Negro Peacemakers Calm Cleveland After Glenville Riot
In Cleveland East Side scenes 3,600 National Guardsmen remained on duty as Negro community leaders and police kept crowds calm after the Glenville gun battle that left multiple dead and wounded. Mayor Stokes praised leadership while authorities hunted suspected militants and security tightened around white shops. Donald Crim was identified as the looter casualty. Ahmed Fred Evans, a black nationalist, faced investigation after surrendering to police.
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Cleveland, Ohio
East Side
Cleveland
Carl Stokes
Stokes
Glenville
Donald Crim
Ahmed Fred Evans
Evans
B52 Raids Hit Cambodian Border Areas Near Saigon
Fifty B52 bombers attacked enemy base camps along the Cambodian border north of Saigon and in the central highlands. Two more US fighters were downed but rescued. The weeklong lull in ground fighting shows lower US casualties but continued enemy activity near Loc Ninh with 21 enemy killed in a 94 hour engagement.
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Saigon
America
U.s.air Force
Central Highlands
U.S
Demilitarized Zone
Air Force
South Vietnam
da Nang Harbor
North Vietnam
South
Loc Ninh
U.S. 11Th Armored Cavalry Regiment
House Passes Gun Control Bill Amid NRA Debate
The House approved a gun control bill 304 to 118 sending it to the Senate where action is not expected until September. A controversial amendment favored by NRA allies drew sharp criticism from Rep. Emanuel Celler who warned of congressional hearings if it survives. The measure bans interstate rifle and shotgun sales, with a Senate version approved 9-3.
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Washington
House
Johnson
Senate
Emanuel Celler
D-N.y
House Judiciary Committee
National Rifle Association
Celler
NRA
Robert L. Sikes
D-Fla
National Board For Promotion of
Sikes
John Dingell
D-Mich
Huge Rifle Association
Winchester Leads Virginia in 1968 Second Quarter Industry Growth
Gov Office report shows 30 new Virginia plants or announced plans and 31 expansions in Q2 1968. Winchester leads state with Forecast Furniture and Chem Pak set for N Loudoun Street and Oates Avenue, plus expansions at Fabritek Terry Industries Schrafft's Front Royal Garment. Over $1 million Schrafft's expansion noted. 4,000 new jobs expected from new plants and expansions.
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Winchester
Virginia
Division of
Forecast Furniture
Chem-Pak, Inc
Henkele Harris Company
N. Loudoun St
Chem-Pak
Virginia Aerosol Company
Oates Avenue
Fabritek Company
Steel
Custom
Nannery
Terry Industries
Schrafft
Food Service
Pet Milk Inc
Front Royal Garment Company
Local Chamber Honors Two Couples With Rooms Named
The Frederick County Chamber of Commerce dedicated two rooms in its offices, naming a room for Mr. and Mrs. Newtor B. Shingleton and the lounge for Mr. and Mrs. James Byrd at a monthly meeting. Sheriff Lacy Anderson notes crime has been quiet for two weeks as heat impact fades.
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Frederick County
Lacy Anderson
Chamber of Commerce
Newtor B. Shingleton
James Byrd
Chamber
Local Produce Deals At Jumping Country Market
Next door to Jumping Country Market offers home grown corn twelve for 79 cents and tomatoes four pounds for one dollar. Ham priced at 99 cents per pound nearby.
Nixon Ponders Running Mates in Quiet VP Look
Nixon quietly reviews seven potential running mates as he fights for the Republican nomination. Governors Rockefeller and Reagan dispute Nixon’s clinch status while aides cite public polls testing ticket strength. A decision on a VP pick is expected within a week.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Richard M. Nixon
White House
Nelson A. Rockefeller
New York
Ronald Reagan
California
Nixon
Kennedy seen as potential running mate for Humphrey
Democratic leaders reportedly explore adding Ted Kennedy to the ticket as Hubert Humphrey leads the race for the presidential nomination. Chicago Mayor Daley voices approval while DiSalle reports favorable delegate response in eight states. Kennedy has not commented amid his brother Robert Kennedy's recent assassination. Humphrey signals new policy statements on Asia within 10 days.
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Washington
Massa
Kennedy
Robert
Humphrey
International Platform Association
Ronald Reagan
Nelson A. Rockefeller
South
Midwest
Sen
Eugene J. McCarthy
Senate
Richard M. Nixon
California
Vietnam
Platform Association
Asia
Southeast Asia
Local department store shoppers surveyed on Friday and Saturday
Shoppers browse merchandise at a local department store as staff members oversee displays. The scene captures Friday and Saturday activity in a bustling shopping district with the Star Photo by Mary Helen Massie detailing the moment.
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Mary Helen Massie
City County Water Dispute Shows Signs of Healing
Winchester Mayor William Battaile says talks with Frederick County and the Sanitation Authority on water for the Stephens City school are moving forward after a rupture over annexation. County Supervisor chairman Thomas Rosenberger and Sanitation Authority head James Bowman report ongoing negotiations and cautious optimism for a contract, though conditions remain unsettled.
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Winchester
Frederick County
Stephens City
William M. Battaile
Thomas J. Rosenberger
Board of Supervisors
Sanitation Authority
James L. Bowman
Thorneton
Lawrence Resigns From Winchester Chamber Board
W H Lawrence III resigns from the Winchester Frederick County Chamber of Commerce board of 26 directors citing press of business and other activities as his reason for stepping down.
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W. H. Lawrence III
The
Winchester- Frederick County
Lawrence
Press of Business
Traffic Count Survey In City Winchester
The Virginia Department of Highways conducts a traffic count survey in Winchester as part of its Urban Count Program. The study follows a previous thoroughfare plan research two years earlier and aims to monitor growth in traffic patterns and characteristics to update the state highways system.
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Virginia Department of Highways
Winchester
Wendell Seldon
Harold H. Ralston
Ralston
Nixon Tops in Chamber Poll on Local Presidential Preference
The Winchester-Frederick County Chamber of Commerce telephone poll surveyed 705 county and 485 city voters from June 10 to 26. Nixon led in both areas, undecided voters hovered near 27 percent, and city voters favored annexation of parts of Frederick County by wide margins.
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Winchester
Frederick County
Harry Flood Byrd
Winchester - Frederick County
Wallace
Humphrey
Chamber
Nixon
Italian Villa Lasagna Offers Fully Air Conditioned Dine-In Night
Advertisement notes Italian Villa Lasagna with regulated price 2.15 and $1.25 offers at Jean's Clothing saleroom 509 York Ave Winchester. Includes fully air conditioned seating and both new and used clothing options.
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Lasagna
Jean's Clothing
York Ave
Winchester
New & Used Clothing
Opequon Saddle Horse Show in Stephens City
A saddle horse show is set for July 28 at 2 p.m. in Stephens City. Local riders and equestrian enthusiasts are invited to attend and view regional competition.
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Opequon
Stephens City
Paris Talks Show North Vietnam Downgrades Viet Cong Role
Paris reports that Hanoi has de-emphasized the Viet Cong in talks over South Vietnam. The shift may ease war-ending prospects but deadlock over bombing North Vietnam persists as Ambassador Xuan Thuy reiterates no talks on other topics until attacks end.
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Hanoi
National Liberation Front
North Os
Johnson
United States
North Vietnam
U.S
Xuan Thuy
Paris
Hot humid Virginia weather driven by southerly breezes
Southerly winds from a high pressure ridge over the Southeast continue to push into Virginia, bringing hot humid conditions across the region.
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Richmond
United States
Virginia
Winchester Days Clearance At Penney's
Old McDonald Market offers Fancy Home Grown Tomatoes four pounds for one dollar at Ward Plaza across from the store. Penney's runs a large clearance with hundreds of summer items dramatically reduced as Winchester Days promotion continues.
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Winchester
McDonald
Ward Plaza
Penney’s
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Sears
Macy
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Thurs. & Fri
June Argenbright
Shawnee
Montgomery Ward
HHH
Pingley & Carper Cleaners
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Worth’s
Audrey Coleman
By Pat Robinson
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Rockefeller
Reagan
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