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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1968

Page

2

Obituaries for Turner Whitacre LaVelle in Winchester area

Obituaries list Minna Coleman Turner Leslie Whitacre and Andrew Wetherbee LaVelle. Turner died in Newark after illness. Whitacre, formerly of Capon Bridge, died in Pittsburgh. LaVelle of Berryville died in Winchester Memorial Hospital with service set in Berryville. Details cover survivors, funeral arrangements, and affiliations.

Minna Coleman Turner Winchester Newark N.J Mary Rose Helen Turner Alice Fletcher Jerry Coleman Leslie Whitacre Capon Bridge Shadyside Hospital Pittsburgh George and Emma Abrel Whitacre McCabe Brothers Funeral Walnut St Shadyside

Writer Richard Maney Dies in Norwalk Conn

Richard Maney a 76 year old writer and press agent who represented Broadway shows for 22 years died Sunday night in Norwalk Conn He was known as the dean of Broadway press agents and authored Fanfare Confessions of a Press Agent published in 1957.

Norwalk

Mystery Interception Report Delays Plane Landing

Tosolini radioed at 7 39 p m that he had landed and all aboard were all right after aircraft intercepted by MIG fighters forced toward a Soviet island. A Japanese radar station warned overflight of Soviet area. DC8 maiden flight worth 10 million carried standard equipment.

Douglas Aircraft

Chesapeake Bay Rivers Offer Yacht Grounds for Life

The Chesapeake Bay features 48 principal rivers with 102 mean dering branches and numerous creeks, providing extensive cruising grounds for sailors seeking a lifetime of boating.

Chesapeake Bay

Ray faces High Court appeal over Milton ruling in murder case

The extradition order against the 40 year old prisoner rests on two grounds a fugitive criminal accused of murder and a fugitive convicted of robbery Ray escaped Missouri State Penitentiary in 1967 and now awaits British court actions. British officials argue no conspiracy exists and the murder was a lone act. Ray may appeal to the High Court on a point of law and, if rejected, to the House of Lords.

High Court Milton Ray House of Lords Britain Lords Missouri State Penitentiary Jefferson City London Airport David Calcutt U.S London Frank Milton Calcutt Roger Frisby King

LBJ Expected to Hear Plea for Higher Prices

Five Central American nations meet in El Salvador ahead of President Johnson’s weekend visit to discuss economic relief. The Central American Common Market faces widening trade deficits as export prices fall for sugar bananas and coffee while imports rise, with a proposed 30 percent increase in import levies looming as a major issue.

San Salvador el Salvador United States John Johnson Nicaragua Costa Rica Honduras Guatemala Johnson

Gen Harold K Johnson Retires From Army Chief Post

General Harold K Johnson retires from the Army chief of staff post after four years in command. A White House ceremony will honor him with the president presenting the retirement award. Johnson, 56, a Bataan survivor and former prisoner of war, avoids fanfare as General Westmoreland succeeds him at Andrews Air Force Base. Westmoreland will be sworn in at 9 am in Secretary Resor’s office.

Washington Harold K. Johnson Army Chief of Staff Pentagon Johnson White House Bataan William C. Westmoreland Vietnam Andrews ‘Air Force Base Westy Secretary of the Army Stanley R. Resor

Brooks enters Conservative bid for 7th District Congress

Louis A. Brooks Jr. of Waynesboro files to run as a Conservative Party candidate in the 7th District against Democrat John O. Marsh Jr. of Strasburg and Republican A. R. Giesen Jr. of Staunton. Israeli troops fight two hour battle with eight Arab saboteurs. two raiders killed and several Israelis wounded near Bet san valley between Hamadiya and Ma Oz Hayyim. The six surviving attackers flee across the Jordan River as Jordanian forces provide fire support.

Rechmond Louis A. Brooks Jr Waynesboro John O. Marsh Jr Strasburg del. A. R. Giesen Jr Staunton Tel Avw Hamadiya Ma’Oz Hayyim Betsan Sea of Galilee Jordan River

Kline Declines City Council Seat After Write-In Victory

Floyd Kline told the Town Council he would not accept the seat awarded by 43 write-in votes on June 11. He cited other obligations but agreed to stay on the council until a successor is chosen.

Edinburg Floyd Kline

Wall Streeted modest gain in dull trading on Tuesday

Wall Street opened with a modest gain as gains outnumbered losses by about 130 issues. The Dow Jones average inched ahead while trading was slower due to a short week and hot weather. Montgomery Ward rose on merger talk with Container Corp as the market prepared for a holiday close.

NEW York Dow. Jones Industrial Montgomery Ward Container Corp Lone Star Gas Eastern Airlines General Electric Sunasco International Paper Bethlehem Xerox Evans Products Wall

Hijacked Flight From Havana To Varadero In 1962 Incident

A Northwest Airlines jet was diverted overnight in Havana after a chaotic attempt by a well dressed gunman to force a Key West flight to continue. The plane then left at 5 58 a.m. and landed in Miami 39 minutes later with a crew including First Officer Richard Conrad and stewardesses Nancy Steveson Barbara Schlosser Margarite Schmidt and Miss Burt. The Swiss Embassy assisted in handling U S passengers.

Havana Varadero United States Fidel Castro Simonson U.S Cuba Miami International Airport Northwest Orient Airlines Minneapolis Richard Conrad Kenneth Warras Nancy Lee Steveson Barbara Schlosser Margarite Schmidt Miss Burt Northwest Southeast Airlines Key West

County Plans Study Lurry For Rural School Reform

Page County plans a study to reorganize its school system with a $32,000 federal grant. Superintendent Wayne E. King announced the program, which could guide other rural systems if successful. King leaves Page County to take Harrisonburg city schools post today.

Lurry Page County Wayne E. King King Harrisonburg

Weather Summary for Virginia This Week

Partly cloudy through Wednesday with high in the upper 80s and a low around 70s. Rainfall to date for July is zero with year to date 16.31 inches. five year July totals and 55 year monthly averages provided for context. The forecast calls for fair conditions and cooler temperatures on Thursday.

Cardinal Brennan Dies at 74 in Rome and Philadelphia

Francis Cardinal Brennan, 74, longtime American church leader, died today after illness in Rome and treatment in Philadelphia. He headed the Roman Curia's Congregation of the Sacraments and earlier served as judge on the Sacred Rota, becoming the first American named to the Vatican court and later head of the Curia.

Philadelphia Francis Cardinal Brennan Pennsylvania Ami Vatican Cardinal Brennan Rome Roman Curia Congregation of Sacrament Misericordia Hospital Vatican Court of Appeal Tribunal Paul VI Msgr Brennan College of Cardinals Paul Cardinal Breenan Curia

Clarke County Grapples With Spraying Damage Across Miles

County officials discuss economic impact as spraying causes damage far from origin. John Gerkin seeks state expert analysis to measure extent and guide next steps. A halt to sprays is proposed while utilities and railways are contacted. Gerkin notes drift risks from fine chemicals and improper methods. The board weighs mowing as a possible long term control and thistle ordinances.

John Gerkin Edward McC. Williams Telephone ‘Company Railroads Gerkin Clarke County VPI

Harvard psychologist Edwin Boring dies at 81

Edwin G. Boring, 81, renowned historian of modern experimental psychology and longtime Harvard psychology lab director, died Monday. He served as a former president of the American Psychological Association.

Cambridge, Mass Edwin G. Boring Psychology Laboratories Harvard University Boring American Psychologicalssociation

I Q Answers Quiz From Old Time Newspaper Clues

A vintage quiz lists answers for ten items. Notable entries include Bolivia Paraguay Men Spruce John L Sullivan and The bat. Further clues cover Goiter Venus Squash prompting readers to match questions to solutions.

Spruce John L. Sullivan the Bat Goiter Venus

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Winchester Evening Star LaVelle Service Andrew Wetherbee LaVelle Battletown Drive Berryville Winchester Memorial Hospital John H. Enders Robert Goshorn M.C. Cook Mr. LaVelle West Point Miss Edward J Rowena Wetherbee LaVelle Mississippi Ann Levi Mary LaVelle Townsend Dennison Tex Edward J. LaVelle, Jr Jackson Howard Hart Thomas Keating, Jr William Renner Beverly D. Peyton Harry Lee Armel Lawerence White Hobson McGehee G.B. Thomas John H. Enders Fire Company Marie Ann Barb Jones Funeral Home, Inc Lorist, Inc Omds Funeral Home Loudoun Street Sealmark Rock OF Bernard F. Groves E. Boscawen &T Funeral Here, Inc Loudgus U.S. Weather Bureau ESSA Carolinas Tennessee Kentucky Texas Panhandle The Rockies Gulf Atlantic Treasury Salt Lake City Butler Supt Thomas Butler Scotland Yard LBJ Gen. Johnson Kline Wall Street State Department Page County Plans Slaize & Bro N. Cameron St Virginia Clarke MR. Lee I.Q. Answers Bald Bolivia Paraguay Ethion Fairfield Chemicals Niagara Chemical Division Middleport, NY
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