Winchester City Establishes Central Purchasing Office
Winchester city council passes an ordinance creating a central city purchasing office to be led by a purchasing agent. the measure covers duties powers and liabilities and prompts review of school system purchasing practices. regional planning district formation and park improvements are also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Robert S&s. Barbour
Education Committee
George H. Garber
Julian K. Armel
Council
C. L. Riley
William M. Battaile
Garber
Apollo Recovery Rehearsal Goes Off Without a Hitch
Three Navy divers stood in for Apollo 11 astronauts in the first full scale recovery rehearsal aboard the USS Hornet south of Hawaii. Captain Seiberlich called the duty a daily responsibility, as the carrier readies to recover Armstrong Aldrin and Collins after the Moon flight. The exercise covered splashdown to the module and astronauts returned to Pearl Harbor with daily rehearsals planned en route to the recovery area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl J. Seiberlich
Hawaii
Neil Armstrong
Edwin Aldrin Jr
Michael Collins
Hornet
Wake Island
Seiberlich
Navy
Postmaster Designation Clarifies Historical Title Shift
Editorial note explains that a woman appointed to the role is officially titled postmaster not post mistress, aligning with gender neutral naming standards in postal administration. The change reflects official terminology used in governmental records and job postings.
Viet Battle Deaths at Lowest Level Since April
U S casualties in Vietnam fell to a weekly total near 163 to 164 in late June early July after a lull in enemy ground operations. President Nixon said U S losses track enemy attacks, while strategists weigh the meaning of reduced fighting and a 14 month Paris peace talks backdrop. The six month toll nears 6,500 with about 14,000 Americans killed since Paris talks began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U.S
Vietnam
Nixon
Paris
Hughes Landmark Hotel Loses Half Million to Gamblers
In Las Vegas the Howard Hughes Landmark Hotel reported losses exceeding a half million dollars in its first week. Sources say local gamblers linked to other strip hotels won most of the money. The 31 story venue opened July 1 after being bought by Hughes who already owns five other hotels. The house advantages remain, and the casino expects to recover losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Las Vegas
Nev
Howard Hughes
Landmark Hostel
Hughes
Suburban Miami Garbageman Guarantees Satisfaction
A suburban Miami garbage company promises satisfaction with trucks bearing the slogan Satisfaction guaranteed or double your garbage back. The bold claim highlights the firm’s confidence in service.
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Miami
Arhe Company
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Public Improvement Committee
Wayne A. Whitham
T. Edward Temple
Division of State Planning and Community Affairs
Virginia
Whitham
Page
Shenandoah
Warren
Clarke
Frederick
Parks and Recreation Committee
James H. Fleming
Fleming
Conservatory Drive
Rt. 50
Fire and Civil Defense Committee
Thomas C. Glass
S. R. Dyke
N. Braddock St
Glass
Wendell L. Seldon
Jefferson St
Valley Ave
Tennyson Ave
Hollingsworth and
Eagle Drives
Springcrest St
Forest Hills
Apollo
Pearl Harbor
Unico Powercruisers
Unico
Stephens City
Southern States
Winchester Co- Operative
Amherst St
Vaerative Agency
United States
Rsources
Robert Bruce Sport
Pendleton Wool
S.S
Griffon
By Griffon
By Pendleton
Arnold Palmer
Enro
Ladies Allweather
S. Loudoun
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