17 May 1967
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1967
Page
1
American jets struck two surface to air missile sites near the 17th Parallel inside the demilitarized zone as 5000 U S Marines fought Communist troops in tunnels near Con Thien. Mortar and artillery fire continued along the line with renewed shelling.
Fifteen senators critical of President Johnson urge North Vietnam leaders to accept no American withdrawal until a settlement is reached. The declaration, backed by key figures like Fulbright McGovern Clark and Morse, warns of broader conflict and possible Soviet and Chinese intervention.
Women’s Wear Daily reports a NY Times source says the paper plans a swinging New York afternoon edition in collaboration with the Washington Post. The move follows the Times Paris edition merger and may use international bureaus and editorials from both papers.
Police Chief Francis Funk reports three bicycles recovered on city streets are stored at the station along with personal property from juveniles detained for car thefts. A local bus driver and staff received a commendation from Mrs. H W deLoatche for helping her daughter Donna after an injury and guiding care to the hospital.
An auction at Denny's Community Center features furniture appliances and tools offered for sale starting at 7 o'clock this evening. Local residents may bid on household and workshop items. Proceeds support community programs.
Cairo says the United Arab Republic orders the U N force to pull back beyond the armistice line to avoid danger if fighting starts. Maj. Gen. Fawzi says U A R troops will act as Israel moves against Arab states as Syria coordinates with Egypt. Civil defense and mobilizations surge across the country.
Sacred Heart Church at 407 S Loudoun St hosts a rummage sale May 18 to 20. Thursday and Friday hours are 9 AM to 8 PM and Saturday 9 AM to 12 Noon. Proceeds support parish activities.
Communist rockets struck Gio Linh two miles south of the DMZ while fighting raged 27 miles northwest of Saigon as a Special Forces team and irregulars attacked a guerrilla force. U S troops from the 25th Division and Ea gle Flight helicopters pursued the retreating Reds. Casualties included at least 14 killed and 13 North Vietnamese near Duc Pho in Quang Ngai Province.
A 24 hour general strike against President de Gaulle disrupted public services across France. About 13.7 million people either struck or were unable to work with millions more affected. The National Assembly to debate his decree power for six months starting Thursday.
Rioters in Hong Kong's Kowloon business area clashed with police in large scale violence spilling onto Nathan Road and triggering tear gas and baton responses. Demonstrations were reported in Peking while London protested China's actions.
Marine divers from Quantico arrived to assist in locating 16 year old Ronnie Brown who disappeared after a canoe capsized on the Shenandoah River two miles east of Woodstock Virginia. Brown, son of Allen R. Brown of Carrollton Maryland, went missing after Dene nis Wacaster of Riverdale Maryland reached shore safely. Rescue squads and state police divers, along with volunteers, operated through the night and resumed at dawn with Harrisonburg and Shenandoah County units.
Unseasonably chilly weather continued in Virginia with new low temperature records. Richmond recorded 38 degrees breaking the 1956 low of 40, while Roanoke hit 35 degrees, an even colder mark for the date.
A late spring frost damaged crops overnight. Potatoes and tomatoes were killed along Hogue Creek in Hayfield by a 30 degree air low. Other readings fell to 32 near Bunker Hill and 26 in parts of Maryland. Pennsylvania reports unclear. Fruit in Shenandoah Rockingham area suffered more damage on April 28.
Macy's unveils new collection of half size dresses for young buyers. The arrival features trend aligned silhouettes and a range of colors appealing to junior shoppers.
Houston AP reports police stormed a men’s dorm at Texas Southern University after a sniper attack. Officer Lewis R. Kuba, 25, was killed. three others wounded as officers seized the dormitory and found firearms. Mayor Welch blamed campus authorities for a breakdown amid the riot.
A large high pressure system is bringing clear skies and unusually cool temperatures to Virginia, including the Richmond area, as conditions remain dry and tranquil.
Montgomery Ward offers reduced clearance in the young miss and junior formats at Ward Plaza Winchester. Prices slash to one quarter to one third off as stock moves quickly.
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