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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1968

Page

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South Korea Upset Over Pueblo Emphasis in Crisis

South Korea's Foreign Minister Choi Kyu-hah said Seoul prefers focus on the Soviet style assassination threat to President Park over North Korea's seizure of the USS Pueblo. He warned against deeper U.S. emphasis on the Pueblo incident and direct bilateral talks, signaling disapproval of Washington's handling of the Korean crisis.

Seoul South Korea Chung Hee Park North Korea U.S Pueblo Choi Kyu-hah Choi United Republic of Korea Democratic Republican Party Shinmin Party Park National Assembly Washington White House J.W. Fulbright D.ark Senate Foreign Relations Committee Johnson United Nations United States Security Council Council Demilitarized Zone

Guardsmen Return to Infantry Under State Reorganization

Guardsmen shift from armor to infantry as a statewide reorganization directed by the secretary of defense and approved by Gov. Mills E. Godwin. Winchester remains headquarters for 3d Battalion, 116th Infantry, with unit realignments across Manassas Fairfax Warrenton and Berryville.

Infantry Armor National Guard Secretary of Defense Mills E. Godwin Winchester Harrisonburg Manassas Fairfax Warrenton 3D Bn 116Th Inf 116Th Armor Berryville Edward McDonald Stanley Bauserman Frederick County Headquarters and Headquarters Co

Gold Drops Record Sharpest Monthly Loss in 1967

The United States gold stock fell by 900 million in December 1967, the sharpest monthly decline in history, bringing total 1967 losses to 1.17 billion. Officials cite speculative buying after Britain's pound devaluation and Middle East tensions as causes. The end-December gold stock stood at 12.1 billion with total reserves at 14.8 billion.

Washington Federal Reserve Board Britain Middle East United States U.S International Monetary Fund

Weather and events temper town mood with sales and dance

Gloomy weather continues with cloudy skies and possible rain. February may bring more snow. Tonight at 7 30 P M a Preaching Mission is held at Market Street Methodist Church. Shoe sale by Argenbrights promises further reductions. Judges Athletic Assn dance at GW Hotel 9 30 to 1 with reservations $5 per couple.

Market St. Methodist Church Athletic Assn

No Great Rush Seen to Adopt Liquor by Drink

Virginia Governor Mills E Godwin Jr says few localities will rush to vote on liquor by the drink under the new law. He notes possible higher business but predicts many years before widespread adoption. He discusses the 11 member constitutional revision commission, politics, budget, taxes and tobacco, tuition grants, and local government reforms.

Richmond Mills E. Godwin Jr General Assembly Godwin Constitutional Revision Commission Capitol Albertis S. Harrison State Supreme Court Tobacco Tax Study Commission Metropolitan Area Study Commission Hahn Commission State Commission On Local Government Constitutional Revision

New Role for Kardy Largent in Richmond Delegation

Mrs. F. L. Largent Jr of Winchester describes Kardy Largent formerly Anne Kerr Russell as newly elected delegate Jim Largent’s wife. She recalls Richmond activities and the support of legislators' wives. She recounts Jim’s first bill and the red light vote moment during the Middletown Charter debate. Continued on Page 9. New Sunday Store Hours Open 2 P.M. to 10 P.M. Martin's Drug Store.

Richmond F. L. Largent, Jr Winchester Ncy Jim Middletown Martin’s Drug

Reds Aim to Force Pull-Back as Viet Cong Attacks Rise

U S analysts say synchronized Viet Cong strikes on Saigon and other population centers seek to push American troops from the border region where North Vietnamese regulars mass. Attacks on eight towns aim to deter South Vietnamese resolve and signal ongoing guerrilla strength ahead of possible peace talks.

Washington U.S Saigon White House Johnson State Department North Vietnam Cambodia Laos Khe Sanh South Vietnam Demilitarized Zone

Saigon Siege as Viet Cong Hit Embassy in Capitol Assault

Viet Cong stormed the U S Embassy compound in Saigon holding out for six hours before U S troops repelled them. Martial law was declared nationwide as fighting raged in Saigon and across South Vietnam. Casualties mounted with 68 Americans and 178 South Vietnamese killed and hundreds wounded.

Saigon South Vietnam U.S Nguyen van Thieu Thieu

Weather update for Richmond Virginia cloud cover and cooler readings

A frontal system along the coast brings cloudy skies and cooler temperatures to Virginia today. Also appears in the text are an address and a business advertisement for Wilkins Shoe Center and a February meeting notice for the Rouss Fire Co with 7:80 p.m. start and refreshments.

Richmond Virginia Rouss Fire Co Woodrow Keller

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