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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1970

Page

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Truban Wins 21st District Senate Seat In Virginia

Dr. William A. Truban of Woodstock captures the 21st district State Senate seat with 7 827 votes to 5 967 for Democrat Largent of Winchester. Truban carried Shenandoah County and Frederick County, while Largent won Clarke and Loudoun. The voter total was about 13 794, under 30 percent of registered voters.

William A. Truban Woodstock Frederick County FL. Largent, Jr Winchester Truban Shenandoah County Largent Clarke Loudoun House of Delegates Dr. Truban GOP Frederick Bakers Mill Dolans Yeakleys Mr. Largent Shenandoah Loudoun County J. Kenneth Robinson State Senate Robinson Senate Richmond

Second Saigon Bomb Attack By Terrorists

A hand grenade killed at least three Vietnamese and wounded about 30 people near a U S Navy Seabee billet in Saigon. Investigators suspect a Viet Cong attacker who fled. The blast, second in Saigon in two nights, damaged cars and motorcycles as field hospitals treated the wounded.

Saigon U.S. 3Rd Field Hospital U.S Bien Hoa

FDA: Tuna safe to eat despite mercury findings

The FDA announced that 23 percent of tested canned tuna exceeded the 0.5 ppm mercury limit but reassured the public that consuming canned tuna remains safe. Commissioner Charles C. Edwards said there is no health hazard and encouraged continued shopping for tuna.

Tuna Washington Food and Drug Administration FDA Charles C. Edwards Edwards Albert C. College Jr Bureau of Foods Japan U.S

Riots in Poland Leave Dozens Dead and Injured

In Gdansk and nearby cities rioting over price rises turns violent with arson looting and street battles. Militiamen patrol streets as authorities urge calm and shipments face disruptions.

Warsaw Gdansk Gdynia Sopot Poland Radio Gdansk Gydnia

Weather notes and a fish fry announcement

Snowflakes fall at noon but no real snow expected tonight. A milder forecast with possible heavy rain is written as a heads up. Open til 9 p m Modernage Shoppe. Tonight Howard Johnsons famous fish fry all you can eat 1 49.

Howard Johnson

Douglas Says He Will Stay On High Court

Justice William O. Douglas announced he will remain on the Supreme Court and urged young people to fight for civil rights through law. He defended his independence and said the House committee found no grounds for impeachment.

Douglas Washington William O. Douglas Supreme Court House Congress Court John Marshall Central Intelligence Agency

Truban Reaction: It Feels Great After Victory

Dr. William A. Truban expressed satisfaction at his unofficial win for State Senator from the 21st District. He pledged to keep taxes in line and to return to his veterinary practice while preparing to serve in the General Assembly. Local congratulatory calls streamed in as Delmar Largent and others acknowledged the result.

Jim Largent General Assembly William A. Truban Woodstock Star Truban Winchester Dr. Truban del. F.L. Largent, Jr Shenandoah County J. Kenneth Robinson Delmer Robinson

Campaign Night Ends With Winners And Losers In Virginia Race

Del. F L Largent Jr concedes defeat after results show Republican William Truban winning in Shenandoah County. Largent praises turnout with over 45000 voters in the 21st Senatorial District as Jim Sargent concedes and congratulates the victor in the George Washington Hotel lobby.

Lulu Williams Jim Sargent William Truban George Washington Hotel Richmond del. F.L. Largent, Jr Shenandoah County State Senate George Washington Winchester William A. Truban Star Larry Sullivan

Derailed B&O Freight Train Near Elk Mills Maryland

A Baltimore and Ohio freight train derailed near Elk Mills Maryland early today after 715 cars left the tracks. Two locomotive units from the adjacent No. 90 train were knocked off a siding, but Maryland state police reported no injuries. The derailed train was en route from Philadelphia to Washington D C.

Elk Mills Baltimore & Ohio Potomac Maryland Washington, D.C Philadelphia

Weather Update Impacts Virginia With Rain Snow Mix

A low pressure area moves into Virginia bringing widespread rain and snow in some areas. The report also notes a Nite Special at local diners and barber shops, and a Round Hill Fire Co meeting tonight at 7 30 to install officers.

Richmond Virginia Winchester Round Hill

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