Nixon outlines broad State of the Union priorities
President Nixon set a wide agenda focusing on inflation crime federal spending and pollution for his first State of the Union to a joint session. He noted the 1971 budget would rise from current levels but stay below earlier projections and promised limited foreign policy detail with a separate world affairs message. Former WVU and Giants star Sam Huff said he might seek the Senate seat held by Sen. Byrd and planned to decide within two weeks after talking with Vince Lombardi.
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Robert Lee Huff
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Yancey
Dean R. Johnson
Smen
Phillip S. McManus
Johnson
Virginia
Hampton Roads
Three men held in Yablonski killings probe
The FBI charged three Cleveland area men with federal offenses in the December 31 killings of Joseph Yablonski, his wife, and daughter. The suspects Paul Gilly Aubran Martin and Claude Vealey are jailed in Cuyahoga County. One man faces firearms charges. all face rights interference and obstruction counts.
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Counterfeit $20 Bills Passed in Ward Plaza Drug Store
Two counterfeit twenty dollar notes were passed yesterday at Peoples Service Drug Store in Ward Plaza between 3 p.m. and 9 p.m. Deputy Charles McKween says one is Series A and the other Series B and both are poor fakes. The bills remain with a state official and may be sent to the U S Treasury for action. No suspects yet. Sheriff Lacy Anderson warns shops to scrutinize large bills.
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Frederick County
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Treasury Department
Mcllwee
Lacy Anderson
Apple Blossom Time Dates Announced for Spring Festival
Apple Blossom Festival Headquarters reports residents call for dates while 9 degree weather lingers. The spring event runs April 30 through May 2, with planners already organizing activities and schedules.
North Vietnamese attack yields high body count near U Minh
In a two hour engagement northeast of U Minh Forest, North Vietnamese and Viet Cong forces attacked about 600 South Vietnamese marines. Government high casualties claimed 72 enemy killed. South Vietnamese losses reported 15 dead and 41 wounded. Navy planes and ground artillery supported the defense.
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U.S. Navy
Binh Thuy
Boeing 747 makes first transatlantic commercial run to London
A Boeing 747 arrived in London from New York on the maiden transatlantic commercial flight. An overheated engine grounded the original plane, and a substitute named Young America departed New York at 1:52 a.m. EST, about seven hours after the scheduled time. The jet carried 332 passengers and 18 crew and landed at Heathrow at 8:05 a.m. EST.
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Gray
New York
Young America
Heathrow
Africa faces grim future after postwar upheaval
An AP analysis argues Nigeria’s 30 month civil war signals deeper Africa ills including civil conflict poverty disease and political instability. It notes rapid independence in the 1950s and 60s produced fragile borders and numerous coups while global powers contest Africa’s resources.
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Africa
Future bleak economic outlook for many nations
In twenty nations per capita income falls below 100 dollars, with the rest under 400 dollars. Africa’s geography and barriers worsen poverty as Sahara and mountains divide regions. At Port Harcourt a maternity home shelters 600 starving children left without parents, many dying, cared for by Red Cross and British workers, AP photographer Dennis le Royle notes.
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Associated Press
Virginia considers choices on food sales tax relief plan
Gov. Linwood Holton forwards a Virginia Taxation report outlining options to provide relief from the state food sales tax. A $9 per person rebate tied to income tax returns is highlighted, with costs estimated at up to $39.6 million and various income thresholds.
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Linwood Holton
Virginia
Virginia Department of Taxation
Olton
Joint Assembly
Holton
Leroy S. Bendheim
Alexandria
Frigid 6 Degrees Reported. Snow Likely Saturday
Weather watchers warned of a cold night with a low near 6 degrees and a chance of snow or rain Saturday. Clarke and Frederick counties resumed classes after exams started, with bus delays and power interruptions in Shenandoah County.
Very Cold Air Dominates Eastern U S New Arctic Front
Richmond reports very cold air spilling from Canada as a dominating high pressure system grips the eastern third of the nation. Promotions note store sales and a spaghetti feast at Echo Village Restaurant with all you can eat offered at $1.19.
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