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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1970

Page

2

Obituaries for William J. Jackson and A. Amick

William J. Jackson of Summit Point West Virginia died. He was born February 12 1882 in the County and leaves two daughters two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral at Market Street United Methodist Church Mount Pleasant Tennessee Saturday at 3 PM. Burial Mount Hebron Cemetery. A. Amick 86 of Gore West Virginia died in Frederick County He was a retired carpenter husband Leona Kernsick died 1933. Survived by four children seven grandchildren five great grandchildren funeral arrangements incomplete. Body at Giffin Funeral Home Capon Bridge West Virginia.

William J. Jackson Summit Point W.va Mr. Jackson John W Mary Alexandria Jackson Mary E. Lillis Winchester United Methodist Church Mount Pleasant Tenn Malloy Jane) Auvil Ben Colleen) Nichols Ellen Akins Bridgeport A. Amick Amick Frederick County Sarah McKee Amick Leona Kernsick Garland I. Amick William Jackson Amick Ruby Weakley Gore Nellie L. Weist Sacramento Calif

Virginia Senators Split On Rail Strike Approval

In Washington two Virginia senators took opposite positions as the Senate approved a nationwide railroad labor strike ban. Senator William B. Spong Jr. voted for the measure while Senator Harry F. Byrd Jr. voted against it. Also note mentions a Civil War era medical action on Stonewall Jackson.

Washington Virginia U.S Senate Sen William B. Spong Jr Harry F Byrd Jr

Two Weeklies Endorse F L Largent Jr For Senate Seat

Two weekly newspapers back F L Largent Jr in the Virginia 21st Senate special election. The Clarke Courier notes his two General Assembly sessions show he understands district needs and can represent them well. The Loudoun Times Mirror argues Largent offers more to Loudoun voters, citing Richmond experience and ability to get results.

F.L. Largent, Jr State Senate Clarke Courier Berryville Leesburg Loudoun Largent Richmond

Two Men Arrested For Tree Farm Larceny

Gerald Everhart and Robert E Butts Jr were caught cutting trees at Allen Cromwell's 300 acre tree farm in Siler. Everhart faces petty larceny trespassing and destroying property charges with bond set at 250 dollars and Butts faces trespassing and destroying property with 100 dollar bond. Deputies Mellwee and Anderson made the arrest and the truck was seized.

Allen Cromwell Siler Frederick County Lacy Anderson Cromwells Gerald Everhart Gerrardstown W.va Robert E. Butts Martinsburg Mr. Everhart Butts Winchester Charles Mellwee Douglas Anderson Cromwell

Shirtsleeve diplomacy era before World War I noted

A prewar period known as shirtsleeve diplomacy arose as Secretary of State William Jennings Bryan, the Great Commoner, discarded many formal diplomatic niceties.

William Jennings Bryan

Nixon Endorsement For Cambodian Aid Ban Moves Ahead

Secretary of State William P. Rogers endorsed the Senate ban on U S ground combat troops in Cambodia. He said the administration will seek additional aid funds next year unless progress is made toward a negotiated settlement. House action already authorized 255 million dollars in new Cambodia aid plus 100 million reimbursement.

Washington William P. Rogers Nixon Cambodia Senate Rogers Senate Foreign Relations Committee U.S Southeast Asia Sen J. W. Fulbright Congress Vietnam Arkansas Democrat Senate Appropriations Committee Foreign Relations Committee House

Funk Enters Guilty Plea In Frederick County Court

Russell Dale Funk, 18, of 711 N Loudoun St, pleaded guilty to two indictments for felonious assault connected to stabbing Ronald C Loy and Larry M Loy in July A pre sentence report was ordered for opening day of the next term The court also heard a motion by Winfield Smoot to hear the case in chambers Smoot faces abduction and murder charges in the Beulah Mae Smedley case and action was continued to Tuesday.

Frederick County Russell Dale Funk N. Loudoun St Ronald C. Loy Larry M. Loy Chambers Winfield Smoot White Post Beulah Mae Smedley Rt. 1 Joseph W. White Smoot Washington, D. C Pryor Gaddis Fairfax County Police Administration

Largent Campaigns Across Shenandoah County for State Senate

Democratic candidate F L Largent Jr toured Shenandoah County with stops in New Market Strasburg Edinburg Mt Jackson and rural areas. He planned a campaign coffee in Middleburg at 8 p m tonight as part of the special election buildup.

F. L. Largent, Jr Senate New Market Shenandoah County Strasburg Edinburg Mt. Jackson Middleburg

POW SWAP Revived as Talks Open on Prisoner Release

The article notes a renewed call for negotiations on freeing captured military personnel in Indochina. It cites Viet Cong responses to a South Vietnamese American proposal aiming to exchange all foreign prisoners for all U S and allied captives in North Vietnam Laos or Cambodia. It also lists counts of missing or captured Americans and prisoners held by each side.

South Vietnam U.S North Vietnam Laos Cambodia

Wall Street Mixed as Rail Strike Weighs on Mood

Wall Street opened with mixed tone as a nationwide rail strike began at midnight. The Dow rose 0.89 to 816.13 while NYSE decliners led gainers 405 to 354, with analysts calling the strike a depressant. Some unions ordered members back to work, easing fears of a long disruption. Major stocks listed on the active list moved in varied directions.

NEW York New York Stock Exchange General Electric White Consolidated Continental Oil Pan American

Truckload of Toys Gathered By Raritans

Round Hill Raritan Club gathers a near truckload of used toys for a Christmas Toy Repair session led by Esten Rudolph. The event runs tomorrow from 7 p.m. at James Wood High School Vo Ag shop with deliveries accepted at C I Brumback & Sons and Green Chemical Co or via phone for large loads.

Round Hill Raritan Club Esten Rudolph James Wood High School C.I. Brumback & Sons Cameron St Green Chemical Co Wyck St Vo Ag Rudolph

Former Virginia Pagan Convicted of Second Degree Murder

Ranald Pryor, 27, once linked to the Northern Virginia Pagan Motorcycle Gang, was found guilty of second degree murder and kidnapping in the slaying of Lance Cpl. Walley Lee Gaddis. Sentencing is delayed until Jan. 22 for a background study.

Fairfax, Va Northern Virginia Pagan Ranald Virginia Sam’”’ Pryor Prince William County Lance Walley Lee Gaddis Daytona Beach Pryor Fairfax County Albert V. Bryan Jr Gaddis

New Coronary Care Unit Opens at Local Hospital

Hospital officials led by President Dr. W P McGuire celebrate the opening of a new Coronary Care Unit with modern electronic equipment. The facility, built in partnership with Shockey Bros, includes a welcoming waiting room for families and upgraded ICU connections to patient care.

W.P. McGuire Shockey Bros

Tax proposals spark debate over exemptions and sales tax

Dr. Truban criticizes elimination of exemptions as regressive and burdensome. He cites a state study claiming savings of 61 million annually and urges targeted tax reform without broad base expansion. Sargent and Largent debate tax rate changes, advocating reduced sales tax for relief while studying overall structure for fairness and revenue.

Dr. Truban Senate General Assembly Truban Virginia

Weather snapshot Virginia Winchester shows mild extended forecast

Increasing cloudiness tonight with a low in the 30s. Friday will be cloudy with a chance of rain and highs near 50. Saturday brings a chance of rain then fair conditions Sunday and Monday with upper 40s to 50s days and 20s to 30s nights.

Virginia

Basketball named from half busket peach baskets in 1891

The sport earned its name in 1891 when half busket peach baskets replaced square boxes in rules drafted by James Naismith, the game's inventor.

James Naismith

Student Found Guilty in Baltimore Panther Case

Morgan State College senior Irving H. Young 31 of Baltimore was found guilty of first degree murder in the torture and slaying of Eugene L. Anderson 20 a Baltimore painter and reputed police informer. The verdict carries life imprisonment with sentencing deferred for posttrial motions.

Baltimore Morgan State College Black Panthers Irving H. Young

Christmas Workshop Planned for Frederick County Leaders

A Christmas Workshop for Frederick County 4 H leaders and senior club members is set for Saturday from 1 to 4 P M at the County Extension Office Courthouse. Marshall Glass said the session will teach making four gift items like waste baskets and umbrella holders and attendees should bring magazines cans crepe paper glue and rug yarn.

Frederick County Marshall Glass

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