First Marines Leave Vietnam for Okinawa Amid Casualty Dip
The first Marines out of Vietnam, 120 Leathernecks of the 9th Regiment, head to Okinawa as U S command reports 153 killed in action last week the lowest weekly toll in six months. The 9th Regiment will stay as ready reserve while 539 500 American troops remain in Vietnam.
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Wash
First Red Cross blood mobile visit to Winchester area
The first Red Cross blood mobile visit of the new fiscal year will be held Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church Parish House in Winchester. Sponsored by the Winchester Jaycees, the quota is 155 pints. Open tonight until 9 p.m. with door prizes and no purchase necessary. winner must be present. Sears clearance sale at Wilkins Shoe Center highlights summer stock for men women and children.
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Winchester- Frederick County
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Winchester Jaycees
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Off Camera Clash Shocks Virginia Gubernatorial Race
Television debate between William Battle Henry Howell Jr and Fred Pollard turns fiery off camera as Howell denies AFL CIO ties and Battle cites labor links. Endorsements flow for Howell and Battle ahead of July 15 primary with expected turnout near half a million voters.
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Nixon Voting Plan Bypassed by House Subcommittee
The House judiciary subcommittee bypassed President Nixon's voting rights proposal and approved a five year extension of the existing act. Chairman Emanuel Celler called the approval overwhelmingly by voice vote as the full committee prepares to act next week. Republican leaders struggled to find sponsors among 15 GOP members, with only two junior lawmakers joining in.
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Connecticut
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Ohio
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Illinois
Soviet Moon Probe Mission Attempt Reported
In Moscow the Soviet Union launched Cosmos 289 on an unspecified mission amid reports a moon probe would be sent. Officials did not confirm if the satellite would test a Moon soil sample return mission as informants had claimed.
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Soviet Union
Will Broadway Joe Return to Pro Football
Sports writer Stuckeye Potts asks if Joe Namath will return to the NFL. Six area fans share opinions on the New York Jets star and his possible comeback.
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New York Jets
Country Ham and Montmorency Cherries Ad Offer
An ad promotes country ham at 99¢ and Montmorency cherries. It lists phone numbers and a pickup option on Middle Road with a service at 80¢ per gallon or 1.00 per gallon depending on who picks up.
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Gromyko Bids for U S Friendship Raps China
Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko condemned Red China in a major policy speech to the Supreme Soviet. He proposed talks with the United States on bilateral relations and international problems while signaling readiness to discuss Berlin and warning Beijing against force. He noted a possible Western tilt after border clashes and expressed milder stance toward the United States.
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Senate Democrats push to cut U.S. troops in Europe
Senate Democratic leaders call for a substantially larger withdrawal of U S troops from Western Europe, urging faster reductions beyond the White House plan. Mansfield cites 1 75 million overseas personnel and proposes halving forces, while the White House outlines 14 900 returnees and 5 100 civilian layoffs to save 75 million. West Germany agrees to 1 52 billion aid to support troops.
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Egypt Claims Canal Crossing Reported by Egypt
Egypt said its forces crossed the Suez Canal and held a northern Ismailia position for three hours without Israeli interference, while Israel denied any attacks or damage. Egypt also claimed an infantry company destroyed an Israeli artillery camp opposite Ismailia in a five hour assault. In Jordan, clashes were reported at Adjasiya in the northern Jordan Valley.
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Ismailia
Israel
Tibor Yonash
Tel Aviv
Amman
Adjasiyya
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Apollo 11 countdown threatened by helium leak at Cape Kennedy
NASA reported a leak in the helium pressurization system of the Saturn 5 first stage delaying potential countdown start for the moon mission. Astronauts Armstrong Aldrin and Collins trained in the command ship trainer as engineers investigated the leak, with liftoff aimed for 9 32 a m next Wednesday.
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Neil A. Armstrong
Edwin E. Aldrin Jr
Michael Collins
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Lodi Business Closed for Vacation Two Weeks
The Lodi Apples Bring Container announces vacation closure from July 14 to July 28 for Ray Rinker Stephens City Earl FE and Whetzel Plumbing and Heating Co. Operations paused during the two week period.
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Lodi
Ray Rinker
Stephens City
Earl Fe, Whetzel Plumbing & Heating Co
Weather shifts as high pressure retreats southward
The Richmond forecast notes a retreating high pressure system bringing cooler air, with warmer moist air expected to follow as the high moves south. Local conditions point to a milder pattern ahead.
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Richmond
Virginia
Fresh Local Corn and Beans Available for Wholesale
James Miller Farm of Hangingrock West Virginia offers fresh sweet corn and green beans for daily wholesale delivery. For orders and inquiries call 496 2524.
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James Miller Farm
Hangingrock
West Virginia
Summer Sale at Modern Age Shoppe Event
Dresses sportswear and bathing suits discounted one third to one half at the Modern Age Shoppe. Spaghetti feast tonight from 5 PM at Echo Village Restaurant Rt. 11 south of Winchester with Gwynne J. Jones as chairman. Music refreshments after 8 PM at the George Washington Hotel.
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