Sam Preston Honored
Sam Preston honored as a longtime chamber leader with plans for growth in 1970. Articles note amphitheatre work, city brochure, Washington trip for directors, post office promotion, and a local map project. Preston, born May 8 1892, had a long career at American Cyanamid and civic service including Lions Club and Red Cross roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labor Relations Committee
P Action Committee
Washington
Chamber
U.S
F. Byrd, Jr
William Spong
John C. Marsh Jr
Dale Carnegie
Mr. Dutton
First Baptist Church
Lions Club
Shenandoah Valley National Bank Board of Directors
V.P.1. Board of Visitors
American Red Cross Board
Mount Hebron
Masonic Lodge
Izaak Walton ‘League
Marry Flood Byrd Civic Center
Winchester Welfare Board
Inchester
Fire blaze prompts arrest warrant for Small
Several children escaped a blaze by leaping from an upstairs window and fleeing about 500 yards to the Byrd home where the alarm was given at 5 30 a m. A warrant for Small's arrest was sworn later that day. On January 9 a station wagon tied to the Rosemont estate and believed used by the suspect was found at Washington National Airport.
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Byrd
Small
Rosemont’ Estate
Washington National Airport
Red Cross
Caritas
Jéan Rodham
Rome de Lagos
Theated Nation 10
Us Children’s’ Fx
New York
Unicef
Louis Mbarieto
Lagos
Portugal
Biafran
Ital
Ojukwu
Lisbon
Coffee Pot Fire at Baker Residence
Firefighters responded to a Mount Williams Road home after an electrical cord for a coffee pot overheated and started a blaze. Three county units battled the flames, causing minor damage and smoke damage. Round Hill and Twonee assisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
Mount Williams Road
Round Hill
Twnee
Biafra Surrender and International Relief Efforts
Reports from Lagos and international aid groups discuss Biafra surrender terms and ongoing relief. Ojukwu appeals for neutral forces amid starvation after 30 months of conflict. Nations and agencies coordinate or restrict aid, while Britain and the United States discuss support and logistics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lagos
Nigeria
Biafra
Ojukwu
France
Portugal
Rhodesia
South Africa
Caritas
Roman Catholic Relief Agency
Canal Relief of
Canada
Nordic Red Cross
Jones held after fatal stabbing case at Wadsworth store
Police say Jones came to headquarters voluntarily after a tip and signed a written statement read back to him. Officer Bland described entering the store after a fatal stabbing at Wadsworth, noting a blood covered scene, a locked self-sealing door, an empty cash register, and footprints leading toward Winchester Recreation Park before Jones was arrested about 13 hours after noon.
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Jones
Benjamin M. Butler
Rudolph
Watts
Rice
Butler
Lloyd Bland
Charles Hill
Wadsworth’s
Wadsworth
Bland
Winchester Recreation Park
Senseng Road
Allen Drive
Grand Jury Called Monday in Frederick Circuit Court
A grand jury has been summoned for Monday. Members include Clyde D. Sale Jr James E Richard Reid Lunsford Mrs Johann Coates Daniel Kramer John E Warren G. Jurors are to meet at 10 a.m. in the Frederick City Circuit Courtroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde D. Sale, Jr
James E. Richard
Reid Lunsford
Johann Coates
Daniel Kramer
John E
Warren G
Frederick A
City
Turku and Wider comment on Godwin speech and plans
Assembly members react to Godwin address with praise and caution. Sen. James C Turk of Radford says the speech is eloquent but lacks a definitive program. Sen. Lawrence B D Wider of Richmond commends Godwin for proposing reforms to end wrestling in the House. Det. M Caldwell Butler of Roanoke doubts the speech commits to any specific plan.
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James C. Turk
Radford
Senate
Godwin
Modort Times
Lawrence BD. Wider
Richmond
M. Caldwell Butler
Roanoke
South Korea Denies Murders in Vietnam Controversy
A South Korean defense spokesman dismissed murder allegations as baseless and based on hearsay. He insisted the claims about South Korea’s actions in Vietnam are unfounded and harmful to peace efforts with allied nations.
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Seoul
Central
Roh Young
Vietnam
Nus
Sears
Atro
Weather summary for Virginia with clouds and rain
The weather today in Virginia is considerably cloudy with rain and temperatures in the 40s. City records show yesterday's high at 37 degrees and today’s noon high around 40s with a low in the teens. January 15 sunset at 5 13 p.m. and sunrise at 7 31 a.m. Moon phase and pull moon dates noted.
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Associated Press
Albany
Eas
Senete Oweree
Cincinnati
Cleer
Denver
Detroit
Fort Worth
Helena
Kansas City
Pease
Rainfall totals and monthly averages show long term trends
Weather records summarize January rainfall to date at 45 inches and annual figures for 1965 60s and 70s. December averages for January through past 56 years run near 96.43 inches with monthly means from January 2.41 to December 2.32 inches.
Trial Proceedings in Hughes Conspiracy Case Continue
Court sessions focused on jury selection and motions in the Hughes conspiracy case. Deputy Renner testified and was debated as to witness status. The Commonwealth amended the indictment to read with one Maurice, and ruling favored limiting witnesses at times.
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Renner
Ambrogi
Wolfe
Elude
Opé
Commonwealth
Defense
Hughes
Maurice
Semenaneth
Berry
Witnhes
Lacy Anderson
Charles
Mellwee
Jack Hughes
Harry van Buren Armel, Jr
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Sam Preston
MR. Preston
American Cyanimid Co
Preston
Nis
Call
Omds General Home
N. Loudoun Street
Culet
Bernard
Bose
Winchester
Stephens City Funeral Home
Service
Gilliam’s Lumber CO
Front Royal
Phil Whitney
WINC
Chamber of Commerce
Ben Dutton
Mr. Ditton
Mr. Whittey
Larry Sullivan
Zambia
Tanzania
Gabon
Ivory Coast
Bere
Lord Hunt
Mt. Everest
London
Bu Gowon
United States
Department
David Newsom
Tape Recorders
Magnavox
Dewnstown
S. Korea
Virginia
Rockies
Ountries
New York State
Woltz
Ambr
Mr. Hughes
Glatese
Biggio
Colete
N. Cameron St
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