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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1966

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Africans Seek Oil Embargo and Broad Trade Boycott

African members of the U N Security Council plan to propose a mandatory oil embargo and expanded trade boycott against Rhodesia. Mali Nigeria and Uganda work to push the measure as Britain supports peaceful end to the Rhodesian rebellion.

United Nations, N.Y U.N. Security Council Rhodesia Mali Nigeria Uganda Arthur J. Goldberg U.S Britain U.N South Africa United States Security Council Salisbury

Local weather and junior football hopeful in Cotton Bowl

Forecast calls for cloudy cold days with rain tomorrow and late week. Temperatures expected two to eight degrees below normal over the next five days. Young jock McIntosh from the area competed yesterday in the national Punt Pass and Kick semi finals at the Cotton Bowl. no results yet.

Jock McIntosh Jock

Two Injured In Area Crashes Near Winchester

Two crashes sent four people to Winchester Memorial Hospital. Wilton Huff 65 of 27 W Cork St in serious condition with chest injuries and possible broken leg after his laundry van hit a load of falling books on Rt 7 near the city. Alexander N Dunlop 82 and Anna Dunlop 77 of Summit Point were also hospitalized after a Saturday single car crash on the old Charles Town Pike. Mrs Dunlop was treated and released.

Winchester Rt. 7 Winchester Memorial Hospital Wilton Huff Cork St Huff L. M. Bauserman Alexander N. Dunlop Anna Dunlop Summit Point W. Va Charles Town Pike Stephenson Dunlop J. G. Bell Margaret Dunlop

U S Plans Partial P O W Return Amid Hanoi Talks

U S presidential envoy Harriman said the United States plans to repatriate some ill or wounded North Vietnamese prisoners through the International Red Cross. A prisoner exchange is hoped but not conditioned on Hanoi, with no dates or totals given.

Madrid U.S W. Averell Harriman United States Harriman Hanoi International Red Cross North Vietnam Algeria Vietnam Manila Gulf of Tonkin Saigon Nguyen Cao Ky North

Zenith Center Opens on Loudoun Street with Tech Line

The Zenith Center at 47 S Loudoun St debuts a complete line of televisions stereos and radios. Shoppers can browse televisions stereos and radios in a locally owned department store setting.

Accutron Johnston’s Jewelry Store Loudoun St Winchester Zenith Center T.V

Woman Shot Husband Charged In Winchester Slaying

Frances Brown 27 of Frederick Heights was shot at her Winchester home between 8 30 and 9 p m. She is in critical neck and head injuries but listed as good. Her husband Arises Brown was arrested and charged with felonious assault and released on 1000 bond as police investigate.

Frances Brown Frederick Heights Winchester Winchester Memorial Hospital Arises, Brown Frederick County Joseph A. Massie, Jr Brown

Specialists Run More Tests on Ruby in Dallas

Medical specialists begin tests on Jack Ruby to locate cancer sites spreading through his body. Dr. Sanford leads the treatment team as Sheriff Decker holds a news conference. Ruby, 55, hospitalized with pneumonia, has a malignant tumor in a neck lymph node indicating spread and advanced cancer.

Dallas Tex Jack Ruby Jay Laneford Southwestern Medical School Sanford Ruby Bill Decker Dr. Sanford Parkland Hospital Lee Harvey Oswald Oswald Warren Commission John F. Kennedy

Thistle Spray Ordinance Faces Public Hearing Opposition

Frederick County Board of Supervisors heard opposition to a proposed state backed thistle spray ordinance. About six residents argued the measure unfairly targets landowners while noting spraying may be impractical on some properties. The ordinance would empower state agents to require destruction of designated thistles, with the state bearing costs on small tracts and landowners appeal rights through the courts.

Frederick County Board of Supervisors State Commissioner of Agriculture Robert Leight Stonewall D Gainesboro Donald Baughman

Kennedy challenges Hoover to release full FBI eavesdropping file

Senator Robert F. Kennedy demands public disclosure of the FBI eavesdropping file and authorization process during his tenure as attorney general. Hoover asserts Kennedy knew of operations while Kennedy says he was uninformed. The dispute follows a Hoover letter and FBI letters from Evans and a senator weighs in on surveillance abuses.

Washington Robert F. Kennedy FBI J. Edgar Hoover Kennedy New York Democrat Hoover Nichollas Katzenbach Tne Courtney A. Evans Evans

Supreme Court upholds Georgia legislature governor choice

The Supreme Court 7 2 rules Georgia may select its next governor if no candidate wins a majority. Justice Hugo Black states no US constitution dictates the method, reversing a federal court ruling that had struck down the 142 year old Georgia Constitution provision. The case pits Howard H Callaway against Lester G Maddox.

Washington Supreme Court Georgia Howard H. Callaway Lester G. Maddox Hugo L. Black High Court Atlanta

Hoffa Conviction Upheld by Court

The Supreme Court upheld the 1964 conviction of James R. Hoffa for jury tampering. Justice Stewart ruled the use of a paid informer is not per se unconstitutional, while Chief Justice Warren dissented. Hoffa, tried in Chattanooga Tennessee, was sentenced to eight years and a $10,000 fine.

Washington Supreme Court James R. Hoffa Teamsters Union Potter Stewart Hoffa Ment Teamsters Chattanooga Tenn

Eisenhower Under Surgeons Knife

Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower underwent gall bladder removal at Walter Reed Army Hospital. Officials said his condition after the operation was good and recovery prospects excellent. The 5 star general faced his second surgical experience in a decade and his fifth major hospitalization including two heart attacks.

Washington Dwight D. Eisenhower Walter Reed Army Hospital Eisenhower Walter Reed Army Hospitals

U S Forces Step Up Strikes and Troop Levels in Vietnam

U S B52s hit targets at Mu Gia Pass and the DMZ amid renewed push threats. About 2,000 more American infantry arrive, bringing total to 365,700. Thai navy ships reach Saigon as Ambassador Lodge heads home for Christmas.

Saigon South Vietnam U.S Mu Gia Orth Vietnam Orth Sunay Laos Thailand Henry Cabot Lodge United States Lodge

Weather Outlook for Virginia Sees Cold Air and Rain

A low pressure area near the Florida coast will push cold air into Virginia bringing increased cloudiness and rain in the southern portion during the next few days.

Richmond Florida Virginia

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