins and shattered facades marked the night.

U.S. Navy Metropole U.S William Seippel Seippel U.s.navy

Local Man Shot in Restaurant. Suspect Arrested

Russell Smith, 26, was wounded in the hip during an altercation at the Baker Street Restaurant. Willie Snell was arrested for dis orderly conduct and discharging a firearm. a second suspect is being questioned. Police arrived after the 8:19 p.m. call and confronted Snell as he brandished a gun.

Winchester Memorial Hospital Russell Smith N. Kent St Baker St Willie Snell Smith Snell

Death Penalty For Pope In Bank Robbery Case

Pope faced a six count federal indictment under bank robbery laws after a fatal bank shooting. One witness Franklin Kjeldgaaard survived paralyzed and testified. He fled to the West Coast before surrendering in Missouri.

Franklin Kjeldgaard Pope Mexico Las Veegas Nev Kansas City Nebraska

Birkett Held For Grand Jury In Larceny Case

Preston Birkett charged with grand larceny was ordered held for the grand jury after a preliminary hearing in Frederick County Court. The case stems from an accusation by former employer Floyd R. Benner of Kernstown.

Preston Birkett Frederick County Birkett Floyd R. Benner Kernstown

Congressmen clash with students in Viet Nam debate

In New Delhi a group of 13 American students protesting U.S. Viet Nam policy argued with visiting U.S. Rep. Clement Zablocki and Rep. Harris McDowell Jr. The students, overseas on study grants, defended their protest while Zablocki urged them to learn the facts and consider Peace Corps or Army service. The group described themselves as an executive committee formed a week earlier, warning the protest could be used by Communists.

New Delhi India United States Viet Nam U.S Clement Zablocki Dwis Zablocki Peace Corps Harris B. McDowell Jr Fred Barbash University of Wisconsin At Madison Barbash Blackton Morgan Evan Thomas Minneapolis, Minn

Hit and Run on Loudoun Street Near Southwerk

Police reported a hit and run just south of the intersection of Southwerk and Loudoun Streets. The 1962 red Dodge sideswiped Boyd J. Unger's car yesterday at about 5 45 p m. damage to Unger's vehicle was about 300 dollars and he was not injured. Officer Alvin Johnson investigates.

Southwerk Loudoun Sts Boyd J. Unger Valley Mill Rd Loudoun St Unger Alvin Johnson

Luna 8 Reports Normal Functioning En Route to Moon

Moscow AP dispatch says Luna 8, the fourth Soviet attempt this year to achieve a soft moon landing, is functioning normally at 132 352 miles from Earth. Official notes the trajectory is close to the prescribed path as automatic course adjustments proceed. The probe launched Friday on a 3 to 4 day flight, with a soft landing still planned.

Moscow Earth

January Draft Call Is Lower

The Pentagon asks the Selective Service System to induct 38,280 men in January, down from 40,200 in December, as part of President Johnson's buildup to just under 3 million troops by next summer. Marines face 8,980 draftees, while 29,300 will join the Army. Navy and Air Force plans are unchanged.

Washington Pentagon Selective Service System Johnson Marine Corps Army Navy Air Force

Pope to end Friday meat ban in Catholic Church

Vatican City AP reports sources say the pope will declare Friday abstinence no longer sinful to break, but Catholics urged to continue abstaining as penance and gratitude. The rule dates to Pope Nicholas I in 858 to 867, with dispensations for children under seven and some adults.

Vatican City Nicholas I U.S

Mediator Joins in Avisco Talks at FMC Plant

Federal mediator Gilbert MccCutcheon joined negotiations again at the FMC Avisco plant in Fredericksburg as talks resumed. Local 713 Textile Workers Union had rejected a prior contract offering a 35 cent hourly raise over two years plus benefits, affecting about 1,600 of 2,000 workers. The company began a 10 day orderly shutdown after the union threatened to cancel the current contract at 4 p.m. December 10.

Fredericksburg FMC Avisco Gilbert MccCutcheon Textile Workers Union of America

Gemini 6 Liftoff Prep Faces 50-50 Odds and Tight Schedule

Flight Director Christopher Kraft cites three factors for rendezvous success how well Gemini 6 operates the checkout of the spacecraft and weather Air Force Lt Col Jack Albert sets 50-50 odds and notes blast damage from Gemini 7 could impact pad readiness If all goes well Gemini 6 may be hoisted in 28 hours and a nine day checkout would replace the usual 29 days Crews work around the clock with Schirra and Stafford to catch up with Borman and Lovell after launch

Christopher Kraft Air Force Jack Albert Titan 2 Schirra Stafford Borman Lovell

Weather today Virginia fair with cool weekend

Fair tonight and Sunday in Virginia with low 26 to 34 and Sunday high 46 to 52. Monday brings partly cloudy cool conditions with a noon high near 43 and low around 35. Winchester skies report sunset 4 50 p m sunrise 7 17 a m moonset 3 42 a m full moon December.

Rainfall data for the year 1965 and averages

The report shows none rainfall in the last 24 hours ending 8:30 a.m. Today. December rainfall to date is 0. None. Year to date 26.30. The 52 year average yearly rainfall is 36.75. Monthly averages are listed for January through December with values from 2.40 to 3.86 inches.

Africans Threaten Britain Over Rhodesia Crisis

At Addis Ababa the OAU council voted unanimously to cut diplomatic ties with Britain unless Rhodesia is crushed by December 15. It also ordered a total economic blockade of Rhodesia, including communications, air overflight bans, bank account closures, and void Rhodesian travel documents.

Addis Ababa Ethiopia Organization of African Unity Britain OAU Council of Miniters Rhodesia Diallo Telli British Commonwealth Ghana Nigeria Tanzania Kenya Zambia United Arab Republic Algeria Tunisia Guinea London

Livestock Markets in Chicago Week Summary

Fall hog, cattle and sheep prices move higher or mix versus last week. Hogs show gains for barrows and gilts while sows vary. cattle trend up with steers and heifers finishing strong. sheep see higher slaughter lambs and ewes with mixed ranges in wool and market grades.

Chicago

Answers and clues from a historic puzzle list

A numbered list presents items including Answer 1 and 2, the Colorado River, Herbert Hoover, American Kennel Club, Utah, True, Music, Yellowstone, and Vintner raids. The set hints at a quiz or trivia sequence with diverse topics.

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