03 Mar 1967
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1967
Page
1
U S combat deaths in Vietnam rise sharply, nearly matching Communist losses. Defense Secretary McNamara notes enemy casualties up 40 to 50 percent in three months. Through early 1967, U S losses run 74 percent above last year’s pace, with weekly averages around 128.
North Vietnamese sources report an invasion threat along the 17th parallel with about 35 000 men. Three divisions near the border plus two more vying for Quang Tri. U S command warns bombing must continue to prevent larger losses and prolonged war.
Town Crier Employees of the FMC Corporation American Viscose division will observe a plant holiday on Friday May 5 the peak day of Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival. Plant manager E E Campbell set the holiday earlier though the Apple Blossom ruler is a Warren County girl making the day popular with workers.
Lee N. Whitacre, Circuit Court clerk, will not seek re election when his term ends December 31 after serving since 1941. George B. Whitacre, deputy since 1952, announces candidacy for clerk in the July 11 Democratic primary. he is 55 and a Frederick County native.
The House rejects an anti bombing declaration and approves a 4.5 billion funding bill for Vietnam, amid a fiery 41 hour debate. Senate soon to reconcile differences as Clark nears attorney general confirmation and Kosygin talks on arms curb.
Line wood S Dunn of 949 Fox Drive announces Democratic bid for the Frederick County Commissioner of Revenue seat in the July 11 primary. Retirement for Earl S Bailey Sr after 25 years and new candidates Karl Tangeman and Esten Rudolph Jr. join the field. Dunn, 38, farm background in Frederick County and 11 years in Winchester.
Memorial services scheduled for Sunday March 5 at 11 A.M. at Centenery Reformed Church. The group will meet at the fire hall at 10 30 A.M. prior to the service.
Hugh S. Lupton and Son Insurance announces relocation to 20 South Cameron Street Winchester signaling updated offices for customers and staff restructuring.
Valley Distributors Inc announces its Amherst Street location is closed for the week of March 6 and will reopen March 13 at the new address 1816 Roberts Street with a relocated main store at 563 North Braddock Street.
Saigon reports two jets from Laos bombed Lang Vei near the Cambodian border killing 83 civilians and wounding 200. The attackers’ identity was undetermined with US officers split over whether the strike was by American or South Vietnamese forces or a Communist ruse. The village, home to about 2,000 Montagnard residents, suffered widespread destruction along a 400 yard arc.
President Johnson rejects Sen. Robert F. Kennedy's call for an immediate halt to bombing in North Vietnam as Secretary Rusk and General Westmoreland dispute a pause. Johnson defends the air war while Kennedy urges negotiations within a week to seek peace. War policy deepens split between the White House and Kennedy.
A large high pressure system centered over the western Atlantic backed by southwesterly winds brings fair skies and warm weather to the Old Dominion today.
Paul Luttrell of Cross Junction announces he will seek reelection to the Frederick County Board of Supervisors Gainesboro District as an independent candidate. The 58 year old grocery operator, a native of Frederick County, is married to Nellie Dailey and attends Shockeysville Methodist Church.
Savings insured by Federal Savings & Loan Insurance Corporation. Earn from the 1st with 4 1/2 percent dividends by the 10th. Winchester Savings & Loan at Corner Boscawen and Washington invites deposits and service.
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