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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1968

Page

2

Reuther Wins UAW Presidency By Acclamation

Walter P. Reuther was elected by acclamation to a 12th two year term as UAW president. The 60 year old leader heads 1.6 million members in auto aerospace and allied industries and will serve under a potential retirement rule at age 65.

Atlante City N.J Walter P. Reuther United Auto Workers Reuther Uaws Leonard Woodcock Duane ‘Pat’ Greathouse Emil Mazey Automobile Aerospace Agricultural Implement and Allied Industries Afl-Cio George Meany Federation UAW

Funeral Services for Infant Sidney Scott Peyton

Funeral services are scheduled Tuesday at 11 00 A M for infant Sidney Scott Peyton with a graveside service at Shenandoah Memorial Park. Mr John Lee Snapp will also be honored in arrangements at Jones Funeral Home.

Sidney Scott Peyton Shenandoah Memorial Park John Lee Snapp

Red Cross Studies Racial Aid at 43rd Convention

Denver report says American National Red Cross will aid riot victims and fight social ills that precede unrest. Chairman E Roland Harriman notes board resolves expansion of relief work toward racial justice. Vice President Ramone Eaton calls racial injustice the nation’s greatest challenge and a major opportunity for the Red Cross. Former Mayor George Vavoulis stresses integration in local chapters.

Denver Colo American National Red Cross E. Roland Harriman Board of Governors Ramone S. Eaton Red Cross Eaton George J. Vavoulis St. Paul, Minn The

County Firm Robbed Twice In Two Weeks

The Frito-Lay plant on Paper Mill Road was broken into twice in two weeks. Last night hinges on three east side doors were pried off and three storage rooms entered with one case of Polish sausage missing. The April 22 break-in yielded $36 worth of merchandise. Deputy Sheriff Charles Mellee investigates.

Paper Mill Road Frederick County Ernest Orndorff Orndorff Charles Mellwee

Tax Hike Bill Receives Qualified House Backing

President Johnson seeks a 10 billion income tax rise tied to at least 4 billion in federal spending cuts. The Ways and Means vote 17 to 6 backed the bill with Democrats for and Republicans split, while Sen Williams pushes for 6 billion in cuts. Republicans condemn the outcome as a capitulation to White House pressure.

Washington Johnson House Ways and Means Committee House Appropriations Committee John W. Byrnes Wsconsin Ways and Means White House Byrnes Senate Wilbur D. Mills D-Ark Senate House Conference Committee Mills John J. Williams Delaware Senate Republic

Two Die? No Two Treated After Winchester Crash

Two men were treated at Winchester Memorial Hospital and released after a two car collision at N Braddock and Peyton Streets at 9:05 a.m. yesterday. De Kalb Russell, 74 of Clearbrook, had a hand cut when his car hit James H. Good, 24 of Valley Mill Road. Willard Lee Look, 32 of Rt. 6, was a passenger with a head bump. Police estimated $1,000 damage to Good vehicle and $700 to Russell car.

Winchester Memorial Hospital N. Braddock Peyton Sts Winchester de Kalb Russell Clearbrook James H. Good Valley Mill Road Willard Lee Look Rt. 6 Russell

Utility Tax Hears Public Comment in Leesburg

Virginia Electric Power Company manager Roland Flint told Supervisors the county tax streamlines billing but creates accounting work for utilities serving 30 to 50 Bluemont area customers now. The board unanimously passed the ordinance after brief hearings on the levy and on removing household goods from personal property tax.

Roland Flint Virginia [Electric Power Company Leesburg Flint Kenneth N. Gilpin, Jr

Wall Street opening gains on tax action optimism

The Dow rose 1.67 to 916.20 in the first half hour as gains outnumbered losses by over 150 issues. Kansas City Southern led activity, while Occidental Petroleum and others posted fractional gains amid a continuing market uptrend sparked by tax increase prospects.

NEW York New York Stock Exchange Kansas City Southern Industries Hammond Occidental Petroleum American Telephone Sperry Rand Curtis Publishing International Paper High Voltage Standard Packaging Kansas City Southern Commercial Credit Howmet House Ways and Means Committee Jim Walter Corp American Cyanamid Natomas Borden Teledyne Brunswick Diamond Shamrock Gulf & Western Industries Pittston, Co American Motors American Stock Exchange Barnes, Engineering Kaiser Industries Mary Carter Cay

Survey on fallout shelter readiness costs $1 per home

A nationwide AP report notes a Census Bureau survey for private home protection against radioactive fallout costs about $1 per household. It covers which house parts could serve as shelters and has completed in 21 states and two New York counties.

Associated Press Washington Census Bureau Office of Civil Defense New York

Second Man Charged in Shooting

Buena Vista police charged Cardel Wade Parrack 24 of Elkin West Virginia with murder and felonious assault for a Sunday shooting at an all night service station. Lawrence Wilson 26 of Buena Vista was charged as an accessory after the fact. Johnnie M Head of Buena Vista was killed and Judy Mae Clements 22 of Buena Vista and Leonard Link 22 of Natural Bridge were wounded.

Buena Vista Buena Vista Commonwealth W.T. Robey Lawrence Wilson Cardel Wade Parrack Elkin W. Va

Virginia Weather Report Shows Mild Cold, Cloudy Skies

The report notes clear but milder conditions tonight with lows 38 to 45 in Virginia and increasing cloudiness and warmth for Wednesday. No rainfall in the past 24 hours ending 8:30 a.m. today. May rainfall totals 0.04. 1968 year-to-date 8.27. Past five years monthly and annual rainfall summarized. long-term average 36.50 inches.

Miss Byrd Hurt in West Virginia Car Crash

Miss Lucy Bradshaw Byrd 17 of Rosemont was injured in a two car crash on U S Route 340 at Rippon West Virginia around 3 13 PM. An 87 year old Maryland woman, Mrs Margaret Cypher of Baltimore, died at Charles Town General Hospital from a ruptured aorta.

Lucy Bradshaw Byrd Richard E. Byrd Rosemont Maryland Miss Byrd Guy Cypher Baltimore U.S Cypher Lois Cypher Charles Town Hospital Winchester Memorial Hospital

Alexandria Youth Held In Car Death

State Police arrested Frank John Evans 22 of Alexandria on manslaughter and hit and run charges in the death of Hampton youth John Edward Sadler 14. Evans held on $2,000 bond per charge. arrest followed inquiry after Sadler was struck on Interstate 64 at the Newport News interchange early Saturday.

Newport New Alexandria Hampton Frank John Evans Jon Paul D.D. Garrett D.E Blankenship Evans Newport News John Edward Sadler East Howard St Salder U.S. 17 Sadler Young Sadler

Middletown progresses on meadowbrook diversion and drainage work

The council reports progress on Meadowbrook diversion and a drainage ditch above the lagoon. Construction continues on the chlorination room and lab building. 1,585 feet of pipe have been laid and four new manholes installed while officials plan to enforce mowing of vacant lots.

Meadowbrook

Soyars Pleads Innocent in Frazier Murder Case

Paul Soyars pleaded innocent at arraignment in Warren County Court on the murder charge of Davis H. Frazier dated March 15. Judge Elliott D. Marshall set the trial for June 27 at 10 a.m. Soyars, 46, of Front Royal, was free on $5,000 bail after a fatal beating in Front Royal last March.

Paul Soyars Davis H. Frazier Warren County Elliott D. Marshall Warren Soyars Front Royal Frazier Winchester

R C Shepherd Dies at Home in Baltimore

Raymond Carroll Shepherd aged 43 died Sunday at his Baltimore home from an accidental gunshot wound to the head according to medical examiner Dr. Edward S. Wilson. He was a WWII veteran employed by Esskay Meat Products and survived by his widow, two daughters, two sons, two sisters and two brothers. Funeral service set for Thursday at 1 p.m. at McCully Funeral Home with burial in Baltimore National Cemetery.

Raymond Carroll Shepherd Mallview Road Baltimore Edward S. Wilson Shepherd Jacquelin Baker Shepherd Winchester Bertha Richards Robert Roger Shepherd Esskay Meat Products Richards

Wallace administration's priority program and death

Governor Wallace focused on mental health with a $15 million bond to expand facilities and visited the state mental hospital. She received the William Crawford Gorgas award on her behalf by her daughter. Her death followed a long battle with cancer, including a recurrence discovered after the initial operation.

William Crawford Gorgas Medical Association of the State of Alabama James Parsons Birmingham Parsons Wallace Montgomery Houston Tex

Ohio and Florida delegate votes and Senate race details

Ohio voters choose 115 Democratic and 58 Republican delegates. Stephen M. Young backs an uncommitted delegation after backing Kennedy. Gov. Rhodes is favored to head the Republican delegation. In Florida the Senate contest pits Democrat George A. Smathers successor candidates LeRoy Collins and Earl Faircloth against Republican Edward Gurney and St. Petersburg Mayor Herman Goldner.

Ohio Stephen M. Young Kennedy James A. Rhodes Florida George A. Smathers LeRoy Collins Earl Faircloth Senate U.S Edward Gurney Herman Goldner St. Petersburg

Puzzle Answers List from Historical Quiz

The provided items list ten quiz responses: 1 Tooth decay 2 Virginia Dare 3 Famous Negro Educator 4 Volga 5 Painter of birds 6 Ann Arbor 7 Independent Order of Odd Fellows 8 Thomas 9 Sundial 10 Appointed.

Virginia Dare Volga Ann Arbor Independent Order of Odd Fellows

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