Gunter accused in unprofessional conduct complaint
A Virginia State Bar Committee filed a complaint in Frederick County Corporation Court seeking disbarment or suspension of E Eugene Gunter the Frederick County Commonwealth's Attorney. The document alleges Gunter compromised ethics by representing Joann Anderson in custody cases while aware of Frank Anderson's bigamy charge and offering not to press charges through a third party. The Seventh District Committee held a formal hearing and found the charges substantiated, with further action queued.
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Gunter
Commonwealth
Frederick County
Joann Anderson
Frank Anderson
Anderson
Genevieve H. Anderson
Virginia State Bar
Seventh District Committee
Gunter Denies Allegations of Unprofessional Conduct
E. Eugene Gunter, Frederick County Commonwealth's Attorney, denies a Seventh District Committee of the Virginia State Bar complaint accusing him of unprofessional conduct. He says the ethics complaint is not personal, he has done nothing improper, and he will present facts at the Court hearing. He plans to review his position and file a pleading with Corporation Court in about a week or ten days.
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E. Eugene Gunter
Frederick County
Gunter
No Star Tomorrow and Holiday Garbage Notice
The Star will not publish tomorrow July 4 due to a national holiday. Garbage and bus notice: Friday July 4 is a holiday, no garbage collection. garbage will be collected Tuesday July 8. City buses will operate on a holiday schedule. Oak Grove Orchard 662 2483.
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Oak Grove
Sat
Buick Clean Refuse Co
River claims another victim in Warren County drowning
An 18 year old girl, Susan Virginia Thompson of Stephens City, drowned in the Shenandoah River at Hicks Deep Water near Howellsville. Rescue attempts failed, body recovered by Clarence Cook at 6:30 pm. Survived by parents Ernest and Orel Thompson and sister Marie Angeline. Funeral set for Saturday at Stover Funeral Home.
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Shenandoah River
Warren County
Susan Virginia Thompson
Stephens City
Ernest Thompson
Clarence Cook
Front Royal Rescue Squad
Warren Memorial Hospital
Gary T Keyser
Miss. Thompson
Robert Eiland
Betty Fletcher
Debby Fletcher
Eddie Fletcher
Miss Thompson
Debbie Fletcher
Fletcher
Eiland
Front Royal Fire Department
Front Royal Police Dept
James W. Simpson
Stover Funeral Home
Strasburg
Warren L. Reeves
Winchester
Ernest T
Orel Shyrock Thompson
Marie Angeline Thompson
Arson Probe Into 4000 Dollar Snow Fence Fire
Frederick County Sheriff’s office investigates possible arson after a four hour blaze destroyed about 20000 feet of snow fence near Stonewall School along routes 11 and 81. Clearbrook and Shawnee fire crews saved roughly half the fence valued at 4000 dollars. Deputy Herbert Carr leading the investigation.
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Frederick County
Vehicle crash frees three POWs and prompts street fire response
Police say N. Viet drove to aid three POWs and, while turning onto Braddock, the left rear wheel locked. He was thrown clear as the car slid. The fire department hosed down the street after the incident.
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C. Lowery
Route 3
Braddock
Mary Helen Massie
Sign of slower war unclear amid Vietnam reports
Washington officials weigh a possible slowdown in Hanoi's war effort as a drop in combat and Vietcong infiltration sparks debate. Secretary Rogers cautions signals may reflect plan changes or supply issues, while some expect a new offensive. A prison escape near Camp 7 at Double Toll Gate left Timothy E Dreir at large.
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Washington
Nixon
South
Hanoi
Wiliam P. Rogers
U.S
Vietnam
Rogers
Front Royal
Timothy E.dreir
Russia Seeks Indian Naval Base for East Asia Reach
An Asian diplomatic source says the Soviet Union asked India to allow a naval base that could control shipping lanes to East Asia and the western Pacific. Prime Minister Indira Gandhi reportedly resisted a base on the Andaman Islands amid Moscow's push for a broader Asian security system.
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Washington
Soviet Union
India
East Asia
Western Pacific
Indira Gandhi
Andaman Islands
Bay of Bengal
Andaman
Moscow
China
Leonid I. Brezhnev
Breakdown in Vietnam petroleum accounting confirmed by auditors
Pentagon auditors report a total breakdown of the petrole um accounting system in Vietnam during 1967 and 1968. They traced confusion, negligence and missing or misfilled receipts and reports as reasons for unaccounted shipments worth millions. The study notes unresolved gaps in terminal reporting and contractor controls, with ongoing management weaknesses and cross‑agency split responsibilities.
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Washington
U.S
Vietnam
Pentagon
Nineeman Joint
William Proxmire
D. Wise
General Accounting Office
Thailand
Penstagon
Melvin Laird
Proxmire
Repor
Battle Rally for William C. Battle Next Thursday
Area backers of William C. Battle for governor announce a rally next Thursday night at 8 at the George Washington Hotel ballroom. Mr. Battle and his wife will attend along with sponsors Clarke County and Frederick County leaders and local coordinators.
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William C. Battle
Byrd Attacks McGovern Over Secret Paris Meeting
Sen Harry F Byrd Jr criticized McGovern for meeting in Paris for 10 hours May 23 with North Vietnamese and Viet Cong negotiators. McGovern defended the talks saying he sought understanding and acted with State Department and Henry Cabot Lodge approval to avoid prolonging the war. Byrd questioned if such encounters serve national interests and warned of possible other senators arranging sessions.
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Harry F. Byrd Jr
Virginia
McGovern
U.S
Vietnam
Paris
State Department
Henry Cabot Lodge
South Dakota
Senate
North Vietnam
Byrd
Lorge
Virginia Dem
Holiday Weekend Begins With Fourth of July
Holiday weekend starts Friday with a three day break. Warm weather expected in the high 80s to low 90s with possible thunderstorms. The Post Office and garbage services announce holiday schedules. city mail delivery halted. post office windows closed. lockbox service remains. No city garbage collections or bus service tomorrow.
No Auction Sale Saturday July 5 Notice
Jimmy's Auction opens tonight from 4 30 to 7 30 and closes tomorrow July 4th Farmers and Merchants Bank issues closing notice. Machinery dealers C I Brumback Sons Krauser Lupton Shade Winchester Equip Co will be closed July 4 and 5 due to holiday.
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Truck Service Center, Inc
Jimmy
Farmers & Merchants Bank
C. I. Brumback & Sons, Inc
Krauser-Lupton Equip Co. Inc
Shade Equip Co, Inc
Winchester Equip Co. Inc
North Vietnam to release three POWs for Independence Day
North Vietnam announced it will release three American prisoners of war and allow POW gifts for Independence Day. U S officers noted low fighting levels and possible redelivery of troops, with some regiments moving across the 17th parallel and others shifting from the Central Highlands.
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Saigon
North Vietnam
Radio Hanoi
Tokyo
Hong Kong
Radio
17Th Parallel
South Vietnam
Ben Het
Loc Ninh
Virginia Weather Shifts Toward Warmer Humidity by Friday
Weather report notes a stationary front near the North Carolina border cooling Virginia but forecast its gradual northward movement. 기대 warmer and more humid conditions expected across the state by Friday as systems advance.
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Richmond
Virginia
North Carolina
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J.K. Robinson
Merriman’s Lane
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R. C. King
State Department of Highways
Herbert Carr
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City Park Citizens Committee
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Old McDonald Farm Market
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Braddock Sts
Winchester Memorial Hospital
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Russia
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Richard J. Rosenberger
Mrs. Battle Barry
Mr. Rosenberger
Sen
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City Park
Citizens Committee
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