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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1968
Page
2
Mrs Shockey of Berkeley Springs West Virginia died Thursday at her home. Survived by children Mrs B L Watkins Legate Bereul and Hackey with several grandchildren. Funeral service set for 2:30 p.m. tomorrow at the Methodist Church in Berkeley Springs. Body to be taken to church one hour before service.
L E White born January 28 1883 in Mountain Falls died after a long life as a farmer. He was the son of Henry W White a Confederate veteran and Josephine Snapp White. He married Mary Lockhart and attended Mountain View Methodist Church. Survived by brother Lando White of Berryville three nieces and three nephews. Funeral Tuesday at 1 30 pm at Jones Funeral Home with burial at Mount Hebron Cemetery.
Annie R LaFollette dies at her home near Lehew WV with funeral arrangements pending. Her body lies at Carrier Funeral Home in Lehew. The note mentions Virginias early settlers learning from Indians despite occasional hostility.
New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller says he is ready and willing to become the Republican presidential nominee if the party wants him, but he will not enter primary ballots to avoid a split. He said no NH or Oregon campaigns and will define national positions in upcoming speeches and platform hearings.
Mrs. P. G. Ireland leads devotions for the Comrade Bible Class tomorrow at 9 45 in the Chapel of Braddock Street Methodist Church. Victor L. Ridgeway will teach the lesson. Alleghany County gained county status in 1822 after being settled before 1750. Virginia’s top mineral fuel is coal with 50 wells of oil and natural gas in limited quantities.
Japan decides to buy more rice than desired from China this year to break the negotiation impasse over renewing a private trade pact. Authorities say a signed trade agreement could follow soon in Peking if the rice issue is settled.
Beatle Ingo Starr says life at Ma harishi Mahesh Yogi's meditation retreat in Rishikesh felt like a holiday but he and his wife left after ten days to return home with their children Zak and Jason. The other three Beatles remained.
Round Hill firemen reported only slight damage from a flue fire extinguished shortly after 1 20 p m yesterday. The blaze was in a house opposite the Bond property on Apple Pie Ridge.
Five questions reveal plural answers none do. Herbert Hoover is misfit, while 128 is numeric. Llama stands out as a mammal. The skin is the body part. Lawyer applies in legal terms. Iran appears as a country. The clue describes dry driving snow and intense cold. Two is the indicated quantity.
William Plogger a 43 year old Chicago officer testified before a police board that he served as a Klan organizer for 15 years and held the rank of grand Kleagle. He denied attending meetings and faces possible dismissal on charges including incompetency and conduct unbecoming.
Forecast reports clear skies in Virginia tonight with a low of 20 to 26 degrees. Sunday looks fair with highs of 34 to 40. The article also recalls Thomas Jefferson of Virginia as America’s first secretary of state.
Rainfall data show 24 hour total to 8:30 am today, March and yearly totals for 1963 to 1967 with monthly averages. The records list monthly rainfall figures from May through December and a 55 year average annual rainfall of 36.50 inches.
Del F L Largent Jr criticizes a proposed 81 million loan by the state noting money should fund only essential needs. He cites past votes on bonds for mental hospitals and colleges and warns extra 11 million may endanger the issue and fiscal soundness. He urges scrutiny of expenditures to meet future needs.
In a day of combat seven miles south of the demilitarized zone allied forces battled heavy fire along coastal marshes and hedgerows. Reports cite 36 Communist and 22 Marines killed and 87 wounded as new operations aim to ease pressure on Quang Tri and keep Highway 1 open. Nearby clashes west of the delta saw 21 enemy killed while Navy air strikes hit Haiphong bridges and Red River targets. Women first arrived in Virginia from England in 1621.
President Johnson observes the unveiling of the C5A Galaxy the world’s largest airplane in Marietta Georgia. Air Force Secretary Harold Brown attends with 30 000 guests while 22 000 attendees are Lockheed Georgia workers. The Galaxy 246 feet long 223 foot wing span 65 foot tail and 382 ton gross weight will enter service in 1969 with 58 aircraft under an 1.8 billion contract.
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