23 Nov 1968
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1968
Page
1
U S Command reported continued brisk activity in the DMZ three weeks after Johnson halted bombing North Vietnam. Indications totaled 210 since Nov 1 with 22 labeled significant, including artillery and machine gun sites. 71 in the northern and 139 in the southern DMZ.
Three young girls turned in a sum of money found in downtown Winchester to the police. A spokesman said the rightful owner may reclaim it by identifying denominations at the department. Continue reading on page 6.
The Winchester Frederick County Chamber of Commerce Retail Committee will hold a 7 30 p m seminar at James Wood High School auditorium for merchants and employees on apprehending shoplifters. Principal speaker Sumpter Priddy will show a film and explain devices used by shoplifters and how to detect them.
London reports show shock and anger over a 10 percent sales tax on consumer goods as Britain seeks to defend the pound from possible devaluation. Finance signals: import deposits, tax rises on drinks, tobacco, fuel, and luxuries while Parliament prepares for a Monday showdown.
The Union Thanksgiving Service sponsored by the Winchester Frederick County Ministerial Association will be at Grace Lutheran Church Thursday at 10 AM. Rev Paul D Martin of the Winchester District United Methodist Church will speak. Offering supports the Virginia Council of Churches food appeal for Biafra Nigeria relief. Rev Virgil A Moyer Jr pastors Grace Lutheran Church.
Paris AP reports Charles de Gaulle and his cabinet met in an extraordinary session to decide the franc’s future with a likely devaluation around 9.8 to 10 percent. The plan includes stricter price controls, tighter credit, and possibly a wage freeze, while ministers from franc zone states prepare to discuss the move.
North Vietnam's Le Duc Tho returned to Paris urging the United States to begin expanded peace talks at once. He accused Washington of delaying the four party conference and demanded U.S. agreement to broaden talks with South Vietnam and the NLF. Tho stressed Hanoi's stance on negotiating with the NLF as a sovereign delegation.
Charles G. Croushorn 58 of Hinton died instantly when struck by a vehicle driven by John Fewell of Stephens City while crossing near the Robert E Lee Restaurant. State Police report the fatality occurred at 5 35 p m yesterday. A Winchester woman was treated and released after a separate incident. Croushorn served in World War II and was a local mechanic and church member. He leaves a son and four sisters plus a brother. Funeral service Tuesday at 1 30 p m.
New York reports Julie Nixon and David Eisenhower will wed December 22 at Marble Collegiate Church in a 4 p.m. ceremony performed by Dr. Norman Vincent Peale. The couple, ages 20 and 24, are the daughter of President elect Richard Nixon and the grandson of former President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Plans announced by Gerry Van der Heuvel. The pair have known each other since childhood.
The 107 aboard a Japan Air Lines DC8 survived a water landing in fog near San Francisco International Airport. The National Transportation Safety Board sent a 10 member team to probe the crash, praised as a one in a million ditching. Passengers reported calm and even photographed the operation.
The Virginia chamber and airport commission describe Dulles International as underused six years after opening, with National Airport still congested. Officials note Washington National averages 670 flights daily, while Dulles handles few commercial runs, some cargo, and many private planes as plans for rapid transit and growth loom.
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