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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1968

Page

2

Pennington Soldier 18 Laid to Rest in Winchester

Funeral services for Sgt. Phil ip Eugene Pennington age 18 of Front Royal were held at Omps Funeral Home with Capt. John R. Fraser official. Burial followed at Winchester National Cemetery with military pallbearers. Surviving relatives include his parents two brothers and a sister.

Philip Eugene Pennington Fairmont Ave Omps John R. Fraser U.S. Army Winchester National Cemetery Vietnam Ersel O. Pennington Robert Lee Pennington Denny Neil Pennington Dennis Wines Front Royal Walter Lee Pennington Winchester Philip E. Pennington

Virginia pilot survives gear jammed F 84 crash landing

At Byrd Field Richmond a Virginia Air National Guard pilot 1st Lt. Charles Wintzer of Hopewell escaped injury when his F 84 fighter crash landed after the landing gear stuck He apparently jettisoned fuel tanks before impact the tanks burst into flames Wintzer is with the 149th Tactical Fighter Squadron at Byrd Field.

Richmond Virginia Air National Guard Byrd Field Charles Wintzer Hopewell Wintzer 149Th Tactical Fighter Squadron i

Weather Showers Forecast Across Tennessee Valley and New England

Showers are forecast for tonight across the Tennessee Valley with rain expected in most of New England. Weather advisories warn of wet roads and possible localized flooding as showers continue into early morning.

Tennessee Valley New England Florida Rocky Mountains

Thinking About Leaving D C Tent City

In Resurrection City camp Washington D C few deserters found by reporters one woman left amid a uproar while a Mississippian cited homesickness. Officials denied large quit orders noting only a few illness cases and that most campers intend to stay until action or worsening weather ends the protest.

Washington Resurrection City U.S.A Southern Christian Leadership Conference Marks Miss John Diamante Bertrand Ransome Congress

Rabies Closes Camp Sacajawea Near Bedford County

Camp Sacajawea, serving seven counties, will stay closed until July 15 after a rabies outbreak. A rabid fox found on a farm adjacent to the Bedford County camp prompted the health department to recommend the shutdown.

Bedford Sacajawea Bedford County

Unclear Prompt Items Among Historical Clues

A list of terse entries including regions like Virgin Islands and London, names such as Louis Pastner and Countess, and cultural pointers like Four Horsemen of Notre Dame. The fragmentary OCR yields no cohesive event or story to summarize.

Supreme Court to Review Harbaugh Case

The Supreme Court of Appeals of Virginia will review the Harbaugh case. Charles H. Harbaugh Jr., 48, of Clearbrook, twice convicted in Frederick County of assault and battery on a six year old residing in his home as part of a petition to adopt. The sentence included three months in jail and a $250 fine plus costs. Execution stayed. Harbaugh free on $1,000 bond as the petition to adopt was withdrawn March 16, 1967.

Supreme Court of Appeals of Virginia Harbaugh Charles H. Harbaugh D Jr Clearbrook Frederick County

Weather Summary for Virginia With Rain Likely

Mostly cloudy tonight with occasional rain likely and a low in the 50s. Sunday remains cloudy and cooler with a chance of rain as rainfall totals are reported for the past 24 hours and year to date.

Military Rites For Sgt. Stewart In Wardensville

Funeral services for Sgt Arnold Lee Stewart 20 killed in action in Vietnam will be held at Wardensville Methodist Church at 2:30 with Rev Marvin Webb officiating. Burial at Wardensville Cemetery will include full military rites. Loy Funeral Home will host calling hours. Stewart was Hardy County s first Vietnam casualty.

Wardensville W. VA Arnold Lee Stewart Vietnam Wardensville Methodist Church Marvin Webb Wardensville Cemetery Loy Stewart Hardy County Garle Stewart Bessie Combs Stewart

Black Arrow tale returned to city library after 14 years

Indianapole s AP reports the novel Black Arrow A Tale of Two Roses by Robert Louis Stevenson was returned to the Indianapolis Public Library during an amnesty day after being missing since 14 years. The book was borrowed in 1954, a year after it was donated. The borrower remains undisclosed by the library.

Indianapole, Ind Indianapolis Public Library Robert Louis Stevenson

U S and Viet Nam Clash Over Restraint and Peace Steps

Washington and Saigon show strain as Tran Van Do hints Saigon reluctantly backs the U S proposal to freeze Communist forces in the South while pursuing negotiations. Thieu names Tran Van Huong as successor after Loc resigns amid Paris talks, Ky opposes compromise, and Huong is viewed with suspicion by Ky. The plan envisions a demilitarized barrier along the 17th parallel and Cambodia Laos neutrality to curb infiltration, without halting recon flights over the North.

Vietnam Washington Saigon Tran van Do U.S Nguyen van Loc Nguyen van Thieu Tran van Huong United States Lee Thieu South Vietnam Paris Huong Nha ‘Trang Vinh Long Mekong Delta Cambodia Laos Hanoi North Vietnam

US proposes bombing halt in exchange for communist freeze in the South

Saigon reports the United States offers in Paris to halt all bombing and attacks on North Vietnam in return for a freeze on Communist force levels in the South. Foreign Minister Tran Van Do says South Vietnam reluctantly agrees to follow the proposal, but Hanoi has shown no sign of acceptance. The 64 year old minister has been kept closely informed by the U.S. Embassy and South Vietnam about talks.

Saigon United States Paris North Vietnam South Tran van Do South Vietnam Hanoi U.S

Mayhew Confesses to Killing Brother After Auto Crash

Charles Mayhew admitted at Gainesboro sheriff’s office that he shot and killed his brother after a wreck on Rt. 600. Deputy Renner described a 12 gauge shotgun blast to the head and noted guns found near the body and in the wrecked car. Mayhew was charged following his statement at 1 40 a.m.

Lee Kelly Gainesboro Charles Mayhew Kelly Renner

RFK to Fan South for Support in Nomination Drive

RFK plans a southern leg to court support as aides confirm a breakfast with Southern Republican state chairmen on Monday. Louisian a GOP chairman Charles DeGravelles notes New York Governor George Pataki, not present, as leaders size up the field. Nixon campaign gains a boost from Joe Louis who speaks at a kickoff luncheon for United Citizens for Nixon. Nixon refuses to discuss Vietnam, saying answering would aid the enemy and jeopardize Paris talks.

New York Charles DeGravelles Louisiana GOP Nixon Joe Louis United Citizens For Nixon Association of American Editorial Cartoonists Vietnam Paris

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