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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1971

Page

2

Obituary notices for Audrey VanMeter and Harry Watson

Audrey Leona VanMeter 59 White Post died yesterday in Winchester Memorial Hospital. She born June 12 1912 Petersburg W V daughter of John E Borror and the late Ethel Shaffer Borror. She married Glenn H VanMeter April 19 1936 Petersburg. Surviving husband two daughters Debra Kimble and Betty Bobo a son Dale VanMeter seven brothers eight grandchildren three great grandchildren funeral Monday 3 30 Jones Funeral Home with Rev Larry W Matthews pallbearers listed burial Shenandoah Memorial Park family viewing Sunday 7 30 to 9 Hymn Sing Cedarville Baptist Church Front Royal 7 pm open to public. Harry Watson died yesterday in a Birmingham Alabama hospital. He married Elizabeth Shade. He is survived by his widow and one niece Ann Lynn Wheeler Winchester. Funeral arrangements incomplete body at Jones Funeral Home.

Audrey Leona VanMeter White Post Winchester Memorial Hospital VanMeter Petersburg W.va John E. Borror Ethel Shaffer Borror Glenn H. VanMeter Trinity Lutheran Church Stephens City Golden Debra) Kimble Star Tannery Ofer Betty) Bobo Moorefield Dale Eldon VanMeter Calvin Ronald P. Borror Winchester Earl W. Borror Elvin L. Borror Staunton Glenn M. Borror David V Gene E. Borror Stephenson Jones Funeral Home Larry W. Matthews Keith Borrer Allen Lineberg James Ratcliff Robert Jenkins Joe Patterson Walter Sites Shenandoah Memorial Park Harry Watson Birmingham Ala Watson Elizabeth Bess) Shade Ann Lynn Wheeler

India Pakistan war tensions flare amid air strikes and border clashes

India and Pakistan exchange attacks after Indira Gandhi cites a Pakistan war declaration. Indian defense officials report raids on West Pakistan airfields and border skirmishes while Delhi and Dhaka voice cooperation with Bangla Desh freedom fighters. Air restrictions and flight suspensions follow, with casualties unconfirmed.

Indira Gandhi West Pakistan United News of India Pakistan Islamabad T.N. Kaul New Delhi India

Handley Key Club Sponsors Radio Day for Rescue Squad

Handley High School Kiwanis Key Club hosts Radio Day on WINC to raise funds for the Winchester Volunteer Rescue Squad. Last year the club gathered 1800 dollars, aiming for 2500 withMaurice Parlett noting the goal and 10 AM to 11 PM marathon. Call 662-6053 to contribute.

Handley High School Kiwanis Key Club Winc Radio Winchester Handley Key Club Maurice Parlett Becky Dawkins Leroy Baker Bill Armstrong Donnie Philibin

Egypt demands troops withdraw as U N debate opens

Egyptian Foreign Minister Mahmoud Riad told the 131 nation General Assembly that Israel defied Security Council 242 and called for enforcement measures to back the council action He warned U S support Enabled Israeli withdrawal evasion and urged joint measures against Israel Israel said approval of Egypt’s demands would prolong deadlock and raise hostilities risk Abba Eban planned a full statement Monday at the U N

Egypt U.N Middle East General Assembly Israel Mideast Mahmoud Riad Assembly U.N. Security Council Riad Gunnar V. Jarring Jarring United Nations Abba Eban

Virginia State Chamber Pre-Legislative Conference Program

Mayor Battaile will welcome guests at the dinner and Jack F. Davis will give opening remarks. State Chamber leaders and Sen Truban will discuss politics and the 1972 legislative outlook while others cover taxation labor and government efficiency. An open forum will follow with audience Q and A as issues for next year are aired.

Winchester William M. Battaile Jack F. Davis the Star Virginia State Chamber Richard S. Gillis, Jr State Chamber Virginia William A. Truban Edwin C. Luther III Charles H. Stebbins Edwin B. Brooks,Jr Jack R. Harter Warren L. Braun Virginia Port Development 17Th Legislative Raymond R Andy) Guest

Berlin Talks Stall Over Wall Passage Deal

Talks in Berlin on the four power Berlin access deal reached a deadlock as West Berliners face potential limits on visits. Free Democrats reject a 30 visit yearly cap, arguing it violates the four power agreement. Ulrich Mueller Kohrt talks paused. Egon Bahr returns to Bonn delaying any signing beyond Monday.

Berlin West Berlin Free Democratic Party Free Democrats Bonn Willy Brandt Ulrich Mueller Wall Pass Guenter Kohrt Egon Bahr Bahr

First Electric Light Traced to Hauksbee in 1706

The first electric light is credited to Francis Hauksbee of England around 1706, about 174 years before Thomas Edison patents his incandescent lamp in 1880. The claim appears in Encyclopaedia Britannica.

Francis Hauksbee England Thomas A. Edison Encyclopaedia Britannica

Weather summary for Winchester and Virginia forecast

Variable cloudiness across Virginia with highs near 40 and lows in the 20s tonight. A 10 percent chance of precipitation tonight rising to 20 percent Sunday. Extended outlook through Wednesday shows a chance of rain on Tuesday and mild daytime temperatures in the upper 40s to 50s with cooler nights, especially in the mountains.

Blue Ridge Mountains

Zoning Map Copy Available Monday in Frederick County

The proposed new Frederick County Zoning Ordinance and maps will be available Monday at noon at the Executive Secretary's office for reference. The revised proposal reflects officials and citizens’ changes and will be the subject of a public hearing December 20 at 6 30 p m in the Frederick County Courthouse with final enactment to follow.

Frederick County Court Square Board of Supervisors Planning Commission Roger Alderman Alderman

Thant says India Pakistan conflict a threat to peace

U Thant told the Security Council he believed the India Pakistan situation threatened international peace and security. He added that initiative should come from the parties or from Security Council members.

United Nations, N.Y U.N U Thant Security Council India-Pakistan Council

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