Obituary: Rear Admiral Frederick L. Riefkohl Dies at 80
Rear Admiral Frederick L. Riefkohl U.S. Navy, 80, of South Merritt Island Florida, died Wednesday at Patrick Air Force Base Hospital. He was a 1911 Naval Academy graduate and the first Puerto Rico native to graduate. He earned the Navy Cross in World War I and commanded USS Vincennes at Savo Island in World War II. He retired in 1947 and moved to Florida. Surviving are his widow Louise Riley Riefkohl, step-son George Barrie IV, six grandchildren, and two sisters. Funeral Thursday at 7 p.m. in Annapolis Chapel, burial at U.S. Naval Academy Cemetery.
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Winchester
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Puerto Rico
Vincennes
Savo Island
Florida
George Barrie IV
Santa Monica
Calif
Basil Wright
Michael George
Natcrest
Fla
O'Cloeck
U.s.naval Academy Chapel
U.S. Naval Academy Cemetery
Teacher Strike Threat Paralyzes Los Angeles Schools
About 200000 students face possible teacher walkouts as the Association of Classroom Teachers plans a strike authorization vote Monday. Even with a 5 percent offer, the district may operate without teachers Thursday if negotiations fail, affecting 650 schools and 19 200 teachers.
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William C Handy Father of the Blues
William C Handy, American Negro composer and trumpeter, is regarded as the father of the blues for popularizing the genre and making it accessible to interpreters and listeners everywhere.
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Workshop Approach is Tried in Evangelism Congress
The U S Congress on Evangelism closes its weeklong event in Minneapolis after 46 Church in Action workshops. Delegates shared parish level methods with evangelical leaders, focusing on modernizing soul winning. Rev Paul Fryhling said sessions offered methodologies, not sales pitches, with Billy Graham preaching at the final rally.
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Missing Cornwell on Canada Hunting Trip
Billy O. Cornwell of Route 5 owner of Cornwell's Grocery Store on Berryville Ave. is reported missing after a boat capsizing during a hunting trip near New Foundland Canada last Saturday. James Turnbull of Winchester and a guide are said to be safe. the search continues.
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Senate Rejects Move to Cut Funds for Carrier
The Senate rejected a $377.1 million cut for a new nuclear aircraft carrier and voted for a study on carrier roles. The defense bill moves to debate on amendments to the $20 billion military procurement package with a broader carrier-cost review proceeding by both Senate and House Armed Services Committees.
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Port of San Francisco shut except for high priority cargo
The Port of San Francisco remains closed to most traffic amid a dispute between the Teamsters and longshoremen over who handles containerized cargo. Only military, perishables, and mail shipments pass. pickets at 66 piers are largely quiet with few incidents reported.
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SCC to Hear Auto Insurance Rate Increase in Virginia
The State Corporation Commission will hear a request on November 17 to raise auto liability insurance rates in Virginia by about 16.4 percent. The Insurance Rating Board says the average private passenger car would incur an $11.25 rise in basic coverage. The initial hearing starts at 10 a.m. in the Blanton Building.
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Eritrean Liberation Front H hijacks Ethiopian DC6 lands Aden
An Eritrean Liberation Front commando hijacked an Ethiopian Airlines DC6 and landed at Aden Airport with one hijacker injured in a scuffle. The group had earlier claimed two sabotage attacks on Ethiopian planes and warns of Eritrea's independence struggle drawing world attention.
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Williams To Fight Extradition In North Carolina Charge
Detroit AP Williams, leader of the Republic of New Africa, returned to the United States and said he will fight extradition to North Carolina on a 1961 kidnapping charge. He was released on bonds and arrived on a paid Trans World Airlines flight arranged at U.S. request. Williams has lived in exile in Cuba, Red China and Tanzania. He denies the charge and asserts the case is trumped up. The RNA aims to form an independent black nation from five Southern states. Church schedules in the same article note Christ Episcopal Church Holy Communion at 8 a.m. and morning prayer with sermon at 10 a.m.
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Weather Summary for Winchester Virginia
Fair tonight with lows in the 40s to lower 50s. Sunday sunny and warm with highs in the 70s. Rain chances near zero through Sunday. Historical note lists today high 74 and yesterday 81, with sunset at 7 14 p m and the Harvest Moon on September 25.
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Winchester
Rainfall Totals Over 56-Year Periods and Monthly Averages
The document lists rainfall data including total rainfall to date in 1969 at 26.72 inches and long term averages. It provides monthly averages for 56 years with values from January to December and five year annual totals from 1964 to 1968, plus the 56-year average of 36.43 inches.
Area reports uneven summer rains amid Virginia drought
In Frederick County Virginia the drought persisted with uneven rainfall. Raal P Anderson in Gore notes only light showers since last November and very low water levels. North Mountain area reported by Capt McDowell of The Dove saw storms pass and only edge rainfall. Timely June and July rains kept some areas green but evaporation drained water all summer.
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Thefts Reported in Frederick County Area
The Frederick County Sheriff's office reports two thefts from this week. Glen Kump of Gore says a green and white Grover mini bike was stolen from his premises between Monday night and Tuesday morning. Richard Knupp of Stephenson reports a Linden torch gauge and 50 feet of heavy duty hose stolen from his pickup at his residence. Deputy Charles McIlwee leads the investigation.
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Frederick County
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