Allies Hit North Viet Panhandle With Heavy Air Strikes
U S warplanes and ships including B52 bombers and the battleship New Jersey struck North Vietnam's southern panhandle. Some 139 missions were flown, 25 trucks and 19 supply boats destroyed or damaged. B52s dropped 900 tons along the DMZ and near Con Thien Gio Linh. The New Jersey fired 16 inch guns silencing enemy fire. no major ground fighting reported. North Vietnam denied talks to halt bombing.
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North Vietnam
Con Thien
Gio Linh
Dmz
Saigon
da Nang
Smoky Fire Damages Coffman Apartments
A morning blaze at Coffman Apartments 138 142 N Washington St. started in the basement near the furnace. Four city fire departments fought flames for over three hours. resident Gladys F. Whetzel, 78, was hospitalized with smoke inhalation but stable. The building suffered heavy fire and smoke damage. cause under investigation. owned by the C. E. Coffman estate.
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Coffman Apartments
Washington St
Gladys F. Whetzel
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Winchester Volunteer Rescue
N. Washington and
Piccadilly Sts
William Godenour
C.E. Coffman
Leaves swept to curb aid city trash collection rule
Police Chief Funk urges residents to gather leaves into containers and place them for regular pickup to avoid yard debris violations. A father reports theft of a porch pumpkin on Jefferson Street.
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F.M. Funk
Crier
Jefferson Street
Council of Churches Backs Winchester Frederick Merger
The Winchester Frederick County Council of Churches votes in favor of consolidating Winchester and Frederick County. A resolution read at the board of supervisors meeting commends local leaders for pursuing a city county government solution amid rapid change and offers support.
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Winchester - Frederick County
Cosmonaut Beregovoy Reports Health On Soyuz 3 Flight
Soviet cosmonaut Georgy Beregovoy circulated the earth for a fourth day aboard Soyuz 3 Tass said he feels well and his capacity for work remains high. He reported all life supports normally, a good night’s sleep, exercises, breakfast and continuing the flight program.
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Moscow
Georgy Beregovoy
Tass
Beregovoy
Supervisors Turn Down Bid for Welfare Probe
The Frederick County Board of Supervisors refused to start a welfare department probe citing lack of specific charges in a petition by the Committee for Better Government. This marks the second rejected demand in a year. former supervisor Paul Luttrell initially pushed for a general inquiry after an foster care case.
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Frederick County Board of Supervisors
Department of Welfare
Committee For Better Government
Frederick County
Board of Supervisors
Paul Luttrell
Gainesboro
Lutetrell
Welfare Department
Welfare Board
Luttrell
New Shipment of Woolens at The Golden Thimble
The Golden Thimble Fabric Store announces new woolens in stock at 41 E. Piccadilly. Tonight at 7 30 the Silver Diner presents Dancing Everynight featuring Little Joe and The Joe's except Mondays and Saturdays.
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E. Piccadilly
Little’ Joe
The
TV Musicians to Strike Major Networks
About 800 union staff musicians plan a Wednesday strike against NBC CBS and ABC in New York and Los Angeles over wages. Networks offered a three year contract with a 40 dollar weekly increase across the first 18 months and the next 18 months, while the union sought a 64 dollar weekly boost plus 10 and 5 percent raises. Current top minimum pay is 257.50 weekly.
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New York
American Federation of Musicians
Los Angeles
National Broadcasting Co
Columbia Broadcasting System
American Broadcasting Co
Wallace Claims Other 2 Cannot Speak for South
Wallace, in Beaumont, says Nixon and Humphrey cannot represent the South and that neither party tickets provide southern representation. He criticizes Gallup polls, notes large rally crowds, and mocks press coverage while facing rock and egg throwing in Hannibal and protests in Quincy and Beaumont.
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U.S
Hannibal
Wallace
Nixon Calls for Extra Half Vote Per Precinct
Nixon urged GOP workers in Albany Pittsburgh and Detroit to win an additional half vote per precinct arguing it could have decided 1960 and may decide 1964. He warned supporters not to panic at attacks and predicted tricks by opponents during Halloween week as polls and Humphrey talk swirled.
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Detroit
Richard M. Nixon
Nixon
Albany
N.Y
Pittsburgh
John F. Kennedy
Civic Auditorium
Hubert H. Humphrey
Assessment Percentage Reduced in County
In 1969 Frederick County will tax property at 20 percent of appraised value instead of 30 percent, boosting revenue by about 140 150 thousand dollars even after the reduction. Assessors advised the board of supervisors, and the board approved the change based on three districts’ appraisals. Claude Neff of the State Department of Appraisals spoke for the assessors.
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Frederick County
Claude Neff
State Department of Appraisals
Neff
Agnew Denies Interest Conflict Denial of Times charges
Spiro T. Agnew rejected a New York Times editorial accusing him of clear and repeated conflicts of interest during his Maryland governorship. He issued a four page Houston statement asserting the Times distorted facts and noting its prior Humphrey endorsement. Nixon called for a retraction as the Times defended its charges and reprinted the editorial.
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New York
Spiro T. Agnew
New York Times
Maryland
Houston
Agnéw
The
Times
Humphrey
Richard M. Nixon
Nixon
Founders Days at Pennys Kick Off This Week
Founders Days at Pennys are underway this week with events and activities announced to celebrate the shop's history. Local residents are invited to participate in exhibitions and community gatherings amid a festive atmosphere.
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Pennys
Morning Paper Route Ad Seeks Reliable Transport
Help wanted for reliable morning paper delivery with transportation. Contact 667-8147.
McCarthy says he will vote for Humphrey, not seek re election
Sen. Eugene J. McCarthy announced he will vote for Vice President Hubert Humphrey in the 1968 election and will not run for re election to the Senate in 1970 or pursue the Democratic presidential nomination in 1972 He urged supporters to back Humphrey while saying his loyalty to issues remains strong and Chicago memories linger McCarthy emphasized the choice is between Humphrey and Nixon and that his endorsement does not forgive party leaders or events in Chicago.
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Washington
Eugene J. McCarthy
Hubert H. Humphrey
Senate
McCarthy
Minnesota
Humphrey
Chicago
Democratic Party
Hubert Humphrey
Richard M. Nixon
Humphrey Digs for Pa. Votes
Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey focused on Pennsylvania workers to win votes from Wallace as he tours eastern industrial states. He challenges Wallace on governing ability and economic strength, delivering pep talks while criticising Nixon. He spent long hours travelling northern Ohio by car.
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Pittsburgh
Hubert H. Humphrey
Pennsylvania
George C. Wallace
Humphrey
Alabama
United States
Richard M. Nixon
Ohio
Virginia Chill Persists Into Midweek
Richmond AP reports a cold front moved through Virginia and is now west of the Atlantic coast. The state remains under a frosty, chilly influence through Wednesday.
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Richmond
Virginia
Atlantic Coast
Velvet Tones Tonight Through Friday at The Peanut Cellar Inn
The Peanut Cellar Inn hosts the Velvet Tones performing tonight through Friday for listening and dancing pleasure. The group offers live music in a casual venue atmosphere with featured sets nightly.
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Peanut Cellar Inn
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By Audrey Coleman
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