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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1970

Page

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New Clash Likely Over Education Funds

The Senate moves toward a new clash with the Nixon administration over future education expenditures after the Labor and Public Welfare Committee approved a 35 billion dollar four year school aid bill. The administration seeks a two year bill with no increase in spending.

Washington Senate Nixon Senate Labor and Public Welfare Committee Congress White House Department of Health, Education and Welfare Labor Department Office of Economic Opportunity

Jury Rules for Drivers in 1967 Frederick County Crash

A Frederick County Circuit Court jury returned verdicts in favor of Russell W. Patterson and Warren G. Garrett after a 1967 accident involving their cars. Plaintiffs Gladys Baker Jean Perts and Opal Brown sought $300,000 each, claiming injuries as passengers. The three-day case concluded with a finding for the defendants on all counts.

Frederick County Russell W. Patterson Cedarmeade Warren G. Garrett Paper Mill Road Garrett Patterson Gladys V. Baker Jean B Henry H. Whiting Mr. Patterson J. Fred Larrick Mr. Garrett E. Eugene Gunter Robert K. Woltz Woltz

Flames Heavily Damaged Home on Cameron Street

A house at 621 N Cameron St suffered heavy fire damage yesterday afternoon. Three city fire companies fought frigid temperatures and light snow as flames from a stove path reached the attic, breaking windows and sills to access the blaze. Four rooms and furniture were damaged while the family was away. Cameron Street traffic was blocked and rerouted during firefighting.

N. Cameron St Sarah Zane Friendship Reuss Vssit Cameron St Cameron Loudoun Wyck St

Summit Eyed By Red China

In Hong Kong the Star reports China may upgrade the Warsaw talks to a summit to resolve Vietnam issues and U S relations in the Far East. Mao is said to take a neutral stance while considering the proposal as Warsaw progresses. In Washington the Senate rejects a bid to strike provisions restricting defense access to government files to probe for illegally obtained evidence.

Hong Kong Hong Kong Star Communist China Vietnam China United States Far East Chinese Communist Party Communist Party Mao Tse-tung Washington Virginia Harry F. Byrd Jr William B. Spong Jr Senate

Battle Over Domestic Satellite System Shapes Up

The White House backs a policy letting any capable firm launch a domestic satellite system. FCC must grant authority, with COMSAT eyed as the current international operator. Hughes Tool Co and networks may bid, stock markets react as policy debate starts.

Washington White House Federal Communications Commission American Telephone & Telegraph Western Union Hughes Tool Co Congress U.S Comsat Wall Street FCC Dean Burch Commission

Egyptian Bomber Attacks El Arish In Sinai Raid

An Egyptian bomber dropped about 12 bombs on El Arish, an oasis town in the Sinai. Casualties include a woman and a 17 year old Arab boy. four houses damaged. one bomb landed near an Israeli government building but did not explode. The aircraft, possibly a Soviet IL28, approached at 300 feet under bright moonlight before departing toward the coast.

Tel Aviv el Arish Egypt Sinai Middle East

Virginia Assembly tours suburban Washington for disaster relief background

The General Assembly of Virginia tours the Washington suburbs aboard a chartered DC8 to study Northern Virginia issues and area needs. Gov. Holton dines at the White House, then leads a flood relief briefing, while senators tour Dulles Airport and nearby communities.

Crystal City General Assembly of Virginia Washington Dulles Northern Virginia Community College Linwood Holton White House George A. Lincoln Office of Emergency Preparedness Pentagon OEP Senate Public Works

Senate studies narcotics overhaul after crime bill vote

Washington AP reports the Senate met in a Saturday session to advance an administration backed narcotics overhaul. The measure lowers penalties for possession while stiffening sentences for traffickers and expands federal reach to illegal gambling and racketeer influence, with changes to evidence rules and wiretap protections.

Washington Senate Mike Mansfield Montana Nixon Atty John N. Mitchell Congress Mitchell House Emanuel Celler Dn.y Judiciary Committee

Market Drops Sharply as 1970 Slump Deepens

New York stocks fall in Friday trading led by the Dow Jones average down 10.56 points to 775.54. The Associated Press 60-stock index slips 2.3 points to 266.2 and the NYSE index drops to 49.93. Nearly 11 million shares change hands as 987 issues decline and 398 rise.

NEW York Associated Press New York Stock Exchange New York Exchange

Weather and Local Dining Notes in Richmond Area

A southerly wind pattern with a high from the Great Lakes to the Mississippi brings Virginia seasonable temperatures Sunday. Rain is expected Sunday night or Monday. Also, live entertainment at the Peanut Cellar Inn tonight. Sunday Special Chicken Liver with rice for $1.50. Echo Village Restaurant reservations at 869-9886.

Richmond Great Lakes Mississippi Virginia Echo Village Restaurant

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