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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1968
Page
15
A tornado last Thursday killed nine people, injured about 100, and caused extensive damage around Tracy Minnesota. Eric Lantz, 16, photographed the funnel as it churned over the countryside. the image appeared in the Walnut Grove Tribune after his film was developed.
Secretary of Defense Clark Clifford says the United States should press ahead with the Sentinel anti missile system, signaling a shift from Robert McNamara who favored strengthening offensive forces. Clifford warns against triggering a new arms race while arguing for a broader arms control push.
The World War I Veterans of Virginia and the Auxiliary will hold their annual convention at the George Washington Hotel next Friday through Sunday. More than 350 delegates from state barracks are expected, with many accompanying family members. Wilmer H. Shade of Major John Mosby Barracks announced invites extend to all Virginia World War I veterans. The event opens with registration Friday, a 10 a.m. Saturday session, a banquet Saturday night, and a memorial service Sunday morning for departed comrades.
The Reverend Hartley L. Wigfield Sr. will preach at 11 a.m. Sunday in the First Assembly of God Church. He is father of the current pastor and elder Wigfield serves as pastor of LaVale Chapel in Maryland. A more than 35 year ministry is noted. Wigfield Jr. and Sr. were ordained the same day in 1954. Sunday service is open to the public.
In Washington the Senate Judiciary Committee moves to strengthen Johnson's gun bill by restricting mail order sales and adding affidavits of eligibility. House action advanced, with amendments aimed at longer penalties and tighter cross state and in state sales bans. The bill also limits ammunition sales and bars rifle and shotgun purchases to those over 18 with handgun limits set at age 21.
The Reverend Harold Kohl, a missionary to the Philippines, will be guest speaker at a Sunday evening missionary service at First Assembly of God Church 17 Spring Crest St starting 7 45 p m. The event is public. Kohl recently returned after four years in the Philippines where he led Bethel Bible Institute and co founded Far East Advanced School of Theology. He also spent over five years as a missionary in Ceylon and led the Potomac District C A department. A 12 minute color film from the Philippines will be shown depicting Flagellantes reenacting crucifixion in Pampanga.
The historical note recalls David Rice Atchison as acting president pro tempore on March 4, 1849 the day Zachary Taylor was to be inaugurated. It marks the Sabbath inauguration timing as a notable curiosity in U.S. presidential history.
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