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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1969

Page

2

Obituaries for Warren and Lemen, Stephens City area residents

Obituary notices report the death of Harry Davis Warren 81 of Stephens City and Irene P. Lemen 74 of Clearbrook. Warren worked as a carpenter and truck driver, served as Golden Rule Bible Class president, and is survived by a large family with services set at Jones Funeral Home. Lemen, born 1895 in New Jersey, was a Shepherdstown Presbyterian Church member. services at Shepherdstown Church with burial at Elmwood Cemetery Stephenson.

Harry Davis Warren Stephens City Mr. Warren Clement J Virgie Rothgeb Warren Frederick County United Methodist Church Warren Stephens City Fire Company Annie May Harry L. Warren Vienna Wayne B. Warren Averyl Combs Dorothy Collins Winchester Marie Stow Virginia Irene P. Lemen Wiloughby M. Lemen Clearbrook Charles Town General Hospital Charles Town W. Va C.H Matilda Bedell Phillips Shepherdstown Presbyterian Church Wiloughby H. Lemen Grand Paris Alberta Canada W.E. Henshaw Middleway Evelyn Phillips Linden N.J John Garey Matawan Hartford Phillips Tucson Ariz George Phillips Hopewell Walter Phillips

Deer Victim in Route 11 Crash Near Stephens City

A deer caused a two vehicle collision on Route 11 near Stephens City at about 2 a.m. A South Carolina bound tractor trailer driven by Willie Reed Starks of Social Circle Georgia struck a four point buck. no truck damage and one deer killed. The second deer related incident involved a Gainesboro man who swerved to avoid a deer on Route 522.

Stephens City G.N. Jenkins Willie Reed Starks Social Circle John Eston Shelly Gainesboro

Mrs. Davis Heads Winchester Cancer Unit Election

Mrs. Frank Davis elected president of the Winchester Frederick County Unit of the American Cancer Society at the annual meeting at the Winchester Golf Club. Other officers include Mrs. Turner Locke first vice president M E Red Royston Jr second vice president Mrs Frank Allanson secretary and Robert Fuller treasurer. The drive raised 11575 08 surpassing the 10000 goal by 1500 plus with funds from trades and industries residential and other categories.

Frank Davis Winchester- Frederick County American Cancer Society Winchester Golf Club Turner Locke M. E Red) Royston, Jr Frank Allanson Robert Fuller Locke Paul Schneider

Kopechne Parents Leave Court After Exhumation Hearing

Mr and Mrs Joseph Kopechne arrive at Luzerne County Court House Wilkes Barre Pa after a hearing on a petition to dismiss a motion for exhumation and autopsy of Mary Jo Kopechne who died in a car crash involving Senator Edward Kennedy.

Joseph Kopechne Mary Jo Kopechne Sen Edward Kennedy Luzerne County Court House Wilkes Barre Kopechne

Political Wedding In West Germany Sparks Coalition Talks

In Bonn, Socialists and conservatives move to wed the liberal Free Democrats to form a governing coalition after elections. Talks begin as the mark fluctuates amid fears of revaluation and foreign-exchange interventions.

Bonn Germany West Germany Miniopposi Tion Free Democrats Free Democratic Party Bundestag Christian Democrats Social Democrats Kurt George Kiesinger Willy Brandt Brandt Gustav Heinemann Free Democrat Walter Scheel Scheel East Germany Eastern Europe Kiesinger

CIA Faces Public Relations Fallout Over Vietnam Army Case

The Nixon administration could escape a foreign policy embarrassment as CIA refused to name witnesses, shielding the Army from public airing of a "military laundry" controversy. The affair centers on allegations that Green Berets drugged and killed a South Vietnamese civilian tied to both sides as an informant. General Reser expressed clear discontent with the affair’s handling.

Nixon CIA Reser Green Berets Vietnam

Word Puzzle Answers From Historical Clues

The list presents items labeled as answers across topics including geography France Portland Libson Hilo Idaho and a term windfall. It also references tuberculosis and Solomon in a scattered prompt style.

Libson Hilo Hawaii Tuberculosis Idaho True Solomon

Marines Begin Large Scale Withdrawal From Vietnam

About 1 000 Marines of the 3rd Division flew from Vietnam to Okinawa today and 4 900 prepared to depart for the United States in Nixon's first big troop reduction. A mortar attack killed one Marine and wounded nine near the DMZ as American B 52s bombed staging areas. By Christmas roughly 18 000 Leathernecks will have left Vietnam. The 82nd Airborne Brigade will depart after one more combat assignment, guarding Saigon's western and northern flanks before handing duties to the Vietnamese army. The 842nd Quartermaster Company heads to Kansas for deactivation and reconstitution in the Army Reserve. The largest ground action in 24 hours was a six hour clash in the central highlands.

Saigon Vietnam Okinawa United States Nixon South Vietnam da Nang 4Th Marine U.S. 82Nd Airborne Division

New Move on Tax Exempt Status for Municipal Bonds

WHPI seeks a comprehensive study and plan in case a new arrangement is needed as no public progress on bond negotiations has been announced. Winchester Council denies the feasibility study, stating no definite plans for the property. A National Trust report excerpt calls the Conrad house and hill destruction a loss, keeping hope alive while the fight continues.

Congress WHPI Winchester Dutton WPA

Boiler Overheats at Sacred Heart Academy Evacuations Proceed

Sacred Heart Academy students evacuated after a boiler overheated during refilling. Round Hill and Winchester firefighters arrived after 8 30 a m but reported no flame or damage. Clearbrook fire crews saw two minor incidents in 24 hours including a flu pipe flare up at a Stephenson trailer and a short circuit heater in a Jordan Springs Road home.

Sacred Heart Academy Round Hill Winchester Clearbrook Hart Trailer Park Stephenson William Evans Walter J. Blanchfield Jordan Springs Road

Weather Outlook and Tax Figure From Virginia Page

The Virginia weather forecast calls for tonight low in the upper 40s to lower 50s with Wednesday fair and warmer reaching 72 to 90. Thursday expects partly cloudy and warm skies. Winchester skies show sunset at 6 57 p m and moonrise at 9 31 p m. A Virginia tax note cites 1500 dentists paying 33600 in state professional taxes last year.

Virginia Winchester

Rainfall Figures And Long-Term Averages Released

Rainfall in the latest 24 hours is listed as none with September to date 12.39 inches and 1969 year total 27.74 inches. Historical monthly averages over 56 years show higher precipitation in summer months, with January 2.41 inches and December 2.32 inches, while the five year Jan–Dec totals from 1964 to 1968 range from 26.85 to 36.48 inches. The long term Jan–Dec average over 56 years is 36.43 inches.

Saboteurs Hit Israeli Area

Arab saboteurs operating from Lebanon attacked an Israeli area in a cross border assault reported by The Associated Press. The report notes attempts to disrupt security and damage, with no immediate details on casualties or outcomes.

Associated Press Lebanon

Reynolds and Reform in Virginia Campaign Speech Notes

Reynolds declares no bond issue for next biennium and warns against split ticket governance. Democrats tout thrift, while Republicans urge improvements. Tour includes a Lee-Jackson breakfast in Staunton and a Madison speech as miles are logged. In the Middle East, reports say clashes in Golan Heights with Israeli air and artillery activity and Palestinian groups claiming attacks with injuries.

Reynolds MR. Reynolds Lee-Jackson Madison Staunton

Nixon pushes lottery plan to replace draft rule

The president urges Congress to repeal the draft prohibition and adopt a lottery system that would reveal 18 year olds chances in advance. He notes a draft by executive order would target 19 year olds nearing 20 if Congress stalls. Pentagon officials describe drawing 365 days of a year to determine calls.

Nixon Congress Pentagon

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