Godwin receives mixed reaction to governor bid in Virginia
In Richmond AP two Democratic lawmakers endorse Mills E. Godwin Jr. while Lt. Gov. Henry E. Howell Jr. attacks the candidacy. House Speaker John Warren Cooke signals possible entry as a candidate and other potential Democrats ponder their positions after the General Assembly session.
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Richmond
General Assembly
Mills E. Godwin Jr
Godwin
Paul W. Manns
Bowling Green
del. D. French Slaughter Jr
Culpeper
Henry E. Howell Jr
House of Delegates
Cooke
House
Atty
Andrew P. Miller
William B. Hopkins
Roanoke
Miller
Hopkins
Mann
Slaughter
Senate
Virginia
Commonwealth
POW Returns From Vietnam Conflict To Clark Air Base
A total of 143 prisoners of war returned to Clark Air Base Philippines aboard U S hospital planes from Hanoi and Loc Ninh. Most in good condition they were examined by 60 doctors as crowds cheered their homecoming and one veteran proclaimed God bless America and Nixon.
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Clark Air Base
Philippines
North
South Vietnam
U.S
Navy
Jeremiah A. Denton Jr
Virginia Beach
God Bless
America
Hanoi
U.S. Air Force
Saigon
Clark
Loc Ninh
Laos
United States
Hanoi Hilton
Nixon Urges Quiet Welcome for Returning POWs
President Nixon calls for a quiet, respectful welcome as the first U S prisoners of war return from Vietnam. He emphasizes honoring their fortitude and privacy, with prayers and a pledge to avoid exploiting the moment. He notes no plans to meet the POWs immediately.
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San Clemente
Calif
Nixon
Vietnam
U.S
North Vietnam
White House
Veterans Administration
Washington
Abraham Lincoln
Palisades United Methodist Church
Capistrano Beach
Clark Field
Philippines
Secretary of Defense
Frederick County Woman Fatally Shot
A Frederick County woman identified as 53 year old Margaret Miller of Gore was shot at her home and died from gunshot wounds. She was pronounced dead at Winchester Memorial Hospital around 8:24 p.m. The investigation by Sheriff’s deputies continues with no charges filed at this time.
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Frederick County
Gore
Osbourne Renner
Douglas Anderson
Armed Robbery at Safeway Behind Front Royal Store
Police report an armed robbery after 9 30 p m Saturday in the alley behind the Safeway in Front Royal. Two employees were held up at gunpoint and a sizable amount of cash and checks were taken, mostly payable to the Safeway. Investigations are ongoing by Front Royal Police Warren County Sheriff Virginia State Police.
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Front Royal
Safeway
Front Royal Police
Warren County Sheriff’s Department
Virginia State Police
Fire linked to repairs at Staten Island LNG tank
A Staten Island LNG storage tank eruption was attributed to ongoing repairs rather than product storage. Fire Chief O Hagan said 26 bodies were recovered from the 61 foot deep pit as rescuers searched for 14 missing victims amid debris and ice. the facility opened in 1970 by Texas Eastern Transmission Corp stored 600,000 barrels of natural gas at extreme cold. Separately in Saratoga Florida, David Lawrence of U S News & World Report died at 84 after a 60 year journalism career spanning 11 presidencies.
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New York
Staten Island
John T. O’hagan
O’hagan
Texas Eastern Transmission Corp
Saratoga
Fla
David Lawrence
U.S. News & World Report
Meat Cutters Despair Over Inspectors Pressure
Clarke County Locker Plant owner John F. Milleson and manager Harry Newlin describe relentless inspector pressure over oil use on meat hooks. They fear rust and unclear guidance, risking closure after 26 years of custom cutting in Berryville.
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John F. Milleson
Clarke County
Harry Newlin
Milleson
Berryville
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Charlottesville
Democratic Committee
Chesley
Red
ROT Amer
MTA
Clarke Air Base
Appalachians
Royal Store
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