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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1969
Page
1
In Virginia Democratic Governor primary battle, William Battle and Henry Howell edge Fred Pollard, forcing a runoff August 19. Reynolds wins big for attorney general. Miller leads initial AG race, with Farley heading to runoff. Pollard may back Howell or Battle.
In a low turnout Democratic primary, Henry Howell carried Frederick County amid weak overall participation. Battle led Charlottesville Clarke counties while Pollard topped Howell in Clarke and Pollard secured statewide lieutenant governor votes. Winchester and Frederick and Clarke counties totaled 3,583 votes with forecasts of about 7,000 voters. Weather was sunny and hot with a 90 degree temperature.
Former U.S. Ambassador William C. Battle wins the Virginia Democratic primary with a slim lead over State Sen. Henry E. Howell Jr. in a field also including Fred G. Pollard. Battle advances to a runoff August 19 for the gubernatorial nomination. Lt. Gov. Pollard finishes third as Reynolds dominates the lieutenant governor race.
Commercial and Fine Art Service lists Montmorency Cherries You pick at 60 cents per gallon and Improved Lodi Transparent Apples from R T Packing on Middle Road State Route 628, calling 662-0434.
Vice President Spiro Agnew proposed a manned Mars mission as America plans future space goals while Apollo 11 readiness marks the moon landing. He noted Mars over Venus as the next target, part of a four member presidential committee report to Nixon this fall.
Richmond AP Chesterfield County reports Woodrow Murray 24 of Chester died at the Medical College of Virginia after a suspected amoebae caused meningitis. Terry Yarbrough 15 of Chesterman died Monday, both linked by health officials to Lake Chester swimming activity as the lake was closed. MCV notes amoebic meningitis is rapid and often fatal and drug resistant.
A Dennys auction listing advertisement promises a sale of furniture appliances and tools this evening at 7:00 p.m. featuring household goods and shop items from various consignments for bidders and collectors in the local area.
Apollo 11 astronauts Armstrong Aldrin and Collins launched from Cape Kennedy at 9 32 a m EDT aboard Saturn 5. They orbited Earth for two hours then aimed for the Moon 250 801 miles away with a plan to reach the Sea of Tranquillity and walk on the lunar surface the following day. Public watchers including former President Johnson and Vice President Agnew cheered across beaches and roads.
World media mount marathon coverage while a British sci fi fan bets 24000 dollars on a 10000 pound prize if Armstrong and Aldrin land. Nations plan holidays and events from Venezuela to Japan as events unfold.
Ole McDonald Farm Market on Route 11 South offers fresh New No 1 potatoes at 69 cents per 10 pounds. Fancy homegrown tomatoes and orchard picks include Lady Apples and peaches. Daily fresh corn and ice cold watermelons available with the slogan Fresh From The Farm To You.
Richmond forecast shows a south flow following a high pressure dome pushing daytime highs back into the 90s under sunny skies through Thursday.
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