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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1970

Page

1

Yost to resign as chief U.S. delegate to UN

Charles W. Yost will quit as the United States chief delegate to the United Nations after the current General Assembly session, with Moynihan tipped as his replacement. The 63 year old diplomat has served 35 years in the Foreign Service and helped found the UN system.

Yost United Nations N.Y Charles W. Yost U.S General Assembly Washington Boston New York Nixon Daniel P. Moynihan White House Moynihan Harvard University Arthur J. Goldberg Adlai E. Stevenson San Francisco U.N. General Assembly US. State Department Foreign Service

Seven Detained in Dublin House Raid Near Airport

Detectives seized seven persons in a raid near Dublin airport after the government invoked emergency powers to counter a secret armed conspiracy. Prime Minister Jack Lynch said police may intern nationals without trial and detention centers were being prepared. The move drew opposition criticism and IRA protests, while some Irish rightists supported the crackdown.

Dublin Jack Lynch Irish Republican Army IRA The Irish Independent Northern Ireland James Chichester-Clark Unionist Party

Governor Mandel Hurt in Maryland Crash

Gov Marvin Mandel was injured with facial lacerations after the car he rode in struck another vehicle on U S 301 near Mitchellville. The driver of the other car, Stephen Bugos of Bowie, was killed. Mandel was treated and released. his driver Lt Norval Cooper suffered facial cuts and a broken rib.

Annapolis Marvin Mandel Mandel U.S. 301 Mitchellville Frank A. Defilippo Anne Arundel General Hospital Norval Cooper Stephen Bugos Bowie

Robbers hit London in largest KLM cargo theft

At rush hour in central London three masked bandits stole 240000 dollars in gold and 14400 dollars in diamonds from a KLM truck near Hyde Park Corner. The men fled in a car and a panel truck, prompting a city wide security alert and a massive Scotland Yard hunt.

London Britain Scotland Yard KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Heathrow Amsterdam Piccadilly Highway Hyde Park Corner Buckingham Palace

The Miracle at Derrick Texas begins Christmas story

Christopher is a special boy and the 13 part Christmas tale launches in The Star on Monday. The序 story follows a hopeful journey and asks if a miracle can bring a smile to his face.

Christopher Derrick Texas

Hundreds of Virginia Fires Burn Across State in High Winds

Strong gusts and low humidity sparked about 130 fires across Virginia. A King William County blaze near the Mattaponis Reservation burned over 550 acres but was controlled by evening. Multiple counties reported small fires contained. the Henrico incident scorched 350 acres along a utility right of way, destroying one vacant home and threatening about 25 others.

Associated Press Virginia Edwin E. Rodgers Virginia Division of Forestry Rodgers Lee County Mattaponis King William County Chesapeake Fire Department Deep Creek Buchanan County Scott Lee Abingdon State Division of Forestry Wise County Salem Bedford County Pittsylvania Campbell Henry Franklin Montgomery Henrico County

Pollution Control Unit Seeks New Laws and Standards

The Virginia State Air Pollution Control Board plans legislation for greater power and faster action against pollution. It proposes cease and desist orders and appeals within 90 days, plus interim auto exhaust standards aligned to NAPCA references. A public hearing on burning rights between Richmond and Washington was also set.

Richmond Aisk Pollution Control Board Gerald Baliles Baliles National Air Pollution Control Administration Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad Co Washington

Kidnapped man released after two months in captivity

Mr Cross was freed by his captors on Thursday after two months of detention. The brief item notes the release occurred on the doorstep and directs readers to page 2 for the full story.

Mr. Cross James Cross Montreal London Susan RCMP

Nixon Targets Wages and Construction in Anti Inflation Push

President Nixon unveils a tough anti inflation drive focusing on wage increases in construction and calls for labor and management reforms. He warns against betting on future inflation and signals possible government intervention on federal projects to protect the public.

Washington Nixon National Association of Manufacturers New York

Blount Urges Early Mailing of Christmas Mail

Postmaster General Winton M. Blount urged immediate mailing of all Christmas cards parcels and holiday mail to safeguard delivery in case of a nationwide rail strike. The warning came as rail strikes loomed with peak holiday mailing period approaching and Blount emphasized depositing out of town mail now to ensure delivery by Christmas Day.

Winton M. Blount

Weather Forecast Signals Offshore High Pressure Reach

Richmond area outlook notes high pressure system offshore tonight with a trailing cold front advancing. Includes forecast details for the Christmas show on Sunday and local events at Smalls Garden Center Back Room Lounge, plus listings for estate stock sale and nearby services.

Richmond Virginia

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