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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1966

Page

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Inez hurricane may spare South Texas citrus crop

Hurricane Inez altered course toward Tampico area but could miss Brownsville and South Texas. Evacuations filled City Hall as warnings extended to Corpus Christi while grocers stocked candles and batteries. Citrus growers fear heavy fruit losses if the storm strikes the Lower Rio Grande Valley.

Brownsville Tex Inez Texas Tampico Moron el Sabino Nuevo Tamaulipas South Texas Faer Bureau Ynez’ Saar Texas-Mexico Force Port Isabel Corpus Christi Port Arthur Texas-Louisana Line Tam Pico Gulf Coast Rio Grande Valley Caribbean West Indies Cuba Florida Gulf of Mexico

Repair of Rt 17 Stretch Sought Before Board

State Senator J Kenneth Robinson and Winchester Mayor William M Battaile urged the Frederick County Board of Supervisors to seek repair for a 13 mile Rt 17 segment between Marshall and Warrenton. They asked a resolution with copies to the highway department and officials in Luray and Warrenton. The road, not in arterial plans, was called a death trap amid heavy traffic including servicemen. The City Council may join with a similar resolution to press the state for action at the capital.

J. Kenneth Robinson Winchester William M. Battaile Frederick County Board of Supervisors Marshall Warrenton Highway Department Luray Del Tom Frost Robinson Battaile Acto

Orioles Clinch World Series With Robinsons 20th Homer

Baltimore wins 1-0 as Frank Robinson hits a 410 foot homer in the fifth inning to seal the championship over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Dave McNally and a youthful pitching staff shut down the Dodgers with 33 scoreless innings across the series. Boog Powell Paul Blair and the Orioles celebrate in a chaotic dressing room after the clinching victory at Memorial Stadium.

Brooks Robinson Andy Etchebarren Orioles Dave McNally McNally O’s Boog Powell Baltimore Frank Robinson Number 20 Memorial Stadium Robbie West Coast Los Angeles Dodgers Moe Drabowsky Dave Mc-Nally Wally Bunker Jim Palmer Dodgers New York Giants Red Ames Christy Mathewsom Joe McGinnitty Giants Philadelphia Athletics Birds Willie Davis Lou Johnson Johnson Paul Blair Woodie Curt Blefary Jim Lefevre

Clarke Youth Killed in Berryville Crash

A Clarke County youth, Allen Wayne Martin, 16, of Berryville, died when his pickup collided with a car on Rt. 340 near Berryville at 1:55 a.m. He was among several injured in weekend crashes that also involved a Winchester taxi driver and multiple others treated at Winchester Memorial Hospital and University of Virginia Hospital.

Clarke County Winchester Allen Wayne Martin Rt. 2 Berryville Rt. 340 Welton Strasnider Albin James Owens University of Virginia Hospital Charlottesville Ellis Williams Charles Town W. Va Patricia Williams Rt. 50 Robert Ebersole Lester Bill Robert Queen Merle Cooper Allen Rosenberger Winchester Volunteer Rescue Squad

Action Packed Weekend Features Wood Clarke Shenandoah College

Sports action ran hot over the weekend with James Wood Clarke County and Shenandoah College at the center. World Series coverage dominates, while the Punt Pass and Kick Contest is highlighted on pages 15 16 and 17.

James Wood Clarke County Shenandoah College

Campaigners Find War Isn't Issue

With less than a month left in campaigning both parties privately concede the Viet Nam war is not a major election issue. Voters are uneasy about the conflict and peace efforts, but most believe the president is doing his best. Senators weigh public sentiment and potential military options in a race shaped by national security.

Washington Senate House

Paper Urges Byrd and Spong Election

The Richmond Times Dispatch urged voters to elect Harry Byrd Jr and William Spong Jr to the U S Senate, and also recommended William L Scott for the House from the 8th District. The paper emphasized qualification over party and praised Byrd as an effective freshman senator.

Richmond Times Dispatch Harry F. Byrd, Jr William B. Spong, Jr United States Senate William L. Scott House of Representatives Scott

McNamara in Saigon as Marines Move Toward Front

U S forces reinforced the embattled zone in South Viet Nam as B52 bombers attacked infiltration routes just north of the demilitarized line. McNamara arrived for a four day visit to assess man power and funding needs while Marine divisions closed on the 17th Parallel and the 173rd Airborne Brigade reinforced Da Nang.

Saigon South Viet Nam United States Demilitarized Zone Namara U.S 17Th Parallel Demilitarized Zone Viet Nam 173Rd Airborne Brigade da Nang Leathernecks Demilitarized North Viet Nam Sive McNamara North

Viet Cong Reject Peace Proposals

Viet Cong denounces Britain's peace plan and Pope Paul VI appeals as ineffective. A Communist Liberation Press Agency commentary calls for linking peace to U S troop withdrawal from South Viet Nam. North Viet Nam and the Soviet Union also rejected Brown's plan. Archbishop Sergio Pignedeli completed a papal mission to Saigon.

Tokyo Britain Viet Nam Paul VI U.S Communist Liberation Press Agency Soviet Union George Brown Saigon Sergio Pignedeli Vatican South

Home Rule Test Blocks Major Senate Bills

The Senate votes on cloture to block a filibuster against a home rule bill for the District of Columbia. Morse’s amendment would set up an elected mayor and city council while Southern foes oppose it. Passage affects college aid, three appropriation bills, and a large housing bill. A national park proposal in Indiana Dunes is also noted.

Washington Senate District of Columbia Mike Mansfield 89Th Congress Congress Wayne Morse D-Ore Morse Johnson Indiana Dunes Lake Michigan

Eisenhower Urges Quick Win in Viet Nam But Flags Nuclear Use

Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower says the Viet Nam war requires a swift victory but rejects any suggestion of using nuclear weapons. He warns Republicans against making Viet Nam policy an election issue while stressing Americans must back the commander in chief. He notes the war’s guerrilla nature and the importance of national morale.

Gettysburg Dwight D. Eisenhower Viet Nam U.S Europe Eisenhower Johnson Congress

UN considers new resolutions over South Africa policy

At the United Nations General Assembly two more resolutions target South Africa's apartheid. One, by Poland and Saudi Arabia, asks the Security Council to act against racial segregation. The other, by 40 African and Asian states, urges adherence to prior GA recommendations and the arms embargo. Discussions also touch on Viet Nam peace plans and U Thant's term status.

United Nations N.Y South Africa U.N. General Assembly Poland Saudi Arabia Security Council General Assembly George Brown U.S Arthur J. Goldberg Andrei A. Gromyko U Thant

Market ad notes closures and price correction

Special Today Tuesday and Wednesday Willow Lawn Market Park Sausage 59¢ per pound Pat s Beauty Shop 723 S Cameron will be closed due to illness until October 25 Correction in Friday s ad states the Gold Meadow Home for sale in Shawnee Land priced at 27500 with complete financing Rogers builder 1712 Henry Ave Call

Tues & Wed Willow Lawn Market Park Pat Cameron Shawnee Land Rogers Henry Ave Call

Town Crieb Rain Fell From Dark Clouds

A cold front moved through the area with dark clouds and rain today. The forecast predicts a clear cooler night and tomorrow with a low in the 30s. The five day outlook shows temperatures average two to seven degrees below normal.

J C Penney Opens New Braddock Hairdresser Location

For Our Customer's Shopping Convenience, Open Tonight Till Nine. J C Penney Co announces a new hairdresser location at 2078 Braddock Street, inviting customers to visit this evening.

J.C. Penney Co Penneys Braddock

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Weather Bureau New Orleans Mexican Coast Sweet Johnny Roseboro Dod Clarke Lbj John C. Stennis de Miss CBS Byrd Spong Richmond Senator Byrd Robert S. Mc Viet Cong Ike Tare CRIEB V.F.W. Post
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