James Wood Colonels Honored in Frederick Week Proclamation
Frederick County Board of Supervisors proclaims this week James Wood Colonels Week to honor the 1970 AAA State Football Champions. The team finished 10 01 with regional and district titles and a joint district championship with Handley High School. Co-captains named were Mike Whittle Don Barton and Paul Campbell.
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James Wood
Thomas Rosenberger
Frederick County
Virginia
Mike Whittle
Don Barton
Paul Campbell
Colonels
Handley High School
Union Leaders Threaten Nationwide Rail Strike Over Wage Dispute
Washington reports a near certainty of a general railroad walkout on Thursday after failed talks. Union leader C L Dennis vows defiance of any delay order as Congress considers Nixon’s 45 day postponement proposal.
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Dennis
Labor Department
W.J. Usery
Capitol Hill
White House
Rioting Follows Shooting in Qui Nhon Vietnam
In Qui Nhon, anti American rioting erupted after a Vietnamese high school student was fatally shot by an American soldier. A curfew was set and Vietnamese workers were evacuated from installations as crowds demanded the soldier be turned over for trial.
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Qui Nhon
Vietnam
U.S
United States
South Korea
Saigon
South Vietnam
American unit hit hard by mine and mortar attacks near Da Nang
The Americal division suffered heavy casualties in two guerrilla strikes near Da Nang. An armored personnel carrier triggered a mine injuring 22 alongside two killed. Later, 10 mortar shells hit a bivouac. reports vary on fatalities. South Vietnamese forces reported 40 enemy killed in the Mekong Delta while Cambodian fronts report Peam Chikang in doubt.
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da Nang
U.S
Mekong
U Minh Forest
Cambodia
Peam Chikang
Phnom Penh
Associated Press
John T. Wheeler
For Sale 200 Shares C S Bank to Sertié Estate
Offer sought for 200 shares of C S Bank stock to be transferred to the Sertié estate. Write Box ICO Winchester Evening Star to submit a bid.
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Sertié Estate
ICO
Winchester Evening Star
Japanese Ambassador Sees Strong U S Japan Ties Ahead
Nobuhiko Ushiba told Winchester Lions Club that the United States and Japan will gain mutual benefits from closer cooperation. He cited Okinawa reversion and greater defense responsibility as pivotal, stressing shared goals and the need for mutual accommodation to sustain East Asian peace.
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Pat Robinson
Winchester
Nobuhiko Ushiba
Japan
United States
Winchester Lions Club
Lions
George Washington Hotel
Ushiba
Okinawa
U.S
Young girl to serve as page in Virginia assembly
Sallie McCutcheon a 13 year old from Henrico County will be the first girl to serve as a page in Virginia's General Assembly special session starting January 6. Lt. Gov. J Sargeant Reynolds announced the appointment noting her strong school record and interest in politics. Sallie is the daughter of Andrew H McCutcheon Henrico Democratic chairman and Reynolds' 1969 campaign manager.
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General Assembly
Sallie McCutcheon
Henrico County
Sallie
J. Sargeant Reynolds
Andrew H. McCutcheon
Henrico
Reynolds
Brazil Faces Fourth Kidnaped Ambassador in Region
Ambassador Bucher becomes the fourth political kidnapping victim in Brazil and the 15th in the Western Hemisphere since September 1969. Brazil’s military regime freed 60 prisoners to mediate prior releases. Swiss ambassador had received threats while his sister in Luxembourg recalls his five years in Rio and criticism of elites. Rio de Janeiro police blocked roads and staged jams to hinder kidnappers. Swiss President Tschudi condemned the violence and urged Brazil to locate and free the diplomat. Mental health help line added.
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Brazil
Giovanni Enrico Bucher
Switzerland
Bucher
Guatemala
Uruguay
Canada
Marie Maillet
Luxembourg
Hans Peter Tschudi
Aid Sought For Cambodia Air Interdiction Aid
Secretary of State Rogers and Defense Chief Laird asked Congress for 155 million dollars in economic and military aid to Cambodia. The plan emphasizes air interdiction of supply lines and self defense, with 70 percent of military aid for ammunition and the rest for small arms, trucks, communications, a few aircraft, and river patrol boats.
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William P. Rogers
Senate Appropriations
United States
Cambodia
Rogers
Melvin R. Laird
North Vietnam
U.S
South Vietnam
Winchester Council to Act on Budget Supplement
Winchester City Council plans to approve a six month budget supplement after annexation of 5.8 square miles of Frederick County. The council will also appoint members to the Tree Commission Local Board of Public Welfare Building Code Board of Appeals and recommend members for the Board of Zoning Appeals. Two ordinances undergo second reading amending the license tax ordinance for city tags and adjusting taxicab rates upon annexation.
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Winchester City Council
Frederick County Council
Tree Commission
Board of Public Welfare
Building Code Board of Appeals
Board of Zoning Appeals
Holton backs Truban and study recommendations at rally
Gov. A. Linwood Holton urged support for Dr. William A. Truban in the 21st District State Senate race and backed the newly announced state government management study. The event drew about 160 at the Holiday Inn East with GOP leaders present and Truban criticizing the Democratic tax plan.
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A. Linwood Holton
William A. Truban
State Senate
Richmond
Woodstock
Holiday Inn East
Truban
Winchester
Frederick
Clarke
Shenandoah
Loudoun
Delmer Robinson, Jr
Dr. Truban
GOP
Warren French
J. Kenneth Robinson
Richmon d Weather and Ridgeway Roller Rink Moves
The high pressure system over Virginia will shift off the coast by Wednesday, bringing a warming trend. John W. Rosenberger & Co. operates Ridgeway Roller Rink under new ownership with public skating sessions Wednesday Friday Saturday Sunday evenings 7 30 to 10 and Sunday afternoons 1 30 to 4 Parties booked Monday Tuesday Thursday and other weekday afternoons. Admission 50 cents. School rentals 25 dollars or 20 dollars for 40 skaters. Contact numbers 304 229 5584 and 703 667 2232. Winifred and Betty Haines Gary Bonnie Triggs.
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Virginia
Ridgeway
Sun
Winifred
Betty Haines
Gary Bonnie Triggs
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