Obituary notices J Edgar McDonald 85 retired farmer
J Edgar McDonald aged 85 a retired farmer of Unger West Virginia died yesterday He was born in Hampshire County Virginia on April 17 1881 He is survived by children Leo C McDonald Matthew Ambrose Don H McDonald Mrs Arthur Shaugh and Mrs Charles Dick plus 13 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren He will be buried in Fairview Cemetery after a funeral at Fairview Lutheran Church Monday at 2 p.m. Burial will be at the Fairview Cemetery with arrangements by Giffin Funeral Home Capon Bridge WV Assistants include Rev Donald McDonald.
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J. Edgar McDonald
Unger
W. Va
Mr. McDonald
Hampshire County
John A
Martha Hawkins McDonald
Ina Slane McDonald
Christian Curch
Leo C. McDonald
Matthew Ambrose
Berkeey Spring
W.va
Don HcDonald
Arthur Shamaugh
Charles Dick
Winchester
Malissa Householder
Lottlemeltzer
Lena Kidwell
Lucy Myers
Hilda Sneathén
Martinsburg
Fairview Lutheran Church
Donald McDonald
Fairview Cemetery
Giffin
Capon Bridge
Thomas Parlett
Jones Funeral Home
Robert E. Couch
James R. Jackson
Woodlawn
Whitacre
Eight El Salvador New First Quarter Full Last Quarter
Tourist attraction from North Africa and Wyoming linked to Ulysses. Liquid solid gas from roots and a 75 count mentioned.
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el Salvador
North Africa
Ulysses
Death notice for Mrs Blair of Chatham reported to family
Mrs Madeline Myers received word yesterday that her mother Mrs W L Blair of Chatham has died.
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Madeline Myers
W. L. Blair
Chatham
Man Fends Off Thief in Winchester Street Encounter
Nathan Payne of 544 N Loudoun St fought off a would be thief who grabbed for his wallet after asking directions. Payne struck the assailant in the head, the intruder fled, and Payne notified police with his wallet intact.
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Winchester
Nathan Payne
Loudoun St
Mr. Payne
Payne
Wreckage of Tanker Probed After Mt Spokane Crash
Air Force investigators probed the KC135 jet tanker wreckage after it crashed in the Mt. Spokane foothills killing nine airmen. The craft reportedly veered off course amid gale winds during a landing approach from Hawaii to Fairchild Air Force Base. Civilians with a snow tractor crew found the wreckage Friday.
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Spokane
Wash
Air Force
Mt. Spokane
Fairid Air Force Base
Hawaii
Itas
United States
Three Children Die in Revis House Fire
A fire swept a Revis area house trail killing three Middlesex County children of Floyd and wife King. Victims Bonnie Lee age 3 months Emmanuel age 1 and Floyd Jr age 5 were in the home when the blaze raged as father worked in Gloucester County and mother went for water. Officials have not determined a cause.
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Urbanna
Revis
Here
Middlesex County
Floyd King
Bonnie Lee
Emmanuel
Floyd Jr
Gloucester County
Nauseating Gas Used Against Viet Cong Tunnel Network
U S troops pumped nauseating gas into a vast tunnel complex in the Hobo Woods about 25 miles northwest of Saigon. Tunnel Rats from the 1st and 25th Infantry divisions explored nearly 1,000 yards, found graves and weapons, and gathered maps and plans showing Viet Cong attacks including the Tan Son Nhut air base suicide assault.
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Hobo Woods
Vietnam
U.S
James E. Leonard
Van _ Wert Ohio
1St Infantry Division
5Th Infantry
25Th Infantry Division
Saigon
Tan ‘Son Nhut
Senators Difer on Who Should Sit at Peace Table
Fresh man Republican Sen. Mark Hatfield says the United States should sit down with anyone to discuss peace in Vietnam. Senate GOP leader Dirksen asks if negotiators representing Hanoi should sit at the table. Mansfield says the decision rests with the President. LeMay urges more air and naval power to win quickly. Goldwater hints US may need to enter Laos and Cambodia. Three American reporters who visited North Vietnam are now in Washington to share impressions.
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Washington
Mark O. Hatfield
United States
Vietnam
Senate
GOP
Everett M. Dirksen
Hatfield
Oregon
Dirksen
Johnson
State of the Union
Hanoi
Saigon
Singapore
Mike Mansfield
Mansfield
Curtis E. LeMay
LeMay
Barry Goldwater
Phoenix
Ariz
Goldwater
Laos
Cambodia
U.S
Arthur J.goldberg
United Nations
U Thant
Louisville
Board For Missions of the Methodist Church
North Vietnam
All Par
Verona Dam debate splits officials and public opinion
The planned Verona Dam on the Middle River near Staunton sparked strong views at a Thursday meeting. Supporters led by Richard Elliott pressed for the project while Anthony Wayne Smith of the National Parks Association urged opposition as reports from federal agencies remain unapproved. The housing of the 74 member John S. Mosby Academy Ranger Band may gain new Confederate gray uniforms funded by booster club efforts totaling over 5000 dollars.
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Ft, Defiance
Middle River
Verona
High Reservoir
Army Corps of Engineers
Department of Interior
Richard Elliott
Bridgewater
George Washington National Forest
John S. Mosby Academy Ranger
Foster Club
W. B. Moore
Mosby Booster Club
Ranger
Nuclear powered giants could fly world with fewer refuels
Washington AP reports NASA revived a billion-dollar Aircraft Nuclear Propulsion program abandoned in 1961. The aim is giant transports like the C5A to carry heavy reactors and radiation shielding, potentially flying six weeks or more without refueling and possibly mounting missiles. NASA emphasizes non nuclear tech progress and cost constraints while Air Force may decide on future funding.
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Washington
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
ANP
Air Force
NASA
Lewis Research Center
Cleveland
Ohio
CSA
Aeronautical Division
Charles W. Harper
Polaris
Lewis
Pilot Describes Supposed Jungle Camp Strike Near Saigon
Capt. Larry D. Fortner of Pennington Gap Virginia led an F-100 mission northwest of Saigon after a forward air controller tagged jungle huts. Initially uncertain, Fortner saw the structures erupt into flames when shells hit, aiding a suspected Viet Cong storage encampment with Maj. Ellery R. Boge of Alexandria Virginia aboard.
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Saigon
Larry D. Fortner
Pennington Gap
Fortner
Fortger
Ellery R. Boge
Alexandria
615Th
Phan Rang
Winchester man dies after accident with honors and church ties
William Keiter of Winchester dies from injuries two hours after a crash. Born Sept. 2, 1944, he was a production clerk at York Manufacture and Electric, formerly with Snelling Florist and Leggett's. He belonged to Stephenson Methodist Church and various Masonic and DeMolay groups. Funeral rites are at Jones Funeral Home with a Masonic Memorial Service.
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Mr. Keiter
Winchester
Mildren Parlett Keiter
Wilson W. Keiter
Stephenson Methodist Church
Winchester Hiram Lodge
A.F
A.M
C. Vernon Eddy
DeMolay
York Manufacture and Electric Corporation
York
Snelling Florist
Leggetts Department Store
V.P.I
Kerr ultimatum prompts sharp campus clash
Governor Reagan dismissed calls for a university president change as unprecedented. Mrs Hearst described Kerrs demand for a confidence vote as the presidents second ultimatum to regents and said she voted against him due to lack of stable leadership for the universities future. Kerr insisted he would not resign.
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Reagan
Kerr
Hearst
Brazil plans 18 million tons zinc in 1966
The Ministry of Mines and Energy says production will reach 17 million tons this year and rise to 18 million tons in 1966 after completion of a new plant in Minas Gerais. The project aims to expand output in the mining state.
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Rio DE Janeiro
Bra- 11
Minas Erais
Ministry of Mines and Energy
Weather Today Virginia Partly Cloudy Forecast
Partly cloudy in Virginia with a low near mid 30s to 40s and a high in the 60s. Monday will bring mainly mild conditions with some clouds and light southwest winds around 10 to 20 mph.
Rainfall Totals and Averages by Month and Year
Rainfall for the day ending 8:30 a.m. today shows January 1907 totals. Monthly averages over 153 years list January 2.42 inches, February 2.18, March 3.10, April 3.14, May 3.10, June 3.79, July 3.83, August 3.77, September 2.68, October 3.11, November 3.55, December 2.31. Five year averages from 1961 to 1965 include 1961 43.28, 1962 45.36, 1963 41.65, 1964 33.31, 1965 24.27.
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Associated Press
Albuquerque
Clear
Buffalo
Chicago
Cleveland
Clowry Sive
Detroit
Fairbanks
Fort Worth
Helena
Honolulu
Houston
Indianapolis
Jacksonville
Juneau
Kansas City
Los Angeles
Louisville
Memphis
Miami
Milwaukee
New Orleans
New York
Okla
City
Omaha
Philadelphia
Phoenix
Pittsburgh
Ptind
Ore
Rapid City
Richmond
St. Louis
Salt Lke City
San Diego
San Fran
Seattle
Tampa
Washington
Cloudy
Winnipeg
Cyprus buys Czech arms amid Greek Cypriot and Athens rift
Cyprus imports 1000 rifles 1000 machine guns 20 bazookas and 20 mortars from Czechoslovakia after Greek Cypriot authorities refuse. Turkey warns of potential intervention to aid Turkish Cypriot minority as Athens-Nicosia tensions rise. A second item notes Pyongyang reports the arrest of North Korea deputy premier Kim Swang Hyop in Beijing.
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Nicosia, Cyprus
Cyprus
Czechoeslovakia
Polycarpos Georgadjis
Athens
Nicosia
Czechoslokia
Turkey
Tokyo
Peking
China
Kim Swang Hyop
North Korea
Communist Central Committee
Kyodo News Service
Trailer Fire Delays Gainesboro Fire Crew Over Five Hours
The Gainesboro Fire Co fought a trailer fire for more than five hours after a Florida truck driver noticed smoke while traveling on 522. Firemen raked burning hay from a 30 to 40-foot trailer, watered it down, and called for help. The trailer was a total loss. the tractor sustained no damage. Deputy Sheriff Owen Miller helped with traffic while the road, iced by water from hoses, was salted.
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Gainesboro
Red Williamson
Williamson
Cruise Ship Atlantic Beached On Sandbar Near Port Everglades
The 563 foot cruise liner Atlantic with 643 aboard ran aground in 19 feet of water near the Port Everglades jetty as four harbor tugs struggled to free her at dawn. Passenger groups aboard included 80 trade travelers. Owners planned a midafternoon refloating attempt after ballast and fuel transfer to lighten the ship. The vessel is operated by American Export Isbrandtsen Lines of New York.
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Fla
Atlantic
The
St. Thomas
Virgin Islands
E.W. Jackson
Charles F. Troxel
Fort Lauderdale
Port Everglades
American Export _Isbrandtsen Lines
New York
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Ronald Lee Keiler
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Onmds Funeral Home
N. Loudoun Street
DIAL
Mimate
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John W. Rosenberger Co., Inc
Commerce St. Winchester, Va
W.L. Blair
Aimiamiy
U.S. Weather Bursau
Pacific States
Rocky Mountain
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Pfc
Jerry L. Lawson
Lawson
National Liberation Front
State Department
Robert J. McCloskey
Harrison Salisbury
New York Times
William C. Baggs
Miami News
Harry S. Ashmore
Center For the Study of Democratic
Arkansas Gazette
Little Rock
Verona Dam
Keiter
Virginia
World News
Frederick County
Owen. Miller
Mr. Williamson
Cameron St
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