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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1972

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Hangchow Likely Site for Nixon Mao Talks

Honolulu AP report says Hangchow emerged as the likely venue for a Nixon Mao conference during the China summit itinerary. Nixon and Mrs. Nixon stopped in Hawaii en route to China and will proceed to Guam Shanghai and Peking. Secretary Rogers and Kissinger direct the China talks amid questions about Le Duc Tho’s travel to Peking.

Honolulu Nixon China Mao Tsetung Hangchow Mao Chou En-lai Peking Washington Hawaii Guam Shanghai Nixons William RF. Rogers U.S le Duc Tho Hanoi Henry A. Kissinger Rogers Kaneohe Marine Air Station Victor Armstrong Kaneohe Pacific

Nixon Policy Denounced by China Ahead of Visit

In Tokyo, the New China News Agency condemned President Nixon's foreign policy as a new dialogue with the People's Republic of China unfolds. The commentary noted Nixon's plan to visit China and reaffirm diplomatic ties with Taiwan, highlighting discomfort over the Taiwan stance and the phrase one China two governments.

Nixon China Great Wall Tokyo U.S New China News Agency Defense Melvin R. Laird Congress

Seven U.S. Planes Lost in Indochina Conflicts

AP reports seven U.S. aircraft losses in Indochina, including three shot down over North Vietnam during heavy raids. Six airmen are missing, three crewmen killed and one injured in other crashes. Tet cease-fire ends with small attacks, American wounded and Viet Cong fatalities.

Saigon U.S. Command North Vietnam Cambodia Demilitarized Zone U.S Dmz North South Vietnam

California Supreme Court declares death penalty unconstitutional

California Supreme Court declares the death penalty unconstitutional affecting about 105 inmates including Sirhan Sirhan and Charles Manson. The ruling cites unequal application and evolving standards of decency as grounds. Justice McComb dissented. The decision follows prior rulings and cites cases in New Jersey and California's 1968 stance on jury discretion.

San Francisco California Supreme Court Sirhan B. Sirhan Robert F. Kennedy Charles Manson Sharon Tate New Jersey Supreme Court California High Court Marshall F. McComb McComb U.S. Supreme Court United States Colorado California Anthony Amsterdam Stanford University American Civil Liberties Union Amsterdam Atty Ronald M. George Capital

Offer Made to Striking Miners in Britain Pay Talks

The three man Wilberforce commission proposed wage increases for Britain's 280 000 striking coal miners retroactive to November 1 and lasting 16 months. The National Coal Board backed the terms, while miners face possible energy cuts as the government warned of planned power reductions next week.

London Coal Strike Inquiry Board Britain National Union of Mineworkers National Coal Board Threeman Commission Lord Wilberforce Coal Board

Howard Hughes Stationed Indefinitely in Nicaragua

Spokesmen confirm Howard Hughes will remain in Nicaragua indefinitely staying on the eighth floor of Managua’s Intercontinental Hotel. He flew from Nassau after a staff permit dispute and considers investments as Nicaragua, under a stable dictatorship, becomes his base.

Managua Nicaragua Howard Hughes United States Anastasio Somoza Hughes Nassau Las Vegas Hughes Tool Co Latin America Bahamas U.S Turner Shelton Intercontinental

Paved Roads Clear but Snow Expected to Return

Area highways were clear and schools opened on time after two inches of snow. Frederick and Clarke County students left an hour early as slush and slick spots formed. The Highway Department expects 3 to 6 inches more snow this afternoon or tonight. Weather in Shenandoah Valley may bring another snowfall with temperatures around the freezing mark. highs near 32 and lows in the 20s. Rainfall measured at 19 in Winchester reports.

Frederick Clarke County Highway Department R.C. King Shenandoah Valley

Community notices and corrections ad listing

We will be closed Monday in observance of Washingtons Birthday. Shenandoah Valley National Bank Free Dance tonite at Country Kitchen formerly Redwood 522 North Music by Country Swingers CORRECTION Men s Casual Jackets one third off from Yesterday s Casual pants item misprint corrected to Men s Casual Jackets one third off.

Washington Shenandoah Valley National Bank Country Kitchen Redwood Workingman‘s Store

Fierce Storm Strikes Midwest With 90 MPH Winds

The Associated Press reports a fierce winter storm hit Minnesota Wisconsin and Iowa with winds up to 90 mph and heavy snow. Roads were closed in northern Iowa with border checkpoints turning away motorists. Minnesota warned drivers to stay off highways as schools closed and buses halted amid whiteout conditions.

Minnesota Wsconsin Iowa Midwest Iowa Highway Patrol

Virginia Cloudiness Persists Ahead of Low

Moist air and a lingering low over Virginia keep widespread cloudiness in place through tonight as conditions remain unsettled across the region.

Richmond Virginia

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