Freed American officer Rowe recounts Viet Cong captivity escape
May A Rowe who escaped after five years in Viet Cong custody says he feels alive again and values freedom more than ever. He arrived at Kelly Air Force Base Texas and was taken to Brooke Army Medical Center for examination. He weighed 165 pounds at capture, now about 140 after a period of starvation from rice diet, and he plans to return to Vietnam to use his experience in the war effort.
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San Antonio
Tex
James A. Rowe
United States
Rowe
Special Forces
Kelly Air Force Base
Texas
Brooke Army Medical
Lee Rowe
McAllen
West Point
Mekong Delta
Vietnam
South Vietnam
Pye
Marsh bills push budget reform to curb federal spending
Rep. John O. Marsh Jr. introduced two measures to create a Joint Congressional Committee on the Budget and a Government Program Evaluation Commission. He urged modern budgeting techniques across branches, stressing prudent use of tax money and nonpartisan reform.
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Washington
John O. Marsh, Jr
Congress
People’s Representatives
Virginia
Capitol Hill
Executive Branch
House Appropriations Committee
Marsh
Doctor to discuss cancer in children on WHPL radio
Dr. William Way a pediatrician linked with Dr. Joseph Damron and Dr. Parnell Jones will speak on WHPL Radio tomorrow at 2 05 p m His topic is Cancer in Children He will be interviewed by Harry Lovett chairman of the Public Information Committee for the Winchester Frederick County Unit of the American Cancer Society
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William Way
Joseph Damron
Parnell Jones
WHPL
Harry Lovett
Public Information Committee
Winchester - Frederick County
The
American Cancer Society
FBI Academy Gets Funds For Phase Two Construction
The FBI Academy in Quantico Virginia will receive 13.85 million dollars for the second phase of construction from funds released by President Johnson. The money will cover major portions of new buildings while phase one funded roadways and utilities. The General Services Administration will bid the second phase near mid January, and Sen. William B. Spong Jr. announced the release.
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Washington
FBI Academy
Quantico
Johnson
General Services Administration
William B. Spong Jr
Parents Fight to Free Son from Army Induction
In FT LEWIS Washington AP report Pvt Robert J Hinkle 21 is deemed mentally retarded and unfit for service after six months in the Army His father says the son has the mind of a 10 year old and cannot read or write The family protests to Congress and seeks tests and review before deployment to Vietnam while continuing a seven month fight to have him discharged The piece also records a Virginia divorce case against Robert L Smith and involves the Frederick County Circuit Court with orders to appear within ten days.
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Robert R. Hinkle
Hinkle
Robert
Oakland
Calif
Vietnam
Ft. Lewis
Portland
Ore
Scappoose
Heloise tips and reader notes mix in a home hints page
A collage of reader tips and letters covers simple hacks from neck support with paper towels to memory books for names, scale makeovers with vinyl tile, cooking tweaks for liver and hamburgers, and craft ideas for baby mobiles and dressings.
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Heloise
Wallace Group Set for Feb 1 National Meeting in Dallas
The Association of Wallace Voters will hold a national meeting in Dallas February 1 with 45 states expected. Bard Logan, Texas chairman of the American party, says topics include general problems of groups backing third party candidate George C. Wallace and efforts to unify these supporters.
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San Antonio
Tex
Association of Wallace Voters
Dallas
American Party
Texas
Bard Logan
George C. Wallace
Public Hearing on Zoning Petitions in Frederick County Va
Frederick County Planning Commission to hold a public hearing January 17 1969 at 4 PM in the Board Room the meeting will review two petitions. Ruth Arethur and Wayne Omps seek rezoning of 3 acres on U S Route 11 for a funeral home and church parking in red and blue zones. Philip Barnhart and wife seek rezoning 88 square feet on New Route 522 north of Winchester from Agricultural to General Business B 2 for a small restaurant and service station.
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The
Planning Commission
Frederick County
Virginia
Board of Supervisors
Ruth B. Arethur
Wayne B. Omps
Philip W. Barnhart
City of Winchester
Billion Fewer Cigarettes Reported Puffed Last Year
The Agriculture Department reports Americans smoked over one billion fewer cigarettes in 1968, the first drop since 1964. Domestic use slid while overseas shipments rose, with total production at about 580 billion including exports. Tobacco growth abroad plus a smaller U.S. crop influenced supply.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
I ‘v
Department
U.S
United Nations
Rhodesia
Godwin to Attend Inauguration Date
Virginia Governor Mills E. Godwin Jr. will attend President-elect Nixon's inauguration in Washington on January 20 and participate in the governors reception. A misunderstanding led to reports he would skip the inaugural ball. he clarified none of the events are being avoided.
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Richmond
Virginia
Mills E. Godwin Jr
Nixon
Washington
Godwin
Memorial classifieds and deadlines notice wording
The item lists 25 cents per printed line per day for memoriams and cards of thanks and resolutions of respect with five words per line. It also specifies deadlines 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday for the following day and 11:00 a.m. Saturday for the Monday edition.
Found Calendar wrist watch in circulation area
A calendar wrist watch was found and left for pickup. Call 662-7545 or 667-3200 and ask for the Circulation manager.
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Winchester Evening Star
Dr. Way
Watkins Research Farm
S. M.mcintire
Winchester
Cristina Bellin
New York City
Eastern Airlines
Miami
Fla
Bellin
Ft, Lewis, Wash
Robert J. Hinkle
Nancy Louise Smith Smith
Robert Lee Smith
Charles Braithwinte Albin
George B. Whitacre Clerk
Benjamin M. Butler P
Martha Mary
Chickadee
Terese Laing
Terese
Lynne Sacco
Kay
Cole
M. von Weiss
Wallace Group
Weaver Real Estate School
Weaver Real Estate
George Washington Hotel
Virginia Real Estate Commission
Phillips Business College
Church Street
Lynchburg, Virginia
Stuart M. Perry, Inc
Winchester Rt
Berryville Rt
Joseph A. Massie, JR
Frederick County Planning Commission
Denny's
Rt. 7
Win
DIAL
Lost
Leicester St
Memoriam
Blanton Lewis
Irwick Klean CO
Berryville
R.E. Breesden
Bertha Lewis
N. Cameron
Kibler’s
County Court House
Stonewall
Gainesboro
Back Creek
County Board of Assessors
Leroy Franklin
U.S. 11 South
Toms Brook
Thurs
Jan
Sheraton
Chester
John W. Jenkins
Robert F. Pangle, Jr
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