Agnew Chiang Agree on Cambodia Freedom and Neutrality
Vice President Agnew and Chiang Kai-shek affirmed the importance of Cambodia’s freedom and neutrality amid regional stability. A U.S. spokesman said no details on Bible aid from Formosa or Lon Nol’s regime were disclosed. Agnew and Chiang, after talks with South Korea’s Park, discussed Korea’s military modernization and possible U.S. withdrawal timelines. The report also notes a U.S. and Korean accord in principle on long term military aid and a separate Labor Department report showing a 0.5 percent drop in the wholesale price index this month.
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Sun Moon Lake
Formosa
Spiro T. Agnew
Chiang Kai-shek
Cambodia
U.S
Agnew
China
Lon Nol
Phnom Penh
United
Chiang
Seoul
Chung Hee Park
Park
Korea
Chung Il-kwon
Nixon
Washington
Labor Department
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Women Rally for Equal Rights Across Nation
The Associated Press reports a nationwide demonstration by women liberationists demanding equal rights. Slogans stickers and speeches accompanied calls for jobs free abortion and 24 hour child care centers. The National Women’s Strike Coalition sponsored the Strike for Equality urging women to stay off work if possible.
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Associated Press
Women Liberationists
National Women’s Strike Coalition
Strike For Equality
Mideast Talks in Suspension and City Clashes Reported
Palestinian guerrillas and Jordanian security men fought in Amman injuring civilians and a guerrilla, amid a broader pattern of clashes tied to a ceasefire. Demonstrations in Sidon and Beirut reflected regional tensions as UN talks in New York remained in suspension after the opening round.
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Associated Press
Amman
Sidon
Beirut
Middle East
U.N
New York
Special Branch
Jordan
Hussein
Egypt
Israel
Saad
Chebaa
Allied forces pull out of Kham Duc after seven week operation
American and South Vietnamese troops leave Kham Duc, claiming a successful seven week campaign to disrupt enemy supply lines near the Laos border. The base, reactivated July 12 with about 2 000 South Vietnamese and up to 500 Americal Division troops, faced casualties elsewhere as North Vietnamese and Viet Cong forces pressed attacks in Cambodia and along the Vietnamese countryside.
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Saigon
Kham Duc
U.S
U.S. Americal
South Vietnam
Laos
Pathet Lao
Quang Tin
Thuy Returns to Paris in Peace Talks Decree
Thuy, Vietnam’s chief negotiator, returns to Paris and signals readiness to end an eight and four month boycott of the Vietnam peace talks. He may resume secret talks with U S chief delegate David K E Bruce after three months away to Hanoi.
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Paris
Xuan Thuy
North Vietnam
Vietnam
David K. E. Bruce
Hanoi
City and County Schools Open Tomorrow
Winchester and Frederick County public schools begin the 1970-71 term with over 10 000 students expected. Pre school totals reach 2900 in city and more than 7500 in county. Clarke County opens Monday. Ten new faculty join Winchester and 50 plus new teachers in Frederick.
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Winchester
Frederick County
Frederick
Clarke County
Melton Wright
James Wood
Stephens City
Gore
Gainesboro
The
Star
Front Royal Feed Mill Damaged By Fire On Main Street
Fire Chief C Warren Turner said the Proctor Biggs Feed Mill blaze on Main Street was under control after four hours of firefighting. The main building suffered light damage while the addition and three wooden porches were heavily damaged. Hay and oat grain were damaged, with total losses undetermined. Fire origin traced to hay on a rear porch. investigation ongoing. Three of 125 firefighters were treated for minor burns. Fire crews from multiple towns aided, with fire watch maintained overnight.
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C. Warren Turner
Proctor-Biggs Feed Mill
Main St
Turner
Naylor
Proctor
Front Royal
Strasburg
Woodstock
Flint Hill
Rivermont
Volunteer Army Plan Defeated Sparks Draft Extension Debate
Washington Senators warned the vote to end the draft may hasten its extension as the all-volunteer army plan failed 52 to 35. Critics argued pay raises would not secure long term recruitment and could worsen inequities as talks begin on future Selective Service.
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Washington
U.S
Vietnam
John Stennis
D-Miss
Armed Services Committee
Jacob Javits
R-N.y
Senate
Mark C. Hatfield
Ore
Barry M. Goldwater
R-Ariz
Congress
Hatfield
Javits
Edward M. Kennedy
Dmass
Kennedy
Volunteer Army
Stennis
Virginia clouds give way to sun as high pressure dominates
A high pressure system over most of the state brings considerable sunshine to Virginia while a weak Atlantic frontal zone keeps parts of the southeast partly cloudy with a chance of showers. A local notice lists a special meeting for South End Fire Co at 7:30 on August 26 followed by an all you can eat fish fry at Howard Johnson's priced at 1.49.
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Commerce and _ Industry Association
New_York
Association
Duffy Square
New York
Times Square
Susan B. Anthony
Miss Anthony
Adams
Mass
Lucy Benson Wilson
League of Women Voters
Mrs. Wilson
Birch Bayh
D-Ind
Sam Ervin Jr
Dn.c
Washington
Pittsburgh, Pa
KQV Radio
Miami
WIOD
Charlie Kelly
Richmond
Virginia
Atlantic
Howard Johnson
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South Korea
Mosa
United States
Mideast
Shawnee Fire Co
Kresge’s
Shen
Valley Nat's Bank
T. Jeff Williams
Prek Tameak
U.S. 11Th Armored Cavalry Regiment
Thuy
Henry Cabot Lodge
Handley High School
Winchester Public
John Kerr
Virginia Avenue
Jacob L. Johnson
Johnson
William M. Biggs
Mr. Biggs
Holton Appeals
Linwood Holton
Mond
Holtén
Pentagon
South End ‘Fire Co
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