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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1968

Page

2

Funeral service for Mrs. Marie Reed set in Clarke County

Funeral for Mrs. Marie M. Reed of Clarke County will be held tomorrow at 2 PM at the Supreme Council of Jacob Church in Red Bud. Elder R. L. Mason will officiate with Elder Rudolph Elliott. pallbearers include Lewis Moss and G Carter Jet Williams. Burial is in Winchester National Cemetery. The body lies at John H. Enders Funeral Home Berryville en route to the church east of Winchester on Route 7. Road markers will guide at the intersecting road.

Marie M. Reed Clarke County Dees Supreme Council of Jacob Red Bud R. L. Mason Rudolph Elliott Lewis Moss Carter Jet Williams Jesse Harris Reese Alexander Billy Grimes Charles Ball Charles Bowles Winchester National Cemetery John H. Enders Berryville Winchester Route 7

Empty House Flattened After Gas Explosion in San Jose

An eight mile distant blast flattened an empty San Jose house and damaged two others while shattering windows for 10 blocks. Nine people were treated for minor injuries at San Jose Hospital. PG&E said no gas leaks were found and fumigation gas was not explosive. The vacated house was being fumigated for termites.

San Jose Calif San Jose Hospital Pacific Gas & Electric Co Spokesmn

Pickup Orders Out for 2 in Calif. Slayings

Grand jury issued sealed indictments in a transcontinental securities case. Broward County issued first degree murder warrants for Jack Murphy and Jack Griffith in connection with the dec 8 killings of Terry Rae Kent Frank and Annalie Marie Mohn in Whisky Creek near Hollywood. Police traced securities theft at Ratner Jackson and Gray to the pair.

Fort Lauderdale Fila APA California Jack ‘‘Murf Murphy Jack Griffith Broward County Miami David Russell Griffith Terry Rae Kent Frank Annalie Marie Mohn Ratner, Jackson and Gray Los Angeles Frank Mohn Miami Beach New York Museum of Natural History New York City

Massie challenged marijuana case. judge overrules motion

In a marijuana case, Massie Jr. moved to suppress evidence and dismiss the warrant alleging denial of rights and multiple charges. Judge Rice overruled the motions, noting Baygeant is free on $1,000 bond and ordered the case sent to a grand jury with May 27 return.

Massie Bageant

New Jersey students march for more higher education funds

About 2000 New Jersey state college students marched to the State Capitol to press for increased funding for public higher education. Governor Richard J. Hughes and Higher Education Chancellor Ralph A. Dungan spoke. Dungan was booed and the governor was interrupted during the address.

Trenton N.J New Jersey State College State Capitol Richard J. Hughes Ralph A. Dungan Dungan

Weather Map Notes Moderate East and Rockies

A weather map from AP shows temperatures moderating in the eastern regions and across the Rocky Mountain plateaus. The map indicates shifting patterns that suggest milder conditions ahead for those areas.

Rocky Mountain

Kennedy Wins Indiana Primary in Uncontested Nixon Lead

Kennedy scores in Indiana with strong showings across counties while Nixon gains 26 Republican nominating votes and Moody Branigin faction shapes Democratic delegation. McCarthy cheers as Kennedy heads to Nebraska and Oregon while Romney’s absence predicts campaign dynamics.

Indiana Nixon Nebraska Oregon California Ronald Reagan Nelson A. Rockefeller New York Kennedy State Democratic Central Committee Branigin Organization Branigin Gary Indianapolis Alabama George C. Wallace

City to Award Airport Contract Following Cost Share

The airport project is estimated at 667000 with the federal 50 percent share and state and Winchester each at 25 percent. Winchester and the state are both projected to pay 169250, and the construction contract is expected to be awarded by the City Council within about 30 days, city manager Wendell Seldon said.

State Winchester Wendell Seldon U.S Virginia

Viet Cong shell Saigon as talks near Paris open

Five South Vietnamese wounded and Viet Cong shelling Saigon mark renewed pressure amid U.S.-North Vietnamese peace talks expected to begin in Paris. Saigon faced street fighting, rocket and artillery barrages near Khe Sanh, and increased movement of supplies from North Vietnam.

Saigon Paris Demilitarized Zone U.S Nguyen van Thieu

Norfolk man killed in single vehicle crash on I 64

A 53 year old Norfolk man identified as Ralph Zennie Pittman was killed in a one car crash on Interstate 64 in Virginia Beach. Police said he lost control of his car and struck a tree in the median strip Tuesday evening.

Associated Press Norfolk Virginia Beach Ralph Zennie Pittman

Wall Street advances as tax hopes lift market

The stock market resumed an advance at a moderate pace in active trading led by gains in motors and electronics. The Dow rose to a new high, with the AP 60-stock average up 2.4 at 330.8 as earnings and tax talk supported momentum. Major blocks included McDonnell-Douglas, National Service, Occidental Petroleum, and Jersey Standard.

New York New York Stock Exchange Otis Congress United States North Vietnam Paris McDonnall-Douglas National Service Occidental Petroleum Jersey Standard American Stock Exchange Struthers Wells Barnes Engineering CCI Data Processing Kawecki Solitron

Young Demos Registration Drive Opens in Winchester

The Winchester Young Democratic Club launches a city wide effort to register residents with chairman Bill Sealock and volunteers Benjam Butler Don Combs Chuck DuVall and Jim Jorden. Leaflets explain eligibility and registration dates while turnout transportation runs to city hall on Saturday from 9 to 12 and 2 to 6.

Winchester Frederick County Young Cemic Club Bill Sealock Mr. Sealock Benjam Butler Don Combs Chuck DuVall Jim Jorden Young Democratic Club

Virginia Weather Outlook Five Day Forecast Update

Considerable cloudiness and not as cold tonight with lows around 50s. Thursday brings variable clouds and warmer temperatures with a chance of showers or thunder showers. The five day forecast covers Thursday through Monday with highs 67 to 72 and lows 47 to 52, cooler in the mountains. Rainfall expected from half an inch to an inch, mainly showers Thursday and into the weekend.

Rainfall totals and averages over several years

Rainfall data shows no rain in the past two hours ending 8 30 a m today. May rainfall to date is 0 04 inches. Historical totals from 1963 to 1967 range 26 85 to 36 48 inches. Long term averages by month and year end show 36 50 inches for January through December over 55 years.

US officials join Harriman delegation for Paris peace talks

A group led by Harriman sails to Paris to push for peace agreements with Vietnam. The convoy includes Cyrus Vance Andrew Goodpastor Philip Mabib William Jorden and Daniel Davidson with Sargent Shriver heading to Paris early. Saigon reports estimate about 100000 Communist troops have entered South Vietnam since late January with 6500 in the first five days of February. No U.S. reinforcements have been sent.

Saigon Harriman Paris Cyrus R. Vance Defense Andrew Goodpaster U.S Vietnam Philip C. Mabib State Department Wiliam Jorden Walt W Rostow Daniel I. Davidson Sargent Shriver South Vietnam

Scully and Simpson Farm Partnership Formed

Thomas G. Scully and David G. Simpson announce the formation of Scully and Simpson for general law practice. Scully, VA Law 1936, joins with Woltz as former partner now judge. Simpson VA Law 1958 previously partner in Scully Woltz firm. New office at 42 Rouss Ave starting June 1.

Thomas G. Scully David G. Simpson Scully and Simpson Scully University of Virginia Law School Winchester Robert K. Woltz Woltz Seventeenth Judicial Circuit Mr. Simpson

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