12 Mar 1968
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1968
Page
1
The House moved to advance a Senate passed civil rights bill amid President Johnson’s appeal. The version expands housing protections to curb discrimination in sale or rental, with broad coverage planned by 1970, and adds federal penalties for interfering with rights and for aiding riotous activity across state lines.
Mrs. Frank Loy reports crocuses in bloom at 518 S Washington St and along the sidewalk in front of the Charles Dick home on Amherst St, signaling early spring despite lingering snow.
In New Hampshire Nixon leads in the Republican contest and McCarthy heads the Democratic side as early ballots trickle in from the White Mountains area. WaterVille Valley casts 8 for McCarthy and 2 write ins. Nixon tabs 8 Republican votes and 4 for Rockefeller with one McCarthy write in. Nixon predicts a 2 to 1 margin if he wins, while Rockefeller supporters target 15,000 votes.
A renewed gold rush spread through Europe with strong demand in Paris and heavy sales in Zurich London and Rome. Speculators and hoarders continued draining Western banks despite the Basel declaration by central bankers to defend the $35 an ounce price after Britain's pound devaluation.
A massive late-winter snow storm swept the southern plains to the Northeast, with Oklahoma hit hardest and nearly immobilized. Gusts reached 40 to 50 mph, 8 inches fell creating 4 to 5 foot drifts, trapping travelers and causing four deaths in traffic. Power and telephone outages affected Tulsa homes and eastern towns as the storm spread from Texas and Mexico into Arkansas Missouri and the Ohio Valley.
A nine inch snowfall battered Winchester Frederick Clarke and surrounding areas forcing school closures for multiple days. Travel became difficult as snow changed to rain and plowing and snow plans were activated. Local buses ran and sanitation continued while officials prepared for possible reopening delays.
In hearings before the Foreign Relations Committee, Secretary of State Rusk and Sen. Fulbright clash over congressional voice on major Vietnam force increases. Rusk argues public hearings would reveal too much to Hanoi and Moscow, while Fulbright presses for full Senate briefing and questions potential troop escalations. The exchange follows ongoing administration policy reviews after Viet Cong attacks.
Charles Town race track canceled tonight's nine race program due to seven inch snowfall. A spokesman said the program would be run Wednesday night. This marks the track's third cancellation of the 55 night meeting which opened February 9 and closes April 13.
The Finance Committee plans to present the appropriation bill for the new fiscal year at tonight's meeting. The bill's second reading is scheduled for April, with a third reading in May. A public hearing will occur before final adoption in June.
U S forces flew 76 missions over North Vietnam on Monday attacking radio stations near Hanoi and multiple barracks and power facilities. An F4 Phantom was downed with two crewmen missing as Hanoi claimed two U S planes were shot down. In South Vietnam B 52 bombers conducted eight raids targeting positions near the Khe Sanh area.
Frederick County officials report 1968 estimated total property valuation rising to 36.9 million from 35.7 million, boosting real estate yields to about 738 thousand and personal property to 414 thousand. Sales tax estimates total 523 thousand, offsetting a 376 thousand school budget increase. Budget sessions continue with next meeting Wednesday at 7 p.m.
Virginia lawmakers J Kenneth Robinson and F L Largent Jr spoke at a Chamber luncheon about the General Assembly session. They noted 1700+ items, with money and tax policy as a recurring focus and projected tax increases for the next session.
A low pressure system moving north brought rain across Virginia on Tuesday and snow to the state's northern regions. The page also lists a March 13 closing sale at Wayne Small Car Service and a final clearance for sweaters, skirts, and slacks with values up to $19.95, mentioning Margaret L Hodgson.
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