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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1968

Page

2

Obituary for Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Shiley Buckley

Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Shiley Buckley widow of Arthur C. Buckley of Post died today at Winchester Memorial Hospital. She was born in Clarke County daughter of Lafayette and Cordelia White Shiley and long time member of White Post Methodist Church. Surviving are two sons Monroe S Buckley and Ralph E Buckley three grandchildren a sister Carrie Gore and a brother Clinton E Shiley. Burial in Green Hill Cemetery. Body at John H Enders Funeral Home Berryville.

Sarah Elizabeth Shiley Buckley Arthur C. Buckley Post Winchester Memorial Hospital Ralph E. Buckley Annandale Carrie Gore Winchester Clinton E. Shiley Boyce Green Hill Cemetery John H. Enders Berryville

Isle of Wight Academy Fire Destroys Eight-room Building

A private white student academy on Isle of Wight was damaged by a blaze reported at 4 a.m. Fire crews from Smithfield Carrollton and Windsor fought the fire but the eight-room frame building was razed.

Isle OF Wght Isle of Wght Academy Smithfield Carrollton Windsor

Nixon Seeks Victory Amid Vietnam Bombing Debate

Nixon argues Johnson misled voters about the war while Humphrey leads in final polls. The election pits Nixon, Humphrey, and Wallace as voters choose 21 governors and 435 representatives. Eisenhower warns against deserting Nixon over bombing policy.

South North Vietnam Paris Humphrey Louis Harris Nixon Harris Gallup

Thrifty Whisky Beats Scotch in South Africa

A South African whisky blend of malt cane and wine spirits sells much cheaper than Scotch and has prompted plans for a new plant in Rhodesia as demand grows. The note comes from a local distiller who says the product debuted about two years ago and is selling well.

Cape Town South Africa Scotland Rhodesia

Fire destroys ground floor of residence. resident rescued

In a blaze at a Winchester building, Mrs. Markwood was rescued by Officers Hillyard and Miller as flames trapped occupants. The fire started in Markwood's bedroom and nearly the entire ground floor was destroyed with smoke damage upstairs. Fire Inspector Gochenour investigated the cause, the owner listed as Ernest Pugh.

Hillyard Mrs. Markwood Ronald Miller Mrs. Markewood Poelice Saic Winchester Volunteers Markeham Winchester William Gochenour Ernest Pugh

Talks push Paris peace process to new phase in Paris

May discussions aim to broaden Paris talks with NLF observers and Saigon input. U.S. North Vietnamese envoys meet on procedures as NLF delegation arrives. Saigon opposes recognition moves while seeking to avoid a Viet Cong prestige boost.

Paris Johnson Saigon North Vietnam NLF Vietnam Republic of Vietnam U.S ARVN Army of the Republic of Vietnam South Vietnam Nguyen van Thieu Thieu Sen Nguyen Gia Hien

Virginia Election Faces Battles Across Eight House Seats

Virginia voters head to the polls with George Wallace and 40 percent plurality talk alongside multiple third party slates. Key contests in eight districts pit Democrats against Republicans with incumbents like Porter Hardy Jr. and William M. Tuck up for re election while others face challengers including NAACP leaders and Conservative figures.

Prrey George Wallace Old Dominion Virginia Socialist Labor Hennin A. Blumen George S. Taylor Prohibition Earle Harold Munn Sr Rolland E. Fisher Peace and Freedom Dick Gregory Benjamin Spock GOP Frederick T.stant G. William Whitehurst Norfolk Porter Hardy Jr David E. Satterfield III John 5S. Hansen Chesterfield Std W. C Dan’ Daniel Danville Weldon Tuck South Boston Ruth Harvey William M. Tuck John O. Marsh Jr Strasburg A. R Pete’ Giesen Jr Staunton Louis A. Brooks Jr Waynesboro William L. Scott Fairfax Andrew H. McCutcheon Wiliam C. Wampler Joseph P. Johnson Jr Abingdon Joel T. Broyhill Arlington David B. Kinney Thomas N. Downing

Kentucky May Cut Back on Community Colleges

The Kentucky Council on Public Higher Education suggests tighter oversight of two year colleges by central agency due to rapid growth in the state.

Community College Frankfort Kentucky Council On Public Higher Education

Weather Outlook Virginia Fog Tonight and Mild Midweek

The Virginia forecast calls for fog tonight with lows from 44 to 52. Wednesday should be partly cloudy and mild, while Thursday turns variable with a chance of showers and cooler temperatures. Winchester skies note sunset, moonrise, and upcoming lunar phase dates.

Rainfall figures and averages for the year and region

A rainfall report lists 24 hour end at 8 am trace, with November 1968 to date at 28.76 inches. Five year totals show 1963 to 1967 values from 26.85 to 36.48 inches. Monthly averages by month and a 55 year east region annual average of 3640 tenths of an inch are provided.

West Virginia Prison Escapees Captured Near Chambersburg

Two of four Moundsville escapees were arrested near Chambersburg after an alleged robbery at a migrant labor camp. Victims were assaulted and one shot above the eye. A third suspect remained at large as State Police reported the captures Monday night.

Chambersburg Moundsville W.va Here St. Thomas Homer Rosenberry Franklin County Elmer Robinson Lewisville Albert Suzik McCorminas Rosenberry Robinson Suzik Billy Dickson Ivin Simmers St. Thomas, &T Dickson Simmers Chambersburg Hospital Dickson Farm Hamilton Justice of the Peace Allen Jennings West Virginia Dale Gordon Fairmont George Edward Brown White Sulphur Springs

Mixed Beverage Vote At Issue In Winchester Frederick

A major issue on the ballot in Winchester and Frederick County concerns allowing mixed beverages in licensed establishments mainly restaurants. Three Lord Fairfax Soil and Water Conservation District supervisors will also be elected by Frederick and Clarke voters. Election returns will be broadcast on WINC and TV Cable channel 6 after tabulation by local volunteers. The Shenandoah Valley Amateur Radio Club and the Jaycees will gather results in the area.

Winchester Frederick County Clarke County Lord Fairfax Soil and Water Conservation District Frederick and Clarke WINC Star Shenandoah Valley Amateur Radio Club Jaycees

Service Station Robbed At Fox Drive and Route 522

The Oates Bros. Atlantic Service Station on Fox Drive at Route 522 N was broken into last night. Owner Arley Oates estimates losses in the hundreds of dollars, with entry through a washroom window. Missing are Craftsman tools including wrenches sockets and ratchets, Velvewagen items, spark plugs, cigars, lighter fluid, and slighters.

Oates

Police Strip Hell Drivers Caught in Jakarta Speeding

Indonesian police and troops stripped five youths nicknamed hell drivers to their undergarments, marched them through city streets, and dumped them into a fountain after catching them at roadblocks. Cars and motorcycles were impounded for one day.

Jakarta

Soyuz 3 deemed for Earth orbit only says Keldysh

Soviet Academy of Sciences president Mstislav Keldysh stated Soyuz 3, tested by cosmonaut Georgy Beregovoy, is for earth orbit missions and not a manned moon flight. He did not specify if a new spacecraft or a modified Soyuz would reach the moon. Beregovoy completed almost four days in orbit and questions about linking ships in earth orbit remained.

Moscow Soviet Academy of Sciences Mstislav V. Keldysh Beregovoy

Answers to quiz list from historical source

Delaware One Rudyard Kipling Copyright Office Library of Harding and Coolidge Andrew Jackson Switzerland Vitamin Peace by extermination War Department.

Rudyard Kipling Copyright Office Library of Harding and Coolidge Andrew Jackson Switzerland War Department

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