Johnson Leaves White House as Nixon Becomes President
President Lyndon B. Johnson departs Washington quietly after escorting Richard Nixon to the Capitol for the oath. Johnson plans a Texas ranch life with family, while Massed crowds watch as the new era begins. Johnson readings and prayers reflect on power and service.
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Anti-War Pickets Parade Against Nixon Inauguration
About 5,000 antiwar protesters staged a counter inauguration march down Pennsylvania Avenue before Nixon and Agnew events. They carried masks of Nixon and effigies, taunted guests at the Smithsonian reception, and police dispersed troublemakers with arrests reported.
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Red Cross Bloodmobile Set For Christ Church Visit
The Red Cross Bloodmobile will collect blood tomorrow at Christ Church Parish House from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sponsored by Winchester Elks Lodge No. 867 with Richard K. Eddy as chairman, the quota is 200 pints and five pints of AB negative blood must be collected by noon for open heart surgery. Appointments can be made by calling 662-5412.
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Final Clearance Winter Apparel and Home Goods Sale
A local sale advertises winter apparel at 50 percent off plus a 10 percent reduction on lamps and shades. The event runs Thursday through Saturday at Colonial Art & Craft Shop, featuring a lot of shades up to half price.
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Cong Hit More Bases Kill 8 GIs In Saigon Attacks
U S bases and 12 South Vietnamese camps were struck in a night of stepped up mortar and rocket attacks. Eight Americans were killed, 35 wounded, and nine helicopters damaged by mortar fragments in four outposts around Saigon. Bodies were left at the scene per U S Command.
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New Negotiators Arrive To Begin Vietnam Peace Talks
In Paris four delegations begin substantive discussions as new U S negotiators led by Lawrence Walsh arrive alongside Henry Cabot Lodge. Optimism mixes with warnings of difficulties as talks aim for a peaceful settlement with Viet Cong engagement and Johnson era officials watching closely.
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Frederick County Public Schools Cancel Two Days for End of Semester Work
Frederick County Public Schools will close this Thursday and Friday for a two day end of semester teacher work program. Students return to school next Monday.
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Nixon Takes Oath Under Dreary Sky
Washington reports Nixon becomes 37th U S president amid heavy security as he takes the oath on two family Bibles. He pledges to preserve the Constitution and calls for civility amid a nation facing a crisis of spirit.
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Agnew Sworn In as 39th Vice President
Spiro T. Agnew took the oath of office as the 39th vice president with Senate Republican Leader Everett M. Dirksen administering. Agnew, 50, rose from Baltimore County executive to Maryland governor, becoming the firstvp since 1940 without Senate service. He pledged to tackle urban America’s problems and hinted at a major announcement in New York City after a talk with Mayor John Lindsay.
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Nixon frames crisis as spiritual need for peace at inauguration
President Nixon in the inaugural address calls the nation to rise above a "crisis of the spirit" and pursue peace and unity. He urges decency and open communication, hints at continuing Great Society elements, and advocates rebuilding cities, education, housing, and employment while seeking open world relations.
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Weather Shifts as Georgia Low Pressures Virginia Night
A low pressure area over Georgia is forecast to move into Virginia tonight, signaling a gradual end to the rain. The rest of the page contains ads and notices including a chicken fry offer, yard goods sale, a blood mobile visit, and a donation appeal honoring Charles Zucker.
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