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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1969

Page

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Nixon Says Asia Policy Shift After Vietnam

President Nixon said the United States should rely more on Asian allies for defense to avoid future Vietnam entanglements. He outlined traveling to the Philippines Indonesia Thailand India Pakistan and Romania while pursuing postwar Asia policy and continued treaty commitments with fewer troops and less military aid.

Agana Guam Nixon America United States Hornet Hawaii U.S Pacific Philippines Indonesia Thailand India Pakistan Romania Asia Vietnam Bangkok Ellsworth Bunker Saigon Creighton Abrams Franklin D. Roosevelt Yalta Bucharest Soviet Union China Europe Middle East Arms Control

Winchester Days Off to Fast Start

The three day Winchester Days sales promotion kicks off with strong crowds and steady or higher sales than last year. Merchants cite heavy daytime crowds and a bustling atmosphere aided by a new night opening. A 1969 Fiat will be given away as the event ends tomorrow, with free parking and bus rides from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Winchester Winchester Retail Merchants Association Joseph Lintz Leggett’s Department Store James Wilkins Wilkins Shoe Center R. J. Martin Penney’s Ellie Cremer Margaret L. Hodgson Hat and Dress Shop Bill Shendon Bell’s

Fire Company to demonstrate 1000 GPM pumper and 100 ft ladder

The Rouss Fire Company will display its new 1000 gallon per minute pumper and 100 foot aerial ladder behind the War Memorial Building at Winchester Recreation Park Sunday at 3 p.m. The event was postponed from Friday due to a severe storm and multiple fire alarms.

Rouss Fire Company War Memorial Winchester Recreation Park

Apollo 11 crew in good shape after lunar mission

Back from the moon and isolated from the world, the Apollo 11 astronauts aboard the USS Hornet were pronounced in better condition than expected.

Hornet William Carepentier Moon Neil A Nixon Samuel Phillips Armestrong Aldrin Lunar Receiving Laboratory LRL Houston Tex Carpentier

Ambrogi to Replace Gunter in Frederick County

Lawrence R. Ambrogi, assistant commonwealth's attorney, was appointed commonwealth's attorney for Frederick County until a complaint against E. Eugene Gunter is disposed of. Circuit Judge Robert K. Woltz announced the appointment following Gunter's request. The report also notes ongoing Apollo 12 recovery and quarantine news.

Lawrence R. Ambrogi Commonwealth Frederick County E. Eugene Gunter Robert K. Woltz Gun

Gunter Granted Temporary Leave from Commonwealth Post

In Frederick County Circuit Court a request for temporary relief was granted. Attorney E Eugene Gunter asked to be relieved as commonwealth attorney while criminal charges are pending. Judge Woltz appointed Lawrence AmBROGI as acting commonwealth attorney until disbarment proceedings are resolved. Gunter defended himself against charges of compounding a felony and proclaimed his innocence.

Frederick County E. Eugene Gunter Gunter Seventh District Committee The Virginia State Bar Corporation Court

Kennedy pleads guilty in Chappaquiddick accident case

Sen Edward M Kennedy of Massachusetts pleads guilty to leaving the scene of a fatal accident and receives a two month suspended jail term. He says he will address Massachusetts via network TV at 7 30 p m EDT. The case drew about 50 newsmen and photographers outside the courthouse.

Edgartown Mass Edward M. Kennedy Massachusetts Kennedy Washington Japan Chappaquiddick Island

Kennedy Pilots Guilty Plea In Chappaquiddick Case

Kennedy pleaded guilty in the Chappaquiddick crash case after the Edgartown police chief testified the driver acknowledged the accident occurred after 11:15 p.m. on Friday. The testimony covered the recovery of Mary Jo Kopechne's body and Kennedy's involvement. Meanwhile Humphrey is poised for a Senate bid in Minnesota, with 1972 White House plans speculated by aides and strategists.

Arena Chappaquiddick Island Kennedy Robert G. Clark Jr Richard J. McCarron Clark MacGregor Minnesota Senate Humphrey MacGregor

LOCAL OPINIONS DIVIDED ON MARS VENTURE

Community views split after Apollo 11 as residents debate funding and feasibility of a manned Mars mission. Quotes from Winchester Purcellville Berryville Lexington and area youths reflect support exploration feasibility and prioritizing Earthly needs. Some urge awaiting further Moon research others favor proceeding with space program.

Buckeye’ Potts Star Mars

Wayne's Small Car Service Closes for Vacation

Notice says Wayne's Small Car Service will close July 29 through August 4 for vacation. Also mentions desk with 45 pages of Back-to-School Values and pickup today. Weekend Special features Carrot Cake and Chocolate Cream Pie at Ward's Pastry Shop Worth's specials.

Wayne’s Ward’s

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