28 Oct 1969
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1969
Page
1
Reports from Beirut describe bazooka strikes on an American oil tank and a surge of public safety incidents as Lebanese officials prepare for peace talks with Arab guerrilla leaders. The scene reflects tense regional dynamics during a moment of diplomatic activity.
Allied troops reported heavy clashes across South Vietnam with B52 raids along the Cambodian border north of Saigon. US forces killed numerous enemy in border provinces and Hue area fights while reporting two American wounded.
Nixon arrives to aid Linwood Holton in the Virginia governor race with a 8 20 p m Roanoke speech on vote fraud and a statewide door to door push. Democrats plan a high priced fundraising bash as Godwin frames Holton as promising the moon while opposing tax increases. Holton and running mates win Virginia Tech mock election with over 60 percent.
Del F L Largent Jr of Winchester today endorsed William C Battle for governor of Virginia. He says candidates have discussed education highways law enforcement mental health and other services and voters will choose based on qualifications and state needs.
Frederick County Board of Supervisors awarded a 1970 operation contract for the joint city county landfill dump to H. C. (Ham) Christianson for 43,500, up from 27,980. Christianson reported October activity of 593 payloads with 112 business uses and estimated annual income near 44,700 based on current use.
Absentee ballot applications are available at Holton Headquarters with notary on site. The application deadline is October 30 and a contact number is 662-8916.
Wilkins Shoe Center announces a children’s shoe sale with discounts ranging from 25 to 75 percent off regular prices. Limited quantities and sizes available in-store only.
Prince Karim Aga Khan and Princess Salina pose for an official portrait before their religious wedding at the Aga Khan mansion in Paris. The ceremony featured pearl showers and garlands of flowers draped around their necks as captured by AP Wirephoto.
The nationwide walkout by a 13 union coalition against General Electric affects 147000 workers across 117 plants surveyed. GE reports 25 plants normal, 92 with partial to full curtailment. inflation policy and wage demands drive the dispute as negotiations stall and arbitration is rejected.
Arab turnout surprised observers as thousands from Old Jerusalem crossed into the Jewish sector to vote in the municipal contests. Arab residents cited fears of losing privileges under Israeli rule, while Israelis denied any link between voting and benefits. The general election began slowly amid heavy security as Golda Meir's Labor coalition looked set to win parliamentary seats.
All the facts on the merger will be discussed at a meeting held at Web Junior High School on October 29 at 7 30 P M. The public is invited to attend and hear presentations about the proposed consolidation.
Miss Agnes Shirley Frederick County Extension Agent Home Economics will retire Oct 31 after 23 years with the county and over 40 years with 4-H and home economics work. Board chair Thomas Rosenberger said no successor named. Born Nov 2, 1907 in Morgan County West Virginia, she trained as a teacher and taught in Morgan County before furthering her studies.
Bazookas strike an American oil tank in Sidon as Beirut sees night eruptions of shootings and bomb blasts. Police stations and a prison area are attacked, with reinforcements sent and no casualties reported yet. President Helou seeks peace proposals for Cairo talks with guerrilla leaders amid regional tensions.
Esten O Rudolph Frederick County commissioner of revenue was elected vice president of the West Central Commissioners of Revenue Assn of Virginia for the coming year at a meeting Thursday at Warm Spring Lewis Keith Amherst County commissioner of revenue was named president and Mrs Mary Rhoden Clarke County commissioner of revenue was reelected secretary treasurer
Orange County authorities say an early morning bank robbery occurred at a branch of the National Bank of Orange in a local shopping center. Police describe the suspect as a lone white man with a moustache who fled in a light colored car. The amount stolen remains unavailable.
Richmond reports a polar air mass. Cold temperatures arrive with clearing skies affecting the region. The arctic conditions push daytime highs down and bring frosty nights across the state. Weather officials warn residents to bundle up and prepare for continued chill.
Pine Motor Company a Dodge and Chrysler dealer seeks experienced carpenters and helpers. Application details in showroom. Prior experience preferred. Competitive pay and steady work available.
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