Nixon Won't Be Intimidated by Demonstrators
Washington AP reports President Nixon vows not to be swayed by antiwar protests as he hints prisoner releases could speed U S pullout from Vietnam. In his first TV radio news conference in eight weeks he defends gradual withdrawal as wisest long term policy despite demonstrators cries withdraw now.
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Washington
U.S
Vietnam
Nixon
United States
China
Peking
Taiwan
United Nations
Soviet Union
South Vietnam
Saigon
Lyndon B. Johnson
Paris
North Vietnam
Arson Burns San Jose Vehicles as California Bombings Rise
Multiple National Guard trucks were set ablaze in San Jose amid a wave of bombings in Southern California. A Bank of America branch and a Sausalito Mill Valley area bank were hit, totaling over half a million dollars in damage. A 16 year old Tamalpais High student was arrested for investigation in two bank attacks and a school restroom bombing. Police stressed no link to other incidents, while some groups claimed responsibility in letters.
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San Jose
Calif
National Guard
California
Los Angeles
Bank of America
Ing
Mill Valley
Golden Gate Strait
San Francisco
Bruce Paul Lohmann
Tamalpais High School
Bank
Sausalito
Oakland
Nation's Railroads Enter Amtrak Era at Midnight
AP reports the U.S. operation near Saigon led to an eight hour battle as 500 troops with 30 tanks overran bunkers. 19 enemy bodies found. 17 Americans and 8 South Vietnamese wounded. one armored vehicle destroyed. Bulldozers cleared land from April 1 amid ambush risks and booby traps.
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Saigon
U.S
Mekong
Police and Guardsmen to police May Day demonstrations in Washington
Deputy Attorney General Richard Kleindienst said 7,300 police and National Guardsmen will be on hand to control May Day protests in the capital. He dismissed threats to close the government as hot air and told Republican senators not to worry. The meeting occurred in the Old Senate Office Building Caucus Room.
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Washington (Ap
Richard Kleindienst
Kleindienst
Senate
Dry April rainfall trails long-term average
April brings only 1.95 inches of rain versus a 58-year average of 3.12 inches. First four months total 1.28 inches below the 10.70 inch 58-year average. Open fire ban on private and state lands remains in effect. Free Week from Fines at HANDLEY Public Library continues through tomorrow.
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Handley Public Library
Civil War Buffs Tour Valley Battlefield Tour
The 21st Annual Battlefield Tour of the Chicago Civil War Round Table drew 104 Chicago area buffs to Winchester to tour Shenandoah Valley battlefields. They flew from Chicago to Dulles, then visited Harper's Ferry Middletown Fisher's Hill Cedar Creek Front Royal and Stonewall Jackson's Headquarters before a banquet.
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Chicago
Winchester
Shenandoah Valley
Dulles International Airport
Harper’s Ferry
W. Va
Lloyd Miller
Marshall Krolick
Sheridan
Middletown
Fisher’s Hill
Cedar Creek
Front Royal
Stonewall Jackson
Holiday Inn East
Cross Keys
Port Republic
Chicago 104
Valley Pike
New Market
Hall of Valor
New Market Battlefield Park
Massanutten Mountains
Luray Valley
Luray
Harrisonburg
Skyline
Manassas
Second Bull Run
Dulles
Rogers Supports Canal Reopening
Secretary of State William P. Rogers argued reopening the Suez Canal could reduce the risk of renewed Middle East hostilities while not replacing a final peace settlement. He urged leaders from Turkey, Iran, Pakistan, and Britain to push for a new Arab-Israeli settlement, noting progress and self interest favor resolution.
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Ankara
Turkey
William P. Rogers
Suez Canal
Middle East
Rogers
Iran
Pakistan
Britain
President Says Speculation About Red China Not Useful
President Nixon warns that speculation on further easing with China is not useful and could hinder progress. He notes movement in travel and trade but declines to discuss recognition or UN admission, calling such speculation premature and counterproductive.
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Washington
U.s.-China
Nixon
China
United Nations
Peking
Henry Cabot Lodge
U.N
Formosa
World Organization
United States
U.S
Antique Automobile Meet Tomorrow in Winchester
The 13th Annual Apple Blossom Antique Automobile Meet will be held behind the War Memorial Building in Winchester Recreation Park from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with restored cars on display, period costumes, and a flea market. A best in-show award will be presented by the Winchester-Frederick County Chamber of Commerce.
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Winchester
War Memorial
Winchester Recreation Park
Shenandoah
Antique Automobile Clubs of America
Winchester - Frederick County
Delay Rejected in Amtrak Start Unfolding Tonight
Federal Judge Howard F. Corcoran declined to delay the launch of Amtrak as scheduled at midnight. He ruled Congress did not intend court review of the Secretary of Labor’s certification and upheld 30 day discontinuance notices. A separate ruling allowed train phaseouts including the Chesapeake and Ohio and Baltimore and Ohio routes. Appeals were signaled by the losing parties.
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Washington
America
Amtrak
U.S
Howard F. Corcoran
Congress
Secretary of Labor
James D. Hodgson
Corcoran
Chesapeake and Ohio Pseet
Baltimore& Ohio
Baltimore
Maine
W. Va
U.S. Circuit Court
John H. Pratt
Georgia
Atlanta
Winchester Marks 1936 Flag Gift During Apple Blossom Festival
A 1936 flag presentation during the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival in Winchester is recalled by Mrs. Maybel Nail Aikin. The event featured Mayor Charles Anderson, the Handley Band, Richmond Blues, and dignitaries as the flag joined Old Glory atop City Hall.
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Winchester
Maybel Nail Aikin
N. Braddock St
Cornelia Larus
W.W. Glass
Charles Anderson
St. Andrews
England
America
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