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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1967
Page
1
New York AP reports a century old four story apartment building under demolition collapsed in midtown. Five workers died with three bodies recovered early Friday. Survivors described a crack and roar as bricks and beams rain down.
The 1967 Apple Blossom Firemen's parade opened May 4 with Fire Co. of Frederick County first entering, followed by Independent Fire Co. Charles Town Round Hill Community Fire Co. Enders Berryville and Citizens Fire Co. Charles Town. Shepherdstown High School band sparked the procession with Berkeley Springs Rommey Jr High Frederick Co. Jr High close behind. Flora reports note forsythia blooming at Mrs. M G Anderson 691 Berryville Ave and crocuses near ready at Everett Kline 320 Virginia Ave. Carter Hall Millwood shows English Daisies Lenten Roses and Rock Cress in bloom.
Tokyo reports via Kyodo News Service that more than 100 people were killed and many wounded in anti Maoist clashes in Sinkiang Province. The walls posters in Shihoizu quote heavy fighting with machine guns rifles artillery and grenades. The center of Shipotzu is reported under anti Maoist control with highways closed and lines cut.
Mrs Marie Walbridge Greenhalgh 82 of Stubblefield Clarke County widow of Col George P Greenhalgh died yesterday at Winchester Memorial Hospital after a long illness. internationally known breeder of thoroughbreds she raised horses and bred top hunters and jumpers since her husband retired in 1936. born Newton Center Mass April 19 1884 to William Spooner and Alice Libby she belonged to Winchester Clarke Garden Club Christ Episcopal Church Millwood and was active in the Blue Ridge Hunt. Continued on Page 3.
The Winchester Frederick County Health Department relocates to 150 Commercial St. Clinics close for a week until the formal opening next Wednesday. Dr. Leon A. Dickerson hails the new space and X ray unit plans. Officials note improved lab, waiting room, parking, and staff assignments.
An eastward cold front moved into Virginia ending several days of springlike warmth. Rain was expected to accompany the cooler conditions across the region.
Rain and dark clouds moved in ending this week's springlike spell. Clearing and colder air follows with temperatures dipping to 28 34 degrees tonight. Another cool day tomorrow with near normal highs for the next five days and a chance of precipitation early next week.
U S infantrymen conclude the largest operation of the Vietnam War with 720 enemy dead and 3 709 tons of rice seized as Cedar Falls ends The Leathernecks launch Operation Tuscaloosa near Da Nang delivering a day of heavy fighting and 74 enemy deaths while Marines in the north push a fresh offensive and a helicopter crash raises casualties. Premier Ky’s junta reshuffles government leadership with Lt General Cao Van Vien named defense minister replacing Lt General Nguyen Huu Co who is ousted from posts and may not return to Vietnam
Washington AP report says President Johnson leads a White House signing ceremony as ambassadors from about 40 nations sign a 2000 word five language treaty on outer space for peaceful purposes. Moscow and London signatories include Kosygin and Gromyko with Danes and others joining as nations plan broader ratification.
Washington AP Senator Dominick says key lawmakers may go directly to President Johnson to press complaints about North Vietnam air restrictions. Senator Tower foresees a public campaign to relax rules. Debate followed sharp Senate talk on targeting limits, with Symington arguing for ending hostilities rather than continuing the air war.
Weekend specials advertise 99 cent steak dinner at The Steak House of Winchester with other choice U S A grade steaks. Echo Village Restaurant promotes rug cleaning and a one week only offer. Corrigan Rug Cleaners lists Berryville Avenue address. Ward's Pastry Shop advertises Lemon Coconut Cake.
The Associated Press reports record snowfall 16.4 inches in Chicago with 63 mph lake winds. Schools closed across Chicago and suburbs. colleges canceled classes. 200 students stranded at UI Chicago Circle. 1,000 vehicles stranded at city limits. 40 inmates trapped in Cook County Jail. O’Hare Airport halted as taxi service firms cite impassable roads.
A Winchester mother of three was arrested and charged with felonious assault after her husband, Herman Randolph Washington Jr., 23, was shot in their home on Cameron Street at 3:50 a.m. The bullet from a .32 caliber pistol entered and exited his chest. He was taken to the hospital and listed in satisfactory condition. Sandra Washington, 22, was jailed then released on $1,000 bond by Judge John Rice pending a February 13 preliminary hearing.
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