Hurricane Gladys Drifts Toward Florida Gulf Coast
Hurricane Gladys drifts north in the Gulf of Mexico with 75 mph winds. Forecasters warn of five foot tides near landfall and potential rapid rise in tides threatening Tampa Bay area. Center of storm moves slowly as warnings extend from Sarasota to St. Marks. Cuban report notes one death and evacuations of about 64,000 due to floods.
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Miami
Fla
Gulf of Mexico
Tampa Bay Area
Robert Simpson
National Hurricane Center
Tampa
St. Petersburg
H. Simpson
Simpson
Weather Bureau
Gladys
Tampa Bay
Florida
Sarasota
Clearwater
St. Marks
Bradenton
Prensa Latina
Officers Named By Concert Association
The Winchester Inter-Com munity Concert Association elected officers for the year. President is Capt. James Roberson, 1st Vice President Mrs. Gilbert Tillotson, 2nd Vice President Mrs. Ralph Yount, 3rd Vice President Miss Mildred Jones, Treasurer Mrs. Helen Walker, Secretary Mrs. David Dorman. Concert Presentation Co-Chairmen are Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Lowden. New three year directors include Mrs. Verne Collins, Mrs. David Dorman, Mrs. Paul Hotinger, Mrs. V. A. Moyer Jr., Mr. Paul Thompson, Mr. Joseph White, and Ret. Comm. John L. Neulsen.
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James Roberson
Gilbert Tillotson
Ralph Yount
Mildred Jones
Helene Walker
David Dorman
J. H. Lowden
Verne Collins
Paul Hotinger
V. A. Moyer, Jr
Paul Thompson
Joseph White
John L. Neulsen
Olympic Protest Fists Stir Controversy at Medal Ceremony
In the 200-meter final on Wednesday, Tommy Smith and John Carlos raised clenched fists in black gloves during the national anthem. They wore black knee socks and armbands calling for racial equality as part of their protest. Two USOC consultants, John Sayre and Billy Mills, went to the Olympic Village after midnight to demand they leave.
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Smith
Carlos
U.S
Salvation Army appoints new commander at Baltimore Temple Corps
Commissioner Glen Ryan of the Salvation Army Southern Territory announces the appointment of a new commanding officer for the Baltimore Temple Corps. The Janssons, from North Carolina, are featured in a Star Photo by Mary Helen Massie.
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Baltimore Temple Corps
Glen Ryan
Southern Territory
Salvation Army
Janssons
North Carolina
Mary Helen Massie
William Jansson
Salvation Army’s Corps
Winchester
Jansson
Harold Bageant
Salevation Army Advisory Board
Baltimore
Giesen Proposes Two District Offices If Elected
Republican A R Pete Giesen said he would open two congressional offices in the Seventh District located in Charlottesville and Harrisonburg with direct lines to his Washington office. He argued the offices would not add expense, replacing some Washington staff. Giesen spoke in Culpeper County at a Republican fundraiser, appealing to pro Wallace voters and urging replacement of the Democrat controlled Congress, while praising Nixon and urging support for his crusade to Save America.
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A.R
Pete) Giesen
Charlottesville
Harrisonburg
Washington
GOP
Giesen
Culpeper County
Culpeper
U.S
White House
Congress
Wallace
Jack Marsh
John O. Marsh, Jr
Richard M. Nixon
America
Cancer Meeting Dinner to Feature Dr. Hortenstine
The Winchester Frederick County Unit of the American Cancer Society will host its 1968 Cancer Meeting and Dinner on Oct. 24 at the Winchester Golf Club. Dr. John C. Hortenstine, associate professor at UVa Medical School on leave, will speak. Reservations due by Oct. 23 via three local contacts.
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Winchester
Frederick
American Cancer Society
Winchester Golf Club
John C. Hortenstine
Medical School
University of Virginia
Beaver Fall
Hortenstine
Washington
Ark
U.S. Army
McKee Associates Group
Seymour J. Barr
The
Cancer Society
Mount Airy 4-H Club Holds Family Night Fashion Show
The Mount Airy 4 H Club held a recent family night featuring a style revue and club activity review led by the president. Mary Frye received a $25 bond from Ned Conklin for winning the county Wildlife Seed Planting contest. Models included Carol Brumback Holly Brumback Mary Frye Bonnie Douglas Rosie Orndorff and Susan Ginn. Beverly Warren and James Douglas played piano and Miss Ginn sang. A covered dish supper followed.
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Mount Airy
Mary Frye
Ned Conklin
Carol Brumback
Holly Brumback
Bonnie Douglas
Rosie Orndorff
Susan Ginn
Beverly Warren
James Douglas
Miss Ginn
Rooney Alimony Settlement Clears Con tempt Charges
Charges of contempt of court were dismissed against actor Mickey Rooney after his sixth wife Margaret testified he paid 1072 dollars in back alimony. Rooney agreed to pay 1000 dollars in attorney fees and 350 dollars monthly alimony. The Rooneys, married in Las Vegas in 1966, separated the same year.
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Los Angeles
Mickey Rooney
Margaret
Superior Court
Rooney
Las Vegas
Nev
Rooneys
Madonna of the Harpies Named for Six Pedestal Harpies
The famed Andrea del Sarto painting Madonna of the Harpies derives its title from six harpy figures decorating the pedestal corners. The work’s renown centers on its composition and the artist’s Renaissance mastery.
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Andrea del Sarto
Madonna of the Harpies
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Gulf
Concert Association
Winchester Inter-Community Concert Association
Chrysler Motors Corporation
Plymouth
By Wohl
Jack
U. S. Pot
United Feature Syndicate, Inc
ST. Ae
Dr. Hortenstine
Cancer Unit
Holmes Newe Come
Virginia Schneider
Turner Locke
John C, Hortenstine
4-H
Long Johns
Alpine Kitchen Bake Shop
Alpine Kitchen
Ruth Thompson
Berryville
Polyglas Tire Goodsyear
Goodyear
Fed
Buncutter Tire Co., Inc
S. Braddock
Wisecarver
Oldsmobile
Berryville, Va
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