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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1968

Page

2

Obituary notices for Willie Grimes and Mildred Rhoden

Willie G Grimes of 3415 E 123rd St Cleveland Ohio died yesterday husband of Maggie L Burks Grimes son of Mitchell J Burks of Winchester surviving four children Jennifer Leslie Tyrone and Duane Grimes all of Cleveland funeral set for Wednesday at 1 el6 at Mount Senia Baptist Church Cleveland Mildred Cole Rhoden 41 Berryville died unexpectedly this morning at Huntsberry s Shoe Store born February 20 1936 in Frederick County daughter of Floyd Cole of Winchester and the late Mrs Grace Stoffer Cole widow of Carroll Rhoden employed by Huntsberry 22 years Baptist Church Berryville funeral home John H Enders Berryville handling arrangements.

Willie G. Grimes Cleveland Ohio Maggie L. Burks Grimes Mitchell J. Burks Winchester Jennifer Leslie Tyrone Duane Grimes Mount Senia Baptist Churc Mildred Cole Rhoden Berryville Huntsberry Rhoden Frederick County Floyd Cole Grace Stoffer Cole

Five Hurt in Area Crashes In Winchester Frederick County

Five people sustained injuries in three automobile accidents in the Winchester Frederick County area. At the Stephens City Exchange two cars collided near Interstate 81 and Route 277 injuring Donald Combs and Darlene Sandy. A third victim, Alice Widdles, was hurt on Route 50 near Waterloo. All were taken to Winchester Memorial Hospital. Sandy released, Combs and Widdles admitted in good condition. Police noted additional minor injuries to James Letterman and Johnny Kirk on Valley Avenue when a panel truck struck the back of the Letterman vehicle. no hospital admission reported. Damages totaled about $150.

Winchester-Frederick County Donald Combs Baker, W. Va Darolene Sandy Stephens City Stephens City Exchange Winchester Miss Sandy Alice Widdles Hagerstown Rt. 50 East Waterloo Winchester Memorial Hospital James Hubert Letterman Valley Ave Johnny Kirk Amherst St Letterman Valley Avenue Delmas A. Crosen Loudoun St Southwerk St Mr. Kirk Crosent

Romney calls for full disclosure on Pueblo incident

Michigan Governor George Romney urged the Johnson administration to level with the people and reveal all facts about the Pueblo surveillance ship capture. He questioned whether the Pueblo violated North Korean waters and why U.S. ships were sent on risky missions as he campaigned in Wisconsin ahead of the April 2 primary.

Manitowoc Wis Michigan George Romney GOP Msconsin Romey U.S North Korea

Courthouse Sealed Off After Rioting in Reno County

Hutchinson Kansas sheriff's office sealed the fifth floor of the courthouse where 26 Reno County Jail inmates have rioted since Friday. Inmates burned magazines broke light bulbs threw objects flooded the floor by stuffing toilets with waste paper and water was cut off. They were told no meals would be served until they quiet down and tear gas could be used as a last resort. Officials cite no known reason for the riot.

Hutchinson, Kan Sheriff's Office Reno County

Powell Hurt In Truck Overturn Near Gainesboro Church

Albert Powell 51 of Goldberg NC was taken to Winchester Memorial Hospital after his truck overturned at 9 a.m. in front of Gainesboro Methodist Church on Rt 522. Powell suffered a leg laceration and shock. state police provided no details.

Winchester Albert Powell Goldberg N.C Winchester Memorial Hospital Gainesboro Methodist Church Powell Jim Hamilton

North Korea cites Pueblo officer confession amid release talk

North Korea broadcast a claimed confession from U S Navy Lieut Stephen Harris saying he apologized for espionage aboard the Pueblo seized January 23 and urged his government to forgive him. The KCNA report portrays Harris as repentant while detailing alleged constraints on Pueblo operations.

Tokyo North Korea U.S United States Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Johnson Harris

North Vietnam hints at larger offensive in South Vietnam

The Communist party newspaper Nhan Dan says the current battles create prerequisities for greater victories as all South Vietnam rises. Pravda reports Viet Cong control nine towns and new revolutionary governments. Tass notes 33 towns attacked, 24 U.S. bases damaged, 130 planes destroyed, and key highways paralyzed.

Tokyo North Vietnam South Vietnam Communist Party Nhan Dan Hanoi Pravda Soviet Communist Party Radio Hanoi Committee of the Alliance of ‘National and Peace Forces Saigon Tass U.S Chok Trang

Viet Cong in Hue Citadel Blockade as Hue Falls

U S and Vietnamese forces pressed operations around Saigon and Hue. Marines clamp down near Saigon while Hue, under siege, sees combat and airfield actions inside the walled citadel. Brig Gen Chasson says Hue should clear within days as reports note missing Americans and shifting control amid caution.

Saigon Hue U.S John Chasson Associated Press John Lengel

Prince Mu handa’s Cobra Stolen From Apartment Cage

A thief broke into Prince Mu handa’s Los Angeles apartment and stole a large cage containing Nima a five foot hooded cobra with fangs and a week without feeding Prince Mu handa who performs as Muhan da Myers told police the maroon snake bears a white hood marking and is dangerous

Los Angeles Prince Muhanda Nima Prince Muhanda Myers Police

Weather Summary for Virginia and Craig County

Clear and cold tonight with lows in the 20s. Sunday sunny with highs in the 40s. Winchester notes clear skies with Saturday sunset at 5 34 p m and moonset at 10 52 p m. Craig County famed for mineral springs. Reports show no rainfall in the past 24 hours and January rainfall data followed by long-term averages for decades.

Virginia Winchester

Romney Nixon On Vote Trail Across Primary States

Romney campaigns in Wisconsin Oshkosh Fox River Valley and along Lake Michigan while Nixon outlines New Hampshire and other targets. Nixon plans Wiscon sin Indiana South Dakota Nebraska and Oregon primaries and avoids races with favorite son governors. Humphrey urges Democrats to focus on future gains as McCarthy and Wallace vie for ballots amid Vietnam policy debates. Shirley Temple Black rules out June bid against McCloskey.

Associated Press George Romney Wisconsin Richard M. Nixon New Hampshire Romney Oshkosh Fox River Valley Lake Michigan Nixon Manchester Indiana South Dakota Nebraska Oregon Pennsylvania California Rhode Island Massachusetts New York Nelson A. Rockefeller Detroit Max Fisher Rockefeller Hubert H. Humphrey Omaha Neb Humphrey America Florida Claude Kirk Kirk Eugene J. McCarthy Minnesota Johnson Portland Ore United States Vietnam Alabama George C. Wallace Missouri Shirley Temple Black Paul McCloskey R-Calif McCloskey

West Virginia senators debate bingo bill amid amendments

The West Virginia Senate moves to amend a bingo bill allowing fraternal church and nonprofit groups to sponsor bingo events for fundraising. Amendments teased include tax hikes to fund a $500 annual teacher raise and adjustments to cigarette and income taxes. The body also advances a harness racing measure and a Sunday racing provision, with an audit bill for state road funds sent to the House.

Charleston W.va Senate House West Virginia Wheeling Downs State ‘Road Commission

Virginian Killed in Vietnam Named Pete Melnick

Army Spec. 4 Pete Melnick of Springfield is listed as killed in action in Vietnam. His death was announced on a Defense Department casualty list released Friday night and he was a son of Mrs. Anna Melnick of Springfield.

Washington Army Pete Melnick Springfield Vietnam Melnick Defense Department Anna Melnick

Answer Key Fragments From Quiz Style Prompt

The list presents answers to a quiz style prompt including St. Lawrence Seaway Venezuela White Athens Hoover Dam John W MacCormack Lincoln Eisenhower and Wood or sheep tick. Each item appears as a terse factual entry without full context or questions.

Athens Hoover Dam Colo John W. MacCormack Lincoln and Eisenhower

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Willie Grimes Mrs. Rhoden Funeral Home, Inc Vester Ted Mon Ticians OMS Funeral Home Loudoun Street DIAL Neral Vance THE Offect Rock OF Ages Bernard F. Groves E. Boscawen St Winchester, Virginia LBJ Arquipa Miller’s Hardware N. Loudoun &T Tion Canada Boston Cmdr Lloyd Bucher Gutus Bucher John H. Stickles Eugene B. Casey Springsbury Clarke Star Bill Rhoden Craig County Solons Viet St. Lawrence Seaway Venezuela White True Aluminum Glaize N. Cameron St
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