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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1969

Page

2

Obituary: Mrs Nettie M LaFollette 89 Capon Springs WV

Mrs Nettie M LaFollette 89 of Capon Springs West Virginia died yesterday in Winchester Memorial Hospital. She was married to the late Oliver LaFollette, daughter of Strother and Emily Pangle, and member of Walnut Springs Christian Church Oranda. Survived by daughter Hyla Nesmith Yellow Springs WV son Earl LaFollette Capon Springs 10 grandchildren 19 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Funeral at Hebron Lutheran Church Intermont West Virginia Saturday at 2 pm with burial beside the church cemetery. Pallbearers listed and body at Carrier Funeral Home LeHew WV prior to service.

Nettie M. LaFollette Capon Springs W. Va Winchester Memorial Hospital Hebron Lutheran Church Intermont J.A. Fogeleman John Brill George Brill Paul Simmons Marvin Simmons Philip Orndorff Jimmie LaFollette Carrier Funeral Home LeHew W.va

Stolen Ford Recovered Abandoned in Frederick County

A 1964 Ford reported stolen from the Lamar Sloan Ford used car lot on Valley Ave. was found abandoned on Apple Pie Ridge. State Trooper S. L. Lee located the vehicle, as reported by the Frederick County Sheriff's office.

Lamar Sloan Ford Valley Ave Apple Pie Ridge S. L. Lee Frederick County Sheriff's Office

Two Berryville Crashes Cause Over $7,000 in Damage

Clarke County two-vehicle crashes yesterday evening caused more than $7,000 in damage. At 6:40 p.m. on Rt. 7 west of Berryville Carl Emerson and Leonard Luttrell colliding as Emerson turned left and Luttrell passed. The second at 7 p.m. on Route 255 three miles south of Berryville involved Wesley Thompson and Lewis Craig on a curve. No injuries reported.

Clarke County G. N. Jenkins Rt. 7 Berryville Carl Emerson Leonard Luttrell Winchester Emerson Mr. Luttrell Route 255 Wesley Thompson Lewis Craig Warrenton

Flood Relief Pick Up Days In Winchester This Weekend

The Virginia flood relief program sponsored by the Winchester Jaycees holds pick up days this Saturday and Sunday for large items. Small items should go to the donor church or a civic group. mailing address is Via Flood Relief Program, Box 41, Winchester. Call 662-2536 for special pickups. Virginia Jaycee chapters aim to raise 137 000 dollars statewide for western Virginia flood victims.

Virginia Winchester Jaycees Jaycees Kenneth Eisner Winchester Virginia Jaycee

Mourning Rules Spread After Ho Chi Minh’s Death

Hanoi radio orders daily black bordered Ho Chi Minh bios and two color mourning bands for cadres and workers as celebrations are halted. Street reports note somber crowds in rain listening to broadcast and cries from residents reflecting the loss.

North Vietnam Hanoi Radio Vietnam Laodong (Communist) Party Uncle Ho Saigon

Winchester Public Schools Calendar 1969 70

The Winchester city calendar lists 182 teaching days with two snow days for 1969 70. Students get a two week Christmas break December 19 to January 5 and Thanksgiving days November 27 28. Spring vacation runs March 24 31. Professional days occur October 10 13 January 26 and June 11. Final pupil day is June 12. New grade reporting forms replace previous cards for grades 7 12 and 1 6 with revised schedules for nine and six week periods.

Winchester Public Jacob L. Johnson Johnson

Holton to Visit Winchester Area for 16-Hour Campaign Swing

Linwood Holton the Republican gubernatorial candidate will tour Winchester Frederick Clarke area on Sept 25. A committee led by Rubbermaid executive Jay Mincks will coordinate activities from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. with officials including Wayne Whitham and state lawmakers arranging outreach to voters.

Holton Linwood Holton Winchester GOP Winchester-Frederick-Clarke Wayne A. Whitham Frederick Clarke County Jay Mincks Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Inc Robert C. Burkholder Frederick County J. Kenneth Robinson Robert M. Henry H. Delmer Robinson, Jr Maurice Pat) Duffy

Weather Elsewhere Report From The Associated Press

Weather across regions is reported with temperature trends and notable conditions. Forecasts include chance of rain in coastal areas and cooler nights in inland zones.

Shanks Passes State Bar Examination

George Warren Shanks formerly of Wilmington Delaware now of Winchester was among 204 who passed the State Bar Examination this summer. He married Patricia Davis and graduates from Temple University Law School with Virginia study for the Virginia Bar Exam. Kemble White III of Martinsburg West Virginia also passed the Virginia State Bar Exam per the Virginia Board of Bar Examiners release.

George Warren Shanks Wilmington, del Winchester Mr. Shanks Patricia Davis Jack F. Davis Temple University Law School Philadelphia University of Virginia Kemble White III Martinsburg, W. Va

Albin Children Host Backyard Carnival for Flood Victims

A group of Albin kids organized a backyard carnival to aid flood victims. They raised $31.40 through games and refreshments with Gay Harman and Janice Reel as co chairs and assistance from Cindy Bell Deborah Lynch and Anita and Debbie Foster.

Albin Gay Harman Janice Reel Cindy Bell Deborah Lynch Anita Debbie Foster

Wall Street Dips Again Amid Modest Trading Slump

The Wall Street market opened lower as the Dow fell 3.63 to 832.04 at 10:30 a.m. with more decliners than advancers. IBM, Control Data, Polaroid, and Du Pont dropped while Gulf States Utilities rose on blocks, and opening prices showed mixed results before a late session decline shortened by a power outage at the NYSE.

IBM Control Data Polaroid du Pont Great Western Financial Gulf States Spartans Industries Eastern Air Lines Pan American World Airways American Telephone & Telegraph Atlantic Richfield Dow Jones Associated Press New York Stock Exchange American Stock Exchange Allen Electric Alamera Oil Brazilian Light & Power

Poverty in Greece Hit By Britannica Figures

Britannica lists Greece as among the poorest lands with over half the population as peasant farmers. Less than 10 percent work in industry and only three towns exceed 100000 inhabitants, according to the encyclopedia.

Greece Encyclopaedia Britannica

No Full Protection for Harbor Seal in Pacific Waters

A harbor seal gains protection in New England waters but faces a bounty in Pacific and Canadian Atlantic regions where it is labeled a suspected codworm carrier. The issue highlights regional wildlife protection gaps and proposed controls.

New England Pacific Canadian Atlantic

Rape Case Dismissed in Shenandoah County Hearing

Richard Theodore Montee 25 of Glenville Ga was freed on 1000 dollar bond after the rape charge was dismissed at a Shenandoah County Court preliminary hearing. The sodomy charge was bound over to the grand jury with 1000 dollar bond. James Thelmord Lester 25 of Fort Pierce Fla was released after his charge was dismissed. Robert Long remains sought in the same case involving a 17 year old girl connected to the Shenandoah County Fair carnival.

Richard Theodore Montee Glenville Frederick County Shenandoah James Thelmord Lester Fort Pierce Fla Robert Long

Record Rains Fall Again in New York and New Jersey

Heavy rainfall drenched New York and New Jersey with 5.38 inches by 9 a.m. since Wednesday, threatening records and snarling traffic while Newark police reported cars submerged in five to six feet of water.

New York New Jersey Weather Bureau Newark N.J

Nixon Plans Major Cuts in Federal Construction Projects

Western White House sources say the plan would cut 75 percent of funds for new federal and federally aided state projects with no dollar figure given, possibly up to 2 billion. The Cabinet would also discuss pending legislation and Ho Chi Minh's death impact on Vietnam. It is Nixon's second Cabinet meeting at the vacation White House since Aug. 9.

White House Congress Ho Chi Minh

Weather Outlook for Virginia Shews Showers into Friday

Mostly cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms expected mainly in the afternoon and night through Friday. Highs near 78, overnight lows around 63 to 68. Saturday trends partly cloudy and warmer. Winchester forecast notes sunset 7:39 p.m. and sunrise 6:44 a.m. Moonrise 12:25 a.m.

Winchester

Rainfall totals and averages for past years given

The report lists 24 hour rainfall 0.25 and year to date 0.38 for September with 1969 total 25.77. Monthly averages for 56 years show January 2.41 through December 2.32. Five year January to December totals are 91.63 in 1964, 26.85 in 1965, 33.82 in 1966, 36.48 in 1967, 32.56 in 1968. The long term annual average is 36.43.

Marine commandant orders steps to curb racial bias in corps

Gen Leonard F Chapman Jr orders an end to racial violence and discrimination in the Marine Corps. He allows the Afro haircut if neat and permits the black power salute among Negro marines. He urges review of promotion rules, social activity, and grievances while promising swift action against violations.

Washington Marine Corps Leonard F. Chapman Jr Pentagon Vietnam

Toys Bill Is Expected To Sail Through House

Washington AP report notes the House will take up consumer bills after recess focusing on a toys measure. The bill would ban sale of dangerous toys including electric ovens and miniature rockets with protruding fins if deemed hazardous by government supervisors.

Washington Department of Health, Education and Welfare House Senate Secretary of Transportation

Two Convicted In Williamsburg Holdup Case

In Williamsburg Circuit Court two men were found guilty of robbing the Colonial Williamsburg information center on May 4, taking 22500 at gunpoint. John G. Adams of Richmond and William R. Burruss Jr. of Williamsburg face sentencing September 17 after the presentence investigation. Burruss claimed to be an informer for federal narcotics agents and said he planned to expose Adams after the heist.

Williamsburg Information Center Colonial Williamsburg John G. Adams Richmond William R. Burruss Jr Burruss Adams

Tax Bill Faces Debate Over Depletion Allowance Change

The House bill curbs oil depletion at 20 percent from 27 to 42 percent, a move Kennedy accepts and Nixon must adjust a campaign stance. The measure aims to favor consumers but may hamper investment and long term growth.

Kennedy House Nixon

Answers from a Fragmented Page Referencing Taft and Regions

A compact fragment mentions William H. Taft and assorted terms including a bottle and a cork, a distance of 150 yards, and references to Russia Florida and embarrassment. The source text appears disjointed with placeholder phrases and scattered nouns.

William H. Taft Russia Florida

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