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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1969

Page

2

Obituary for Curtis Blake Peer 27 Falls Church Virginia

Funeral service for Curtis Jack Blake Peer 27 of 1915 Hileman Road Falls Church will be held tomorrow at 1 30 pm at Jones Funeral Home with Rev James W Rush. Pallbearers listed include Clarence Wagner Samuel Tummino John Saville Jerry Kerwin Ted dy Smith Joe Fry. Burial in Shenandoah Memorial Park. Family to receive friends this evening 7 to 9 at the funeral home.

Curtis Jack) Blake Peer Hileman Road Falls Church Jones Funeral Home James W. Rush Clarence A .Wagner Samuel Tummino John Saville Jerry Kerwin Teddy Smith Joe Fry Larry Peters William Hott Gary Saville Joe Swisher Erwin McKee John Mathias Shenandoah Memorial Park

Fortas Resigns Amid Fortunes Tied to Wolfson Affair

The article reports U S Supreme Court Justice Fortas announcing his resignation amid controversy over his ties to financier Wolfson and an FBI inquiry. It notes pressure in Congress for further investigation and calls for release of departmental files. Wolfson sits in prison for perjury and obstructing an SEC inquiry.

Congress Fortas Wolfson FBI Mitchell Securities and Exchange Commission

Juvenile given 70 days for reckless driving and license offenses

17 year old Raleigh Thurston Elsen of 712 N Loudoun St was convicted April 29 of no state inspection no operator's license second offense reckless driving over 80 mph and failing to stop for police. A high speed chase on Rt 7 I 81 and Rt 11 ended when the car swerved causing a deputy’s collision with over 200 dollars in damage. He was fined 120 dollars and costs and sentenced to 60 days for reckless driving plus 10 days for driving without a permit within 12 months.

Winchester Frederick County Carle F. Germelman Raleigh Thurston Elsen Loudoun St Germelman Elsen Berryville Rt. 7 Harry Richards Essen Interstate 81 Dep. Richards Pee Ey Elsea Rt. 11 Imelman Richards

Inventor Jones to be interviewed on WHPL radio program

George Jones of Fairmont Ave local heart pump inventor will appear on Radio Station WHPL Sunday at 2 05 p m on the Voice of the City program hosted by Harry L Lovett. Berryville fire chief John H Enders reports acres burned along the White ing Farm east of Berryville in a 145 p m grass fire. investigators say a tractor may have started the blaze and volunteers remained on scene about 90 minutes.

George Jones Fairmont Ave WHPL Voice of the City Harry L. Lovett John H. Enders Berryville Whiteing Rt. 7

Howell campaigns in Southwest Virginia urge hospital boost

Virginia candidate Henry E. Howell Jr. campaigned in the southwest, telling Civitan Club in Pennington Gap that residents lack full benefits of state government and need a new hospital in Big Stone Gap as infant mortality and deaths rise due to limited local services.

Associated Press Virginia Goveror Henry E. Howell Jr Southwest Howell Civitan Club Pennington Gap Southwest Virginia Big Stone Gap Seould Norfolk Mills E. Godwin Jr William C. Battle Fred G. Pollard Senate Pollard House of Delegates Richmond W. Carrington Thompson Chatham del. Guy O. Farley Fairfax Battle Fairfax County McLean C.F Flip) Hicks Gloucester Andrew P. Miller Abingdon

Virginia leaders clash over Vietnam peace plans and state politics

National Liberation Front and Nixon proposals for troop withdrawal dominate behind the scenes talks. U.S. chief negotiator Lodge cautions against taking LFs rejection at face value as Saigon envisions elections and neutrality. Virginia Democratic and Republican campaigns focus on party leadership, education boards, and police training amid elections.

Viet Cong National Liberation Front Nixon NLF Saigon Washington U.S Henry Cabot Lodge Lodge North Vietnam United States South Vietnam

Harrison appoints as honorary head for Battle campaign

Charlottesville report states former Congressman Burr Harrison of Winchester will be honorary chairman of the 7th District for William C. Battle in the Democratic nomination race for governor. Harrison lauded Battle as clean capable and courageous and praised Mrs Battle.

Charlottesville Burr P. Harerison Winchester William C. Battle Mr. Battle Australia John W Billy’ Williams Williams Battle Harrison Congress del. F.L. Largent, Jr House of Delegates Mrs. Battle Commonwealth

Virginia Weather Today and Five Day Forecast

Fair tonight with lows 54 to 60. Saturday will be mostly cloudy with highs 76 to 82. Sunday should be mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and warmer. The five day outlook shows above normal temperatures with highs 80 to 85 and lows 55 to 60. Weekend warmth gives way to cooler conditions by Tuesday as scattered showers total about 0.5 to 0.75 inch.

Rainfall and Weather Totals Show May Trends Across Years

Rain totals for the past 24 hours end at 8:30 am with none recorded. May rainfall to date shows 1.29 inches. 1969 year-to-date 8.74 inches. Average monthly rainfall across 56 years lists per month values and the five-year Jan-Dec totals are given, with a past-56-year average of 36.43 inches. Today's noon high 52, low 13, year-ago 57/16. yesterday’s high 72. Sunset 8:20 pm, sunrise 5:58 am, moonset 9:08 pm, first quarter May 24.

Rotarians Urge Blood Donations In Winchester

Winchester Rotary Club urged area residents to donate blood at a Red Cross Bloodmobile visit on Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 3 45 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church Parish House. The current fiscal year quota is 1850 pints and the area is over 400 pints short with two visits left.

Winchester Winchester-Frederick County Red Cross Winchester Memorial Hospi

Frederick County Grand Jury summoned for Monday

A Frederick County grand jury has been summoned for Monday. Members include H. Scott White, Jack R. Ireland, Alma L. Groff, Walter H. Bursey Jr., Margaret M. Emmart, L. F. McDonald and Howard P. Star liper. The panel will meet at 10 a.m. in Frederick County Circuit Court City Hall.

Frederick County H. Scott White Jack R. Ireland Alma L. Groff Walter H. Bursey, Jr Margaret M. Emmart L. F. McDonald Howard P. Starliper Frederick County Circuit Court City Hall

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