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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1968
Page
2
Obituary notices span several individuals with ties to Winchester and surrounding towns. Arthur Melville Rich, born 1911 in Henrico County, a Riverton Lime plant chemist, dies with services in Woodstock and burial in Mount Hebron. Agnes Miller Racey, 49, widow of Gallon Royer Ay, dies in Winchester residence with funeral at Jones Funeral Home. The page also notes political commentary between Indian Communist leaders in Srinagar.
John C Woolfolk 81 of 105 Lee Street died Saturday at Winchester Memorial Hospital from a heart attack. Born in Columbus Georgia in 1887 he lived most of his life in Millwood and Winchester. He was Sinclair Oil Co distributor and served on boards of Victor Products and O Sullivan Rubber Corp. He attended Christ Episcopal Church Vestry. Survived by son Thomas Nelson Woolfolk of Baltimore Md daughter Mrs Stephen Smoke of Washington a sister Mrs Richard Whiting and two grandchildren Graveside service tomorrow at 1 pm in Old Chapel Cemetery Clarke County. Funeral home is John H Enders Berryville.
An explosion Sunday rocked a six unit downtown Ann Arbor office building injuring no one. Police said a three inch deep sidewalk hole and damaged interior elements were caused by the blast outside a street level entrance. FBI agents were at the scene and a receptionist avoided questions while colleagues suspected a CIA recruiting office.
North Vietnamese troops remain near the Thuong Duc camp 30 miles southwest of Da Nang as U S marine and army units defend the stronghold amid heavy shelling. At least 12 government soldiers killed and 25 wounded. enemy casualties reported at 91. Refugees fled Ha Tan as B52 bombers targeted enemy positions. Five Marines died when a helicopter was shot down near Da Nang. Additional munitions caches found by U S forces in the Mekong Delta.
The New Jersey’s nine gun broadside and armor can deliver heavy shelling near the DMZ and New Jersey batteries, with estimates of 21.5 million to reactivate, 20 million for ammunition, and 50 million total cost including crew and fuel. A Japanese table tennis tour to India announced with six players visiting multiple cities.
An autumn issue of Ang Boluntaryo, a magazine by Peace Corps volunteers in the Philippines, labels the Peace Corps a dying dream and criticizes training for fostering timidity and pussyfooting. Editor David Ruhnke argues the corps has shifted from an exciting start to conservatism.
A hospital spokesman said one man was admitted and two others treated and released after separate weekend traffic incidents. Paul Barnhart, 23, of Petersburg, was in satisfactory condition after a motorcycle accident. Steve Ritenour, 26, and Jay Coppe, 18, were treated for head injuries and a bruised leg respectively in two car and motorcycle crashes. Police details were not immediately available.
The Frederick County ASC convention reelected Elmer M. Venskoske as chairman and Robert I.K. Stickley as a committee member for a three year term. Walter Anderson was named the third member with W. Eugene Larrick and Ira J. Campbell as alternates. Delegates elected Sept. 19 by county farmers.
In New York on Monday the stock market rose with advances nearly double declines. Brokers cited optimism over inflation trends and a weekend statement that a world financial crisis seems remote. They also noted that the steel order slump may have bottomed.
Weather conditions and forecasts from the Associated Press cover regional patterns, including temperature trends, precipitation chances, and wind. Reports summarize current readings, upcoming outlooks, and notable seasonal transitions affecting travel and daily planning.
Seventh District Congressman John O. Marsh Jr. urged a balanced federal budget at a Orange County leaders breakfast. He argued deficits damage the dollar and called for thrift, stability, and security for Americans and their property.
The annual Frederick County Democratic party picnic will be held Saturday Oct 19 at 6 p.m. at the Stephens City Fire Hall. Archie J Manuel, chairman, announced the event and invited all to attend. Attendees are asked to bring a picnic supper. refreshments will be served.
The forecast calls for fair and cool tonight with lows in the 40s to low 50s. Tuesday will be mostly sunny with highs around the low 70s, then Wednesday becomes partly cloudy and mild. The five day outlook shows near midweek warming and weekend cooling, with showers toward week end and total precipitation under one quarter inch.
A. R. (Pete) Giesen Jr., Republican candidate for Virginia Seventh District, criticized Congress for deficit spending at the Albemarle County Republican Headquarters opening. He blamed the Johnson Humphrey administration and lawmakers including incumbent John Marsh Jr. for overspending and raising the debt limit to 375 billion dollars.
Brigham Young and another figure share identical height while references span Norway and San Francisco. The list includes a fire event and mentions Calvin Coolidge, Mississippi, middle class, poker, and Scotland. Distinct places and names appear as scattered items in the excerpt.
Winchester police search for a man known as Lefty after a 13 year old girl from Winter Haven Florida was hurt at the Winchester Labor Camp around 9 AM. Witness Dot Haywood described the suspect as about 5 11 with a dark complexion and a small mustache. He fled into nearby woods as officers with a police dog searched the area. the girl was treated and released at Winchester Memorial Hospital.
U S Peace Corps volunteers expected in Mbabne Swaziland after confirmation of independence. Swaziland becomes the 58th country where the agency operates, marking a new chapter for U S aid workers in Africa.
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