Nancy Hardin Named Festival Queen Thrilled by Role
Summer Maryland queen Nancy Hardin, daughter of Agriculture Secretary Clifford Hardin, expresses excitement about being Festival Queen and plans for Washington summer work. A KU senior from Nebraska, she intends to study law at Virginia next fall and focuses on social welfare law. She enjoys children, non fiction and philosophy, speaks little Spanish, and has four siblings with varied paths including a ministerial brother.
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Nancy Hardin
Winchester
Miss Hardin
Clifford Hardin
Spain
Uncertain Spring Weather With Snow Likely At Elevations
The weather forecast calls for showers with possible wet snow in mountains tonight. The area recorded 0.26 inches of rain last night, bringing April to 2.97 inches and the year to 7.27 inches.
Radar sites knocked out amid Israeli attacks over Jordan
Israeli warplanes struck two Egyptian radar sites in south Jordan knocking out a major part of Egypt's early warning network. An Israeli general staff member said options remain open. Egypt reported patrols across the Suez Canal with attacks on Israeli positions. one Israeli plane reportedly shot down. Israel planned a restricted independence day celebration.
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Jordan
Egypt
Amman
Israel
Suez Canal
East Bank
Red Crescent
Sinai Desert
Tel Aviv
Seventh Fleet Stretched By 23-Ship Task Force Off Korea
The Seventh Fleet faces strain as a 23-ship task force, Task Force 71, deploys to the Sea of Japan to defend reconnaissance missions off North Korea. One aircraft carrier and ships are pulled from Vietnam and Laos bombing, reducing Gulf of Tonkin operations and risking limited fleet replacement.
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Vietnam
7Th Fleet
U.S
North Korea
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Sea of Japan
South Vietnam
Laos
United States
Gulf of Tonkin
Wth
Defense Plea in Sirhan Case as Jury Deliberates
Defense asks the jury to spare Sirhan Sirhan life citing Robert Kennedy’s compassion while prosecutors urge careful consideration of the death penalty. After 214 hours in the penalty room, jurors weigh life or death as Sirhan sits pale and nervous. Sirhan's mother testifies briefly about his prior conduct and faith.
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Los Angeles
Sirhan Sirhan
Robert Kennedy
Sirhan
Herbert V. Walker
Grant B. Cooper
John E. Howard
Howard
Marines foil Viet Minh crossing near Da Nang
U S Marines repelled a North Vietnamese river crossing southwest of Da Nang, killing at least 50 of about 150 attempted to cross the Vu Gia River. One Marine was wounded and a Spooky gunship fired 6,000 rounds a minute. Viet Cong shelled bases. heavy damage reported at Nha Trang air base.
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Saigon
U.S
da Nang
Nha Trang
South Vietnam
Vu Gia River
Sampans
Sale Notices at Argenbrights and Hodgson Shops
Special sale advertised on fiancee and rhythm step shoes priced at 12 and 16 dollars. Spring coats and suits offered at half price. One group of coordinates hats half price excluding whites. Shop names: Argenbrights Shoe Store and Margaret L. Hodgson Hat and Dress Shop.
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Fiancee & Rhythm Step
Argenbrights Shoe Store
Margaret L. Hodgson
Legislators Criticize Borrowing Lid Removal
State Senator J Kenneth Robinson and Delegate F L Largent Jr back from a seven week special session report to the Winchester Frederick County Chamber of Commerce that the General Assembly did well on constitutional revisions except for removing limits on borrowing. They warn the new provision allows the legislature to issue about 500 million dollars in revenue bonds without voter approval, via two types of bonds: general obligation bonds and other bonds to supplement state income.
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J. Kenneth Robinson
del. F. L. Largent, Jr
General Assembly
Legislative Action Committee
Winchester - Frederick County
Virginia
Commission On
J. Sloan Kuykendall
Winchester
Sen. Robinson
Richmond
del. Sargent
Yachtsman completes solo voyage around the world
British yachtsman Robin Knox-Johnston finished the first known solo nonstop circumnavigation in the 32 foot ketch Suhaili after 312 days at sea. He entered Falmouth harbor under rough conditions with Nor’easterly winds delaying his arrival over seven hours. Crowds and officials celebrated as he crossed the line amid a cannon salute.
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Falmouth
England
Robin Knox-Johnston
Falmouth Harbor
Basic Changes May Follow Tax Reform Now Underway
Administration spokesmen told Congress that President Nixon aims for quick fixes to urgent tax flaws with more basic structural changes planned later. Treasury officials described the measures as interim and first stage while a cellar-to-attic review seeks simplification and broader reform.
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Congress
Nixon
Treasury
Charlie E. Walker
House
Ways and Means Committee
Walker
Edwin S. Cohen
the Treasury
Capitol Hill
Cohen
U Thant says Suez cease fire near total failure
United Nations Secretary-General U Thant warned the Suez Canal sector is in a virtual state of active war as the cease-fire frays. He released a special report to the Security Council urging urgent consultations on next steps.
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United Nations, N.Y
U Thant
U.N
Suez Canal
Thant
U.N. Security Council
Security Council
Weather in Virginia Sees Showers and Cooler Air
Scattered showers and cooler air are expected across Virginia as a cold front moves eastward tonight. The report notes the unsettled pattern continuing through the night with potential adjustments in temperatures and conditions. Dahlia Roots offered at 55 cents each at Smalls Garden Center.
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Richmond
Virginia
Smalls Garden Center
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