Wife of Freed POW Reacts to Release in Manila Arrival
In Virginia Beach families of released POWs express joy as Navy Captain Jeremiah Denton returns from nearly eight years in captivity. His wife Jane and others recount the moment on TV, describe his health and age, and note their sons' prior service. Four Tidewater families welcomed returning airmen from Hanoi’s release.
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Virginia Beach
Jane Denton
Denton
America
Bombardier
Navy
William Tschudy
Bill
Louise Mulligan
James A. Mulligan Jr
Portsmouth
Air Force
Ist Drafts of County CD Plan Nearly Ready
The first drafts of Frederick County Civil Defense Basic Plan will be completed by early March. The plan, prepared with University of Virginia planners, follows a Planning Basics for Civil Defense program at the USDA Training Center near Front Royal. Five county officials attended the UVa program, which emphasized growing natural disaster concerns.
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Frederick County
University of Virginia
USDA
Front Royal
Uva
Paris School Fire Manages Avenge Motive By Teen
A 14 year old admitted starting the Paris school fire that killed 21 people. He said he sought revenge for being blamed for others faults. Another 14 year old aided by providing cleaning fluid. The blaze destroyed the four story building where evening music classes were held. Police note the suspect did not know anyone was inside.
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Paris
Freed POWs Welcomed After Long Captivity Return
Lt. Cmdr. Everett Alvarez, held nearly nine years, led returning POWs as thousands cheered along the route. Officials corrected reports of swapped places and noted 40, 39, and 37 prisoners on three planes from Hanoi with another 26 from South Vietnam arriving later. Delays in Hanoi and Saigon delayed the release as Viet Cong and North Vietnamese prisoners balked at transfers before agreeing to the exchange.
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Everett Alvarez
Robert B. Purcell
Louisville
Brian Dunston Woods
Lemoore
Calif
Hanoi
South Vietnam
Saigon
U.S
Joint Military Commission
Gilbert H. Woodward
Phu Bai
Demilitarized Zone
Loc Ninh
Firemen Pick Director for Apple Blossom Parade
Representatives from Winchester and Frederick County fire companies meet to select a director for the 1973 Apple Blossom Fireman's Parade. The gathering starts at 7 30 p.m. in the George Washington Hotel ballroom.
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Winchester
Frederick County
George Washington Hotel
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