Fire blamed on smoker’s carelessness
Fire Marshall Stephen McPearson said the blaze from windows to escape the heat and flames was apparently caused by smoker's carelessness.
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Winchester Evening Star in Winchester, Virginia
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1971
Page
3
Senate foes rally against two year draft extension during Vietnam war debate
Senate Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield warns of strong opposition to a two year draft extension. House already approved the measure. Senate action expected soon with clashes over ending Selective Service and limits on deferments. Draftees' role in Vietnam likely sparks broader war debate and votes against the bill are anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Mike Mansfield
Senate Armed Services Committee
House
Mansfield
South Vietnam
U.S
Miss Virginia USA Contest Opens Thursday
Miss Debbie Shelton of Norfolk resigns as Miss USA and will crown the 1971 Miss Virginia USA in Danville. Forty two Virginia contestants start with swimsuit and gown events Thursday night. Fifteen finalists compete Saturday with the winner advancing to Miss USA in Miami on May 22 and the Miss Universe pageant later.
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Danville
Debbie Shelton
Norfolk
Virginia
Miss Shelton
Wendy Dascomb
Stratford College
Miami
Fla
Marriage Guidance Socity in Salisbury Faces Shortage
The Marriage Guidance Society in Salisbury Rhodesia is desperately short of counselors as Rhodesians increasingly seek professional advice, highlighting growing demand for marriage counseling services.
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Salisbury
Rhodesia
Fatal Crash Involves Richmond Police Car
A two car crash in Richmond killed Mrs. Helen P. Chamblin and Mrs. Virginia Talbot, wives of law students at the University of Richmond. Police officer Ronnie Foore and the couples’ husbands were injured. Foore’s patrol car was responding with a red light flashing at the time of impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Virginia
Helen P. Chamblin
Virginia Talbot
T.2& Williams Law School
University of Richmond
Chamblin
Del
Lucas
Leesburg
Ronnie Foore
James H. Chamblin
George E. Talbot
Foore
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