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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1968
Page
12
The Apollo 7 astronauts pass a 4 14 hour physical exam and discuss the October 11 orbital mission. A Saturn 1B rocket will lift the trio into orbit from Cape Kennedy Florida. From left Donn F. Eisele Walter Cunningham and Walter M. Schirra Jr. (AP Wirephoto)
Sharon Hill of Leesburg is elected president of the Freshman class at Shenandoah College and Shenandoah Conservatory of Music. Ann Waverly Smith of Winchester wins a Student Senate seat from the Conservatory. Other officers include Martha Montague, Ann Hope, and Robert Gourley III. The Senate handles SGA appropriations and project approvals.
The House Appropriations Committee advances cuts to food stamp and two housing programs along with a juvenile delinquency project in a budget bill. The action follows a near billion dollar reduction in urban renewal and rent subsidies, reducing HUD and related program requests for the next fiscal year.
Israel seeks direct talks with Arab governments to resolve post 1967 war issues. Abba Eban urges UN avoid acrimonious debate and supports Gunnar V. Jarring’s peacemaking efforts toward recognition of Israel and Israeli withdrawal from occupied Arab lands.
Chicago officials aim to line up 1800 high school graduate women aged 18 to 22 as blind dates for Navy and Air Force cadets after the Navy Air Force game. McDonough faces a tight two week deadline to sign up applicants as crowds fill the City Council chamber for interviews. The city will cover transportation and entertainment costs, with applicants responsible for return rides. A prior effort in 1965 drew 5000 applicants for 2000 cadets.
An anonymous envelope to the Yellow Cab Co in Louisville contained 100 and a note claiming a past false injury claim and offering repayment. The letter was unsigned and domestic in tone.
In loving memory of our son and brother Victor R Combs who died on Oct 8 1960. His family remembers him with love and gratitude, cherishing the years shared and the impact he had on those who knew him.
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