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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1968

Page

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McCarthy Hails New York Victory In Primaries

Senate hopeful Eugene J. McCarthy swept New York convention delegates while Paul O Dwyer won an upset three way Senate race. Early returns show McCarthy with 51 of 123 delegates. Humphrey and Kennedy backers split the rest. O Dwyer led Nickerson and Resnick with 264 808, 248 450 and 214 703 votes respectively as counts continued.

Albany Eugene J. McCarthy Humphrey Kennedy McCarthy Minnesota Robert F. Keonnedy Hubert H. Humphrey Senate Paul O’dwyer New York City Eugene H. Nickerson Nassau County Joseph Y. Resnick Upstate Ellenville Johnson-Humphrey O Dwyer Nickerson Resnick Richard M. Nixon Nelson A. Rockefeller Queens Nixon Rochester Rockefeller Brooklyn Emanuel Celler House Adam Clayton Powell Harlem Congress D Dwyer Resig U.S Jacob K. Javits GOP Murray Baron Liberal Party New York State Committee

Stern Guilty in March 9 Death of Eugene Wedlock

A Winchester Corporation Court jury found Thomas Shirley Stern guilty of second degree murder in the March 9 stabbing death of Eugene E. Wedlock. The verdict followed a 40 minute deliberation after witnesses testified at length about the fatal scene at 115 E Lane St. in the home of Sterns aunt Mrs Rolle. A sentencing hearing was set for June 24 at 10 a.m.

Stern Eugene Corporation Court Thomas Shirley Stern Eugene E. Wedlock David Simpson Elliott D. Marshall Commonwealth Dabney Watts Marshall Gene Watson Eugene Edward Watkins Winchester Memorial Hospital Winchester D. H. Richardson Wedlock E. Lane St Betty Rolle Albert Julian Grimes Ruth Hill Mrs. Rolle Josephine Ford Ford

Hotel Fire Destroys Historic Chelan ing Hotel

A fire in Chelaning Michigan destroyed an 80 year old hotel. Two people were hospitalized and up to six were originally listed as missing. Firefighters battled the blaze from about 5 to 7 a.m. as residents evacuated. owner Henry Moldenhauer arrived later to help confirm all residents escaped.

Chelaning, Mich Saginaw Saginaw County Henry A. Moldenhauer

Town Crier Forecast Spells Warm Days, Chilly Nights

The five day outlook calls for mainly 80s by day and 60s or high 50s at night. Scattered showers are possible on Thursday as cooler air settles in.

Gun turn-in contact message from Open Hearth Rest.

Manuels Sempeles of Open Hearth Restaurant on Rt 11 South asks anyone planning to surrender firearms to contact him first. He provides the phone number 662-1192 for arrangements.

Manuel Sempeles South

U S Accused of Lack of Good Faith in Talks

In Paris the North Vietnamese ambassador Xuan Thuy accused the United States of bad faith as peace talks stalled. W Averell Harriman countered with a five point program and a warning that air strikes rose from 2,500 in March to 4,700 in May while Thuy pressed for an end to attacks on North Vietnamese soil.

Harriman Thuy Saigon United States Vietnam Paris North Vietnam South Vietnam

Gun Control Decision Is Postponed To Thursday

Washington AP reports the Senate Judiciary Committee delayed its meeting on a Johnson administration bill banning mail order rifles and shotguns. The postponement aims to avoid a clash with the Republican Platform Committee meeting led by Senate Leader Everett Dirksen.

Washington Senate Judiciary Committee Republican Platform Committee Senate Republican Everett M. Dirksen Dirksen Judiciary Committee House Judiciary Committees Senate Committee

Nicely Branched Petunias and Bedding Plants Available

DeHaven Nursery on Route 11 North still offers petunias and bedding plants. Denny's Auction conducted tonight at 7:00 P.M. features furniture appliances and tools.

DeHaven Nursery Rt. 11 North Denny’s

Marines Press Offensive Near Khe Sanh After Daylong Battle

U S Marines with artillery and air support fought a full day against North Vietnamese regulars south of Khe Sanh, killing 128 enemy and leaving 11 Marines dead with 30 wounded. The clash followed a prior four day sequence including a 219 enemy and 16 Marine deaths. The offensive aims to disrupt Highway 9 and disrupt Viet Cong shelling of Saigon.

Saigon U.S Khe Sanh South Vietnam Werrun 25Th Infantry

Brandt's Surprising East Berlin Visit Raises Tensions

West German Foreign Minister Willy Brandt made an eight hour unannounced visit into East Berlin to meet Soviet ambassador Abrassimov, violating East German rules and signaling Bonn Moscow diplomacy on Berlin travel. Brandt said there are still difficulties and stressed protecting West Berlin's economy.

Bonn Willy Brandt West Germany East Berlin Moscow East Germany Beringhd Brandt Berlin Wall Pyotr Abrassimo Berlin Social Democratic Party West Berlin Abrassimov Soviet Union Wall

Mobilization Law Signed In Vietnam

President Nguyen Van Thieu signed a general mobilization law in Hue marking Armed Forces Day and said Vietnam will not request more U S or allied troops. The plan adds about 125000 fighters to reach 875000 total by year end next year. Local self defense units will include 16 and 17 year olds and men 38 to 50. More than 170000 already serve. Washington may supply arms.

Hue, Vietnam Nguyen van Thieu U.S South Vietnam United States Thieu Washington

Play Dennis or order out of Lear's Summer sale catalog

Advertising blurb offers savings of up to 10 percent on Dennis items or Lear's Summer selections. Provides contact number 662-2526 for further information.

Dennis Lear

Polls and Peace in Washington Poor People Campaign Rally

Thousands gather on the Washington Monument grounds to support the Poor People’s Campaign with Martin Luther King Jr. quotes and demands to abolish poverty. Police and guards line the march routes as organizers vow nonviolence and public safety units remain on alert.

Washington Washington Monument Lincoln Memorial U.S. Weather Bureau America Martin Luther King Jr National Resurrection City United Auto Workers Walter Reuther Senate

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