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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1970
Page
1
Congress ordered a return to work as federal courts and union leaders halted a 24 hour nationwide rail strike. AFLCIO Clerks head C L Dennis said workers would resume duties while talks continue on a three year wage plan and work rules.
President Nixon, at his first news conference in 19 weeks, says U S planes will target North Vietnamese military sites and infiltration routes if enemy incursions threaten South Vietnam as U S troops withdraw. He notes Cambodian forces pin down 40 000 N Vietnam troops and seeks half a billion in aid, while pressing for Paris talks.
In New Canaan Connecticut four family members were found slain and police hunted for 17 year old John Rice Jr a red haired honor student and Eagle Scout candidate missing with a family car Police report ax knife hammer and a tie were used and a pistol and ammo were missing from the home The victims were Janet 40 Stephen 16 Nancy 14 and Edith Fitzpatrick 73 with the bodies found in separate rooms inside the two story colonial style house
Postmaster Joseph Haines announced that the embargo on mail was lifted at 9 a.m. today and the Postal Service returned to normal operations. The ban had blocked second, third, and fourth class mail to destinations more than 300 miles away from the mailing point.
The Rev. Carl Edward Creswell testified as the first witness for Lt. William L. Calley at his My Lai court martial. Creswell recalled a courtesy call with Calley’s superiors and a harsh remark about leveling the village if fired upon. Calley faces murder charges for 102 civilians killed March 16, 1968, with evidence portraying the attack as premeditated and part of a broader effort to exact vengeance.
Senate Foreign Relations Committee heard Defense Secretary Laird answer questions about President Nixon’s broadened North Vietnam bombing policy and new aid to Cambodia. Senator Symington pressed for details on how North Vietnamese gunners could distinguish unarmed reconnaissance planes from armed escort bombers. Laird outlined expanded criteria under the 1968 bombing halt and related rules.
City and county attorneys meet with three judges of the annexation court at 9 a.m. in the Corporation Court Room to iron out minor points in the final order. Judges Marshall Abbott and Matthews heard the case favoring Winchester. Winchester and Frederick County lawyers return to argue remaining issues with no witnesses.
A tractor trailer driver escaped injury when the vehicle crashed and demolished the tractor trailer and most of its 37 000 pounds of plate glass. State Police estimated the damage at 25 000 dollars and noted most of the cargo was destroyed.
Washington AP reports the House Senate conference backed 210 million toward two SST prototypes and hinted at a supplemental request if costs rise. Proponents praise progress while opponents led by Senator Proxmire threaten a lengthy filibuster to block SST funding, citing environmental concerns and a potential 300 million total cost.
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