Navy Bombers Sink Four Enemy Torpedo Boats
U S Navy aircraft sank four torpedo boats near the Thanh Hoa river mouth in central North Vietnam one mile east of the coast. In ongoing fighting, U S and South Vietnamese forces reported heavy clashes with Viet Cong and North Vietnamese troops across several provinces with hundreds killed and multiple American casualties. Voting for the new 137 member House of Representatives proceeded amid heightened security as weather limited air operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saigon
U.S. Navy
Ress
Thanh Hoa River
North Vietnam
U.S
South Vietnam
Quang Tri City
Demilitarized
Collision Course on Spending
Washington lawmakers battle over government spending cuts as the Senate Appropriations Committee cuts back House language calling for a 6 to 8 billion dollar reduction this fiscal year. Mundt proposed a 5 percent cap but the vote failed, signaling possible deadlock and a looming clash between chambers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
House
Appropriations Committee
Johnson
Congress
Sen
Karl E. Mundt
R-S
Mundt
East Berlin tour rough edges reveal wall’s grip on travel
The article describes how easy it is for visitors to enter East Berlin while locals face strict controls. Tourists pay a transient fee, surrender passports briefly, and are screened by East German guards and a mirror inspection of buses. The piece notes the checkpoint dynamic and observers’ suspicions about funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Berlin
Berlin
East Berlin
Town Crier Handley and James Wood Roll Unbeaten
Handley and James Wood extended their perfect records with decisive football wins last night. Handley defeated Clarke County 46 to 7 and James Wood beat Hampshire 41 to 0, pushing both teams to seven straight victories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handley
James Wood
Clarke County
Hampshire
Bargainers Narrow Gaps in Ford Auto Pact Endgame
United Auto Workers and Ford Motor Co. bargainers signaled progress on a 45 day strike ending contract, with gains including higher wages union leaders sought a cost of living escalator and guaranteed annual income. Wages rose over three years 43 to 59 cents for most workers and 79 to 95 cents for skilled tradesmen. Ford proposed minimum hourly gains and a cap on escalator effects, while total value hinges on future index changes. Strikers have lost about 170 million in wages while Ford car production remains down and sales lagged versus last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
United Auto Workers Union
Ford Motor Co
Reuther
UAW
Pety
General Motors
Ford
Chrysler
Channel 6
First Presbyterian
Governor Aids Young Florida Pop Vendor
AP describes Billy Churchill, an 11 year old Florida popsicle vendor, whose sidewalk stand was closed by the Brevard Health Department over lacking a permit and toilet facilities. Governor Kirk intervened, ordering the stand to reopen by Tuesday and promising to attend, after a telegram from Billy and father William Churchill. The case drew attention to small business and health code enforcement, with Billy having earned 27 dollars selling treats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Claude Kirk
Satellite Beach
Billy Churchill
Kirk
Haney
Brevard County
Billy
Health Department
Sally Churchill
Car-Truck Crash Kills 4 in Suffolk
Four people died and four were critically injured when a car ran a red light and was struck by a tractor-trailer at the Constance Road and North Main Street intersection in downtown Suffolk early today. Victims were Seth Holley George Hunter Rosetta Basemore and Suzy Parker all of Whaleyville Nansemond County. The deceased were passengers in the car. the four injured were taken to Obici Memorial Hospital in critical condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suffolk
Seth Holley
George Hunter
Rosetta Basemore
Suzy Parker
Whaleyvilley
Nansemond County
Constance Road
North Main Street
Obici Memorial Hospital
Secretary of Presbytery Slider Accepts Executive Secretary Role
The Rev. Charles Richard Slider has accepted the call of the Presbytery of Winchester to serve as Executive Secretary starting Nov. 1. The Presbytery includes 59 churches and about 40 ministers across several states and is part of the Presbyterian Church in the United States. The Slider family includes wife Ann L. Trenary and two children. Dr. Slider previously led Lakeside Presbyterian Church in Richmond and held leadership roles with the Presbyterian Board of Christian Education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Richard Slider
Presbytery of
Winchester
Presbyterian Church
United States
West Virginia
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Northwest Virginia
Texas
Slider
Virginia
Tennessee
Mississippi
Presbyterian Board of Christian Education
Lakeside Presbyterian Church
Richmond
Shder
Daniel Baker College
Brownwood
Union Theological Seminary
Cliff School of Theology
University of Denver, Colo
Ann L. Trenary
Loudoun County
Sliders
Route 50 crash hospitalizes three near Paris Mountain
Three people were hospitalized after a one car crash on Route 50 near Paris Mountain last night. John Emery of Niles Ohio sustained the most serious injuries. David Ruth of West Virginia and Dale Cable of Delta Ohio were also admitted with multiple contusions and lacerations. The car was a total loss after overturning following a fence strike near the Paris Diner. Separate wrecks on Route 522 near Winchester sent Agnes Aagaard to Winchester Hospital overnight with back and stomach injuries, while Mr. and Mrs. Aagaard were treated and released earlier. Damages were estimated at about $1200 per vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rt. 50
Paris Mountain
John Emery
Emery
Niles
Ohio
David Ruth
West Virginia
Dale Cable
Delta
Cable
John Enders
C. D. Taylor
Paris
Winchester
Lester Aagaard
Phillipsburg
Jennie Johnson
P. F. Click
Johnson
Winchester Hospital
Agnes Aagaard
Massive antiwar rally crowds Lincoln Memorial to halt Pentagon
About 12 000 antiwar demonstrators gathered at the Lincoln Memorial area for a large protest against Pentagon activities. Police kept the peace as 6 000 troops were flown in and 20 000 more stood by. Organizers urged firmness without provocation while Pentagon access was targeted for disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lincoln Memorial
Pentagon
J. W. Trotter
Alea
Memorial
Justice Department
Department
FBI
William Coffin Jr
Yale University
Dave Dellinger
Warren Christopher
Weather Brief for Virginia Sees Fair Conditions
A weakening cold front edged into Virginia bringing few clouds. Seasonal temperatures and generally fair weather prevailed across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Virginia
Also Mentioned on This Page
Navy
Panhandle
Demilitarized Zone
Air Force
Mu Gia Pass
Mountain
Laos
Dmz
Con Thien
George H. Mahon
D.tex
House Appropriations Committee
Doug O’connell
Star
Ed Frankfurt
Martinsburg
W. Berlin
East
Echo Village
Steak House of Winchester
F. A. Shryock Co
Millwood Ave
Sacred Heart Academy
Walter P. Reuther
Aids Young
Peanut Cellar Inn
A. H. Long
Presbytery
C. R. Slider
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!