13 Dec 1968
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1968
Page
1
Friday the 13th superstitions are discussed with opinions from non believers and explanations of why the date is considered unlucky. The piece traces origins to the Last Supper and medieval beliefs and notes that many avoid 13 in rooms and seats. Continued on Page 9.
A Pan American 707 crashed into the Caribbean near Caracas on a New York to Caracas flight. Thirty bodies reported, with 21 US residents listed among passengers and crew of nine plus a trainee. Capt. Sidney Stillwaugh, 50, led the flight.
A Pacific storm intensified into a full blizzard sweeping the northern Midwest. Temperatures plunged from the Canadian border to the Texas Panhandle as winds up to 45 mph piled 4 to 8 inch snowdrifts, hindering travel across Minnesota and the Mississippi Valley.
Fay Racey, daughter of Mr and Mrs Dallas E Racey of Stephens City, celebrates her 13th birthday on a Friday the 13th for the only time in her life. The piece also urges gift of life donations at the December Bloodmobile at Christ Episcopal Church Parish House from 10 a.m. to 3 45 p.m. with a 175 pint quota.
Sears Catalog shopping line invites customers to call 662 2526 for Christmas delivery by December 21. An ad promotes large selections of used TV sets, all reconditioned and sale priced with a 30 day warranty from The Zenith Center Inc at 48 S Loudoun St Winchester.
Barbara Toler of Fairmont, widow of Dennis Toler, gave birth to a 7 pound 11 ounce son at Fairmont General Hospital. The baby arrives as rescue efforts for Mountaineer No. 9 mine concluded with 78 miners entombed, raising total dependents to 200 including about 125 children.
A Greek Christmas bake sale is set for Thursday December 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 50 West. Proceeds support community activities and church programs.
Reconditioned upright pianos priced at $299.95 with easy terms offered by Schewels at 19 West Cork Street. Contact 662-0951 for details and purchase arrangements.
American B52s delivered their heaviest strikes in 48 hours north of Saigon as U S commanders warned of a potential renewed Communist offensive. More than 100 aircraft dropped about 3000 tons of explosives, targeting base camps bunkers depots and infiltration routes amid reports of forthcoming ground actions toward Saigon.
DeHaven's Nursery Martinsburg Pike offers cut Scotch pine and poinsettias ready for order. Call 662-8838 to arrange pickup at the garden center.
Winchester council members discussed why traffic signals cover nearly all prime intersections and why many are wrapped in purlap. Councilman Bell noted signals were installed per state and federal requests to meet standards and noted the cost to the city, while Mayor Battaile cited backup lights. City Manager Seldon confirmed the State Department of Highways required the additions.
Postmaster Joseph C. Haines calls for sending any remaining Christmas mail this weekend or today to assure on time delivery. He cites transportation strain and weather as possible delays, noting Winchester handled about 158000 pieces yesterday and volumes rise daily.
Job seekers are invited to apply in person for sewing positions at Pingley and Carpet Cleaners during a 7:00 P.M. auction tonight on Airport Road. Jimmy's Auction hosts the event.
U S and South Vietnamese diplomats floated a two table conference layout as for talks with the Communists. Hanoi insisted on a four-sided arrangement to grant the National Liberation Front equal status. Cyrus Vance prepared to present the offer to Col Ha Van Lau as W Averell Harriman and Nguyen Cao Ky pressed for a firm two-side position.
U S analysts say North Vietnamese troops may mount a winter offensive in two South Vietnamese sectors with up to 70 000 soldiers. The push follows a prior pullback into Cambodia and Laos and aims to show battlefield initiative as Paris peace talks stall. The buildup surrounds Tay Ninh and Binh Long near Saigon with about 450 000 troops in six divisions.
Prague labor leaders threaten a general strike for the first time since the Soviet invasion. Prace cites a letter from Prague workers vowing all means available to the working class. Uni students also plan protests if Smrkovsky is ousted as National Assembly president.
Christmas show at Smalts Garden Center scheduled Sunday December 15 from 1 to 5 pm. Visitors can view seasonal displays and festive decor at the garden center.
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