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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1970
Page
2
Miss Merie Ellen Fong was crowned Queen Shenandoah 43d yesterday at Handley High School and received a congratulatory kiss from the Rev. Virgil Moyers as the Star Photo by Mary Helen Massie captures the moment.
Booker T. Washington High School in Norfolk plans to reopen today after student leaders promised a moratorium on demonstrations. Superintendent Lamberth agreed to reopen following a meeting with student leaders, NAACP and city officials. Lawyers from the Justice Department and NAACP will discuss legal issues tied to replacing the school with a new facility in a white neighborhood.
William Otis Weakley 62 of Stanley dies when he slips from a roof while painting and falls into live power lines. His son George W. Weakley reports he did not hear or see the fall as rescuers respond. Electrical accident cited as probable cause.
Rev and Mrs Johnnie Brewer and sons dined with Rev and Mrs Joseph Roby and family. Roby family visited Yellow Springs West Virginia. White Hall Church members toured Shepherdstown for a hike. Naomi Luttrell has been ill with inner ear trouble. Phillip Roby joined a Stonewall School bus tour to Monticello Charlottesville. Allen Roby visited friends in Frederick.
Norfolk AP report reveals Capt Dean R Johnson commander of the amphibious cargo ship appealed his reprimand directly to Secretary of the Navy John Chafee. His initial appeal was rejected by Adm Ephriam P Holmes as Atlantic Fleet Commander in Chief. The Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel suffered millions in damage and closure from the January 21 incident. Final action rests with the chief of naval personnel.
Holland visitors were greeted with windmill dancers and tulip costumed children. England Swings and Bridge to the Rising Sun drew crowds, with Man to the Moon among favorites. Don Niemann announced a participant’s acceptance to the New York Rockettes. Mary Ann Clowser produced the show with hostesses named for each country listed.
The administration proposes a 1600 dollar yearly income floor for a four person family and expands benefits to bring the working poor into welfare. HEW data showed totals rising with earnings in Chicago and New York City, prompting questions about work incentives.
Governor and Mrs. Holton attend luncheons and social events in Winchester. The Sports Breakfast features Len Dawson and Jesse Owens. Today’s schedule includes the Mayors' Luncheon, Grand Feature Parade, and multiple dances and country music shows at the Armory, Frederick County Junior High, and War Memorial Building. Tomorrow presents twirling meets and antique car events plus more country music performances.
President Nixon continues to keep federal hands off campus matters as unrest grows. Representative Albert Quie endorses the policy, while Vice President Agnew criticizes demonstrators and college leaders, drawing sharp debate among lawmakers and university heads.
A young lady walked up to the Firemen's Parade reviewing stand on Handley Blvd yesterday evening and spoke with Parade Marshal.
The extended forecast from Sunday to Tuesday shows warm humid conditions with a chance of showers on Sunday. Temperatures will rise to the 80s with overnight lows in the 50s and 60s.
Winchester Memorial Hospital opens a fall-out clinic in the Physical Therapy Department to treat minor parade injuries. A doctor, nurse and aides will staff the afternoon shift to ease ER load, while all serious injuries remain in the Emergency Room.
The page presents a numbered quiz with eight items and an answer key. Items include geography and history questions such as False for statement one, Red Sea for question two, a coin expert or collector for question three, and names Madison Monroe Polk Buchanan and Garfield for question four.
A cubic mile of sea water contains about 128000000 tons of salt. The fact highlights the vast mineral content of oceans and its potential implications for extraction and marine chemistry.
U S Senator Hiram Fong of Hawaii attends a Stag Luncheon at the Glaize Packing House with Queen Shenandoah 43rd Merie Ellen Fong and Miss Mariemma Velez. Star photo by Larry Sullivan.
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