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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1967

Page

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Four Major Bridges Damaged in North Vietnam Raids

Thick clouds curtail attacks as U S pilots report damage to four major bridges over Hanoi Haiphong and to more than 100 rail cars and locomotives. Five U S planes reportedly lost with air action centered around Hanoi Haiphong and northern rail hubs.

Saigon North Vietnam U.S United States Radio Hanoi Paul Doumer Red China Doumer Bridge U. S Tonkin Gulf North Haiphong Air Force Navy

Hope Not Abandoned Heart Transplant Patient In Serious Condition

Capetown AP Louis Washkansky the heart transplant patient remains in very serious condition though doctors have not relinquished hope. Dr M C Botha reports a dramatic drop in white blood cells suggesting possible tissue rejection and plans a transfusion of normal white cells from four donors.

Capetown South Africa Louis Washkansky M. C. Botha Washkansky Botha U.S T.E. Starzal Starzl Veterans Act

Regional Park Plan For Area Discussed

Public meeting at the Stephens City Fire Hall discussed forming the Lower Shenandoah Valley Regional Park Authority to serve Winchester, Frederick, Clarke, Warren, and Shenandoah Counties. Speakers urged local action to attract federal aid and coordinate state and federal programs for regional recreation needs.

Lower Shenandoah Valley Stephens City Winchester Frederick Clarke Warren Shenandoah Travel Promotion Council Winchester- Frederick County Gibbins Park Division Ritter

Town Crier Forecast Calls For Mild December Again

Today's sunny and mild weather continues with more of the same expected tomorrow. The weatherman warns of a chilly night with a low around 35 to 40 degrees and a high in the upper 50s to low 60s, then a warmer spell ahead.

Correction notice for Star ad on page six

A corrected line from last night's Star ad fixes the price and item. The Snare Drum with adjustable stand is now listed at $2.99, previously shown as $3.99. Montgomery Ward Ward Plaza is the retailer.

Montgomery Ward - Ward Plaza

Longer Assembly Session Sought

A veteran Virginia lawmaker urges Gov. Mills E. Godwin Jr. to call a special General Assembly after the regular 60 day session to handle a heavy workload. Del. Arthur Richardson says proposals could reshape state policy and that lawmakers would serve with only actual expenses if needed.

Richmond Virginia General Assembly Mills E.godwin Jr Del Arthur Richardson Dinwiddie Brunswick Godwin Richardson

Christmas Decor Sale Cuts Prices at Small’s Garden Center

All Christmas decorations reduced one third at Smalls Garden Center. Handley Library hosts event and the Children’s Theatre performs tonight at 8 p.m. TV cable Channel 6 available for coverage.

Handley Library Childrens Theatre

No Summit Meet In LBJ's Plans

The White House said there are no plans for a Vietnam summit conference during President Johnson's Australia trip to attend memorial services for Prime Minister Harold Holt. The statement came as Johnson prepared to depart Washington.

Washington White House Johnson Australia Harold Holt Tom Johnson Newsmen Vietnam Melbourne

Tornadoes Sweep Alabama With Fatal Touch

Severe storms lash Alabama with deadly tornadoes and ground touching funnels at Birmingham Municipal Airport damaging three hangars and two planes. Governor Lurleen Wallace orders Civil Defense to seek federal aid as Huntsville endures costly damage and two deaths.

Birmingham Ala Alabama Weather Bureau Lurleen Wallace

Four killed as Air Force jet crashes into Arizona supermarket

In Tucson an F40 jet from Davis Monthan AFB crashed into the rear of a supermarket and set three homes ablaze. The death toll dropped from six to four as nine missing were accounted for, with victims including Sherry Tilton and Mrs. Glenn Bush.

Tucson Ariz U. S. Air Force Meat Department Jack R.hamilton Royal Canadian Air Force Gary L. Hughes Davis-Monthan Air Force Base Glenn Bush James O.palmer Air Force Nellis Air Force Base Nev Roswell Burk Fred Cirillo

Body Found Lying in Opequon

James Russell Jr. 78 of near Brucetown was found dead in Opequon Creek near his home. Dr. Hill, Frederick County medical examiner, cites head injury as the probable cause and says drowning is unlikely. Autopsy planned. stains resembling blood noted at the Russell home and on clothing and glasses. Neighbors alerted authorities after finding no sign of activity.

Frederick and Clarke County Opequon Frederick County James Russell, Jr Russell Quequon Creek Brucetown Opequon Creek Douglass O. Hill Charles E. Taylor Clarke Albert Nicodemus John Slater Lorraine R. Markley Harrisburg Eileen Harris Los Angeles Calif C. M. Russell D. K. Russell Herbert S. Russell Winchester Army Bruce Russell Korea Summit Point James Hamilton Star Charles Taylor

Virginia Sees Unseasonably Mild Weather With Cloudy Skies

Southerly breezes from the Gulf bring Virginia mild weather and overcast skies. Retail notices announce holiday specials at local stores including free Cokes with club memberships and discounts on table and chair sets. Miller's Hardware lists Christmas dress and gift closures on December 27 and 29 with layaway pickups by December 22.

Richmond Virginia Gulf of Mexico

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