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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1969
Page
1
The Winchester Frederick County Citizens Band Radio Club will hold a dance Saturday at 9 p.m. and a Jamboree Sunday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Shawnee Fire Hall per a club spokesman. Also listed are local ads for apples and shirts with prices and contact numbers.
Democratic governor hopeful William C. Battle told a 200 person crowd at the George Washington Hotel that he expected victory in the upcoming primary and would run a strong administration. He urged discipline for campus disruptions and touted expanded education, community colleges, and mental health reform while praising his campaign manager Bill Rawlings.
Montgomery Ward corrects Wednesday ad pricing for Kodel Pillows stating the sale is 2 for 7.99 and finishes with the store clarification.
On page 10 of today's Star the three Democratic primary hopefuls explain in separate AP stories by Dave Riley what led to their decisions. The pieces are presented in alphabetical order and cover why each man sees himself fit for Virginia's prestigious four year governor post with a $35 000 salary and mandatory retirement.
A meeting led by A Hunsberger of the State Highway Department with Frederick County officials and local residents resulted in an agreement to study a possible underpass for Route 739 at Route 522 North. The group urged safer access and discussed left turn and accelerating lanes, widening medians, and other improvements.
President Thieu proposes free elections to end the Vietnam war and invites Viet Cong participation if they renounce violence and accept ballot results, with international supervision. Observers doubt impact on Paris talks, as Hanoi insists US troop withdrawal and Thieu regime removal first. Nixon says Thieu proposals could open rapid settlement if Communists engage seriously.
The 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reversed the conviction of Dr. Benjamin Spock and three co-defendants on charges of conspiring to advise young men to dodge the draft. A federal jury had convicted them in June 1968.
Wards Pastry Shop promotes a weekend special featuring a lemon coconut cake and a lemon meringue pie. The promotion highlights two citrus desserts as the menu spotlight.
Apollo 11 astronauts Armstrong Aldrin and Collins undergo final prelaunch medical exams as countdown proceeds toward a 9 32 a m EDT liftoff next Wednesday. Doctors track heart rate respiration and blood data to compare in flight and postflight.
Wernher von Braun told reporters in Huntsville Apollo 11 should succeed though many pitfalls remain. He forecasts two to three moon landings annually after Apollo 11 and sees 1985 as a hopeful date for a manned Mars landing.
Winchester business leader Ben B. Dutton Jr. was chosen president of the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival at the annual meeting in the George Washington Hotel. He succeeds Frank Armstrong III as festival head and will lead an executive slate including Byrd Jr and others with a large at large board.
The Senate signals a compromise to bar Safeguard deployment while boosting radar and computer testing at Pacific sites Kwajalein and Eniwetok. Senator George Aiken says a workable modification could win broad support from Congress and the Nixon administration amid behind the scenes talks. Deputy Defense Secretary Packard avoids ruling out a deal, while White House aides forecast victory.
The Richmond byline notes a near stationary front linked to a weak low will keep Virginia skies cloudy with warm and humid conditions through Saturday. Strong entities include Virginia and Richmond and the weather system.
Jimmy's Auction Wall and Funkhouser Jewelers will be closed on Monday July 14 due to a death in the family.
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