30 Oct 1968
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1968
Page
1
Voters will decide on 81 million dollars in general obligation bonds for education and mental health with 67.23 million for college facilities and 13.77 million for mental hospitals. The funds are earmarked for specific projects under a 1928 Byrd clause and funded only if approved.
Public forum on proposed bond issues tonight at Shenandoah College auditorium starts at 8. Citizens for the Bond Issue sponsor with Dr. Edgar F. Shannon Jr. of the University of Virginia delivering the keynote on education and mental health priorities for Virginia. The panel includes Del Largent, Superintendent Jacob Johnson, and Shenandoah Valley Bank VP George Froom.
MRS Alvin L Ruble reports a Christmas cactus ready to bloom and an azalea full of buds in Stephens City while MRS Catherine Lichliter notes an October bloom for a Christmas cactus with a single bloom. Also, notice that Margaret Riley joins Westside Beauty Salon. a rummage sale is set for November 1 at Old Friendship Fire Hall Cork Street. The Albin precinct votes at Frederick County Junior High School.
In Richmond, Medical College of Virginia began a fourth heart transplant about 7 a.m. for an unnamed recipient. Sources identify the patient as Darrell D. Starcher, 34, formerly of Spencer, West Virginia. The hospital previously announced donor William Peyton Ford, 24, a Norfolk officer, died after a two-car crash and organ donation was approved.
A nine and a half foot Sidewinder missile was stolen from a German base by three men who carried it in a wheelbarrow and drove 100 miles with the rocket nose draped in a carpet. They packed the dismantled weapon for air freight to Moscow. Two suspects are in custody as West Germany wrestles with an apparent spy scandal.
In Detroit at Cobo Arena 11200 capacity George C Wallace cut his economy speech to a law and order address after a melee erupted with anti Wallace demonstrators and backers fighting amid thrown chairs and a sprayed irritant police dragged about 20 protesters from the stands and two more from the crowd.
Festivities begin as Pennys hosts Founders Days events with local groups and community activities. Organizers urge residents to join in tours, demonstrations, and traditional celebratory programs across multiple venues.
Chicago Tribune reports courthouse records show Hubert H. Humphrey accepted six valuable lakeside lots from Ray C. Ewald of Ewald Brothers Sanitary Dairy while he was a senator. Deed dated 1956 but filed in 1958 with no stated cash, mortgage of 30000 later. spokesmen deny any connection to lawsuits.
Vice President Hubert Humphrey said a new level of diplomatic activity over the Vietnam war is under way and that the next move could be toward Hanoi. He spoke amid Gen. Creighton Abrams meeting in Washington with President Johnson and advisers. Humphrey declined to reveal any details or timing about potential peace steps ahead of the election.
Alson H. Smith campaign manager for Rep. John O. Marsh Jr. calls claims of backing from the Democratic National Committee irresponsible and unfounded. He says Marsh has not requested or received funds from national or state Democratic committees and notes broad cross party support. GOP rival A R Giesen campaigns in Winchester area with a caravan and speaks at the Elks Lodge in Winchester before events in Clarke and Frederick counties.
In Syracuse Nixon told about 1 000 students he would seek a negotiated Vietnam settlement with the Soviet Union at the conference table. He praised the orderly protest and urged broad participation of other nations to widen the talks. The event featured a preannounced serenade and a calm, structured dialogue with the demonstrators. Spaghetti Nite, Italian Villa All You Can Eat-$1.00
U S officials agree no president can win the Vietnam war quickly or secure a palatable peace. Hawks expect no fixed victory date. doves foresee long negotiations. Some hint at a small troop reduction, but no timeline for South Vietnam to stand alone.
Denny's Commercial Auction holds an event tonight at 7:00 PM featuring furniture appliances and tools for bidding. Local buyers may attend at the listed location as catalog items are offered.
In Paris the United States and North Vietnam sparred over a peace framework at the 28th session, with no public detail on progress. Officials indicated a possible halt to bombing and noted behind the scenes contacts, while Thuy accused proposals of electoral motive.
A high pressure area near the ground and dry northwesterly flow aloft promise clear Virginia skies and seasonably cool temperatures. The Peanut Cellar Inn presents the Velvet Tones tonight through Friday for listening and dancing enjoyment.
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