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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1969

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Iraq Hangs 14 For Spying Including Nine Jews

The Associated Press reports Iraq hanged 14 people including nine Jews for spying for Israel. World reaction was condemning with the Vatican and Israel urging action and warning of further executions. Iraq says 65 more suspects will face trial for espionage and plots.

Associated Press Iraq Israel Jordan Vatican City L’osservatore Romano Middle East United Nations Joel Barrami U Thant Thant Abdullah el Samarrai Baghdad Barrami

Hijackers Force National Flight to Cuba from Florida

A National Airlines jet was hijacked over the Everglades by two men one with a .38 pistol and the other with a bomb and forced to Havana Cuba. It followed another National hijacking five days earlier involving a Key West to New York flight taken to Havana by a knife wielder who claimed to be a Navy deserter.

Miami National Airlines Florida Everglades Cuba National Key West New York Havana U.S. Navy

Weather advisory warns mixed precipitation tonight in parts of Virginia

The forecast warns of mixed snow and freezing rain tonight with safer travel likely elsewhere in Virginia. Temperatures may reach into the 40s tomorrow though some regions lack such precipitation concerns, notably the southwest plateau where no mixed precipitation is forecast.

Virginia Southwest Plateau

Flames Wreck Old Home in Frederick

A fire started near the chimney of the Francis J Marshall home near Cedar Creek Grade destroyed the stucco log house and most furnishings. Mrs. Marshall and neighbors watched as firefighters worked to control the blaze. The Shawnee Fire Company arrived about 8 29 a m and fought the flames for nearly 20 minutes.

Francis J. Marshall Cedar Creek Grade Marshalls Larry Sullivan Cedar Creek Sota

Armstrong Shenval Chairman Named At Shenandoah Bank

Frank Armstrong, president of National Fruit Product Co., Inc., elected chairman of the Shenandoah Valley National Bank board after the bank's 103rd annual meeting. Retiring Chair Harold G. Brown spoke on federal budget issues and inflation.

Frank Armstrong National Fruit Product Co., Inc Shenandoah Valley National Bank Harold G. Brown

U.S., Saigon Assess North Vietnam Talks Steps

U.S. and Saigon officials expect three North Vietnamese moves in Paris talks. They foresee military pressure or embarrassment in Vietnam and rhetoric to boost the NLF, plus potential domestic preparations if an accord falls short of victory.

Paris U.S North Vietnam National Liberation Front Hanoi Viet Cong Vietnam The Liberation Front NLF South Vietnam Saigon Front

Two For The See Bark Mill The

Unable to determine readable facts from the fragment. Summarizes an incomplete movie listing with unclear title and showtime, lacking identifiable entities or context.

Nixon earns praise from top Democrats after first news conference

President Nixon, after his maiden news conference, wins praise from Senate leaders Mansfield and Kennedy for tone and frankness. He outlines plans to visit major departments and pursue new U S initiatives, including potential shifts in Middle East policy.

Washington Nixon Congress Capitol Hill House White House Ronald L. Ziegler Senate State Department Pentagon Mike Mansfield Edward M. Kennedy Massachusetts Kennedy Mansfield John F. Kennedy Paris United States

Seven Injured in Auto Accidents on Area Streets

An eight year old boy the seven total people hurt on area roads yesterday and today suffered head injuries a deep cut to the left leg and body bruises after being struck on N Loudoun St by a car around 4 p.m. The driver was a 16 year old juvenile. James Shanholtz of Frederick County was a rear end collision victim on Route 50 at 3 05 p.m. He has facial and head lacerations and is in the ICU but improved. Shirley Ann Meade and Elmer Randolph DeHaven Sr were treated and released for ankle and head injuries. All were transported by the Winchester Volunteer Rescue Squad.

Madison Mays N. Cameron St Winchester Memorial Hospital N. Loudoun St James Shanholtz Frederick County Route 50 West R.L. Bruce Shanholtz Shirley Ann Meade Gore Elmer Randolph DeHaven, Sr Sunnyside Station Winchester Volunteer Rescue Squad Bruce

Tomorrow Luncheon Special Fish Fry at Howard Johnson’s

The note advertises a Tomorrow Luncheon Special Fish Fry for $1.19 at Howard Johnson’s. It also mentions a preaching mission at 7 30 PM at Market Street Methodist Church and a Wednesday closure till 1 PM due to a death in the family. The Blue Ridge Collection Agency will not accept winter clothing on consignment after January. The Treasure Box.

Howard Johnson Market St. Methodist Church Blue Ridge Collection Agency

New President Launches Orderly Job Approach

President Nixon vows an orderly White House operation with policy developed through a clear chain of command. He highlighted a cautious, methodical start and said eight policy areas will see later conferences and decisions as the new administration sets up machinery to move decisively. He also withdrew pending Johnson era appointments to let the new leadership assess fit with guidelines.

Johnson Washington Nixon White House Middle East District of Columbia Theixon Lyndon B. Johnson

Nixon prefers sufficiency over superiority in arms talks

President Nixon signaled a shift in rhetoric toward sufficiency as the standard for U.S. military power in the context of potential U.S.-Soviet arms talks. He did not abandon superiority as a goal but stated sufficiency is a better term, according to Pentagon officials, amid ongoing debate over its meaning.

Washington Nixon U.S Pentagon

U S Forces Report Heavy Fighting Near Vietnam Border

South Vietnamese troops with U S air support claim 320 North Vietnamese killed in a two day battle 18 miles from the Laotian border 51 rangers injured. U S bombers and artillery credited with about 200 enemy deaths as clashes continue near Pleiku and along the Cambodian border amid press of Paris peace talks.

Saigon U.S Pleiku City Paris Ranger Demilitarized Zone

Missing Miners After West Virginia Mine Fire

A coal mine fire at Humphrey No. 7 near the West Virginia Pennsylvania line trapped about 10 miners deep underground. Nearly 100 workers were in the shafts when the blaze started. two hours later all but seven to ten men were accounted for. Company officials declined to comment.

Mt, Morris Humphrey No. 7 Christopher Coal Co Morgantown W.va West Virginia Pennsylvania

Weather update for Virginia from Gulf front

A warm front from the Gulf States and Florida's panhandle is forecast to move north into Virginia tonight. Snow and freezing rain will gradually give way to plain rain as warmer air overrides the cold.

Richmond Gulf States Florida Panhandle Virginia

Grand Union Supermarket Ad Correction and Hours

In our corrected notice the store hours are listed. Open Monday through Thursday and Saturday 8 AM to 9 PM, Fridays 8 AM to 11 PM. Grand Union Supermarket Ward Plaza Shopping Center.

Grand Union Ward Plaza

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