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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1969
Page
14
The official death toll from Monday’s DC-6B crash near Nha Trang rose to 50. Sixty total aboard included four adults and four children plus eight crew, with 78 reported aboard. many injured, including 15 children, and about missing as authorities continued inquiries.
James T. Anderson of 720 Woodland Ave loses control on Cameron Street near the jail, strikes the curb and house at 311 South Cameron. Left wheel broken, car damage $125, house $225. owner of the house is L. P. Jones. Officer B. F. Cooper reports. National business remains strong in Virginia per William and Mary Bureau of Business Research.
Bernadette Devlin, 22, the youngest British MP, received a six month jail term for inciting to riot and riotous behavior tied to the Bogside clashes. Supporters vow meetings during her appeal set for February. critics warn of explosive political fallout.
Rome endures its worst traffic chaos in memory as a nationwide bus and streetcar strike enters its second day during the Christmas shopping period. Railways also halt service, with Sicily stations attacked by frustrated passengers and streets turning one way to ease congestion.
Aaron Zuckerman joined the 12 Gallon Club with his 96th pint as the Red Cross Bloodmobile, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, drew 173 donors in December. Co chairs James E. Kenna and C. W. Huntsberry thank participants while others reach new club milestones, and the next drive is set for January 20 by the Elks Club. The piece also notes Canada’s 1882 free libraries act.
Children at Virginia Avenue School collaborate on a large mural depicting the Christ Child in the manger with accompanying birds and beasts. Each student contributes a personal touch to the schoolwide Christmas story in pictures.
State Attorney General finds Frederick County Supervisors acted properly in awarding the 1970 dump operation contract to H C Christiansen without public bidding. They plan to seek bids in the future, while a taxpayers association committee weighs possible code violations.
Texas billionaire H Ross Perot arrived in Bangkok with optimism that North Vietnam will allow two planes carrying Christmas presents for about 1400 U S prisoners of war. He said he would be disappointed if denied and planned further talks in Laos or Cambodia with North Vietnamese officials.
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