10 May 1969
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1969
Page
1
A Virginia Avenue School second and third graders write about mothers for a Mother's Day project. Children describe mothers as caretakers, cooks, and comforters, with some noting mothers as both maid and wife. The piece ends urging readers to love and thank their mothers this week.
West Germany refused to raise the mark, signaling a political ploy to ease a money crisis. Analysts say relief will be limited until a real decision comes on revaluation. The move keeps the currency at 254 cents while Kiesinger's CDU battles SPD over the impact on exports and coalition stability ahead of September elections.
Space agency test pilot John A. Manke broke the sound barrier in a wingless pie shaped HL10 during a 17th flight. Dropped from a bomber the craft reached 724 mph 1.1 times the speed of sound, as part of a program to shuttle crew and supplies to future space stations.
The weather office forecasts variable clouds this afternoon and tonight with a chance of scattered showers tonight and tomorrow. Lows range in the upper 40s to mid 50s, with tomorrow’s high in the 60s to mid 70s. Echo Village Restaurant promotes a Supreme Sauce Complete Dinner for dine in at the Cozy Room. The Steak House of Winchester advertises dining four miles south on U.S. Route 11 with reservations at 869-9886.
Winchester marks National Police Week with a 11 a.m. church service at Wesley United Methodist Church and a series of activities. Bicycle inspections at the Winchester Police Department run next Monday through Friday from 3 p.m. to 4 30 p.m. A School Safety Patrol picnic is planned for next Saturday in Recreation Park. Mayor William M. Battaile signed the proclamation declaring May 11 through 17 as National Police Week and May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day.
AP reports Promontory Summit Utah marks a centennial reenactment of the 1869 golden spike ceremony. Thousands are expected at the site where Union Pacific and Central Pacific joined to form the first transcontinental railroad, with officials including Transportation Secretary Volpe attending.
Washington officials say the United States would discuss the Viet Cong ten point peace plan from Paris with North Vietnam and the National Liberation Front. Secretary Rogers says parts are unacceptable but some features merit exploration as he consults with Vietnamese leaders including President Thieu.
President Nixon meets with Vice President Agnew and advisers at his Biscayne Bay home to discuss welfare reform and a forthcoming message to Congress. Participants include Rep. Rogers C. Morton and Atty. Gen. Mitchell, with Kissinger briefing on Paris peace talks. Four Miami students deliver a protest petition to Secret Service.
Gov. Nelson A. Rockefeller begins a policy-searching mission to Mexico and Central America. Mexico shows a bright side with $2 billion spent abroad on capital goods to fuel growth for 50 million people. Central America reveals the shabbier face as six small nations push toward modernization.
Players in today's reenactment of completing the nation's first transcontinental railroad rehearse the last spike ceremony marking the 100th anniversary at Promontory Summit Utah. An AP wirephoto accompanies coverage.
U S Marine fighter bombers and artillery pounded a Da Nang area driving as many as 600 North Vietnamese troops. After daylong fire the Marines counted 129 enemy dead with six Marines killed and 12 wounded. The action involved about 1 500 riflemen and three tanks near an 18 mile southwest of Da Nang.
A cold front moved through Virginia overnight, ushering in cooler air across the state. Patchy clouds linger with cooler temperatures expected today.
Real Country Ham offered with no charge for slicing and lawn ornament sale announced by Virginia Ham House. Meeting at Winchester Educational Forum at Handley High School Cafeteria on May 12 at 7:30 p.m. Mothers Day Gifts and Potted Flowers available at Glass Barn on Rt 116 seven days a week from 9 to 11.
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