Salute satellite launched by Soviet Union in orbit
The Soviet government announced a new satellite named Salute was placed in earth orbit described as a scientific station with no crew. Tass said its mission includes testing design and onboard systems and conducting cosmic studies with an 88.5 minute orbit and 51.6 degree inclination. last manned flight was Soyuz 9 in 1970.
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Moscow
West Germany
Bochum Observatory
Orbital Space Laboratories
Tass
Andrian Nikolayev
Vitaly Sevastyanov
Yuri A. Gagarin
Kremlin Palace of Congresses
Byrd Papers Presented to UVa Library
More than 250 000 items from the late U S Senator Harry F Byrd Sr were donated by his sons to the University of Virginia Alderman Library The collection is the largest from a political figure at the university and includes correspondence photographs reports speeches business records scrapbooks and 575 political cartoons University President Edgar F Shannon Jr praised the gift at the alumni meeting and Sen Harry F Byrd Jr praised their father as a Jeffersonian Democrat.
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Charlottesville
U.S
Harry F. Byrd Sr
University of Virginia
Alderman
Edgar F. Shannon Jr
University
Harry F. Byrd Jr
Senate
Thomas Jefferson
Union election at Crown Cork plant faces IAM ballot
About 500 workers at the Crown Cork and Seal plant will vote tomorrow on whether to keep Lodge 2335 of the IAM as their representative. Ballot options include IAM, District 50 Allied and Technical Workers, or Neither, with voting supervised by the NLRB from 6:30 to 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the plant warehouse. The Allied and Technical Workers union held the seat six years ago but lost to the IAM three years ago. A merger between District 50 Allied and Technical Workers and the United Steelworkers has been rumored, after District 50 left the United Mine Workers recently over a dispute with UMW President Boyle.
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Crown Cork and Seal
Lodge 2335
International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers
Aflcio
International Union of District 50
Allied and Technical Workers
United States
Canada
National Relation Board
Allied and Technical Workers Union
IAM
District 50
United Steelworkers of America
United Mine Workers of America
UMW
W.A. Boyle
Red Cross Bloodmobile to Visit Winchester for Open Heart Case
The Red Cross Bloodmobile will visit Christ Episcopal Church Parish House in Winchester tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All blood types are needed with a special appeal for 16 pints of O positive for a 12-year-old girl’s open heart surgery, sponsored by the Loyal Order of the Moose.
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RED Cross Bloodmobile
Winchester
Christ Episcopal Church
Red Cross
Loyal Order of the Moose
Second Day of Attacks in A Shau Valley
U S fighter bombers pressed North Vietnamese positions in the A Shau valley for a second day. Officials said a major incursion was not yet underway as reconnaissance units operated with about 2,000 American troops and 10,000 South Vietnamese reportedly committed on paper. Local Vietnamese and U.S. spokesmen varied on the operation status and possible broader scope.
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Saigon
U.S
A Sau
van A
Creighton W. ‘Ams
South Vietnam
Abrams
A Shan
Thieu
Robert W. Leonard
le Trung Hien
101St Airborne Division
Quang Tri City
101St
Laos
1St Infantry Division
Winchester Girl Dies In One Car Crash At Bank
A 15 year old Winchester girl Sharon Louise Swartz died after a car driven by Russell Lester Carroll struck a bank at 9 55 p m near the T intersection of routes 729 and 644. An elderly Berryville woman, Bessie Sealock, 80, was in fair condition after being struck nearby. Several other youths were treated and released for minor injuries.
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Winchester
Berryville
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Sharon Louise Swartz
Fox Drive
R. L. Bruce
Russell Lester Carroll
Stephens City
Winchester Volunteer Rescue Squad
Ronnie Stephen Swartz
Carolyn Swartz
Donna Hockman
Highland Ave
Tommy Catlett
Sunnyside Station
Harvey Carper
N. Loudoun St
Bessie Sealock
E. Main St
The Federal Aid Path To Frederick County Growth
Frederick County faces funding questions for future development and services with federal aid as a major source. The article outlines planning versus project money, regional collaborations, and steps to secure funds, citing HUD contacts and Fairfax County coordinator Carol Karr.
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Doug O’connell
Frederick County
Washington
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Carol Karr
Fairfax County
Miss Ruritan 1971 Crowned at James Wood High
Jennifer Lynne Ott was crowned Miss Ruritan 1971 Saturday night at James Wood High School. She represented Shawquon Ruritan Club and competed with eight contestants. First runner up was Jacqueline Layne Creasy, daughter of Austin and Mrs Creasy of Rt 6.
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Jennifer Lynne Ott
Ruritan
James Wood High School
Shawquon Ruritan Club
Jacqueline Layne Creasy
Austin Austin Creasy
Rt. 6
Miss Ott
James Wood
Catholic Church
Christian Youth Organization
Miss Creasy
Shawnee Raritan Club
Episcopal Church
Clarke Board Holds Line on Tax Rate in Clarke County
Clarke County supervisors kept the tax levy at 3.25 per 100 for real estate and personal property with 2.40 for farm machinery and livestock. The 1.83 million dollar budget was trimmed from 1.862 million, with 735,855 to be raised locally and 1,094,798 from other sources. A March 31 public hearing and April 5 meeting preceded a five hour Saturday session.
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Berryville
Clarke County Board of Supervisors
Clarke County
Nixon Urges Welfare Reform Before Governors Conference
President Nixon told GOP governors in Williamsburg that welfare laws hurt work incentives and breed resentment. He labeled the system a monumental failure and pressed for his family assistance proposal, praising California's Gov. Reagan and New York's Gov. Rock for their state efforts.
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Nixon
Congress
United States
Ronald Reagan
California
Nelson Rock
New York
Rosenberger Will Not Seek Frederick County Treasurer Post
Frederick County Board of Supervisors Chairman Thomas Rosenberger announced he will not run for county treasurer. He cited gratitude toward supporters and praised incumbent Harry L. McCann, who plans reelection after serving since 1937. Rosenberger did not reveal plans about remaining on the board.
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Thomas Rosenberger
Frederick County
Rosenberger
McCann
Board of Supervisors
Spring Sale Promises Wide Apparel And Gear Deals
Wonder's Inc Bell's Ladies and Men's shop opens late with 9 p.m. close. Harwood and Dudley softball items Adidas softball shoes aluminum softball bets Snag's Sport Shop Bedding Plants over 20 000 in stock at Kresges 47c each Largest selection in Frederick County.
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Ladies Apparel
Wonder’s, Inc
Harwood & Dudley
Adidas
Snag‘s
Kresges
Frederick Co
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Soviet Union
Byrd
Uva Library
Crown Cork
Shau Valley
Miss Ruritan
Sheliah Blankenship
James R. Ott
David Smith
Frederick
Jennifer Ott
Clarke Board
Williamsburg
Bell’s Ladies & Men‘s
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