Virginia Democrats Defect From McGovern Ticket
Two Virginia Democrats disavow the presidential nominee. Sidney Kellam of Virginia Beach says he will not leave the party or back Nixon. Del. Charles Gunn Jr. of Lexington endorses Nixon, condemning McGovern's fiscal philosophy and defense stance.
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Associated Press
Virginia
George S. McGovern
South Dakota
Sidney S. Kellam
Virginia Beach
McGovern
Democratic National Committee
Democratic Party
Nixon
Del
Charles W. Gunn Jr
Lexington
Gunn
House
Richard Nixon
Kellam
Joseph T. Fitzpatrick
Norfolk
W. Pat Jennings
Thomas Expected to Join State Education Board
Norfolk School Board Chairman Vincent J. Thomas is expected to be appointed to the State Board of Education to replace Thomas C. Boushall who reportedly resigned. Gov. Holton is to announce the appointment and the resignation Monday. Thomas, 49, has led Norfolk through desegregation suits and mass busing, and was named Virginia’s outstanding school board member in 1969.
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Norfolk School Board
Vincent J. Thomas
State Board of Education
Thomas
Thomas C. Boushall
Boushall
SBE
Preston C. Caruthers
Arlington
Caruthers
Linwood Holton
Norfolk
Roy B. Martin
Holton
State Board
J. Lindsay Almond Jr
William J. Story Jr
South Norfolk
Story
Virginia Conservative Party
Mills E. Godwin Jr
Virginia Education Association
Laird Repeats Resignation Plan for January 20
Secretary of Defense Melvin Laird reiterates he will resign on January 20 and names Gov. Nelson Rockefeller and John Connally as potential successors. He notes deputy defense secretary Kenneth Rush as another option and says he has not discussed the pick with President Nixon.
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Washington
Melvin R. Laird
Nelson Rockefeller
New York
Treasury
John Connally
Laird
St. Louis
Rockefeller
Kenneth Rush
Nixon
ITCH-ME-NOT advertised for fast itch relief
An ad for ITCH-ME-NOT promises itching relief within 15 minutes. It claims antiseptic action speeds healing for eczema, foot itch, insect bites, poison ivy, and other surface rashes. The offer includes a 59 cent guarantee at Boyd Drug Company.
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Boyd Drug Company
Eight Greeks Stand Trial For Alleged Kidnap Plot
Eight Greeks went on trial before a military court in ATHEAS on charges of plotting to kidnap John F. Kennedy Jr and others to finance an overthrow of the Greek military government. The indictment cites bank robberies and a Tupamaros inspired assault plan led by Christos Ramadanis.
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Atheas
John F. Kennedy Jr
U.S
Greece
Aristotle Onassis
Thomas A
Plenty of Rooms At Hotels for GOP Convention
Miami Beach hotel officials report ample room for delegates at the Republican National Convention. With deposits late and reservations around 7,500 to 8,500, officials cite ticket predictability and Nixon Agnew renomination as factors in the slower booking surge.
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Miami Beach
Fla
Edwin Dean
South Florida
Nixon
Spiro T. Agnew
Dean
Virginia Army Posts Warned on Pollution Compliance
Virginia Attorney General Andrew Miller warned that U S Army posts in the state face court action if they do not comply with Virginia Air Pollution Control Board rules. He cited failed registration of air emission sources and noted a Pentagon directive opposing state permits. The EPA was urged to affirm DOT obligations for federal facilities to register.
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U.S. Army
Virginia
Andrew P. Miller
Miller
Army
Robert F. Froehlke
William D. Ruckelshaus
Ronmental Protection Agency
State
Air Pollution Control Board
Nixon
Army Post
Pentagon
Ruckelshaus
EPA
Drug Hotline Questions on Heroin Lethality
An editor notes reader inquiries from a Drug Hotline ask how much heroin can kill. Experts say fatality depends on user, purity, and dose. In New York City heroin around 20 percent potency versus 2-5 percent common in Virginia.
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New York City
Virginia
GOP Convention Sets Early TV Friendly Schedule
The GOP plans a three day Miami Beach convention starting Aug 21 aimed at an early to bed TV audience. Five afternoon and evening sessions run from 1 pm to 10:30 pm with nominations for president and vice president on Tuesday night. Spontaneous victory demonstrations and short films will punctuate the program.
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Miami Beach
GOP National Committee
Robert J. Dole
Dole
Dwight D
Festival of Leaves Scheduled in Front Royal Oct 14 15
Warren County Heritage Society presents the Festival of Leaves on October 14 and 15 in Front Royal. The Landmark Ark Show debuts with art competitions for ages 8 and up in oils acrylics watercolors pastels and mixed media. Entries due by October 1. Activities include arts crafts demonstrations historical drama tours antique cars and displays.
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Warren County Heritage Society
Samuel's Public Library
Chester St
Isabel Janet Brock
P.O. Box
Inez Rodefer
Blue Ridge Avenue
Lord Delacourt Smith dies after collapse in House of Lords
London AP reports Lord Delacourt-Smith a 55 year old life peer and Labour member died after collapsing on the floor of the House of Lords. He served as minister of state in the Ministry of Technology from 1969 to 1970 under the Labour government.
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Delacourt-Smith London
Lord Delacourt-Smith
Labor Party
House of Lords
Ministry of Technology
Labor
Typewriter Stolen in Break-in at Berryville School
Clarke County sheriff reports D G Cooley Elementary in Berryville broken into between 4 30 p m yesterday and 7 30 a m today entry gained by breaking a back door window. A $600 IBM typewriter was taken from the main office. no other items appear missing. Deputy C J Levi leads the investigation with Deputy D A Gardner assisting.
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Clarke County
Sheriff’s Department
D.G. Cooley
Berryville
C.J. Levi
Levi
D.A. Gardner
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