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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1968

Page

2

Death of Donald Files in Martinsburg Area Accident

Donald Paul Files 18 of Hedgesville W V died after a Saturday evening auto crash near his home. He was born June 28 1950 in Berkeley County son of Mary Elizabeth Cross Files and the late Lloyd Tilberry Files. Survived by six brothers and two sisters. Funeral set for 2 p.m. tomorrow at Brown Funeral Home Martinsburg with burial in Rose Dale Cemetery. Family to receive friends tonight 7 to 9 at the funeral home.

Donald Paul Files Route 3 Hedgesville W. Va Kings Daughters Hospital Martinsburg Mr. Files Bers Keley County Mary Elizabeth Cross Files Lloyd Tilberry Files Church of the Brethers Johnsontown Hedgesville High Wallace L. Files Leon Files Martingsburg Wayne C. Files Falling Waters Walter L. Files James D Route 2 Curtis F. Files Winchester James Shade Route 1 Patricia Files Brown Funeral Home Richard Smith Harry Lee Falk Rose Dale

Wall Street Edges Lower as Election Looms and Stocks Slip

The market opened unevenly with declines led by Chadbourne Gotham and Cities Service and several gainers, while steel shares held firm on strong demand. U S Steel dipped about a point as the AP 60-stock average closed Friday down 1.2 at 351.0, with mixed activity across major issues and investors cautious ahead of Election Day recess.

NEW York New York Stock Exchange Chadbourne Gotham Cities Service Allegheny Ludlum Walter E. Heller Allied Chemical American Telephone Kennecott GAF Corp Occidental Petroleum Alcan Aluminum U.S. Steel U.S Pan American International Nuclear American Machine & Foundry Youngstown Sheet Sinclair Associated Press

Winter garden pests threaten plants and trunks need protection

The note warns mice and rabbits attack garden plants by bark nibbling and encircling branches. It suggests protecting crab apple trunks with hardware cloth up to two feet to deter pests and mentions roofing products from John W Rosenberger and Co Inc for home protection with daily free delivery.

John W, ‘Rosenberger and Co., Inc Commerce St Johns-Manville

Rich mahogany stain prep with Bismarck brown solution

A historical note suggests making a brownish mahogany stain by dissolving Bismarck brown in denatured alcohol and wearing rubber gloves during the process.

Vietnam War Election Drama and Bombing Halt Debate

Campaign coverage centers on Johnson's North Vietnam bombing halt and Nixon's Paris or Saigon trip offer. Analysts note electoral shifts as Humphrey and Wallace address South Vietnam's participation and the looming House vote if no candidate wins a 270 electoral tally.

South Vietnam Saigon Thieu Johnson Honolulu Vietnam Guardian U.S North Vietnam NLF North Hanoi Paris Vietnam National Liberation Front Mrs. Binh Phan Chu Trinh Nguyen Huu Tho Soviet Communist Party Moscow Nixon NBCTV Meet the Press Humphrey ABC Los Angeles Waverly Minn New York City Wallace South United States House of Representatives

Driver in 6 Car Crash Charged With Reckless Driving

Carroll David Rinard, 26, of Rt. 1 Winchester, charged by Frederick County police with reckless driving and failing to stop for red light and siren after a six car crash. Pursuit began on Rt. 50 West at over 100 mph, ending when Rinard’s 1968 Oldsmobile hit five parked bars on Boscawen Street and Chapman Motor Co. lot, damage near $5,000. Trial set for Dec 9 in Frederick County Court. Rinard free on $250 bond. Winchester police also charge him with reckless driving.

Carroll David Rinard Rt. 1 Winchester Frederick County Pollice Roy Hoak, Jr Charles McIlwee Rt. 50 West Rinard Oldsmobile Penne ‘Sylvania Boscawen St Chapman Motor Co Frederick

Clarke Jaycees to Cover Four Precincts Chairman Leads Effort

Leroy Armstrong chairs the city county Jaycee drive with Clarke County Jaycees to cover four precincts. White Post Donald Tomblin Millwood Harold Erickson Russell's George Smallwood Jr Berryville among precinct reps. Claude Ashby Clarke Jaycees president Elmer Anderson chairs precinct reps.

Leroy Armstrong J Clarke County Jaycees Jaycee White Post Donald Tomblin Millwood Harold Erickson Russell’s George Smallwood, Jr Berryville Claude Ashby Mr. Ashby Clarke Jaycees Elmer Anderson

Weather Elsewhere Brief by The Associated Press

A terse nationwide weather summary reports regional conditions and forecasts. Includes temperature trends, precipitation chances, and notable climate observations from multiple cities, with emphasis on upcoming patterns and potential impacts on travel and daily plans.

Two men treated after crash near Stephens City

Two men were treated and released at Winchester Memorial Hospital after a 2:40 p.m. crash at Double Churches southeast of Stephens City. James B. Snyder and John Walker were identified by Winchester Volunteers Rescue Squad.

Winchester Memorial Hospital Double Churches Stephens City Winchester Volunteers Rescue Squad James B. Snyder South Carolina John Walker Middletown F.G. Greene Rt. 522 Newton W.va Rts. 50 George Weaver Rowlesburg Rt. 50 Waters Weaver Bear Keen

Weather Forecast for Virginia Delays and Skies

Cloudiness decreases tonight with cooler temps in the 34 to 42 range. Tuesday expects fair skies and seasonable temperatures. Wednesday brings partial clouds and mild air with a chance of scattered showers.

Rainfall Figures From Local Weather Bureau Update

Rainfall totals for the past 48 hours end at 8 a m today show November's rainfall to date at 1.968 inches and the year to date at 28.76 inches. October’s rainfall to date is 2.80 inches and the 1968 year to date stands at 28.75 inches. Five year past totals list 1963 at 33.46 inches through the year and 1967 at 36.48 inches. The long term average per month over 55 years runs 2.41 to 3.76 inches with December at 2.34 and the full year average at 36.50 inches.

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Potomac River Basin Commission Opens Public Meeting

The Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin will hold its annual fall educational meeting Thursday and Friday at Cacapon Lodge in Cacapon State Park West Virginia. The session is open to the public and aims to discuss regional water issues.

The Interstate Commission On the Potomac River Basin Cacapon Lodge Cacapon State Park W. Va

Virginia Voters Weigh Bond Issue and Local Referendums

Voters may mark for or against both bond issue questions or choose one. Gov Mills E Godwin Jr leads proponents who argue fiscal soundness while opponents warn of deficits. Local referendums in 43 localities would allow mixed drinks in larger restaurants. A Potomac Basin Compact update will be discussed at a meeting alongside a Baltimore and Ohio railroad tour regional preview.

Mills E. Godwin Jr Virginia Alcholic Beverage Control Board Baltimore and Ohio Potomac Hancock W. Va Westernport Potomac National River Washington, D. C Silver Springs Martinsburg

Interstate Portugal Airplane Magnetic Field Incident

A 1948 report notes an Uruguayan air collision or incident involving an aircraft in flight near an interstate, with reference to magnetic field effects and a fight or dispute occurring during the event.

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