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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1970
Page
1
Cambodian command said North Vietnamese and Viet Cong troops may have destroyed a district headquarters garrison at Peam Chikang 37 miles northeast of Phnom Penh. Helicopter mechanical failures halted resupply and evac, while air support crews could not contact defenders.
A Swiss ambassador Giovanni Enrico Bucher was abducted in Rio de Janeiro after Brazilian government agent guarding him was shot three times. The operation involved six to eight attackers, including a blonde woman, who fled in several cars with the ambassador’s briefcase. The incident marks Brazil's fourth political kidnapping since 1969, with Bucher a 56-year-old, Milan born diplomat in Brazil since 1965.
John Gray Beverley 84 of Berryville died at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Born January 19 1886 in Selma Loudoun County he served with the Farmers Home Administration until 1957. Survived by widow Julia Smith a son Gray Beverley Jr two grandchildren stepchildren and several Byrd relatives. Funeral arrangements incomplete. Flowers omitted per family request.
Fifteen head of cattle died in Frederick County pastures after feeding on leaves contaminated by Endrin or a similar spray used on orchards. The Guy Smith farm at Albin reported 13 deaths from a herd of 50, with several more in serious condition. Winchester vet Dr. Raymond L. Fish said three cases were reported Saturday and one Sunday in different parts of the county as high winds spread the contaminated leaves. Frank Smith, son of Guy Smith, found two animals dead in the field yesterday morning. others remained alive but weakened. An antidote was administered to the herd. (Continued on Page 2).
More than 1,300 Teamsters drivers in Michigan and northern Ohio walked off in a strike that could halt fuel oil flow from Kentucky to North Dakota. About 5,000 other drivers in 13 Midwestern states weigh joining. Negotiations broke off in Detroit and resume today as subfreezing weather grips the region. Standard Oil of Ohio says its Cleveland-area drivers will keep fuel moving. Columbus area suppliers report adequate stock for a few weeks.
Frederick County and Winchester report a measles rise with 35 cases in four weeks. Health director Dr. L A Dickerson warns this is the severe form, not German measles, urging parents to verify children’s immunizations and contact physicians or the Health Department if needed.
Strong mid afternoon gusts toppled two aged trees in Winchester. One fell on a Cameron Street home causing minor damage. the other on Southwerk Street damaged only itself. City crews cleared debris and residents recalled the trees’ long presence near Quartes School.
In Derrick Texas the town greets Christmas with humor and suspicion as Fred Ketchum in a Santa suit begs coins for the Orphanage. Gus Derek, oil magnate with gold cuff links, faces questions about funding and charity as residents debate the holiday spectacle.
NEW YORK AP reports 36,000 taxi drivers strike, forcing about 800,000 daily riders to seek alternatives. The taxi drivers union and fleet owners had bargained since Nov 16. the walkout began Friday night. Mediator Vincent D. McDonnell cautioned against high optimism in talks.
Virginia weather remains cold and dry under high pressure. Local item notes John Foltz Trio performing at the Back Room Lounge at 8 p.m. Also mentions Preston Beckner at South End Barber Shop and a holiday shopping run starting Dec 5 with late hours through Christmas.
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