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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1969

Page

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Nixon urges expansion of family planning assistance

President Nixon asks Congress to expand federal family planning services and provide free birth control advice to low income women within five years. He cites 5 million women lacking adequate access and calls for a Population Growth Commission to study trends and resources for a larger future society.

Washington Nixon Congress U.S United Nations United States Commission On

Dane gives birth to eighteen pups at Stonehall home

A black Great Dane born Saturday produced 18 pups from an 18 month old mother owned by Mrs. R. Stuart Johnston of Stonehall Middleburg. It is the dam’s first litter and the sire is a black Great Dane champion. Cavalier Swim Club halves outside membership. Rouss Fire Co Open House scheduled Sunday July 20 at 2 30 p m at Fire Hall.

R. Stuart Johnston Stonehall Middleburg Rouss Fire Co

Gunter Seeks Dismissal Of Charges In Motion

Frederick County Commonwealth's Attorney E Gene Gunter asks Corporation Court to quash a June 30 complaint accusing him of unprofessional conduct in a 1968 custody case. His attorney cites rule and constitutional grounds and asks dismissal or abatement.

E. Eugene Gunter Frederick County Commonwealth Corporation Court Mons Gunter William A. Johnston Seventh District Committee Virginia State Bar Association Court of Equity Rules of Court of the Supreme Court of Apespeals of Virginia United States of America

Godwin backs Battle in Virginia gubernatorial runoff

Virginia governor supports William C. Battle in the Democratic runoff after Tuesday’s primary. He notes potential accommodation with Lt. Gov. Polellard’s camp and does not rule out a party leaders meeting before the August 19 runoff while avoiding taking sides in the Miller Farley contest.

Richmond Virginia William C. Battle Godwin Battle Henry E. Howell Jr Fred G. Pole Howell Andrew P. Miller Guy O. Farley Dem

Rouss Fire Company Unveils 100-Foot Ladder Truck

The Rouss Fire Company spent about 90,000 dollars for a new 100-foot aerial ladder and a 1000 gallon per minute pumper. A public dedication will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the fire hall with an open house followed by a demonstration at Winchester Recreation Park at 3:30 p.m. Page 8 of today's Star features photos of the new equipment and Reuss' firefighting power.

Rouss Fire Company Winchester Star Reuss

Weekend Special Coconut Cream Pie and Carrot Cake

Wards Pastry Shop unveils a weekend special featuring coconut cream pie and carrot cake. The shop promotes rich fillings and fresh decoration, inviting bakery lovers to sample the new desserts.

Most Area Stores Open Monday

Local businesses plan to stay open while many offices and services close for a National Day of Participation in honor of the Apollo 11 astronauts. Government offices may close, mail service disrupted, and some banks and stores observe the holiday or altered hours.

Richard M. Nixon Mills Godwin Nixon ABC Clarke County Shenandoah Valley Bank

Moon voyage stirs mixed feelings in Winchester area

Residents express thrill and anxiety as the moon mission unfolds. Voices range from hopeful and supportive to skeptical and critical about spending funds on space exploration versus social needs.

Winchester Hilda Reid

Summer Heat Driving Power Use And Ice Cream Sales Rise

Humidity climbs to 90 percent as temperatures reach 94 degrees yesterday with a 96 degree peak the previous day. Officials note higher air conditioner usage, rising beer and cola sales, and a strong pool turnout despite hazy skies and a light morning fog.

Apollo 11 nears lunar gravity with Eagle and Columbia

Apollo 11 crews Edwin Aldrin Neil Armstrong and Michael Collins rest ahead of critical weekend lunar operations. The team will enter twilight zone orbit as Luna 15 looms close above the moon, with Eagle to separate for surface landing if no damage is found.

Pat Collins Michael Collins Associated Press Neil Armstrong Armstrong Aldrin Collins Moon Eagle Columbia Cape Kennedy Soviet Union

Country Ham Sale and Yard Party Notices

Community notices list a country ham sale at 99¢ and a yard party at Friendship on July 18 and 19 starting 5 p.m. A dance at Shawnee Fire Hall features Joy and The Gainesville Riot tonight from 9 to 1 for $1.25. Also a personal time block on Saturday July 19 from 8 to 1 and 3:30 to 8 at a home. References to Registrar of Carpers Valley Precinct Co W Shiley.

Shawnee Fire Hall Joy Gainesville Carpers Valley

Virginia Weather: Unstable Conditions Ahead Tonight

The southerly movement of two frontal systems near Virginia and northwest of the state should bring unstable conditions to the region tonight and Saturday. This forecast notes potential changes in weather patterns affecting Virginia.

Richmond

Summer Sale Postponed For Local Auction Event

The Secured Party Sale scheduled for Saturday July 19 at Bunker Hill West Virginia has been postponed until a later date. For information call Bill Sheets Auction Co Buckhannon West Virginia 472 4475.

Sal Bunker Hill W. Va Call Bill Sheets Auction Co Buckhannon

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