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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1968

Page

3

Young Turk militants walk out of NAACP convention

The Young Turk militants who pressed aggressive reforms left the NAACP after a fractious Atlantic City convention. They aim to link with CORE SCLC and SNCC while NAACP leaders defend orderly procedures and deny passing their resolutions.

Young Turk Austin Scott Associated Press Gton National Association For the Advancement of Colored People Congress of Racial Equality Southern Christian Leadership Conference Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee NAACP Young Turks Atlantic City Eugene T. Reed Naacp Board of Directors Reed Amityville N.Y New York State

New Women’s Pattern 4637 in Sizes 34–46

Advertises Printed Pattern 4637 for women sizes 34 to 46 with bust 40 in size 36. Provides price of 65 cents plus 15 cents mailing, and mailing address at Evening Star pattern dept. urges readers to request Spring-Summer catalog and features an instant sewing book offer.

Anne Adams Winchester Evening Star Pattern Dept West 17Th St New York N.Y

Maritime Union Ends 3 Day Strike

The National Maritime Union halted a three day strike that idled 128 American flagships after a settlement with two employer groups. The agreement provides a five percent base wage raise and 15 extra vacation days retroactive to June 16. Arbitrator Theodore W. Kheel announced the end of the strike and said hearings on remaining issues would occur soon.

New York National Maritime Union Theodore W. Kheel Seaman’s Union Aflcio Gulf Kheel

Oil Slick Cleared From Two Miles Of Norfolk Beach

Tidal action removed much of an oil slick that washed ashore along two miles of Norfolk beach Sunday. An unknown vessel discharged the oil, covering a 20 foot wide strip. Dave Hartley noted some oil was buried while detergent and sand were used to treat the rest. The report mentions optimism for Fourth of July business returning.

Norfolk Ocean View Dave Hartley Bay Beach Rentals

Youngsters Tour Pretzel Factory in Lancaster Pa

In Lancaster Pennsylvania Spanish youngsters learn English by twisting pretzels and practicing spoken words. Lewis Strugis eighty five year old twister demonstrates the technique and Betsey Lopez six peers through pretzel glasses during the AP Wirephoto feature.

Lancaster Lewis Strugis Betsey Lopez

Mountain State Arts and Crafts Fair attracts 30,000 visitors

In Ripley West Virginia the Mountain State Arts and Crafts Fair opens with over 100 exhibits from 200 native artists. Smithsonian officials praised the works while Wade McClain and John Smith showcase traditional crafts. The five day event features mountain toys like bull roarers and whammy diddles and a mix of traditional and contemporary motifs.

Ripley W.va Mountain State West Virginia Cedar Lakes Green Hills Jackson County Wade McClain John Smith Smithsonian Washington Institution Gordon Currey Vienna Wood County America Ralph Rensler Currey

Missing Man Listed Killed In Vietnam War

The Defense Department announced Army Spec. 4 Terry H. Brooks, son of Mrs. Louise R. Leigh of Hudgins Mathews County, was transferred Monday to the list of dead from hostile action in Vietnam. Brooks previously was listed as missing.

Washington Defense Department Army Terry H. Brooks Louise R. Leigh Hudgins Mathews County Brooks

Atlantic Ocean Holds Vast Water Volume

The Atlantic Ocean contains about 85 million cubic miles of water. This immense quantity underscores the ocean's scale and the global hydrological system it sustains.

Atlantic Ocean

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