21 Sep 1968
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1968
Page
1
A 2000 strong U.S. Marine task force swept the DMZ in Vietnam to seize enemy weapons stockpiles and disrupt speed trails. Five days of fighting yielded 74 NVA killed with two Marines dead and 10 wounded.
George C. Wallace campaigned across Florida blasting Democrats Republicans and the Supreme Court before rallies in Tallahassee Daytona Beach and Orlando. He urged a constitutional amendment to reconfirm Supreme Court justices every six to eight years and denounced federal judges and bureaucrats while praising supporters.
W F Ranson the pilot and passengers Capt Bill Keith and Col Robert L Prillman escaped unharmed when their light plane failed to clear trees at the end of Hargraves runway. They had flown from Hargrave to scout a Hampden Sydney game and were returning for Fork Union's next match.
Local posting lists hours for after school and Saturday afternoon access at Barry's Drug Store with no phone calls accepted.
Shepherd College in Shepherdstown West Virginia dismissed classes Thursday after a telegram from Dr. Dyer of the State Health Department warned of impure water. Administrative assistant Earl Henderson said the community water system cannot treat the water adequately and that temporary equipment will be deployed over the weekend. Students were urged to return home while drinking water is supplied for those who stay. classes are expected to resume Monday.
At a Richmond luncheon the Virginia Highway Safety Division and AAA awarded Winchester and other communities for a year without a pedestrian fatality. Gov Mills Godwin presents the citation to Police Chief F M Funk as Council Public Safety Chairman Ben B Dutton Jr looks on.
In Montevideo Uruguay authorities fear further riots after the funeral for Hugo de los Santos an 18 year old economics student killed amid a three night wave of protests over wage and price freezing policies. About 50 arrested and six seriously injured as police fought students in clashes at Montevideo University and El Cerro. President Areco urged university leaders to curb violence as Congress weighs his June 26 wage and price freeze order.
Forty six travelers were stranded in Havana after a hijacker forced an Eastern Air Lines Boeing 720 to Cuba. Captain W. T. Babbitt and six crew members arrived in Miami 13 hours later, as Cuban authorities refused to let passengers fly onward to Miami.
An advertisement on page 13 promotes a free sample box of Russell Stover candy. The offer invites readers to request a sample, highlighting the brand and promotional reach.
A wintry storm with wind snow cold rain and freezing temperatures hit the northern and central Rockies on the last full day of summer. Six to ten inches of snow fell in parts of Montana and Idaho while temperatures dropped to the 20s and 30s.
Nixon campaigns in Philadelphia declaring he will not accept a Vietnam settlement that risks more U.S. casualties. He opposes coalition government and urges votes from all Americans while drawing 200000 to 250000 supporters on Chestnut Street.
A head on collision between a diesel passenger train from Bogor and a Bogor bound train near Depok station leaves 50 dead and over 100 injured. Officials fear toll may rise as many remain trapped in wreckage. This marks Indonesia's worst rail disaster in twenty years.
At 1 15 a m in front of the Capon Bridge Service Station on Route 50 two women were killed in a head on collision. The deceased are Colleen Haines and Lillian Fultz. Four others were injured and taken to Winchester Memorial Hospital as investigators from West Virginia State Police gather details. Funeral arrangements were incomplete.
Six people were injured in a near head-on crash three miles north of Warrenton shortly after a James Wood Warrenton football game at 10 45 p m. Bryan Thomas Kelly 18 of Stephens City attempted to pass at a hill crest to avoid a south bound collision with Robert Douglas Wine Jr of Warrenton driving the opposite car. Kelly’s vehicle struck a culvert and a tree causing facial and other cuts. Passengers in Kelly s car were Kermit Slonaker 20 Winchester and William Sutton 18 Warrenton.
Chief Justice Earl Warren refused to interfere with Pentagon plans to ship two groups of Army reservists to Vietnam. Warren rejected the appeals without comment.
Jodrell Bank director Sir Bernard Lovell reports Zond 5 sending strong signals as it nears Earth at high speed. Recovery would yield first close lunar surface film and mark a major Soviet milestone toward manned moon flight.
Hubert Humphrey moves toward making the Vietnam War his top issue as he travels to Kansas City to meet running mate Edmund Muskie and visit Harry S. Truman. He cites the war in speeches across the Midwest and speaks of peace and emancipation from past policies while urging support from American voters.
About 400 students stormed the Philippine embassy grounds in Kuala Lumpur and tore down the flag during demonstrations over the Sabah dispute. Malaysian Prime Minister Rahman praised the crowd while U.S. remarks on Sabah prompted Manila to seek clarification with Washington.
Richmond reports a high pressure system delivering cool pleasant conditions across Virginia today. The dip in temperatures brings clear skies and light breezes for residents and outdoor activities.
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