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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1966

Page

2

Obituaries for Edna Mac Togans and Nathaniel Mercer

Edna Mac Togans of Winchester died today in the Win. She was born there, taught music, and belonged to Mt. Carmel Baptist Church. Survived by husband Alfred Togans sister Joseph N Cook Sr and brother Montgomery J Triplett. Funeral arrangements incomplete. Nathaniel Mercer born October 14 1877 in Clarke County lived near Berryville employed in engineering. Funeral service tomorrow at 2 30 PM Providence Chapel Clarke County. Body at John H Enders Funeral Home Berryville.

Edna Mac Togans Togans Winchester John Triplett Mt. Carmel Mr. Mercer Clarke County Nathaniel Lydia Fred Mercer Berryville Ing Providence Chapel John H. Enders

Teenager Hurt In Crash On Rt 522 North

A 17 year old Winchester girl Barbara Lewis was injured when her car crossed the lanes on Rt 522 north a half mile north of Sunnyside and crashed into a bank. She was thrown from the vehicle and taken to a hospital where her condition was listed as good. A female passenger was also hospitalized but not admitted. Police estimated auto damage at 1500 dollars.

Winchester Rt. 522 Sunnyside Barbara Lewis Meade Ave Lewis

Pope Reports Planned Visit to Canada Expo 67

Vatican source says Pope Paul VI plans to visit Canada during Expo 67 in Montreal next year. Length of stay undecided. trip would be his fourth international journey since 1963. Expo runs spring to fall 1967 and timing favored spring or early summer.

Vatican City Paul VI Canada Montreal Pope Paul Ottawa Sergio Pignedoli Italy Holy Land India Bombay New York U.N. General Assembly

Navy Coast Guard armada to guard Johnson during Far East trip

A line of Navy and Coast Guard ships will guard President Johnson as he travels to the Far East for a 17 day trip visiting six nations and attending the Manila summit. Fighter escorts will accompany him near Viet Nam and Communist China. Security will rely on local forces abroad and precautions curb spontaneous public appearances.

Washington Navy Coast Guard Pacific President Johnson Johnson Far East Manila Philippines Viet Nam China Secret Service White House John F. Kennedy Kennedy

Tornadoes Raze Belmond Area In Devastating Night

Eyewitnesses recount a powerful tornado tearing through Belmond. A 23 car freight train derailed, a soybean plant flooded and damaged, and the We Three Supermarket lost walls and roof while shelves stood intact. Teens escaped injury as the storm struck downtown.

Belmond Paul Miller Gary Walrod Walrod We Three Wes Boller P&g

Counterfeit Bills Found Totaling 500000 Near Taft

U S Treasury agents uncovered 500000 in counterfeit $20 bills in a mountain cabin south of Taft. Three men Rothey Fields and Houts were arraigned in Bakersfield on counterfeiting and conspiracy charges and released on 2500 bail each. Authorities said more counterfeit sheets valued at 500000 were found in the cabin after a prior 100000 in cash was discovered in their car.

TAFT Calif U.S. Treasury Stephen A. Byrne Treasury Sacramento Robert Brown Rothey Jerry Allen Fields Henry Leroy Houts U.S William Hulsey Bakersfield Rothey Fields Las Vegas Nev Byrne

Capitol Portrait Honoring Rep. Smith Unveiled in House

An oil portrait by Victor Lallier of Dallas was unveiled at a surprise party for Rep. Howard W. Smith D Va as he leaves Congress. It will hang over the press table in the House Rules Committee room. Smith was defeated by George C Rawlings Jr. for renomination.

House Leader Seeks Hearings Before Action on Demo Cities Bill

Mike Mansfield said any such legislation must have hearings in the House. He noted no delay in adjournment. The bill, similar to a Senate measure, would fund rehabilitation in slum areas and push metropolitan areas toward wide planning for water, sewers, transportation, and beautification with area agencies receiving bonuses. Opponents warned it could doom local government, but a Republican amendment to delete this section failed.

Mike Mansfield Mansfield

Quiz Answer Set Summary

A compact answer key lists items: 1 small bear 2 two dollar bill and nickel 3 fruits 4 three points 5 highway 6 civil. True statements for items 1 8 25 9 dime 10 true.

Laager Definition in South African Context

A laager is a defensive camp formed by a ring of wagons placed close together. The term originates from South Africa and describes a protective encampment used historically in warfare and frontier life.

Weather forecast for today and weekend

Mostly cloudy with showers tonight and a low around 56. Sunday will be clearer and cooler with highs near 63. Southeast to south winds 10 to 15 mph today. Monday outlook calls for fair and cool conditions.

Rainfall Totals Reported for 1966 Through October

Rainfall data show 24 hour total ending 8:30 a.m. today none. October to date 0.83 inches. 1966 year to date 27.81 inches. Long term monthly averages from 53 years list January 2.42 inches through December 2.31. Cumulative totals note January 26 1964 27.35, 1965 22.28 inches.

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Byrd Says He Followed Conscience in Campaign Move

Sen. Harry F. Byrd Jr. announced he suspended campaigning until Congress adjourns, saying he chose his Senate duties over political activity. He noted voting 12 yes and 7 no in the last three weeks and planned to return to the campaign trail soon.

Byrd Charlottesville Harry F. Byrd Jr Congress Senate William B. Spong Jr Washington Spong Lawrence M. Traylor John W. Carter John O. Marsh Edward O. McCue III Charlottesville-Albemarle Armistead L. Boothe William Spong

Soviets Plan Manned Satellite Launch Next Week

Soviet sources say a large satellite carrying several men could lift off from Baikonur in central Asia next Wednesday or Thursday. East European Communist leaders visiting Moscow may discuss China policy with a possible joint statement. The move follows Friday's Cosmos 129, seen as a rehearsal for a manned flight, 19 months after the last Soviet space sortie. The timing echoes the Nov 7 Bolshevik anniversary and echoes France's Baikonur ties with De Gaulle.

Moscow Soviet Union Baikonur Soviet Space Center Central Asia China Cosmos Charles de Gaulle France de Gaulle Kremlin

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