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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1969

Page

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Bucher Told He May Face Court-Martial

Cmdr Lloyd M Bucher faces possible court martial after a Navy court of inquiry questioned his handling of the Pueblo seizure by North Korea. He said he would continue to give full details of the ship capture and his crew’s 11 months in captivity.

Coronado Calif Cmdr Lloyd M. Bucher Bucher Wonsan Harbor Navy William Newsome USNR Brooklyn Newsome Harold G. Bowen Jr A. Bucher Q. Bowen

ICC expands railroad freight rate hikes nationwide

The Interstate Commerce Commission broadened 3 to 10 percent freight rate increases across interstate rail traffic. Exemptions for grain and iron products were removed, with a 5 percent rise allowed for pig iron and steel scrap. Grain rates may rise 5 to 7 percent except in Western states, where caps apply.

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission Commission ICC

Jersey City Closes All Schools Amid Teachers Strike

Jersey City superintendent Dr. Robert Coyle orders closure of 30 elementary and 4 high schools due to a teachers strike over salaries. About 75 percent of the teaching staff walk out, affecting roughly 35 000 students. The move aims to protect pupil safety and meet state 180 day school requirements.

Jersey City N.J Robert Coyle Hudson River New York City

Rain in the Forecast With Colder Weekend Ahead

Gray skies bring rain tonight with clouds lingering tomorrow and Saturday. The weather outlook predicts a noticeably colder period to close the week.

Kenny's Buffeteria Opens Sunday at Ward Plaza Center

Kenny's Buffeteria begins weekly Sunday hours at Ward Plaza Shopping Center from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. The new schedule extends weekend dining options for shoppers and diners in the area.

Kenny’s Buffeteria Ward Plaza

Lynn Long Crowned Miss Monroe College in Pageant

Lynn Long was crowned Miss Monroe College by Miss Carolyn Sue Henry at the Wayside Theatre Middle town. First runner up Judy Mellott and second runner up Janet Spitler. 15 contestants competed judged on beauty personality and poise.

Carolyn Sue Henry Lynn Marlene Long Monroe College Winchester - Tri County Judy Mellett Janet Spitler Zeta Pi Epsilon Fraternity Wayside Theatre Middletown Purdy Matthews Front Royal W. C. Thompson Winchester L.A. Drumer Strasburg Jack Fretwell Debbie Mandley Miss Long Charles E. Long New Windsor Kappa Tau Sorority Miss Monroe Miss Mellott Denvier Mellett McConellsburg Miss Spitler Charles N.spitler, Jr Luray

Community meeting tackles dope peddling and drug risks

About 400 residents and students heard U.S. narcotics official Robert M. Stutman discuss drug control, penalties, and the need for enforcement and family discipline. He cited severe Virginia and Ohio laws, showed films on drug effects, and described a police incident highlighting dangerous consequences.

James Wood High School Stutman Potomac Virginia Ohio

Survivor Tells How 10 Died in California Flood

Only survivor, a 28 year old school teacher, recounts a bulldozer ferrying six boys and four men that stalled in a raging stream as floodwaters rose. Navy petty officer, a deputy sheriff, and the youngsters perished after the water overwhelmed them.

Navy

Tornadoes Kill 15 in Mississippi

A series of early morning tornadoes swept central Mississippi killing at least 15. Hazlehurst suffered a half mile wide path with eight dead and several injured, while Simpson County reported seven fatalities. Hospitals in Hazlehurst and Mendenhall overflowed as victims were sent to Jackson. The storm touched down near Hazlehurst at 6 25 a.m.

Hazlehurst Miss Mississippi Jackson Mississippi Highway Patrol Simpson County Mendenhall Harrisville Hazelhurst

Nixon forms Urban Affairs Council to tackle city crises

President Nixon unveiled the eight‑member Urban Affairs Council in Washington and signed an executive order creating the panel. The group includes half the Cabinet with Daniel Moynihan among staff appointees and will coordinate domestic policy to address urban problems.

Washington Nixon Urban Affairs Council America Order of Business National Security Council Daniel P. Moynihan Atty John N. Mitchell George P. Shultz Clifford M. Hardin Housing and Urban Development George Romney Kennedy Johnson Congress

Viet War Toll Hits Weekly High Amid Seizures

U S and South Vietnamese forces report 196 Americans killed in Vietnam last week the highest weekly toll since mid December. Allied and South Vietnamese casualties rise while enemy losses reach their peak since November with 2 420 enemy troops killed. Large stockpiles of munitions and food seized totaling over 700 tons in 26 days.

Saigon Vietnam Air Force South Vietnam South U.S

Winchester Man in Critical Condition After Gunshot

Leo Daniel Lease of Winchester is in critical condition at the University of Virginia Hospital after a Tuesday night gunshot wound to the head. Robert Edward Nail, 41, of Gainesboro, is charged with breaking and entering with intent to murder for the incident at 311 National Ave and is held without bail pending a preliminary hearing. Winchester police canvass the neighborhood and interview witnesses. The Elms Restaurant at 2011 Valley Ave is now open daily 7 AM to 9 PM.

Leo Daniel Lease Winchester University of Virginia Charlottesville Mr. Lease S. Loudoun St Gainesboro Robert Edward Nail National Ave John Rice Winchester Police

Gunman shoots at Soviet cosmonaut motorcade near Kremlin

A mentally unbalanced young man fired at a motorcade led by cosmonauts Vladimir Shatalov Boris Volynov Yevgeny Khrunov and Alexei Yeliseyev injuring a chauffeur and lightly wounding Georgy Beregovoy. The attack occurred at the Borovitsky Gate before a crowd outside the Kremlin.

Moscow Soviet Union Georgy Beregovoy Kremlin Borovitsky Gate Vladimir Shatalov Boris Volynov Yevgeny Khrunov Alexei Yeliseyev Kremlin Palace of Congresses Beregovoy

De Gaulle Declares He Will Finish Presidential Term

Paris President de Gaulle announced he will serve out his seven year term ending December 1972, ending retirement speculation. He said re election on December 19 1965 gave him the duty to fulfill his mandate to its end and instructed a briefing to repeat the statement.

New York Times Paris de Gaulle Joel le Theule

Rainy Weather Persists Over Virginia

Richmond area remains under the influence of a coastal low pressure system bringing continued rain. National weather bureau forecasts periods of showers and cooler temperatures across Virginia through the next day.

Richmond Virginia

Colonial Art & Craft Shop Shades Sale Notice

Colonial Art & Craft Shop advertises a sale with 10 percent reduction and up to 50 percent off on a lot of shades. Limited quantities available.

Colonial Art & Craft Shop

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Cerra Oxford Montgomery Ward Miss Monroe College Side Theatre Bill Bridges Lynn Long Monroe Robert M. Stutman U.S. Bureau of Narcotics and Drugs Washington, D.C Mr. Stutman John Scott Eckersley Associated Press Ojai Maye Treasury Department Charles E. Walker American Bankers Association Paul A. Volcker Chase Manhattan Bank the Elms Restaurant Valley Ave The Foreign Ministry Beregovovy
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