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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1968

Page

2

Obituaries Highlight Payne Hunter Brown in Winchester

Obituary notices for Mrs. Dorothy Roe Payne of Vienna and Carlin S. Payne detail three daughters and a Winchester sister. Bernard E. Hunter, linked to Morgan County families, dies in Berkeley Springs after a career at Westinghouse and public service, with funeral at St. Mark’s Church. George W. Pennie Brown dies in a Winchester nursing home after a long illness, with services at Cartwright Funeral Home and burial at Orrick Cemetery. Memorials favor local church and hospital funds.

Dorothy Roe Payne Vienna Fairfax Hospital the Money and King Vienna Funeral Home Mount Hebron Cemetery Winchester Bernard E. Hunter Morgan County W. Va Morgan County War Memorial Hospital Berkeley Springs Mr. Hunter Alma C. Nevin Winchestr Philip N. Hunter Hagerstown Thomas ‘Marshall Hunter Pottsville St. Mark’s Episcopal Altar Guild Hunter Funeral Home George W Pennie) Brown N. Cameron St Mr. Brown Eliza Brown Virginia Winder Philadelphia Jasper Long Orrick

Viet Cong battles with U S forces near Saigon

The 25th Division landed 300 men at 2 30 p m and engaged Viet Cong until after midnight, leaving bloody trails. U S losses were 15 killed and 14 wounded. Nearby, 39 enemy soldiers were killed northeast of Saigon by U S forces and air support, with two Americans killed and 18 wounded. The 9th Infantry Division also killed 10 more enemy soldiers southeast of Saigon as bunkers were destroyed.

U.S Saigon

Winchester Rotary Club barbecue draws over twelve hundred attendees

About 1,200 to 1,400 people attended the Winchester Rotary Club 12th annual barbecue in the city park. Serving began at 5 p.m. from the Rotary and Exchange shelters. Proceeds go to the Rotary charity fund. chairmen included Al Loring Charles Bish Boyd Hamian and Henry Adams.

Winchester Rotary Club Rotary and Exchange al Loring Rotary Club Rotary Charity Fund Mr. Loring Charles ‘Bish Boyd Hamian Henry Adams

Rev Ernest Luttrell Dies at 66 in Florida

The Rev. Ernest B. Luttrell 66 of Reddick Florida died Tuesday. Born in Frederick County he is survived by two brothers and a sister. His wife Charlotte S. Luttrell died in May 1966. Funeral arrangements to be conducted in Ocala Florida tomorrow.

Cartwright Funeral Home Newton Turn Ernest B. Luttrell Reddick Fla Mr. Luttrell Frederick County Charlotte S. Luttrell Ocala

Petitions for Re Trial Denied in Frederick Circuit Court

Edward Eugene Bryson serving life for 1960 murder of Dewey Baker in Frederick County had his petition for re trial denied. William Paul Elliott serving six years for breaking and entering and grand larceny also faced denial. both men ordered returned to prison. Carle F. Germelman served as Bryson’s court appointed attorney and David G. Simpson assisted Elliott.

Frederick County Edward Eugene Bryson Dewey Baker William Paul Elliott David G. Simpson Senensert Elliott

Rockefeller Renews Attacks On Nixon Over Vietnam War

Gov. Nelson Rockefeller sharply criticized Richard Nixon for endorsing prolonged war in Vietnam calling Nixon a man of old politics. He cited Nixon interviews in Good Housekeeping and questioned the idea of victory through continuous bombing and fighting while urging a patient pursuit of a just peace with Huxtable Humphrey also labeled as old politics.

Cleveland Nelson A. Rockefeller Richard M. Nixon Vietnam Rockefeller Nixon Chicago J. Emmet Hughes Good Housekeeping Saigon Hubert Humphrey

Workers to Vote on Bartlett Contract or Strike

About 150 Bartlett Tree Expert Co. workers from regionally across four states meet Sunday at the Lee Jackson Motel with Local 1223 AFL CIO to decide on ratifying Bartlett’s contract or striking. Union business manager John Buzby cites health welfare and pension issues as key sticking points. Potomac Edison notes workers are not its employees. Bartlett holds tree-trimming rights along the utility’s right of way.

Bartlett Tree Expert Co Connecticut Lee- Jackson Utility Service Workers Local 1223 Afl-Cio Bartlett John Buzby Baltimore Laborers International Union of North America Virginia West Virginia Maryland Pennsylvania Potomac Edison Co Buzby Carlisle Fisher Potomac Edison

Car Collides With Bull Injuring Infant in Stephens City

An eastbound car struck a bull on Rt. 277 east of Stephens City injuring an 18 month old girl, Sherry Lynn Golliday, who bit her tongue. The infant and mother Catherine Aleen Golliday were treated at Memorial Hospital and released. The Bull, owned by Robert K. Stickley, was crippled and may be destroyed.

Rt. 277 Stephens City Catherine Aleen Golliday Rt. 1 Sherry Lynn Golliday Memorial Hospital Winchester Volunteer Rescue Squad J. S. Conner Robert K. Stickley

Speeding Conviction Dismissed for Marshall Ritter

In Asco County Circuit Court the speeding conviction of Marshall Ritter of Route 1 White Post was dismissed. Ritter had been found guilty in January of speeding 45 in a 25 limit in Stephens City. The court ruled evidence incomplete on proper reduction of speed limit on the secondary highway from Route 11 west past Grove Lime Co. Benjamin Butler defended the Town of Stephens City. Joseph A. Massie Jr. was Ritter’s attorney.

Asco County Marshall Ritter Rt. 1 White Post Stephens City Ritter Rt. 11 Grove Lime Co Benjamin Butler Joseph A. Massie, Jr

Switzerland Maintains Neutrality and UN Agency Ties

Switzerland remains outside military alliances and not a member of the U.N. or NATO. It participates in U.N. agencies including the World Health Organization, highlighting a policy of neutrality with selective international cooperation.

Switzerland U.N NATO World Health Organization

Buffalo Bills Name Dispute Tangles Claimants

William F. Cody is noted as the traditional Buffalo Bill connected with his famed buffalo horse Brigham and the buffalo gun Lucretia Borgia. The passage mentions many claimants asserting sole rights to the name, contrasting with Cody’s long-standing association.

William F. Cody Brigham Lucretia Borgia

Weather notes for Winchester Virginia

Clear and cool tonight with lows 50 to 56. Friday will be sunny and pleasant. Outlook shows Saturday partly cloudy and warmer. June 20 forecast includes sunset at 8 43 p m sunrise 5 46 a m and a new moon on June 25 with summer starting at 4 13 a m Friday.

Rainfall Totals and Averages Across Five Years

Rainfall data cover the past 24 hours to 8 a.m. today June 27 and year to date figures. Historic five year totals list 1963 to 1967 rainfall amounts and monthly averages. overall January through December average for 55 years is 36.50 inches.

New Pattern Emerges in Paris Talks

In Paris, a new contact pattern forms as 40 minutes of a four hour meeting are set aside for private talks between U S officials Harriman and Vance and North Vietnamese leaders Xuan Thuy and Le Duce Tho. The session ends with a pledge to meet regularly each Wednesday.

Paris United States North Vietnam W. Averell Harriman Cyrus R. Vance Xuan Thuy le Duce Tho U.S William J. Jorden Harriman Thuy

Merchant case sent to grand jury in auto theft charge

Daniel Berkley Merchant, 20, of Front Royal, held for Corporation Court grand jury action after a preliminary hearing in Municipal Court. Police say he drove a stolen car that collided with an Allegheny Freight truck on Loudoun Street on June 13. The car, owned by Howard Patton Jr., was reported stolen minutes earlier. Bond set at $1,000. Merchant jailed in Winchester Frederick County.

Daniel Berkley Merchant Front Royal Corporation Court Merchant Winchester Allegheny Freight Lines McCrory’s Loudoun St C. C. Hill, Jr F. A. Bailey Hill Howard Patton, Jr Berryville Ave Patton Cameron St

First Pres over 50 states card game rules

Belgium and United States topics include VIE count and cross cut terms. Key figures mention John D. Rockefeller Sr and the rank Corporal. Measurements note 72 inches and 2 3/4 inches with eight feet referenced.

Belgium John D. Rockefeller, Sr

Firm to Appeal Injunction From Shenandoah Case

The Blue Ridge Poultry and Egg Co of rural Edinburg plans an appeal to the Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals after an injunction barred the firm from discharging treated water onto Nellie Virginia Clark farmland. The 90 day suspension allows time to pursue the appeal following Judge Elliott Marshall's ruling in Shenandoah County Circuit Court. The suit, filed Nov 1 1967, concerns Clark's land south of the plant five miles west of Woodstock on Route 42.

Blue Ridge Poultry and Egg Co Edinburg Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals Henry Holler Nellie Virginia Clark Elliott Marshall Shenandoah County Miss Clark Woodstock Route

Negotiators weigh proposal as Hanoi signals bargain aims

The American delegation may have made progress but negotiators plan to take the proposal under advisement. Hanoi released a new statement before the ninth session ended, signaling bargain hunting likely aiming to end bombing at no cost to North Vietnam or to gain influence in the South.

Hanoi Politburo Hanoi North Vietnam South Viet Cong Liberation Front

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