Deaths and Funerals for R. E. L. Metz
R. E. L. Metz 78 of Berryville died yesterday in Doctors Hospital Washington after sustaining injuries when struck by a car while crossing Dac Street on December 21. Born June 14, 1885 in Berryville he was the son of the late John Metz. Survived by his wife, he traveled widely with a grocery concern. Body to be at John H. Eders Funeral Home with arrangements forthcoming.
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Robert) Metz
Berryville
Doctors Hospital
Washington
Metz
Ber
John
Mists
John H. Eders
Whitacre
Cincinnati General Hospital
Medical College of Virginia
Winchester
E. W. Lacy
Ee Ee
South
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Obituary notices for Metz Henry and Calhoun
R E L Metz William W Bill Henry 67 of Reliance died at Warren Memorial Hospital in Pron Regate conarete t a tenetalateTig. walke ionel caged at Stover Pinetat in Ronee arrangements not completed. Funeral service for Russell R Calhoun 615 Smithfield Ave conducted by Rev Cecil O Show at Jones Funeral Home this afternoon. Burial in Arlington Cemetery tomorrow at 1 30 pm.
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William W
Bill Henry
Reliance
Warren Memorial Hospital
Stover
Pinetat
Ronee
Russell R. Calhoun
Smithfield Ave
Cecil O. Show
Jones Funeral Home
Arlington Cemetery
Horse Show Discussion Scheduled for August Weekend
A note states the horse show will be discussed and not shot on the upcoming weekend. The event is slated for the last next August with a special feature in color slides by William M. Battail win her, highlighting U.S. and Mediterranean parts.
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William M. Battail
U. S
Funeral Service Friday Conducted by Don R Miller
A funeral service will be conducted by Don R. Miller on Friday at 1:30 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home. Pallbearers include Elmer L. Hunter F. McFarland Earl W. Miller E W Bryan O W W McKwee and Charles A. Bostrell. Poems to be in Mount Olive.
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Don ‘R. Miller
Jones Funeral Home
Elmer L. Hunter F. McFarland
Earl W. Miller
E. W. Bryan
WW. McKwee
Charles A. Bostrell
Mount Olive
New Prosecutor Set for Hollar Case
Commonwealth's attorney announced Judge Elliott Marshall will appoint a special prosecutor on Feb. 3 for the manslaughter trial of Melvin Lee Hollar Sr., an Edinburg man. Trial date was moved to March 5 after two hung juries. State Police say Hollar's car crash near Winchester last July killed three people.
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Commonwealth
Elliott Marshall
Edinburg
Mr. Racey
Melvin Lee Hollar
Henry Whiting
Winchester
Marshall
Hollar
Wilson Elected President of Motel Group
Wilson elected president of a motel group. Arthur 5 Knowles of the Front Royal Motel was named vice president, Mrs. C. G. Miller of the Pioneer Motel was treasurer, and Mrs. Foster White of the Warren Motel Court was elected secretary.
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Front Royal
C. G. Miller
Pioneer Motel
Foster White
Warren Motel Court
Libel Judgment Against Wally Butts Cut by Court
A federal judge ruled the $3.06 million libel verdict against Wally Butts excessive unless Curtis Publishing Co accepts a lower amount. The decision grants a new trial and preserves general damages, with punitive damages under review. Alabama coach Paul Bryant faces a related suit over the same 1962 Saturday Evening Post story.
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Wally Butts
Curtis Publishing Co
U.S
Lewis R. Morgan
Curtis
Wownillen.ne
Butts
Saturday Evening Post
Paul Bryant
Alabama
Morgan
Bryant
FBI Arrest at Longfest Targets Maryland Slaying Suspect
FBI agents arrested Thomas Asbury Hadder during a Longfest song fest in Oklahoma City. The 10 most wanted fugitive faces a warrant for interstate flight to avoid prosecution in the May murder of a Maryland police officer. He was jailed in Oklahoma County on $100,000 bond and will be extradited to Maryland.
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FBI
Thomas Asbury Hadder
Maryland
Salvation Army Service Center
Oraheea
U.S
William Page
Crash survivors identified as five air crewmen near Grantsville
Weather continued as rescue crews searched a Grantsville Maryland crash site after a plane went down in a snowstorm. Capt Parker Peeden Maj Robert Payne Maj Robert Townley and T Sgt Melvin Wooten among the five identified crew members believed to have parachuted earlier. Nuclear devices aboard were recovered with no danger of explosion. Civil Air Patrol state police and volunteers aided in the snowbound search amid heavy blizzard conditions.
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Parker C. Peeden
Smithfield
N.C
Robert L. Payne
Tulsa
Okla
Robert E. Townley
Gadsden
Ala
Melvin Wooten
N.M
Pee
Strategic Air Command
Omaha
Neb
Civil Air Patrol
Maryland
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Independent Producers in U S Agriculture Reach 3.7 Million
The article notes about 3.7 million independent producers operate in United States agriculture, highlighting the scale of small and family owned farms and their role in the sector.
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United States
Satellites to Study Ionosphere Planned by Canada and US
Canadian Science Board and NASA announce four satellites will launch into polar orbits from California's Pacific Missile Range between 1965 and 1970 to study the ionosphere. The plan accompanies a broader space cooperation pact.
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Pacific Missile Range
Ofense Research Board
Werernentombamgay Tics and Space Administration
West Virginia sales tax debate looms in House
The Civilian Tax Administration bill faces amendment action as lawmakers prepare for potential extensions of the 2 to 3 percent sales tax on items over a dollar. A GOP drive for groceries and prescribed drugs exemptions could gain votes in this election year, but requires broad support to pass.
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Ctarbeston
We -Va
Senate
House
George H. Seibert Jr
Costs Rising in County Snow Removal Efforts
Osman estimated that the ongoing removal operation may cost around 3000 dollars depending on snow depth and size. The city has purchased some chemicals and equipment, with final costs to be determined after work finishes. Secondary roads were still closed. wind and drifting snow slowed progress while temperatures plummeted to near zero.
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Osman
State Roads Dept
Winchester
U.S. Rejection Deepens Canal Zone Crisis
Riots flare along the Panama Canal Zone as Panamanian nationals clash with U.S. authorities. Panamanian president cuts relations after a night of violence. 3 American soldiers and 21 Panamanians die before order is restored. Schools reopen with heightened tensions and ongoing talks under OAS mediation.
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U.S
Balboa
United States
Panama Republic
Balboa High School
Canal Zone
Roberto Chiari
OAS
Whitacre Named Doctor and 1964 Officers Discuss Outlook
Dr. Whitacre, a Frederick County native and Winchester physician, named treasurer of several groups and listed with a large family. W. Erle Edwards elected chairman of the 48th annual meeting with 1964 directors named. Edwards notes 1963 earnings topped all prior years and 1964 looks optimistic amid possible federal tax changes.
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W.erle Edwards
Janet M. Rhodes
Fred I
Ray H. Duncan
Harold R. Edwards
Harold D. Patton
Paul D. Plumly
Dr. C. L. Riley
G. Grover Teets
James R. Wilkins
Weather Summary for January 14 1964
Clear and very cold tonight with lows from 5 below to 5 above. Wednesday mostly sunny with rising temperatures. Thursday fair and mild. Sunset today 5 12 p m. Sunrise tomorrow 7 31 a m. New Moon at 3 44 p m. Rainfall 0 21 inches in past 24 hours. January rainfall to date 3 03 inches. 1964 rainfall to date 3 03 inches. Average yearly rainfall 36 85 inches over 51 years. Monthly averages listed for each month from January to December.
Storms Slam Northeast as Snow Hits Many Regions
Snow and plunging temperatures disrupted travel from New York City to New England. Cities reported 12 inches with drifts up to five feet. 6,000 to 8,000 commuters crowded hotels. 300 motorists were rescued by Army trucks near Marine Parkway. Ashland and Albany saw 30 and 14 inches respectively. cots lined the Capitol corridors and 100 state employees spent the night at employment offices. American wheat adds 5 billion loaves annually for India.
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Marine Parkway Bridge
Newark
New England
Ashland
N.Y
Albany
Weather Quiz Answers Unearthed in Indiana Puzzle
A scrambled trivia list presents an Indiana itemized quiz with ten prompts including Eight, October 24, and named places Fawn Cordell Hull Minnesota and terms like Federal blue and Confederate gray. The garbled text hints at a period-voice prompt yielding a miscellany of historic terms.
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Indiana
True
Fawn
Cordell
Hull
Minnesota
Whales
Federal Blue
Confed
Gray
U.S. Officials Oppose Canal Zone Pact Shifts
Washington signals border patrol by Panamanian forces under a new guard head while OAS peace authority oversight is named. U.S. figures include William Bedon and Lt. Gen. George Mabry opposing the 1960 pact that allows Panama’s flag in the Canal Zone. Panama appoints Col. Julio Cordoves and Eloy Bendetti to key posts.
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Peace Authority
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U.S
William Bedon
Andrew P. O'Meara
Canal Zone
George Mabry
Panama
Col
Julio Cordoves
Pnamian National Guard
Eloy Bendetti
Ministry of Foreign
Aff
Eeeton
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