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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1970
Page
1
Each year on the fourth weekend in October volunteer units from across the United States converge to portray both sides of the historic clash. The event gathers passionate participants and local observers for a living history demonstration.
The article recalls the American Revolution from Declaration of Independence to Yorktown and notes the annual Battle of White Plains reenactment held the fourth weekend in October. The Battle of White Plains Monument Committee sponsors the event to visualize the hardships and resolve of early Americans.
Winchester Police issued reminders detailing which fireworks may be legal and illegal. The law bans transportation, manufacture, storage, sale, or use of high explosives with nitrates and related compounds, with exceptions for sparklers fountains Pharaohs serpents caps and whirligigs on private property with owner consent.
Local businesses advertise a July 4 sales event with free gifts and extended hours. Open today for fireworks, ham, tie-dye promotions, and other specials. Public notices warn no refuse pickup on Saturday July 4th with collection moved to Wednesday July 8th.
David Shue, 20, was blinded by a Fourth of July cherry bomb in St Joseph Michigan in 1966. He described kneeling with a sparkler when the device exploded, sending liquid down his face and leaving him blind after lengthy surgeries and hospital care. He later returned to Western Michigan University plans to study psychiatric social work and supports his wife, whom he married June 6.
A passenger river boat struck a floating mine south of the Demilitarized Zone and exploded, killing 46 of 50 Vietnamese civilians aboard. The mine occurred on a branch of the Cua Viet River near Dong Ha, nine miles from the DMZ, in waters patrolled by U.S. and South Vietnamese forces.
Del Largent spoke at the four night opening of the Winchester McCormac Amphitheater where a Square Dance and Country Music Festival will follow tonight at 7 30. He paid tribute to H B McCormac and H B McCormac Jr whose widows gave 31000 for the memorial amphitheater.
Philippine President Marcos says with U S military posture shrinking in Asia Japan will have to assume more responsibility for peace and order. He warns rising Japanese military spending could cause concern if U S forces withdraw.
The June unemployment rate fell to 4.7 percent, while 4.7 million Americans remained jobless. The Labor Department blamed fewer adult women and teenagers seeking work, as the civilian labor force rose 2.3 million to 84.1 million.
Washington AP. The Nixon administration revived the use of federal funding cutoffs to force desegregation, targeting Hendry County Florida Nacogdoches Texas and Chester County South Carolina with 30 days to conform or lose money. Roughly 100 districts remain illegally segregated as fall classes approach. The Justice Department weighs options as DOT and HEW signal mixed signals on escalation.
Areas of Frederick and Clarke Counties reported damage while Winchester stayed dry. Shenandoah County endured a strong storm after 5 pm with downed trees and power outages near Woodstock and lifted roofs in sections. Fairfax Court hail measured about an inch. Potomac Edison reported power disruptions but gave no details due to the holiday.
The front moves eastward across Virginia with warm moist air present and cooler drier air expected to arrive Sunday. The note mentions businesses closing for vacation on July 4 and various local sales and discounts during the holiday period.
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