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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1968

Page

2

Obituaries for Sidney Webster and Washington in Winchester

Obituary notices detail the deaths of Sidney H. Webster 61 of Gore and Washington of Boyce. Webster born 1906 in Lost City. funeral at Lost City Presbyterian Church with burial there. Washington born in Warren County. services at Ebenezer Baptist Church White Post with burial in Ebenezer cemetery. multiple survivors listed.

Sidney H. Webster Sidney Hunter Webster Gore Lost City W. Va Winchester Memorial Hospital Mr.Webster Thomas and Mary Brumback Webster Carrie Webster Eva Webster Myrtle Wood Fred Branson Lost River Ralph Webster Wellington Ohio Lost City Presbyterian Church Luther Smith Lost City Cemetery Counsel Washington Washington Boyce Warren County Henry Washington Third Zion Baptist Church Success Rebecca Washington Aubrey Washington Winchester James Washington Boyce Mable Johnson Bayard Anna Jackson Ann Washington Bertha Elder Baltimore Ebenezer Cemetery Earnest Townley Henry C. John+ Son Henry Johnson Abner Carey Thomas Marshall Paul Benjamin Wright Funeral Home

No rule defines fair space despite claims of sovereignty

The text argues that no law delineates fair space and that nations assert sovereignty over such areas, but no universal standard exists to enforce or measure it. It notes sovereignty claims lack a binding framework, leaving boundaries unsettled.

Dedication Of Shrine Is Tuesday

The Freedom Shrine dedication ceremony occurs Tuesday at 1 p.m. in the War Memorial Building. Dr. Melton F. Wright will be the principal speaker. The exhibit features 28 authentic reproductions of historic American documents from the Mayflower Compact to the Instrument of Surrender. The Winchester Exchange Club presents the display for Winchester and Frederick County and will keep it in the War Memorial Building.

War Memorial Building Melton F. Wright Pacific Winchester Exchange Club Winchester Frederick County Russell Newcome Exchange Club Scott Simpson Father Robert Ruth Ministerial Association James Fleming H. Robert Edwards Handley Board Dr. Wright

Czech Official Breaks New Censorship Rules Fire

AP reports Zdenek Mlynar, a Czechoslovak Communist leader, said more than 70 civilians died during the Aug 20 Soviet invasion under tragic circumstances while no weapon was raised. He criticized Dubcek’s reformist regime and discussed the new press law and censorship curbs approved by the National Assembly.

Prague Zdenek Mlynar Communist Presidium Czechoslovak National Assembly Mlynar Alexander Dubcek

Agnew Drops Communist Reference During Chicago Visit

Gov Spiro T Agnew has shifted away from attacking communism amid student protests saying the subject has been overworked He avoided re emphasizing the issue and plans to stay in Chicago with private talks a TV panel appearance and a Sunday rally scheduled

Chicago Spiro T. Agnew Agnew Hubert H. Humphrey Senate Everett M. Dirksen House Gerald Ford Humphrey Richard M. Nixon Blackstone Rangers Rangers Grant

Multiple Virginia Traffic Fatalities Reported in 24 Hours

The Associated Press notes at least three Virginia residents died in traffic crashes in the last 24 hours. James Lee Harrell, 18, of Newport News, died about 34 hours after a 12:45 a.m. crash at 35th Street and Acorn Avenue. Charles Anstey, 12, of Langley AFB, fatally injured in a single vehicle crash at U.S. 17 and Virginia 679 near Grafton. Anthony Canady, 20, Arlington Marine, killed when his car left Columbia Pike and hit a tree near Virginia 244 in Arlington.

Newport News 35Th Street Acorn Avenue James Lee Harrell Grafton Charles Anstey Langley A.F.B U.S. 17 Virginia York County Arlington Anthony Canady Columbia Pike Virginia 244

Chicago Version To Be Aired During Democratic Convention

The official Chicago version of disturbances during the Democratic National Convention will be broadcast Sunday on radio and television from Hawaii to London. The one hour program was produced by the city after Mayor Richard J. Daley argued networks gave a one sided portrayal of the situation.

Chicago Hawaii London Richard J. Daley

Knife-wielding man shot near Agnew hotel in Chicago

Police pursued Albert Townsend after he threatened pedestrians with a four inch knife near the Sheraton-Blackstone Hotel. Townsend was subdued after a struggle inside the theater basement next to the hotel where Spiro Agnew was staying. He was charged with aggravated assault and resisting arrest.

Chicago Sheraton-Blackstone Spiro T. Agnew Maryland Y Theater Eddie Bracken Michelle Myers Bracken Connie Susan Albert Townsend Michigan Avenue Townsend Radetz

Marsh urges Congress to reassert its legislative power

In Montpelier Rep. John O. Marsh Jr urged Congress to reclaim its role as the meeting place of the people’s representatives. Speaking at James Madison’s grave, he said Congress should make laws from its own judgment rather than follow executive directives.

Executive Branch Congress

Political parties in U.S. presidential history

Five parties have held the presidency: Federalist, Democrat-Republican, Democrat, Whig, and Republican. The sequence reflects evolving party structures and shifting American political alignments across eras.

United States

Weather forecast for Virginia and Winchester

Fair tonight with low 52 to 62 degrees. Sunday mostly sunny reaching 78 to 84. Monday partly cloudy and mild. Sunrise tomorrow at 6 54 a m. Moon at last quarter rises tonight at 11 31 p m.

Rainfall Totals and Averages Over Past Years

Rainfall data cover 94 hours ending today with zero. Five year totals for 1963 to 1967 are listed alongside monthly averages for 55 years from January through December. The annual average rainfall for the 55 year period is 36.50 inches.

N W President Endorses Virginia Bond Issue in Backing Godwin Plan

Virginia leaders rally behind an $81 million bond for mental health and education as N&W President Herman H. Perler endorses the plan. He urges Virginians to vote for the measure on November 5, aligning it with Jeffersonian tradition and the state’s pay-as-you-go heritage.

Norfolk & Western Railway Godwin Virginia N&w Herman H. Pevier Perler Thomas Jefferson Old Dominion Public Relations Society of America Jefferson

Hymn Sing at Salem Church in Stephens City Tomorrow

A hymn sing will be held at Salem Church of the Brethren in Stephens City tomorrow at 7 30 p m Richard Clem leads the service with the Reliance Quartet and other special music featured.

Salem

Puzzle Clues List with Named Answers

A sequence presents eleven items including a moving list of terms and proper nouns such as Los Angeles, California Wandering Albatross Eagle and Paul Bunyan. The list mixes numbers words and common nouns forming a riddle style filler.

Los Angeles California Thousand Eagle Paul Bunyan

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