Muskie Gains Endorsements In Florida Push
Democratic Sen. Edmund Muskie wins backing from Florida attorney Alice Hastings and is set to gain three more Senate endorsements as part of a campaign for the March 14 Florida primary. In Washington, Sen. Burdick Gravel and Metcalf announce a joint news conference to back Muskie, lifting his Senate support to ten.
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Associated Press
Edmund Muskie
Florida
Senate
Alice Hastings
U.S. Senate
Muskie
Hastings
Fort Lauderdale
Tallahassee
Washington
Quentin Burdick
North Dakota
Mike Gravel
Alaska
Lee Metcalf
Montana
Maine
New York
John V. Lindsay
Charles Evers
Fayette
Miss
Medgar Evers
Evers
Lindsay
Mississippi
George McGovern
Madison
Wis
U.S
Bangladesh
Hubert Humphrey
Minnesota
Edward M. Kennedy
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Alabama
George Wallace
Henry Jackson
Milwaukee
Wallace
Democratic Party
Lawrence F. O'Brien
Triggers Air Strikes as North Vietnamese Missile Buildup
Hanoi moved mobile missile launchers toward South Vietnam and fighters engaged near the border. U S forces reported two aerial encounters including a protective strike on North Vietnamese territory, with SAM missiles firing at American planes but no damage. In Laos the Pathet Lao flag appeared near Long Cheng, though officials denied a base fall. Fierce Meo hand to hand fighting for Skyline Ridge followed.
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Saigon
Hanoi
South Vietnam
U.S
U.S. Command
Laos
Long Cheng
Pathet Lao
Central Intelligence Agency
Vientiane
Vang Pao
Nixon
Demilitarized Zone
Vietnam
Dmz
Ho Chi Minh
Early Morning Fire Destroys Warren Farmhouse
A two story brick house at Milldale farm in Warren County was destroyed by an early morning fire of undetermined origin. Firefighters from Front Royal and Boyce fought the blaze about five hours, saving two small wings but leaving the main section razed. No occupants were home. the house was owned by Mrs. Ann Humes and rented to Leonard Melrod of Washington, D.C. Fire crews remained on scene into mid morning.
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Milldale Farm
Warren County
Front Royal and
Boyce
Carl Pope
Boyce Fire Company
C. Warren Turner
Front Royal
Ann Humes
Leonard Melrod
Washington, D.C
Turner
Clearbrook
Welltown Pike
President Nixon sends birthday telegram to Frances Ebert
Frances Ebert of 20 Richards Ave received a telegram from the President in reply to her letter noting their shared birthday January 9. The message comes as a personal nod to a young admirer rather than a centenarian milestone.
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Frances Ebert
Richards Ave
Nixon
Miller Proposes Regional Use Tax to Fund Planning Districts
Democratic Atty. Gen. Andrew P. Miller pitches a future one cent statewide sales tax with revenues for Virginia regional planning districts The plan would create the Virginia Regional District Planning Fund to support statewide planning and potential service districts administering funds He notes all districts would benefit and officials warn of possible unworkable aspects Welfare administration may become a state function under Otis Brown with eight regions and 40 to 50 local offices planned
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Waynesboro
Linwood Holton
Andrew P. Miller
Miller
Virginia
General Assembly
Virginia Regional District Planning Fund
State Division of Planning and Community Affairs
Planning District Commission
Welfare
Otis Brown
State Department of Welfare and Institutions
Brown
Moscow Expedition For Snowmobiles
A seven member snowmobile expedition plans a roundtrip from central Minnesota to Moscow using 14 snowmobiles. Departing Jan 31 from Forest Lake, the route goes through Canada to Greenland then by boat to Norway, with visas granted for Moscow but not for a Siberia crossing to return via Alaska and Canada.
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Willow River
Minn
Minnesota
Moscow
Bill Cooper
Forest Lake
Canada
Greenland
Norway
Cooper
Soviet Union
Siberia
Bering Straits
Alaska
Colder Temperatures Forecast Tonight Across Virginia Coast
A sharp cold wave is issued for the entire state with a heavy snow warning along the Virginia coast. Snow accumulations may reach four inches near the ocean while inland areas see flakes and colder lows from five degrees above to ten below in the mountains. Relief arrives Tuesday with highs near 40.
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Virginia
Ocean
Maryland - Delaware
Weather Service
Bluefield
Mass execution debate over Radford starlings sparks protests
Radford city manager Kyle Roop weighs a drastic plan to kill 150000 starlings roosting near town to curb damage to cattle feed. Wildlife expert Glen Dudderar cites a detergent method, while critics including Dr. Robert Leathers urge caution as conservationists propose nonlethal noise deterrents.
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Radford
Kyle Roop
Virginia
Roop
Glen Dudderar
Virginia Tech
Dudderar
Fire Department
Robert Leathers
Margrethe Becomes Queen as Denmark Mourns Frederik IX
In Copenhagen Queen Margrethe assumed duties while Denmark mourned King Frederik IX who died at 72 after a brief illness. Flags flew at half staff, bells tolled, and 81 gun salutes honored the popular monarch.
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Denmark
Frederick IX
Margrethe II
Frederik
Copenhagen
Margrethe
Frederik IX
Kronborg
Elsinore
Hamlet
Feasible Link Proposed Between Winchester Hospital and U V A
A Richmond study commission says linking Winchester Memorial Hospital and Roanoke and Lynchburg community hospitals to the University of Virginia medical school's teaching program is economically feasible for expanding education. Dr. Patrick O Connell calls the plan excellent as the program aligns with a Carnegie Foundation report and the General Assembly's 1968-70 initiatives.
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Winchester Memorial Hospital
University of Virginia Medical School
Richmond
Associated Press
Winchester Memorial
Roanoke
Lynchburg
U. Va. Medical School
Patrick O'Connell
Carnegie Foundation
General Assembly
Marsh Named to Bicentennial Commission Vacancy
John O. Marsh of Strasburg has been named by President Nixon to fill a vacancy on the American Revolution Bicentennial Commission. He is a former member of the House of Representatives. The President also named Nancy Porter of Boston as a member, serving as national representative for Girl Scouts.
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John O. Marsh
Strasburg
Nixon
Mr. Marsh
House of Representatives
Nancy Porter
Boston
Girl Scouts of the United States
Weather Update Snow In Southeastern Virginia Today
A weak low pressure area forming off the Carolinas will bring snow to southeastern Virginia. Cold wave warnings are in effect for tonight with temperatures possibly hitting the lowest in two years per the National Weather Service. Drinking Spree? Call Concern. 687-0145. Hanes Hosiery Sale starts today at Huntsberry's Shoe Store.
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Richmond
Carolinas
Virginia
National Weather Service
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Ingrid
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Krag
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Hanes
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