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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1966

Page

2

Obituaries in Winchester Star March 10 1966

Debn Quincy Adams of Berry Wilke Ged in Winchester Memorial Hospital. Adams born Mt. Jackson spent life in Clarke County member of St. Luke Baptist Church. Burial Milton Valley Cemetery. Dora Peacemaker 68 Whitacre died in hospital born Morgan County WV Nov 11 1877 survived by foster son Ruble Peacemaker Winchester. Service Sat 2:30 Redland Methodist Church. Burial Woodlawn Cemetery Capon Bridge.

Debn Quincy Adams Berry“Wilke Winchester Memorial Hospital Mr. Adams Mt. Jackson Clarke County St. Luke Baptist Church Alex Robinson Wilber Milton Valley Cartwright Funeral Home Dora Peacemaker Whitacre Mrs. Peacemaker Morgan County W.va James W Mary Smith Foster Winchester Redland Methodist Church Robert F. Armentrout Woodlawn Giffin Fneral Capon Bridge

Chilcott Rites Set for Georgia Resident

George Chilcott 49, formerly of near Gainesboro, died at his Thomasville Georgia home Sunday. Born June 3 1916 at Hoy West Virginia to Archie and Jane Chilcott, he is survived by wife Ethel four daughters three brothers two sisters and four grandchildren. Services tomorrow at 2 p.m. at McKee Funeral Home Augusta West Virginia with burial in Malack Cemetery Slanesville West Virginia.

George Cletus Chilcott Gainesboro Thomasville Chil Chilcott Hoy Vic Archie Jane Whitlock Chilcott Ethel Chilcott McKee Augusta W. Va Malack Cemetery Slanesville

Rumors of Soviet Manned Space Launch Sweep Moscow

In Moscow rumors spread of an impending Soviet manned space launch as the 23rd Communist Party Congress nears March 29. No public word has been issued, and authorities traditionally announce only after a successful lift. The last manned mission was March 18, 1965 with Alexei Leonov.

Moscow Alexei Leonov Soviet ‘Communist Party

The Poorwill Dwellers North America’s Only Hibernating Bird

The poorwill, a North American dweller, is identified as the sole known bird capable of true hibernation. This remarkable adaptation distinguishes the species from other avians and highlights its unique winter physiology.

North America

FDA Reviews Birth Control Drug Testing Policy

FDA medical chief Dr. Joseph F. Sadusk Jr. told a House subcommittee the agency is reviewing policies on starting clinical tests for oral contraceptives. The review follows MK665 trials halted January 18 and broader pharmacological data being reassessed.

Washington Food and Drug Administration Joseph F. Sadusk Jr FDA House James L. Goddard Sadusk

FAA reports O’Hare busiest U S airport. Rivers seeks military pay raise

FAA data show O’Hare International Airport led U S traffic with 519 430 takeoffs and landings in 1965 as 37 9 million total towers handled. Rep L Mendel Rivers proposes a 3 2 percent military pay raise tied to civilian pay approval, while Bernard E Nash and Paul W Payle are named Deputy Commissioners in HEW aging and vocational rehabilitation. House space cut 16 4 million from NASA request. Feighan seeks extended enrollment deadline for seniors 65 plus.

Washington L. Mendel Rivers Rivers South Carolina House Armed Services Committee Department of Health, Education and Welfare Bernard E. Nash Palmer Mass Administration On Paul W. Payle Buckhannon W.va Paterick J. Doyle Associated Press House Commerce Department i Michael A. Feighan D-Ohio Congress Robert Pe Griffin Re 'Mich Commerce Justice Department

Two Men Charged In Assault And Robbery Case

Police said Sylvester Moten 23 of Berryville George Carter 20 of Boyce and a 17 year old juvenile were arrested for felonious assault and robbery. They allegedly beat and robbed William Pendleton 59 of 204 E Clifford St early Sunday. A juvenile petition was signed charging the same offenses.

Winchester John W. Rice Sylvester E. Moten Berryville George N. Carter Boyce Clarke County Robert Milburn William Pendleton E. Clifford St Linwood Dunn N. Kent St Duncan’s Berryville Ave Edward J. Farrell S. Washington St Daniel F. Elliott Rt. 2

Bus Driver Hearts Passengers In Suburban Gift Swap

A Louisville route driver Shervin Travis formed an unlikely bond with riders. They chipped in coins for his home fund after his wedding, gave him a sweater lighter and key case at Christmas, and he stopped on opening day of a nearby doughnut shop to treat them.

Louisville Shervin Travis Travis

Klansman Eaton Dies Amid Liuzzo Murder Case

William Orville Eaton 41 died of a heart attack after being convicted with Eugene Thomas and Collie Wilkins Jr. in Montgomery on conspiracy charges tied to 1965 Selma voting rights demonstrations. They faced state murder indictments for Viola Liuzzo’s slaying in Lowndes County.

Bessemer Ala William Orville Eaton Viola Gregg Liuzzo E Eaton Eaton Selma-Montgomery

Wall Street Resumes Rise Amid Gains Across Sectors

The stock market extended its recovery with oil, rail, auto, aerospace, tobacco, electronics and electrical equipment showing strength. Stand ard Oil of Indiana Caterpillar Xerox and Douglas Aircraft rise about a point while many others post fractional gains. notable movers include Richardson-Merrell slipping on Mer-29 damage claims and AP average of 60 stocks up 3.6 points.

New York Standard Oil Indiana Caterpillar Xerox Douglas Aircraft Texaco Johns Manville General Electric Westinghouse Electric U.S. Steel General Motors Ford Studebaker Kennecott Radio Corp Phelps Dodge Walter E.heller American Motors Richardson - Merrell American Telephone and Warner -Lambert Great Western Financial FMC Corp

Fire company officer action after missing funds

After a yearly audit and officer election, fire company officials met to plan action regarding missing funds. Captain Rudolph arrested the suspect at 9 15 a.m. Today Caldwell was held in default of a 500 bond.

Shoemaker Rudolph Caldwell

Senate finance panel approves tax steps and studies

The administration may ease auto dealer trepidations on the 2 percent titling tax by exempting new 1966 model cars. A $100 increase to $300 in dependents deductions after Jan 1 1968 was approved in the Senate Finance Committee, costing about $6 million in 1968-70. The House backed a study of poll tax and election laws, plus two Senate bills adding a judge to Norfolk and Danville courts, and a full urban problems study. The Senate killed a House bill splitting corrections from Welfare, endorsed annual sessions and four-year delegates terms, and advanced a compromise community college bill back to the House.

Senate Finance Committee House Senate Norfolk Corporation Court Danville Corporation Court Senate Welfare Committee Division of Corrections State Department of Welfare and Institutions Privileges and Elections Committee

Night battle at Special Forces camp hampered by clouds

Thick clouds blocked U S air support for a Special Forces camp near Da Nang. Helicopters tried to reinforce as a plane was shot down. Maj Bernard Fisher rescued Maj Stafford Myers after landing under fire and pulling him from the burning wreckage.

U.S da Nang Ene Col. McKean AIE Air Force Bernard Fisher Kuna Idaho Stafford W Newport Wash

Weather Today in Virginia Cloudy and Mild With Showers

Forecast notes some cloudiness and milder temperatures in Virginia tonight with a low around the mid 30s and a likelihood of showers.

Western Gulf North Central Pacific Northwest Florida

Rainfall figures for March and year totals

Rainfall data shows 24 hour total at 8:30 a.m. today plus year to date for March 1966 at 1.01 inches and 7.06 inches respectively. Twelve month averages by month are listed with values for each month from January to December.

Honorary Chief Event Tonight at Shenandoah College

The Shenandoah College auditorium hosts the In Town Honorary Fire Chief beauty contest for Winchester and Frederick County tonight. A concert by Shenandoah Conservatory Jazz Ensemble starts at 7:30 with judging at 8, featuring four city and seven county chiefs in formal dress, plus dance baton routines and readings. Ryland Coulter chairs the event.

Winchester Frederick County Shenandoah College Shenandoah Conservatory of Music Ryland Coulter

Downing Senate Bid Doubtful

Rep. Thomas N. Downing of Newport News is expected to announce he will not run for the U S Senate seat held by A Willis Robertson. A 1 p m news conference is planned to disclose his plans as backers say he will decline the challenge, though they do not speak for him. State Sen. William B. Spong Jr. has announced his candidacy for Robertson's seat.

Richmond Thomas N. Downing U.S. Senate Willis Robertson Newport News Robertson William B. Spong Jr Portsmouth Downing General Assembly

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