14 Jan 1972
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1972
Page
1
Sen Edward M Kennedy says he will not be a delegate to the Democratic National Convention this summer but will be active at the session. The Associated Press reports the surprise development comes despite ongoing speculation about his White House ambitions.
The Soviet Union ordered the immediate expulsion of U S congressman James H Scheuer after he attended a dinner at a Jewish professor's home seeking emigration to Israel. He was held by police for two hours in Moscow and then released before heading to Leningrad.
Nixon orders 70 000 more troops withdrawn by May 1 and signals a further 35 000 to 45 000 cut in April. The plan would leave a residual 25 000 to 35 000 troops serving in advisory roles while MACV downgrades to an assistance group. Gen Creighton Abrams may be recalled or reassigned as Westmoreland retires.
Luther B Durham Jr remains for retrial in the double tollgate stabbing case of Annie Snow eight years after the 1965 verdict. Judge George S Whitley Jr sets March 15 to 18 for trial with defense counsel stating unpreparedness for January dates.
The National Center for Disease Control reports the Hong Kong flu back in 22 states plus D C and New York City. Major regional outbreaks in Rhode Island Connecticut New Jersey with widespread cases, two virus types A2 and B, and multiple isolated instances across numerous states.
A telephone line 662 7353 is installed at the George Washington Hotel for Winchester Memorial Hospital Follies information. Use this line instead of the regular hotel phone. The business opens at a new location on Rt. 7 near I-81. Clarke Chrysler-Plymouth and Margaret L Hodgson Shop announce weekend reductions.
Virginia Gasoline Retailers Association chief says a 2 cent increase will cost motorists and force dealers to act as unpaid tax collectors. Heizer opposes diverting funds to mass transit, favors a one cent compromise, and notes northern Virginia would bear the impact.
North Vietnam deployed mobile surface to air missiles near the DMZ signaling renewed attempts to disrupt U S air operations in South Vietnam. A Shrike missile strike near the coast claimed a SAM site destruction while another OV10 mission dodged a missile over Sepone Laos as ground fighting intensified across the central highlands Mekong Delta and northern Laos with 110 attacks in four days and heavy toll in Kien Hoa Province.
The Cost of Living Council proposes exempting workers earning under $1.90 an hour from wage controls amid a Pay Board vote approving retroactive pay for freezes. The plan follows earlier exemptions for sub minimum wages and faces uncertain support from labor members. The Pay Board also outlined aerospace contracts, with a split raise over two years and a potential court challenge for full immediate 12 percent increases.
Yesterday a quick cold front hit the area bringing rain and snow flurries and winds. A low near 10 degrees is expected tonight after a 69 degree midday reading, with highs in the 20s to 30s and continued cold into the week. A chance of precipitation remains for Sunday.
A strong cold front raced through Virginia causing temperatures to plunge into the 20s and 30s with more cold weather forecast tonight. Dine in the Trojan Room. Enjoy your favorite cocktail. Music by Jack Hill. Dance Tonight American Legion with The Fourth Chapter and invited guests.
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