Nixon Renomination Protest Wanes as Arrests Thin Ranks
Miami Beach authorities report a significant thinning of protest presence at the Republican National Convention after mass arrests. Vietnam Veterans Against the War and Zippies led actions, with about 200 protesters detained near Convention Hall as police quickly cleared demonstrators before Nixon’s renomination. Six WVAW members face arraignment in Gainesville on charges of planning violence.
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Nixon heads to next four years as Agnew is nominated
Richard Nixon embraces unity as he is renominated with Spiro Agnew likely to be his running mate. The Miami Beach convention marks the party’s push to defeat McGovern and Shriver, with protests outside and a rare internal fight over delegate allocation.
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Clarke County Fair Opens With Bright Weather and Crowds
Clarke County Fair reports 3000 to 4000 attendees as gate receipts rise by 500 from last year. Little Miss Clarke County Fair Lori Michelle Elsen crowns a runner-up, with 4-H FFA events, floral judging, beef cattle classes, and nightly grandstand shows.
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Man Charged in Alleged Assault on Afton Mountain
Nelson County authorities charged 28 year old Richard Heatwole of Waynesboro with felonious assault and attempted rape after a Monday night assault on a young woman on Afton Mountain. Heatwole was arrested Tuesday near here after a large manhunt aided by tracking dogs helicopters and unmarked cars. He is held in Nelson County jail in lieu of 20000 bond awaiting a September 14 preliminary hearing. the victim is from Rockingham County.
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Republican National Convention Schedule in Miami Beach
The day’s events include opening ceremonies at 7:30 p.m. EDT with the vice presidential nomination balloting and acceptance speeches from both the VP and presidential nominees, ending with final adjournment.
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California fires race through 3450 acres threatening condor sanctuary
Fire crews faced Santa Ana winds and high heat as three blazes scorched more than 3450 acres of brush in Southern California. The largest fire burned near Sespe Creek in Los Padres National Forest east of Ventura, threatening the endangered California condor sanctuary with about 350 firefighters on scene and no reported injuries or structures damaged. The blaze, possibly sparked by illegal fireworks, forced containment efforts despite shifting winds and scorching temperatures reaching 102 degrees in Los Angeles.
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Robbers at Kennedy Airport Shootout Ends in FBI Capture
FBI agents shot dead one alleged bank robber and captured his accomplice at Kennedy airport as they fled toward a private jet. Seven hostages, held for over 14 hours after a Brooklyn Chase Manhattan robbery, were unharmed. The gunmen demanded a plane and car to reach the airport.
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Va GOP Uses Time to Woo Conservative Dems
At the Republican National Convention Virginia Republicans under Richard D. Obenshain seek to attract disenchanted conservative Democrats. Rumors swirl after FitzGerald Bemiss and Clark McGregor meet with state leaders to align with Nixon in Virginia.
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McGovern pledges strong defense despite budget cuts
Senator George McGovern told the American Legion that even with a proposed 32 billion dollar defense cut his administration would maintain enough firepower to deter and defeat adversaries. He said no hostile power would push the United States around and stressed continued air and weapon power. He spoke at the Legion's national convention in Chicago and planned to meet Mayor Daley, with Nixon also addressing the Legion.
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Second Victim Dies From Rt 50 Crash in Clarke County
Pauline Bridgett of Paris Virginia died at Winchester Memorial Hospital after a two-vehicle collision Monday night at the Route 50 and 340 intersection in Clarke County. Manuel Jackson Bailey of Delaplane died at Winchester Hospital, and James Henry of Middletown survived the crash.
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Clarke County
Winchester Opens First Open Concept School Next Week
Winchester public schools prepare to debut John Kerr Elementary in an open concept design with two large shared rooms and no interior walls. Superintendent Jacob L. Johnson explains the teaching pattern, with photos to accompany tomorrow's Evening Star coverage.
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