Lee Grant to Retire and Seldon Named as Successor
Winchester city manager Lee Grant, after 26 years in office, will retire Jan 15. Wendell L. Seldon, his longtime assistant, is appointed to succeed him effective Jan 15. Grant cited health reasons and urged council to consider Seldon, who has 19 years as assistant. The council approved the resignation and Seldon’s appointment unanimously.
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Lee Grant
Seldon
S. Lee Grant
Winchester
Wendell L. Seldon
Grant
Council
Jim Hamilton
Winchester Names Francis Funk Major and Police Chief
City Council elevated Winchester Police Captain Francis Funk to major and designated him to succeed Col. J. Thomas Boyd as Chief of Police effective January 1. The promotion was moved by Public Safety Committee Chairman Ben B. Dutton Jr. and approved unanimously.
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Winchester
Francis Funk
Col. J. Thomas Boyd
Funk
Public Safety Committee
Ben B. Dutton, Jr
Clarke Handley game adds dual entrances for fans
Handley coach Hunter Maddox announced fans may enter Clarke County gym from Jefferson Street or Handley Boulevard for tonight's Clarke County Handley game. Jayvee game starts at 6 30 p.m. Santa will visit the Rouss Fire Hall at 7 30 p.m. for the annual company Christmas party inviting all members and their children.
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Jefferson St
Handley Blvd
Handley
Hunter Maddox
Jayvee
Santa
Rouss
Conmany
Council Studies Annexation Feasibility Plan
The City Council received the Annexation Feasibility Study authorized on Feb. 9, 1965. Mayor William M. Battaile announced the study was referred to the Public Improvement and Finance committees for recommendation. A future report could lead to an ordinance detailing areas services and improvements.
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William M. Battaile
James Wood Point to Host First Regular Season Double Header
The James Wood high school gym in Frederick County hosts the first regular season double header. Martinsburg faces James Wood at 7 15 p m and Shenandoah College meets Prince Georges Junior College at 8 30 p m. A junior varsity game between Martinsburg and Wood starts at 6 p m.
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James Wood
Frederick County Junior High
Colonels
Martinsburg
Shenandoah College
Prince Georges Junior College
Wood
Seldon Formulates Winchester City Manager Remarks
Wendell L. Seldon, effective January 15, issues a formal statement thanking the mayor and council for their confidence. He calls the appointment the most important and difficult event of his life and expresses hope to maintain trust. He notes the city will miss the combined 70 years of Lee Grant and Jack Brandon.
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Lee Grant
Jack Brandon
New Snoopy Dolls Arrive at Pifer Stationery
Just arrived at Pifer Stationery and Office Supply Inc. 48 West Boscawen Street a fresh shipment of Snoopy dolls for collectors and kids.
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Pifer Stationery & Office Supply Inc
W. Boscawen St
Franco's Amendments Win Wide Spain Vote
Madrid AP reports a huge turnout as Spain approved General Franco's constitutional changes in the 27 year dictatorship. Officials predicted about 80 percent support with a ballot system offering yes or no options amid a largely quiet opposition and changes including a royal succession plan and expanded Cortes powers.
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Madrid
Spain
Francisco Franco
Franco
Snowstorm Moves North Over Virginia Skies Improve
The storm area that dumped up to 12 inches of snow across parts of Virginia shifts northward. Skies are forecast to clear from cloudy to partly cloudy by tonight.
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Richmond
Virginia
Memorial Gift for Local Amphitheatre Announced
A $31 000 memorial to finance an outdoor amphitheatre in Winchester was announced to the City Council by Rich ard J. Martin chair of the Chamber of Commerce Amphitheatre Study Committee. The council later voted to reserve about one acre of park land for a year for the project and a five member committee was appointed to work with chamber and park officials. The McCormacs funded the gift in memory of their late husbands, H B McCormac and H B McCormac Jr., prominent Winchester figures in business banking and civic life.
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Finance Committee
Stewart Bell, Jr
Grant
Winchester
H. B. McCormac
H. B. MceCormac, Jr
Richard J. Martin
Chamber of Commerce
Planning Commission
William M. Battaile
Parks and Recreation Committee
Woodrow Harper
Julian K. Armel
W. W. Baker
McCormac, Jr
Virginia Woolen
Shenandoah
Area Snow Tops 3 Inch Mark
Area snow topped the 3 inch mark with up to 4 1/2 inches in the city and 3 1/2 at the Fruit Research Laboratory. Hazardous driving, one injury crash in the county, and Plan A in effect for已 streets.
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Fruit Research Laboratory
Bridgewater
Staunton
Augusta County
Richmond
NATO Ministers Meet Without France Amid Nuclear Planning Shifts
NATO foreign and defense ministers meet without France to reorganize nuclear defense under a two-tier plan. West German Foreign Minister Willy Brandt warns that Western unity is crucial to deter Soviet miscalculation, as France remains out of NATO's integrated military structure.
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Paris
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
France
Willy Brandt
West Germany
Soviet Union
Brandt
NATO
Moscow
Charles de Gaulle
Defense Planning Committee
United States
Britain
Canada
Belgium
Netherlands
Turkey
Norway
Portugal
Denmark
Iceland
Luxembourg
Italy
NATO Council of Foreign Ministers
Denny's Auction Tonight at Seven
An auction at Denny's starts at 7:00 PM featuring furniture appliances and tools up for bidding. Local buyers and collectors are invited to view items beforehand and bid in person. Proceeds support community programs.
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Denny's Auction
Oil Paintings and Prints at Barbara Hines Frame & Art Shop
A large selection of oil paintings and prints is showcased at Barbara Hines Frame & Art Shop located at 213 Braddock Street. The shop offers framing services and a variety of art pieces for customers.
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Barbara Hines
Frame & Art Shop
Braddock St
Winchester Feed & Seed at 402 N Cameron St
A local business listing notes Winchester Feed & Seed located at 402 North Cameron Street. The entry records the physical address for the seed and feed shop serving the community.
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Cameron St. Winchester
Eisenhower May Be Home For Christmas
Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower recovering after gall bladder surgery at Walter Reed Army Hospital. Authorities say he may be home for Christmas in Gettysburg, as Brig. Gen. Philip W. Mallory reports Eisenhower gained mobility by Tuesday and sat for 25 minutes after getting out of bed.
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Washington
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Gettysburg
Walter Reed Army Hospital
Philip W. Mallory
Elisenhower
Eight Planes Shot Down Over Hanoi Claims
Reports from Saigon and Hanoi say U S jets raided Hanoi for a second day. Communist broadcasts claim eight American aircraft were shot down including a reconnaissance plane, while U S officials say no American reports confirm bombs inside Hanoi and note raids targeted sites northeast of the city.
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Saigon
South Vietnam
U.S
Hanoi
Radio
Tass
Moscow
Red River
Zyalam
Red Capital
North Vietnamese
Communist Party
Nhan Dan
Viet Cong
Tan Son Nhut
Snow Boots Galore Reduced at Your Shoe Center
Local shoe store advertises a wide selection of snow boots at discounted prices. Shoppers can find insulated styles for men women and children with emphasis on warmth traction and affordability. Stores plan fall clearance events through the weekend.
Christmas orders due by December 22 for Sears delivery
Sears Roebuck & Co announces catalog orders must be placed by 11 A.M. on December 22 for Christmas delivery. Customers are urged to order now to ensure timely arrival.
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SEARS
Sears Roebuck & Co
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Mr. Grant
Battaile
League For Virginia
International City Manager’s Association
MR. Bell
Mr. Seldon
George Garber
Mayor Battaile
High View
W. Va
Sining
University of Chicago
Virginia National Guard
Misses & Jrs
Margaret L. Hodgson
Baker & Anderson Electric Company
Accutron
Johnston’s Jewelry Store
Loudoun St
Cortes
Generalissimo
Council of the Realm
the Parks and Recreation Board
H. B. McCormac, JR
Thomas Hahn
Gore
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Winchester Volunteer Rescue Squad
J. Thomas Boyd
Evi
Dence
Associated Press
Old Dominion
Robert McNamara
Eisenhower
U. S
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