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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1972

Page

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Nixon Ready For 2d Leg Of Journey In China Talks

President Nixon prepared for the second leg of his trip to China saying no quick solutions will come from talks. Ziegler framed meetings as the start of a long process with an ongoing communications belt. The party travels to Guam then Peking, with no assurance of Mao Tse-tung greeting Nixon on arrival.

Honolulu Nixon China Ronald L. Ziegler Guam Ziegler United States Washington Peking U.S Mao Tse-tung Hangchow Mao Kaneohe Bay Marine Corps Air Station Oahu Island

First Major Snowstorm Delays Virginia Area Traffic

The 1972 snowstorm dumped 10 inches on the region with heavy snow warnings in effect. Interstate 81 and major roads were difficult to traverse while side streets remained blocked and abandoned vehicles hindered travel. Rescue squads freed a trapped driver. one expectant mother was taken to hospital. Power and phone lines suffered outages as crews battled drifting and ongoing snowfall.

Audrey Coleman Lulu Williams Winchester Stephenson Betty L. DeHaven Highway Department R. C. King

Turnpike Closed After Crash Near Beaver Falls

A section of the Pennsylvania Turnpike was closed after a propane gas leak from a tank truck collided with a Greyhound bus and two cars. Twenty two people were injured and nearby homes within half a mile were evacuated as state police responded.

Beaver Falls Greyhound

Byrd Interview Set on WTOP Channel 9 Newsmakers

U S Senator Harry F Byrd Jr will be interviewed Sunday night at 7 over WTOP TV Channel 9. The program Newsmakers will feature two newsmen as interviewers. Handley Library will close Monday in observance of George Washington's Birthday.

U.S Harry F. Byrd, Jr Wtop-Tv Handley Library George Washington Washington Shenandoan Valley National Bank

Union leaders accept wage offer end coal strike Britain

London AP report says coal miner union leaders accepted a compromise wage deal and urged 280000 miners to return to work next weekend. Officials warn of continued power cuts and a potential blackout as supply remains far below demand.

London National Coal Board Britain Midlands Scotland

Sanitation Authority Initiates Two New County Projects

Frederick County Sanitation Authority announces two phase master plan launches for water and sewer facilities. Phase one serves Red Bud Drainage area from Rt 37 to I-81. phase two serves Abrams Creek area from I-81 to Rt 656. Water from Winchester covers up to 2 million gallons daily at 35 cents per thousand, 20 year term.

Frederick County Winchester Opequon Creek Apple Pie Ridge Winchester City Sanitation Star

Snowstorm Dumps Up To 20 Inches In Virginia

A winter storm dropped 3 to 20 inches of snow across Virginia with a heavy warning for Northern Virginia as the blizzard moved along the coast. Roadways were described as passable but hazardous. motorists were urged to use snow tires or chains.

Virginia State Highway Department Richmond Shenandoah Valley Frederick County Loudoun County Lynchburg Charlottesville Chesapeake Bay Highway Department Roanoke

Five Die After C130 Collides With Jet Trainer Near Little Rock

An Air Force C130 cargo plane mangled in a midair collision with a jet trainer near Little Rock Air Force Base. All five aboard the C130 died. the two jet crew parachuted to safety. Both aircraft crashed and burned after the final approach.

Little Rock Ark Apo Air Force Here Little Rock Air Force Base William RR. Wirth Base Information Office Ci3q Wirth

Weather Storm Moves Up East Coast From South Carolina

A developing low pressure system off South Carolina strengthens into a major storm as it tracks along the coast toward southern New England this afternoon. Very cold air aloft brings instability and possible snow flurries tonight. Shenandoah Valley National Bank notes closure Monday for Washington's Birthday.

Richmond South Carolina New England Virginia

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