Chinese Pose Nuclear Threat As Early As 73
Defense Secretary Laird told a congressional subcommittee that Red China could develop intercontinental missiles by 1973 but may not pose a serious nuclear threat until the 1980s. He warned a 1973 threat could enable nuclear blackmail if Safeguard sites are not ready, and noted only part of the U.S. would be protected with the current plan for 12 sites.
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Melvin R. Laird
Red China
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Peking
United States
Laird
House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee
U.S
Nixon
Vietnam
Earle G. Wheeler
Joint Chiefs of Staff
South Vietnam
Grenade injures Americans in Nablus square
An explosion in Nablus wounded three American tourists and about a dozen others in the main square. Named Americans were Sylvia Caplan of Andover and Eva Labell of Everett. other victims included a West German and a South African. Israeli military officials offered no details on the thrower.
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Tel Aviv
Nablus
Jordan
Sylvia Caplan
Andover
Mass
Eva Labell
Everett
West Germany
South Africa
Chile
Michael Shashar
Living Costs Rise Half Percent in March
The Labor Department reports a 0.5 percent month gain in the cost of living, with the seasonally adjusted index up 0.4 percent. Mortgage rates jumped 4.5 percent, medical care rose 6.8 percent, while new and used car prices fell and food costs rose modestly amid egg price drops and pork and bacon declines.
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Labor Department
Robinson says he is subservient to no man or party
State Sen. J Kenneth Robinson rejects claims of subservience to U S Byrd Jr or any party in denying a bid against Byrd He cites personal reasons and resents critical remarks from Clinton Miller Shenandoah County Miller urged Republicans to avoid liability by backing Byrd Robinson adds intra party bickering should not derail his stance.
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Kenneth Robinson
U.S
Harry F. Byrd, Jr
Robinson
Clinton Miller
Shenandoah County
Miller
Seventh District
Sen. Byrd
Harry Byrd, Jr
Mr. Robinson
Byrd
Spring Heat Hits 77 Degrees Amid Showers Forecast
Readings top the mid seventies with a forecast of showers tonight and tomorrow. Local stores advertise spring sales and discounts on gas oil and brake shoes. Nearby venues announce events including a dress sale and an all you can eat fish fry.
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Howard Johnson
Earth Day ways spotlight pollution across the nation
Earth Day prompts thousands across 2000 communities to tackle pollution through cleanups and education. Activists target water and air pollution and litter while groups promote nonmotorized transport and demonstrations including burying car engines and sand dumps to show pollution impact.
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Oklahoma
New York
John V. Lindsay
Philadelphia
University of Iowa
Iowa City
Western Connecticut State College
Danbury
Oak Ee Care
People United
Jamestown
N.Y
Kiwanis Club
Arlington Republicans Seek Byrd Endorsement For Senate
The Arlington County Republican Committee urged state leaders to endorse Sen. Harry F. Byrd Jr. for reelection to the U S Senate. A 44 to 18 vote backed the resolution stating a rival would split conservatives and aid a liberal Democrat. The Northern Neck group also urged a united conservative effort and a public endorsement, while Byrd had announced plans to run as an Independent.
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Republican Committee
Harry F. Byrd
U.S. Senate
Richard L. Hirshberg
Sen
Byrd
Senate
Northern Neck
Richmond
Lancaster
Northumberland
Westmoreland
Sen. Byrd
Holton
Capehart and Foreman Named to Winchester School Posts
Capehart, longtime Handley High assistant principal, becomes Director of Instruction for the City School System. Handley teacher Michael Foreman is appointed Assistant Principal for Instruction at Handley. Both by Winchester School Board at its Monday meeting. supt. Jacob L. Johnson announced. Capehart, Richmond native, educated at Thomas Jefferson HS, Randolph‑Macon, UVA. Foreman, Winchester native, Handley graduate, UPenn? no, Univ of Richmond AB and UVA MA. both award recipients in education.
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Jobh C. Capehart
Handley High School
City
Handley
Michael Foreman
Winchester School Board
Jacob L. Johnson
MR. Capehart
Richmond
Thomas Jefferson High School
Randolph-Macon College
University of Virginia
MR. Foreman
Winchester
University of Richmond
Phi Beta Kappa
Omicron Delta Kappa
Foreman
Winchester Education Association
Hazel B. Foreman
Verelee Stickley
CIA Maps Strategy? In Saigon Two Agents Aid Cambodian Ops
In Saigon sources say two Americans linked to the CIA flew to Svay Rieng in Cambodia to map enemy positions. South Vietnamese fighter-bombers then attacked along the border as 5,000 troops and hundreds of armored carriers crossed into Cambodia. Over two days, 221 enemy troops were killed and nearly 1,000 weapons seized. 26 Americans were killed or wounded. Losses include four American planes over Laos and three helicopters in Vietnam.
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Saigon
Central Intelligence Agency
Mbodian
Svaq
Svay Rieng
South Vietnam
U.S
Laos
Frederick County GOP Meeting Endorses Robinson for Seventh District
Frederick County Republicans endorsed State Senator J. Kenneth Robinson for the Seventh District seat while targeting U S Senator Harry F Byrd Jr for criticism. The Winchester group echoed the endorsement and delegates were named for upcoming district and state conventions.
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Doug O’connell
J. Kenneth Robinson
U.S
Harry F. Byrd, Jr
Frederick County
Republican Committee
Robinson
Winchester
Byrd
Holiday Inn East
Black Power Disorders in Second Day in Trinidad
Helicopter carrier Guadalcanal heads toward Port of Spain amid second day of Black Power unrest in Trinidad. Gunfire erupts as army, coast guard clash with rebels and civilians. three dead, curfews enforced, and crowds clash with police near Frederick Street.
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Port OF Spain, Trinidad
Guadalcanal
U.S. Navy
Puerto Rico
LSD
Port of Spain
Regiment
Black Power Movement
Coast
Tiburon Bay
Coast Guard
Nelson Island
Eric E. Williams
Monos
Venezuela
Red House
High Court
Frederick Street
Williams
Weather forecast for Virginia showers from Colorado system
AP reports a low pressure and frontal system over Colorado moving eastward will bring shower activity to Virginia Thursday. The text also mentions events and ads including Len Dawson festival hosting, advance tickets, and various local business notices.
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Richmond
Colorado
Virginia
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