01 Mar 1968
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1968
Page
1
A psychology major, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Jones of Arlington, shares her passion for horseback riding. The piece notes her academic focus and hobby with a caption credit to Jim Hamilton.
A 22 year old Navy man from Temperance Michigan died in Memorial Hospital after a one car crash on Rt 50 east of Winchester. Neil Mulholland was injured at 8 p.m. and died at 3:30 p.m. He was a passenger in a car driven by Ray Brown of Brockton New York.
Charles Clevenger of Rt. 6 reported two horned larks at a Frederick Heights bird feeder this morning. He noted it is rare to see them now as they typically winter in North Carolina and suggested the season change may be confusing to both birds and people.
A wave of applause greeted the riot commission report which singles out white racism as a core cause of U S racial tensions. Leaders from both communities largely praised the findings, with Roy Wilkins and Floyd McKissick lauding its diagnosis and Sen. Edward Brooke calling it major surgery for American life. Continued on Page 14.
Fidelity Bankers Life Insurance mailed 150 million dollars in fake checks to brokers to illustrate higher commissions. Each 15495 dollar check was non negotiable only by omission and 10000 such checks were sent on phony First City National Bank of Virginia drafts. Some have cleared or been deposited. officials call the stunt a misstep and vow it won’t happen again.
Gov Mills E Godwin Jr signs emergency measure lifting the legal mortgage loan rate from 6 to 8 percent. The act takes effect immediately as banks brace for higher costs and lenders urge restraint to curb rising loan charges.
London AP reports the Labor government’s bill to halt Asian immigration from Kenya became law after Queen Elizabeth II gave royal assent following an all night Lords session. It marks a major policy shift reflecting post colonial migration concerns.
Public sale postponed until Saturday March 30 at 40 a.m due to weather. Official Glenn W Deal states the delay and directs bidders to monitor updates.
In last night's Star ad the items should read Lard 3 Ibs. 49 cents Saltines Ib. 29 cents Boyer's Cash Grocery.
Drifting winter storm closes area schools from Winchester to Clarke and Warren counties. Up to nine inches fall with secondary roads blocked by drifts and trucks stalled on Rt. 81. Emergency plans in Winchester create snow plowing routes and police warn about tire requirements.
North Vietnamese forces launched a dawn assault on the Khe Sanh Combat Base, breaching the eastern perimeter and facing stiff resistance from 600 South Vietnamese Rangers and 5,000 Marines. U S air power followed with B52 strikes within 760 yards of the lines. Casualties were reported as heavy for the attackers with several others wounded in follow‑ups along the line.
Clifford becomes the defense secretary at the White House ceremony in Washington as President Johnson presides. He succeeds Robert McNamara amid rain outside the Pentagon with a budget around 76 billion and 3.4 million military personnel.
Richmond reports skies clearing after a mid Atlantic winter storm dumped up to six inches of snow in Virginia Thursday night. The weather system continues to move along the coast, easing conditions for residents and travelers.
Saturday shoppers enjoy spaghetti and meat sauce for 85 cents at Howard Johnson's. Echo Village Restaurant offers a spaghetti feast tonight with all you can eat for 1.19 dollars. Local dining deals highlight value from familiar names.
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