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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1970

Page

3

UAW to Elect President After Reuther Death

The International Executive Board plans Friday talks to pick Walter Reuther’s successor as UAW president. Leonard Woodcock and Douglas Fraser are leading contenders while contract talks with GM Ford and Chrysler loom in mid July ahead of September 14 expirations.

Detroit International United Auto Workers Union Walter P. Reuther Reuther May Walter Reuther UAW Leonard Woodcock Douglas Fraser Woodcock

Hoosegow Origin Slang History Stated

The term hoosegow, meaning prison, derives from early sailing days and is a corruption of the Spanish juzgo. The expression reflects historical language shifts in legal and nautical contexts.

Windmill Quilt Patterns Offer from Needlecraft Dept

Windmill Quilt patterns 7372 offered by Alice Brooks Winchester Evening Star Needlecraft Dept New York 10011 50 cents each add 25 cents air mail handling include name address zip pattern number Print clearly Quilt books and afghan guides priced from 10 to 50 cents with multiple titles and designs listed for mail order inclusion

Alice Brooks Winchester Evening Star Needlecraft Dept Old Chelsea Station New York N.Y

Exile Leaders Vow to Press Raids on Cuba despite US Halt Order

Miami based exile leaders of Alpha 66 and another group say raids on Cuba will continue despite government instructions to stop. A US source confirms high level talks led to halting the attacks as ineffective and aiding Castro propaganda. Nazario Sargon says stern US measures will not deter their actions.

Cuba Miami Fidel Castro U.S United Organization of American States Washington State Department Nazario Sargon Alpha 66 United States Sargon

Methodist Men District Meeting In New Market

The Winchester District hosts a district meeting of the Methodist Men Fellowship at 6 30 pm Monday at the Southern Kitchen New Market. Open to all groups including those forming new clubs. A song service starts at 6 30 followed by a buffet at 7. Dr Sidney Sandridge president of Southern Seminary College is the featured speaker with Thomas Tignor also on the program.

Southern Kitchen New Market Winchester Sidney Sandridge Southern Seminary College Thomas Tignor Virginia United Methodist Men

Randolph-Macon Woman's College relaxes campus drinking ban

Randolph-Macon Woman's College in Lynchburg approved a change in its drinking policy allowing alcoholic beverages on campus and in dormitories. The policy extends a prior allowance used for special occasions, with college president Dr. William F. Quillian Jr. noting responsible student use and expected continued adherence.

Lynchburg Randolph-Macon Woman’s College William F. Quillian Jr United Methodist Church

Suspended Police Chief Convicted in Floyd Case

Roanoke AP A Floyd town jury convicts James Fred Smith, the suspended chief, of disorderly conduct with a $10 fine and two days in jail. He also faced Roanoke Municipal Court convictions for refusing a blood test and driving under the influence, with appeals pending and trial set for next month following a statewide Virginia Police Chiefs Association meeting in Natural Bridge.

Roanoke Roanoke Hastings Floyd James Fred Smith Smith Roanoke Municipal Court Natural Bridge Virginia Police Chiefs Association

Rescue Squad Extinguishes Car Fire Early Morning

Jay Dofflemyer Jr. of Waterloo reported a car back seat fire at 3 50 a.m. Rescue Squad members quickly responded from headquarters and helped extinguish the blaze before he continued on his way.

S.O.S Jay Dofflemyer, Jr Waterloo

Mozart Chamber Concert At Reuss Fire Hall Venue

The Contemporary Art Gallery hosts the second chamber music concert tomorrow at 2 p.m. at the gallery over the Reuss Fire Hall. An all Mozart program is planned featuring Jerry Ann Vann and accompanist Gerald Brown in a recital highlighting Mozart’s works.

The Contemporary Art Gallery Reuss Jerry Ann Vann Gerald Brown

Cancellation of Armed Forces Day Observances at Several Bases

Observances for Armed Forces Day were cancelled at multiple bases as peace groups planned nationwide GI antiwar protests. The Pentagon said no plans to cancel speeches by defense officials. Fort Hood Fort Dix Fort Rucker Great Lakes and other bases reported cancellations or scaled back events amid threats or demonstrations.

Pentagon New Mobilization Committee Vietnam Ft. Bragg N.C Pope Air Force Base Gis United Jane Fonda Ft. Hood Killeen Tex Ft. Rucker Howard H Cooksey Ft. Dix N.J Bill G. Smith U.S. Army Aviation School Ala Trict U.S. Naval Base Great Lakes Chicago

Job Search Techniques Course At Handley High School

The Winchester Frederick County DE Service offers a four session program titled Job Search Techniques for unemployed and job seekers with no tuition. Sessions run 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday May 26 and May 28 with coordinators Ronald L McGuigan James Biddle and John Pence available for details.

Winchester - Frederick County James Biddle John Pence James Wood High School

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