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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1966
Page
1
A pinhole leak in the Titan 2 booster fuel system halted the Gemini 11 mission at Cape Kennedy. Astronauts Charles Conrad Jr. and Richard Gordon were preparing for liftoff when the leak was detected three hours before launch.
A trio of field fires near the Virginia West Virginia line north of Swimley blackened about 100 acres. Fire crews from Enders Ryville Boyce South Berkeley Charles Town and Clearbrook battled multiple blazes while a Fourth fire near Highview scorched 10 acres. A cigarette likely started the Stephens City blaze. other fires prompted use of water tankers and mutual aid from five communities.
A cool night gives way to a warm spell with a midweek high in the 80s and dry conditions. Forecast calls for temperatures about 2 to 5 degrees above normal over the next five days through Wednesday, with little or no precipitation expected. Also listed is a sale of 35 shares of Farmers & Merchants Bank stock at public auction in front of the courthouse on Saturday September 17 at 10 30 a.m. Sold in blocks of 10 or all. Charles R. Duvall, Agent and Auctioneer.
A Hong Kong paper cited the New Life Evening Post claiming Mao Tse tung has throat cancer and has lost part of his voice. The report said Mao improved slightly but cannot make lengthy speeches and refused doctors orders to quit smoking. unconfirmed locally.
U S fliers bombed and strafed Viet Cong infiltrators near Saigon as police counted casualties in multiple clashes. About 30 guerrillas crossed the canal into the 4th Precinct area of houseboats and slum dwellings while Vietnamese infantry and U S air forces killed hundreds in other sectors. American pilots flew 135 bombing missions Thursday targeting North Viet Nam oil points and transport lines.
Stoke ly Carmichael, national chairman of the SNCC, was arrested and charged with inciting a riot and disorderly conduct in Atlanta. He remains in jail on bonds of 10000 and 1000 respectively as authorities pursue further action.
State fire instructors inspected the Winchester Fire Department project on E. Woodstock Lane as finishing touches proceed on five structures. Ortr Ritter expects turnover within a week with a planned 30 hour Fire Training School on November dates.
The Pastry Shop features a weekend special German chocolate cake, highlighted by rich chocolate layers and coconut pecan frosting. Customers are invited to stop by for a slice or a whole cake this Saturday and Sunday.
New York AP report shows business leaders divided over President Johnson's proposal to suspend the 7 percent investment tax credit for 16 months to curb inflation. Some executives call it a mistake or ill-timed, while other experts praise its psychological impact and potential for slowing overheated markets. AFL-CIO Meany supports targeting tax credits, Tobin calls it the correct first step in tightening fiscal policy.
Congress moves to fast track Johnsons plan to suspend the 7 percent tax credit for equipment and the fast depreciation rules on business real estate for 16 months. Mills introduces the bill with hearings to include Fowler Connor and Schultze as witnesses. Johnson argues stimulus to equipment is now overstrained and credit markets are clogged.
President Johnson signs auto and highway safety legislation amid applause from lawmakers and industry figures including Ralph Nader. One bill grants the commerce secretary power to set safety standards for 1968 models and used cars within two years. The second provides funds for state safety programs such as driver education and vehicle inspection.
The Senate resumes debate on civil rights with Sen. Mansfield calling it the same slow path as weeks past. A Thurmond filibuster began, but few senators remained for a quorum as campaign duties rise with 11 states holding primaries. Leaders hope for adjournment around Oct. 15 amid inflation measures and tax changes.
A high pressure area brings clear skies and mild Virginia weather. Rummage Sale at 212 S Braddock St runs Friday Sept 9 9 am to 9 pm and Saturday Sept 10 9 am to 1 pm. Watch Billy Graham Crusade from London on Channel 5 Sept 7 8 pm Sept 8 8 pm Sept 9 7 30 pm Sept 10 10 pm.
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