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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1965

Page

2

Obituary notices for Grubbs and Strother and a Casper mower incident

Obituary notices detail James Samuel Grubbs of Purcell Street death and services in Berryville with survivors named and burial at Green Hill Cemetery. Also: Harry Lee Strother, 74, Gainesboro, died in Winchester hospital with extensive survivors listed and funeral arrangements pending. A Casper Wyoming report notes a man wounded by a mower exploding a .22 cartridge on school grounds.

James Amuel Grubbs Purcell Comet John H. Enders Berryville William A. Lyons Grubbs Louise Taverner Grubbs Frances Grubbs Margie Michael Winchester Jim Poston Bill Grubbs White Post Donald Grubbs Luther A. Grubbs Washington James Barnett J.pinckney Arthur Jess Kiracofe Bill Griffith Ed Burch John Sencindiver Green Hill Cemetery Harry Strother Harry Lee Strother Gainesboro Winchester Memorial Hospital Mr. Strother Benjamin F Ann Emmatt Strother Blanche Smith Hagerstown Lucy V. Strother Staunton George Strother Harry R. Strother John R. Strother Ella Baughman Silver Springs Mary Jane Williams Jones Funeral Home Casper

West Virginia youths in wrecked stolen car

Three Keyser teens aged 14 15 and 16 from West Virginia were in a stolen car that wrecked on Route 50 yesterday morning near the Tank Walton park. State Trooper R L Bruce said two youths returned to the scene and were apprehended. the third was picked up walking along Route 50. Juvenile petitions were filed.

West Virginia Rt. 50 R. L. Bruce Keyser Rt. 50 Nar Tank Walton Park Bruce

Winchester Merchants urged to dress up stores downtown

Jones urges Downtown Development Committee to push merchants to brighten storefronts as color slides show progress and areas needing improvement. He presented at the Retail Merchants Assn summer meeting at Town House Restaurant. Irvin Shendon discussed plans for Winchester Days a three day sales promotion in late July.

Laurens Jones Winchester Mechants

Clarke County debates Clarke Schools and gun range plan

Clarke County Superintendent George W. Burton met with the Supervisors to discuss school issues. Bentley Toxvard asked to add a gun shop and rifle range and was asked to poll area residents on support. The matter will appear again at the August meeting. Maryland Defenders Day marks the 1812 turning back of British troops at Baltimore.

Berryville Clarke County George W. Burton Card of Bentley Toxvard Toxvard H. B. Pierce Maryland Baltimore

Rain Fails to Break Crippling Drought Across Regions

Storms and rain broke in scattered Midwest and Southeast areas with unseasonal chill in the Northeast. Yet the Southwest, Northeast and Far West kept droughts. Minnesota and Illinois reported tornadoes and flooding. Oklahoma City windlass and hail caused damage. Wisconsin saw late frost harming corn.

Associated Press Midwest Southwest Far West Our Town Maine Tion Minn Twin Cities Minnesota Jay New England

Senate Deliberates 25th Amendment Continuity Plan

The Senate debated the 25th Amendment provisions on presidential disability and succession. Gore warned of risks if a vice president acted with Cabinet support but Congress disagreed, while Dirksen questioned fears of a venal leadership. Johnson urged action citing ongoing inaction risks.

Gore Senate Congress Everett M. Dirksen Johnson

Dillard Appeals Road Abandonment

Attorneys for Tyree Dillard filed an appeal in Clarke County Circuit Court challenging the Board of Supervisors decision to abandon a road leading to the Dillard property in Greenway District. The abandonment followed a petition by Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Dunning. A hearing date has not been set.

Berryville Tyree Dillard Clarke County Board of Supervisors Dillard Greenway A. R. Dunning Dunnings

Marines land reinforcements in central Vietnam campaign

About 2,000 Marines landed 10 miles north of Da Nang with 9,500 already there and 1,400 more at Qui Nhon to replace earlier forces. The arrivals will bolster coastal defenses from Hue to Qui Nhon, while Viet Cong pressure raises fears of a major offensive. A Ba Gia capture earlier yielded two 105mm howitzers and ammunition as Da Nang defense concerns mount.

da Nang Qui Nhon 7Th Fleet U.S Viet Cong Viet Nam Quang Neal Ba Gia Quang Ngai

Examiners to Register Qualified Negroes under GOP Bill

Federal examiners could be sent to register qualified African Americans where 25 residents allege denial of voting rights. Literacy tests would be suspended in those areas for sixth grade or higher education. Lindsay backs the administration bill on final passage, calling it a solution to a national disgrace as Southern Democrats brace for Thursday voting on amendments.

GOP Lindsay Judiciary Committee House Southern Democratic Coalition

Treasury cash deficit narrows as receipts surge after tax cuts

The final cash figures show a 1964 budget deficit smaller than 1960 levels with deposits of 125.46 billion and withdrawals of 126.40 billion. The Treasury ended the year with 11.5 billion in the bank, up 1.5 billion from the prior year, aided by large individual income tax payments and economic stimulus from the tax cuts.

Tne Treasury The New York Times Washington Dispatch

Virginia Weather Forecast Clouds and Showers Tonight

Increasing cloudiness with scattered showers and thunder tonight. Low temperatures around 65 to 70. Clearing tomorrow with highs 80 to 86. Friday looks fair and warm.

Senate Health Bill Amendments Stir Debate and Budget Shifts

Senators Javits and Hartke proposed changes to a health plan, aiming to add prescription drugs and expand hospitalization. The House bill taxes tipped income. the Senate plans self employment treatment. House opposition and Finance Committee reversals shaped the debate, with emphasis on coverage for prolonged illnesses and premium impacts.

Finance Committee Long Cureus Jacob K. Javits R-N.y Senate Javits New York House Vance Hartke D-ind Hartke

Rainfall Figures For 1965 July Overall Totals

Rainfall in the 24 hours ending 8 30 a m today shows .40 inches in July. Year to date total is 17 00 inches. The past 52 years average annual rainfall is 36 75 inches with monthly means listed for January through December including July at 3 86 inches and October leading 13 inches.

Livestock Market Report from Baltimore Slips Through OCR

USDA cattle receipts approach but no bids offered for a test trade. Hog receipts run 500 head with mixed activity. Barrows and gilts heavy US 1&2 and 2&3 at 25.28 to 25.40 for 190-230 lb. 24.75 to 25.25 for 180-240 lb. 24.00 to 24.75 for 235-270 lb. Sows mostly US 1-3 at 19.00-21.25 for 300-400 lb. US 2&3 at 18.25-19.25 for 400-600 lb.

Baltimore USDA

Wall Street Slips in Quiet New York Trade

Wall Street weakened in quiet early trading as the AP 60-stock average fell 0.7 to 320.4, extending yesterday’s decline from a four session rise. General Motors Chrysler and Zenith led losses while some blocks like Control Data Sperry Rand and Ford Motor showed small drops amid lack of market catalysts.

New York Yessterday Motors General Motors Chrysler Zenith Sperry Rand American Ford Motor

Clarke County Man Wounded in Accidental Gunfire

A ten year old Clarke County man John Sloane was hospitalized after a gun discharged when it fell from a washing machine. State police said the wound was accidental and he was listed in satisfactory condition with a broken arm.

Clarke County John Sloane Winchester Memorial Hospital Sloane

Highland Regiment's Name Tied to Distinctive Tartan

England's famed Black Watch derives its title from the distinctive tartan worn on the kilt since 1725, a symbol of the regiment's identity and long-standing tradition.

England Highland Regiment Black Watch

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