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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1969
Page
1
A mob intercepted a car at Hillman and Regent in Youngstown's South Side, overturned the vehicle and set it afire. Owner Gaeton Mercous, 24, was injured escaping. Nine injured in the disorder in the predominantly Negro area.
Riot incidents in a South Side Youngstown area led to 150 National Guard troops deployed after sniper fire and fire bombs returned for a second night. Eight injured and 13 arrested amid curfew and arrests for resisting arrest and suspicious conduct as police and guardsmen restored order.
New York firm Holt, Rinehart and Winston, a CBS subsidiary, announced it will publish diaries kept by Mrs Lyndon B Johnson during her five years as first lady in 1971. The price paid for rights was not disclosed.
The Shenandoah yacht today reached Thor Heyerdahl's papyrus raft the Ra in Caribbean waters. It is owned by Mrs Marta Green of St Croix VS formerly of Hawethorne Drive Winchester. Mrs Virg il DeHaven of Gainesboro reports a Desert Cactus in full bloom with 20 large white blooms and many buds.
The Rouss Fire Company will dedicate a 1000 gallon pumper and 100 foot aerial ladder truck costing nearly 90000 dollars. An open house at the fire hall in Winchester Recreation Park begins Sunday at 2 30 p m with demonstrations at 3 30 p m. Congressman John O Marsh Jr and Winchester officials will attend.
President Nixon proclaims a national holiday for Monday to honor the Apollo 11 Moon landing. Governors and mayors across states declare time off for public employees and urge prayers for a safe mission, while cities plan viewing events and closings.
Europe reacts with headlines and special editions as Apollo 11 launches. Le Figaro Paris-Jour l Humanite Morning Star Mirror Sun celebrate the moon mission while Yugoslav and Italian papers dedicate pages and Rome runs specials.
Merchants in Ward Plaza and Winchester debate Nixon’s National Day of Participation proclamation. No formal closing plan yet as Ed Donahue cites no discussion, while Bill Shendon notes a group will meet tonight to discuss closing. Gov Mills Godwin also proclaims Monday a state holiday for officials.
President Nixon signaled that wage and price controls are off the table to curb inflation. Treasury Secretary Kennedy and White House briefings fueled confusion as officials stressed controls would not be used unless dire circumstances arise. The administration focuses on cutting spending, raising interest rates, and tax surcharges to curb inflation.
Soviet Luna 15 began orbiting the moon in an elliptical path about two hours long and 600 to 1 200 miles high. Jodrell Bank observers expect a manned landing attempt by Friday morning, while Tass says the craft is now an artificial satellite of the moon.
The Apollo 11 crew commander Neil Armstrong Michael Collins and Edwin Aldrin begin the second day in space with checks of systems after a wakeup of seven hours for Armstrong Collins five and a half for Aldrin. A minor sensor reading and star sighting difficulties are noted as mission control tunes the flight path and reviews the day’s plan.
Richmond AP reports a high pressure ridge over the mid Atlantic states will keep Virginia's weather fair and hot for the coming days. The outlook calls for sunny skies and heat, with temperatures rising across the region.
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