Hostages Freed After Yardville Prison Rebellion Ended
Two hostages Ira Friedman and Richard Seidl were released unharmed at Yardville Correction Center after inmate grievances aired on a local station. Gov Cahill said officials were in full control as inmates filed back to cells and minimal property damage was reported.
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Bordentown
N.J
Yardville Correction Center
William T. Cahill
Cahill
Ira Friedman
Richard A. Seidl
George F. Kugler
Durand
Friedman
Rahway State Prison
Associated Press
Carl Zeitz
Yardville Prison
Zeitz
Bill Coombe
United Press International
Yardville
South Jersey
Nicholson Convicted in 2 Slayings
A Winchester Corporation Court jury found Jordan Nicholson guilty of second degree murder on two indictments and sentenced him to five years in the penitentiary for the pistol slayings of his wife Virginia Kay Nicholson and John Henry Benson at their apartment on June 17. The defense sought reduced culpability, while the Commonwealth pressed for first degree murder arguing premeditation. The jurors deliberated nearly two hours.
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Star
Winchester Corporation
Jordan Nicholson
Kern Sr
Virginia Kay Nicholson
John Henry Benson
Commonwealth
Dabney Watts
Cease Fire Ordered On Western Front In 1971 War
The Indian government ordered a unilateral cease-fire on the western front effective 8 p.m. local time December 17 1971 after East Pakistan swung to India. Lt Gen A A K Niazi surrendered 80 000 Pakistani troops in Dacca and Indira Gandhi proclaimed Dacca the free capital of Bangla Desh.
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Pakistan
Kashmir
India
Bangla Desh
East Pakistan
Dacca
Indira Gandhi
Gandhi
Agha Mohammed Yagha Khan
New Delhi
A.a.k.niazi
J.S. Aurora
Niazi
8 053rd U S Plane Lost In Viet War
A F4 Phantom crashed near Phnom Penh while supporting Cambodian troops. The two crewmen parachuted to safety with no serious injuries. The crash marks the 8 053rd U S aircraft lost in Indochina. Casualties next week showed Americans killed in action and wounded figures amid broader war casualty tallies.
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U.S
Cambodia
Chup
Mekong River
Saigon
Mekong
Taing Kauh
Phnom Penh
Vietnam
Jury Debates Henderson Case Over My Lai Cover-Up
After 30 months and 106 witnesses a military jury begins deliberations on Col Oran K Henderson charged with covering up the My Lai massacre. The panel will retire to seclusion after instructions from Col Peter S Wondolowski in the last charges of this type.
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FT. Meade
My Lai
Henderson
December heat questions historic records in town figures
Town Crier reports December temperatures show a long way from record highs with 40 years of data showing only 20 cases at or above 65 degrees. It notes several specific dates with high temperatures and a current 68 degree day, while other lines promote local services and ads.
Freighter Seized by Cuba Under Tow After Bloody Attack
Cuban exile owned freighter Johnny Express suffered fire from a Cuban gunboat and was towed toward Cuba after a brutal sea attack off Little Inagua. Captain Jose Villa reported dead and wounded aboard and urged Coast Guard help as Bahama Lines confirms piracy and seizure.
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Miami
Jose Villa
Coast Guard
Bahama Lines of
Cuba
Havana
Oriente
Bahama Lines
U.S. Coast Guard
Ron Wright
U.S
Haiti
Little Inagua
Bahamas
Francisco Blanco
Villa
Our Own Drug Problem-1 Drug Abuser Can Be Nice Little Old Lady
An editor's note introduces a series on Winchester area drug abuse, stressing widespread public discussion and the varied perception of drug use. The piece argues drugs have dual potential to heal or harm, highlights over the counter and prescription misuse, and notes alcohol as the most abused drug. It mentions a local eight hour symposium by the Medical Society with Virginia experts to address questions and educate the public, warning that questions, not answers, remain.
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Winchester
Virginia
Mild Virginia Weather With Christmas Ads In Richmond
Richmond reports dry air and a frontal system bringing generally fair, mild weather. Promos note Christmas Showing on Sunday December 19 at Smalls Garden Center with Blue Carnival Glassware priced at 1.97 and a 10 percent gas range discount at Shengas Corp 47 S Cameron.
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Richmond
Virginia
Smalls Garden Center
Shengas Corp
S. Cameron
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Winchester Christian Youth
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