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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1968

Page

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Hahn Report examined and statewide metro growth outlined

The Hahn Commission recommends area wide governments to coordinate state and local policy. Virginia's six metropolitan areas hold 12 percent of land and 56 percent of population with 11 counties and 12 cities. By 1980 ten areas may hold 4.3 million residents, nearly three fourths of the state.

Virginia Hahn Commission T. Marshall Hahn, Jr Virginia Tech Washington Richmond Lynchburg Roanoke Hampton Roads Fredericksburg James River Tidewater Great Valley of Winchester

Dorothy Allen Receives Outstanding Citizen Award At Chamber Dinner

Mrs Dorothy G Allen former vice mayor of Winchester receives the Outstanding Citizen Award at the Winchester Frederick County Chamber of Commerce 50th annual dinner William M Battaile the mayor presents the award Star Photo by Mary Helen Massie shows hands applauding at left

Winchester William M. Battaile Allen Mary Helen Massie

Woman earns Outstanding Citizen's Award in Winchester event

Mrs. Dorothy G. Allen received the Winchester Frederick County Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Citizens Award at the 50th annual dinner. Mayor William M. Battaile praised her long service, noting her roles on the council, as vice mayor, and her work with the Wayside Theatre and Winchester Memorial Hospital.

Allen Lewis M. Allen Baltimore Clarke County Wayside Winchester Memorial Hospital Battaile Winchester Council City Planning Commission Battgile Winchester

Snow forecast misses town bell tale

The town’s snow forecast did not arrive as planned with partial clearing likely tonight. It will be chilly with temperatures dropping into the 20s.

Reds Shell Khe Sanh as Saigon Fears Major Assault

North Vietnamese artillery and ground forces attacked the Marine base at Khe Sanh after capturing Lang Vei Camp. The long anticipated offensive moved closer to American lines as Marines, with air support, repelled part of the assault while warning of a drive toward Route 9 and the South China Sea.

Saigon U.S South Vietnam Khe Sanh Lang Vei John T. Wheeler Closser South China Sea U.S. Ma

Wallace Launches Third-Party Presidential Bid in Washington

Former Alabama governor George C. Wallace announces a third party run saying no major party heeds American wishes. He vows to win and seeks ballot access in all 50 states while criticizing one party rule and calling for states rights and constitutional government.

Washington George C. Wallace Alabama Wallace Barry Goldwater United States

New York Garbage Strike Expands as City Demands Return to Work

New York City's 10,000 striking sanitation workers refuse a 7 am return order. Mayor Lindsay seeks Rockefeller state aid and possible National Guard use to cope with five foot piles of garbage. He transfers 3,000 city employees to emergency sanitation duty as a health emergency is declared amid 50,000 tons of uncollected waste.

NEW York New York City John V. Lindsay Nelson A. Rockefeller National Guard Rockefeller Lindsay Department of Sanitation Board of Health Emergency Control Board Times Square

Nick Adams Found Dead in West Los Angeles Home

Los Angeles AP reports actor Nick Adams, 36, was found dead in an upstairs bedroom at his West Los Angeles residence where he lived alone. Police list the cause as tentative natural death with no marks on the body. an autopsy was planned. Adams starred in The Rebel and appeared in several films.

Los Angeles Nick Adams Adams

Hog Rustler On Loose In Glengarry West Virginia

Glengarry West Virginia farmer Norman White reports about 300 hogs worth roughly 13000 vanished from his herd. West Virginia police have no leads as White, a 60 year old widower, suspects a rash of hog thefts while maintaining his single handed operation on 10 to 12 acre fields. He notes drag marks in snow and says regular buying and selling at the Farmers Livestock Exchange helps track his inventory.

Glengarry W. Va West Virginia Norman White White Farmers Livestock Exchange Martinsburg

Johnson seeks 3 billion in foreign aid including 100 million to Korea

President Johnson asked Congress for 3 billion dollars in foreign aid for next fiscal year with 100 million for immediate military assistance to South Korea. He emphasized defending the steadfast ally as North threats rise and noted separate 120 million in arms aid.

Washington Johnson Congress South Korea North Seoul United States North Korea U.S Pueblo Capitol Hill

Howard Johnsons Luncheon Special Fried Oysters

Luncheon special offers fried oysters with tartar sauce at 85 cents. Ad notes closure from February 8 and reopening February 26. Ends with unclear names Snidere Flartriesl Comvina.

Howard Johnson Snidere Flartriesl Comvina

Weather Outlook for Richmond Virginia Today

A low pressure area off the Virginia coast brings cold weather and clearing skies to Virginia today.

Richmond Virginia Coast Virginia

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