Leftists Rally to Defend La Paz as Insurgent Clash Spreads
In Bolivia, leftist parties form a military staff to defend the government as Santa Cruz falls to rebels. Workers unions and student groups mobilize with red flags in La Paz amid clashes, arrests, and a nationwide state of emergency declared by President Torres.
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la Paz
Bolivia
Omy
Juan Jose Torres
Torres
Santa Cruz
Bolivian Workers Confederation
Nationalist Revolutionary Movement
Socialist Falange
Popular Front
Radio Pirai
July Living Cost Hike Lowest in Six Months
Washington reports consumer prices rose just two tenths of a percent in July, the smallest increase in six months, driven by declines in clothing and transportation while food housing and medical costs rose. Weekly earnings for about 45 million workers fell 35 cents to 127.22, with take home pay down 49 cents after tax effects.
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Washington
Nixon
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Bureau
Afl-Cio
George, Meany
Final Day for Voter Registration Oct 2
The November voter registration cutoff is Oct 2 with central registrars in Winchester Frederick and Clarke listing days and hours. Martha Grim in Winchester sits 9 to 5 on last Tuesdays. Mary Gay Conner in Frederick offers 9 to 1 and 2 to 5 on Fridays and Oct 1 2. Walter Rutherford in Berryville offers 9 to 12 and 1 to 5 on Fridays and Oct 1 2.
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Winchester
Frederick
Clarke
Martha Grim
Council Chamber
City Hall
Mary Gay Conner
Frederick County
Court Square
Clarke County Central
Walter N. Rutherford
Berryville
Flags Restocked At The Star For Labor Day Sale
The Winchester Evening Star restocked 3 by 5 foot American flags with six foot chrome poles and brackets. Priced at 3.50 dollars plus 14 cents tax, the flags had sold out before Memorial Day and are being offered again at cost with a small handling charge as a public service.
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Winchester Evening Star
Star
the Star
The
Thieu Faces Threat of U S Aid Cut Amid Election Controversy
Vietnam’s Thieu faces possible U S aid reductions after rival Duong Minh withdraws from the race leaving Thieu as the sole candidate for president. Nixon administration warned Congress may oppose funding. Minh condemned the process as a democratic farce amid protests and street unrest.
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Saigon
South Vietnam
U.S
Nguyen van Thieu
Robert J. Dole
Republican National Committee
Thieu
Congress
Kansan
Ellsworth Bunker
Duong van Minh
Minh
Minch
Washington
Nixon
Bunker
Nguyen Cao Ky
United States
Calley Sentence To Be Reduced
The life sentence of 1st Lt. William L. Calley Jr. for the My Lai murders will be reduced by the 3rd Army Commander. The new term is expected to be 20 to 30 years with parole possible after about seven years. The review process continues at Ft. Benning and Ft. McPherson.
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Calley
Nixon
Ft. Benning
Nixon Concedes Some Problems With Economic Plan
President Nixon says the new economic program poses some problems but believes the public favors the approach. He spoke at the Western White House after a cross country trip defending the wage price freeze as AFL-CIO leader Meany and Gov. Preston Smith criticized the plan. He noted dissension is inevitable but stressed broad public support as crucial.
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San Clemente
Calif
Nixon
White House
Afl-Cio
George Meany
Preston Smith
Texas
New York
Illinois
Idaho
Wyoming
Dallas
Ronald L. Ziegler
Ziegler
No Decision in Clarke on Teacher Pay Freeze Interpretation
Clarke County and Frederick County school leaders act under Nixon wage freeze ambiguity. Clarke County Superintendent Wade G. Johnson says no decision until official guidance. Frederick County approves pay for new contracts after Aug 15 on 1970-71 scale. pre Aug 15 starts get 1971-72 pay. Other staff to be paid on last year schedules or wages.
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Nixon
Frederick County
Winchester
Wade G. Johnson
Clarke County
Two Man Race Leads Virginia GOP Lieutenant Governor Bid
Norfolk AP report on the Virginia Republican state convention opening as a two man race for lieutenant governor forms in a five candidate field. Arlington legislators Shafran and Green clash for the nomination with Holton backing Shafran amid strategic maneuvers and vote forecasts.
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Norfolk
Republican Party
Linwood Holton
Virginia
Arlington
Dell
George P. Shafran
George Mason Green Jr
Shafran
Green
Holton
H. D. Dawbarn
Waynesboro
Rich Virginia Day Brings Warm Sunny Weather
A westerly air flow lifted Virginia temperatures to about 90 degrees with sunny skies. Classifieds tease sewing machine repair and weekend specials. Ward's Pastry Shop hawks a rum cake, dog training classes soon, and bathing suits on sale. Clarke County Motors promotes year end deals on Chrysler Plymouth and International trucks in Berryville Virginia.
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Richmond
Virginia
Clarke County Motors
Berryville
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