Obituaries and a Memorial Balloon Flight Note
Obituary notices for Mrs. Whitacre and Alvin B R Dodson report funeral plans and family details. The text also recalls a 1783 balloon flight near Paris, noting a French professor’s claim of a balloon reaching 2000 feet and 27 miles per voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin BR. Dodson
Stephens City
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Dodson
Alvin Cody Dodson
Mildred Lofton
Stephens Ashby Dodson, Jr
Welltown Pike
Mary Dodson
Doris Tobin
Maxine Jenkins
Bill Cody Dodson
Catherine Emmonds
Jones Funeral
Paris
Encyclopaedia
Drivers A’s Passing Stopped School Buses
Fred County drivers met at James Wood High School with state and county transportation leaders to review laws. They noted 44 buses cover 2300 miles daily and urged motorists to slow as red lights blink and stop in both directions on dual highways for loading and unloading children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Wood High School
R.A. Bynum
State Department of Education
Thomas J. Line
Robert E. Ayler
City committees named and chaired in mayoral roster
The article lists mayoral committee assignments with chairs and members. Dutton leads police traffic and parking. Woodrow Harper chairs Parks and Recreation. Henkel heads Fire and Civil Defense. Fleming leads Health and Welfare. Whitham chairs Public Improvement. Bayliss heads Municipal Buildings. Armel chairs Ordinances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dutton
Baker
Garber
Woodrow Harper
Armel
Mr. Baker
Henkel
Fleming
Mr. Dutton
James H. Fleming
Harper
Whitham
Mr. Bell
Bayliss
Dorton
Mr. Whitham
Northwestern South Amer John Tyler two wives history quiz
A compact trivia list presents topics including Northwestern South America, John Tyler with two wives, red and green colors, taste categories sweet sour salt bitter, Brutus, plaster of Paris, Jerusalem, eardrum, the thirteenth, and tungsten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plaster of Paris
Jerusalem
Reds Hold Peace Corpsman In Soviet Border Incident
The Foreign Ministry said Thomas R. Dawson an American Peace Corps member in Iran was detained for border violations and an investigation is under way. The U S Embassy reported he was picked up near Astara on the Caspian Sea while headed toward the border in innocence. The ministry expelled a U S diplomat in retaliation for a prior Soviet expulsion in Washington.
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Moscow
Foreign Ministry
Thomas R. Dawson
Peace Corps
Iran
Dawson
U.S
Annapolis
Astara
Caspian Sea
Donald R. Lesh
Valentin A. Revin
Washington
Revin
Harold M. Koch
Chicago
Soviet Union
City approves appointments and funding for historical sites
The Winchester City Council unanimously approved a pair of appointments including Ben B. Dutton Jr. to the Parking Authority advisory post and Robert S. Kern to the Air Pollution Commission. A $625 transfer funds highway directional signs for Abram's Delight Hollingsworth House George Washington's Office Jackson's Headquarters and the Old Stone Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
Ben B. Dutton, Jr
Winchester Parking Authority
Stewart Bell, Jr
Bell
Council
Abram’s Delight
Hollingsworth House
George Washington
Jackson
Old Stone Church
Fischer Quintuplets Turn Three on Aberdeen Farm
In Aberdeen South Dakota the Fischer quintuplets Jimmy Cathy Margie Mary Ann and Maggie celebrate their third birthday on the family 800 acre farm. Parents Andrew and wife host a private party with siblings and friends while noting two wear glasses and the children remain lively and healthy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
S.D
Jimmy
Cathy
Margie
Mary Ann
Maggie
Andrew Fischer
Fischers
Quints
Danny
Gemini Titan 2 rocket stage ignites from Cape Kennedy
Gemini 10 astronauts Gordon and Conrad begin space activity with a launch from Cape Kennedy. Heart rates and breathing varied through stand up and space walk phases with Gordon peaking and both pilots reporting strong responses. Gordon comments on Houston and Cape Kennedy as he captured views while observers offered pointing guidance.
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Cape Kennedy
Gordon
Mission Control Center
Houston
Tex
Texas
John W. Young
United States
Conrad
Leaders Push for Boost in Minimum Wage
Democratic leaders push for final action on a bill to raise the minimum wage from 1.25 to 1.60 an hour and extend coverage to about 8 million more workers. House passage was 259 to 89. Farm workers and various noncovered workers would gain Wages and Hours Act coverage, boosting reach to 29.6 million workers next Feb 1 and 1968.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
House
Mike Mansfield
Civil Service
Fredericksburg authorizes funds for rainmaking water plan
Fredericksburg City Council approved spending up to 15000 dollars for a rainmaking service to replenish the Rappahannock river basin water supply, which has fallen to its lowest level since the 1930 31 drought. Councilman Zack C Cameron noted a study is needed to gauge shortage seriousness before any decision.
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Fredericksburg
Zack C. Cameron
Dameron
Massachusetts
Cameron
Weather Bureau
Rappahannock River
Weather: Virginia Winds Pick Up on Thursday
East winds of 10 to 20 mph are forecast for today in Virginia with stronger gusts likely on Thursday.
Rainfall Totals Over 53 Years by Month
The record shows rainfall amounts for 53 years with March 3.10 inches and highest monthly total 9.11 inches in October. Other months list 2.42 February 2.18 January 8.79 June 0.00 August 3.77 September 8.68 November 2.55 December 2.31 and May 3.68 inches.
Winchester Weather Summary for September 14
The brief notes temperatures at noon show 82 degrees high and 61 degrees low. Sunset is 7:23 p.m. with sunrise at 6:53 a.m. New Moon occurs at 3:14 p.m. The item records no city events or additional measurements.
Area Seeks Drought Aid Amid Department Review
Congressman Marsh and Senator Byrd press for drought relief for the area. They note letters to Secretary Freeman and Farm Bureau officials urging reconsideration of the department’s stance and access to reduced feed grain from surplus stocks. No action has been taken yet by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stine
Agriculture Dept
John O. Marsh
Marsh
Freeman
Harry F. Byrd, Jr
Rep
Local Youth Charged Over Induction Report
Hubert Lee Brumback II 24 of Route 4 faces failure to report for induction under the Selective Service Act. A federal court hearing in Roanoke is set for Brumback and two others. Brumback, a conscientious objector, plans to join Viet Nam Christian Service as an agriculture worker if cleared, sponsored by Lutheran World Relief. He would serve two years in Viet Nam versus a one-year draft. He has previously served in the Peace Corps in Jamaica and is the son of Mr and Mrs Jarvey Brumback.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert Lee Brumback, II
Route 4
Associated Press
Roanoke
Brumback
Lee Lovett
Viet Nam
Lutheran World Relief
Peace Corps
Jamaica
Lovett
Jarvey Brumback
World hunger and schooling gap cited in Britannica
Encyclopaedia Britannica notes that one third of the global population lacks adequate food and education. A survey of African schoolchildren finds roughly 70 percent malnourished, highlighting widespread deprivation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amon
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Lions Club Broom Sale Postponed Amid Rain
The Winchester Lions Club postponed their annual county broom sale set for 5 p m due to forecast rain. About 40 Lions joined in the event with high sales reported, and organizers planned a new date in rural districts while city sales proceed if weather permits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Lions Club
Arthur Mume Power
Paul Strawderman
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