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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1968

Page

3

Sensation Packed Trial Ends in Guilty Verdict

Alice Crimmins was found guilty of first degree manslaughter in the death of her 4 year old daughter after a sensational trial in New York. The verdict followed testimony about Crimmins alleged extra marital affairs and a custody fight with her estranged husband. Sentencing set for July 12 with possible 10 to 20 year term.

New York Alice Crimmins Peter T. Farrell Edmund Farrell Harold C. Harrison Crimmins Joseph Rorech

Legion to Sponsor Boys State Leader From Local High Schools

Conrad Hoover Post 21 of the American Legion will sponsor a James Wood and Handley High School junior to the Virginia American Legion Boys State at William and Mary College in Williamsburg from June 9 to 15. Principals will select a potential leader for this competitive citizenship program. Post 21 also supports a team in the Recreation Park Teen League, a program it has funded since its inception.

Conrad Hoover Post 21 American Legion James Wood Handley High Virginia American Legion William and Mary College Williamsburg Legion Post No. 21 Recreation Park The Post

Needlecraft patterns and catalog offers from 1968

Ace Brooks promotes dress and embroidery items with Pattern 7303 transfer. Includes sizes 10 to 18 and bust 34 for pattern 12. Prices 50 cents per pattern plus 15 cents mailing. Mail to Alice Brooks at Winchester Evening Star Needlecraft Dept New York address. Also advertises Jumbo Needlecraft Catalog and several pattern books with prices.

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

Molasses Spill at Ness City Co op Feed Mill

Molasses sprayed from an unattended pump at the Ness City co op feed mill into a grain mixer pit and across the floor. Authorities call the cleanup sticky and stupendous after about 2000 gallons were released.

Ness City Kan Co-Op

County Board weighs Tri County dump proposal for one year

The Tri County Refuse Co submitted a one year proposal to Frederick County Board of Supervisors to operate the county dump starting July 1 at 525 dollars a week. The plan includes extended hours and on site equipment and requires space for offices storage and a temporary maintenance building. The board also approved an option contract for Arthur Bowles property adjoining the dump with Richard Goode to survey the site at a purchase price of 500 dollars per acre.

Tri-County Refuse Co Frederick County Board of Supervisors Winchester Donald Baughman Thomas Brumback Frederick County Tri-County Tri- County Refuse Service Arthur S. Bowles Richard A. Goode

Shickle Elected President of James Wood Key Club

Dickie Shickle son of Mr and Mrs Lester Shickle of Rt 5 was elected president of the James Wood High School Kiwanis Key Club for 1968 69. A junior and letterman in football and track he helps lead the Mt Pleasant United Methodist Church Fellowship of Christian Athletes and serves as Youth Fellowship treasurer. He will assume duties as president in June succeeding Mac Ferguson, a senior.

Dickie Shickle Lester Shickle Rt. 5 James Wood High School Kiwanis Young Shickle Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church Fellowship of Christian Athletes Youth Fellowship Winchester Kiwanis Club Mac Ferguson

Change of Venue Denied In New Court Martial

QUANTICO VA AP The murder retrial of Cpl. Stanley J. Luczko opened its first major court session at the Marine base. Defense counsel McGee failed to win dismissal or a change of venue and sought a new indictment, alleging Lt Col Zorack biased the original proceeding. Hawthorn denied the motions and ruled no proof of a deal affecting the case.

Quantero Cpl Stanley J. Luczko Marine Corps Frank J. McGee Jr Vietnam Luczko Gardner Mass da Nang South Vietnam Naval Board of Review McGee J. "L. Zorack Zorack Then Billie Don Eakins Quantico Eakins Pfc David Michael Moore Casper Wyo Excha Moore

Drug Firm Denies Thalidomide Link to Harm

In Alsdorf Germany seven officials and scientists of Chemie Gruenen thal challenge prosecutors who accuse them of negligent manslaughter and bodily injury linked to thalidomide. The firm marketed the tranquilizer from 1957 to 1961 amid concerns over malformed children and adult nerve issues.

Alsdorf Aachen Chemie Gruenenthal

Negotiators Seek Long Term Housing In Paris Peace Talks

In Paris, US negotiators Harriman and Vance plan new housing as talks with North Vietnam drag on. Thuy's statements hint at possible acceptance of Northern troops in the South, with US officials noting North Vietnamese manpower.

Paris Southeast Asia W. Averell Harriman Cyrus R. Vance Crillon Xuan Thay Harriman Vance Thuy France United States North Vietnam South Vietnam Vietnam William J. Jorden U.S

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