Three Copters Lost In Viet Nam Air War
In South Viet Nam the Viet Cong shot down three American helicopters, killing four U.S. and nine South Vietnamese soldiers. Additional jets were reported lost as fighting continued around Viet Cong ground bases, according to an American spokesman.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
U.S
North Viet Nam
Hanoi
Dien Bien Phu
U.S. 1St Infantry
Ca Mau
An Xuyen
Chu Lai
Sid
Republicans Propose UN Reform Plan With 1000-Man Peacekeeping Brigade
Republicans outlined six steps to strengthen and modernize the United Nations, including a first brigade of 1,000 technicians for emergency peacekeeping. The report, adopted June 27-28, urges expanded military advisers, selective membership screening, and special status for certain states.
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Washington
United Nations
Republican Coordinating Committee
U.S
United States
U.N
GOP
Congress
Odd Hen Lays Egg Inside Egg Mystery at Cross Junction
Winton Kerns's black Sex Link pullet laid two eggs in one shell. The larger egg split to reveal a regular brown egg inside its white shell. Approximately 300 National Guardsmen returned from Camp A. P. Hill after two weeks of summer training. Some Guardsmen traded auto driving for a tank ride. Free transportation to polls Tuesday July 12th. Call 662-8886.
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Mr&, Winton Kerns
Cross Junction
Area National
CALL
Clear Sky Forecast Promises High Turnout for State Returns
Campaign workers and the public are invited to the George Washington Hotel ballroom tomorrow for statewide election returns. First results expected shortly after 7 p.m. An Associated Press teletypes in the ballroom will relay updates from the Richmond central elections headquarters. Returns will be posted by city and county in each district with Sen. Harry F. Byrd Jr. hoping to attend later.
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George Washington Hotel
Winchester Evening Star
Associated Press
Central Elections Return
Richmond
Brandt gains boost as Socialists surge in North Rhine Westphalia
West Berlin Mayor Willy Brandt saw his political standing rise after his Socialist party won a strong share of seats in North Rhine Westphalia. The CDU FDP coalition lost seats and narrowly held a majority with 101 of 200 seats, while the Socialists gained nine seats to become the largest single party with 99 seats.
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Bonn
Germany
West Berlin
Willy Brandt
Socialist Party
West Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Ludwig Erhard
Christian Democrats
Christian Democrats and
Free Democrats
Striking Farm Hands Start 400 Mile March Toward Austin
Mexican American farm workers begin a 400 mile march from Rio Grande City to Austin with a Protestant minister and a Catholic priest in support. They seek union recognition and a 1.25 dollar an hour minimum wage for farm hands, planning stops in Corpus Christi San Antonio and numerous small towns. The march ends Labor Day with a rally near the capitol and a request for a special legislative session from Gov. John B. Connally.
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San Juan
Tex
Rio Grande Valley
Corpus Christi
San Antonio
Skidmore
Pettus
Poth
California
San Joaquin Valeley
Texas
California Union
National Farm Workers Association
Austin
Texas Afl-Cio
Capitol
John B. Connally
Weather keeps Virginia warm under southeastern high
A large high pressure system over the Southeastern states maintains warm and humid conditions across Virginia. The pattern suggests continued heat with elevated humidity as the high remains in place.
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Richmond
Virginia
Airlines reopen strike talks amid tough tone
Washington AP reports airline strike negotiations resumed with union leader Joseph Ramsey accusing carriers of standing pat and seeking presidential help. Eastern National Northwest Trans World United negotiators and the IAM pressed for profit sharing as Curtin cited emergency board recommendations and noted better conditions for airline workers.
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Washington
Joseph Ramsey
Afl-Cio International Association of Machinists
Conegress
William J. Curtin
Eastern
National
Northwest
Transford
United
Ramssey
Emers Panel Board
Byrd appeals for large turnout in Virginia Senate race
Senator Harry F. Byrd Jr. delivers a final public statement urging Virginians in Winchester Frederick and Clarke counties to vote tomorrow. He appeals for a strong turnout, saying the will of the people is best expressed by a large vote and stresses commitment to state and nation over office. Polls open 6 am to 7 pm.
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F. L. Largent, Jr
Winchester
U.S
Harry F. Byrd, Jr
United States Senate
Frederick and
Clarke
Heat Wave Hits Residents With 20 Of 22 Days Above 90
The area endures a prolonged heat spell with a 96 degree high after a 101 degree reading last Sunday. Forecasters expect continued heat with temperatures reaching 90 or more and a low around 68 to 76 tonight. July rainfall total remains just .21 inches while June recorded 2.12 inches versus the 53 year average of 3.79.
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Mercury
Club to Help Gather Returns
Two radio units from the local club will aid collecting election returns after 7 p.m. eight Frederick County precincts will relay results to The Star newsroom for unofficial tabulation. Other precincts and nearby counties are asked to phone results to the newsroom. WINC will broadcast area results during the evening.
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Thateur Radio Club
Toomorrow
Frederick County
Tadio
Star
Wincheseter
Clarke County
Tar
WINC
Grenada protest clashes end with patrols and arrests
Steel helmeted patrolmen used billy clubs and gun butts to break up a 300 strong Negro demonstration outside Grenada County Jail as 100 whites jeered. Civil rights leaders announced new actions, including a swim-in and read-in, while preliminary hearings for white suspects followed shots near a federal official and a Negro church.
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Grenada
Miss
Jackson
Mississippi
Memephis
Tenn
Tornadoes Rip Through Five States Leaving Minor Damage
Tornadoes struck five Midwestern states with funnels sighted from Minneapolis to Forest Lake and Rochester. No deaths or injuries were reported though a Wadena home was demolished and two airplanes overturned in La Crosse. Severe storms also lashed Wisconsin Illinois Kentucky New England and Idaho with power outages and structural damage.
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Associated Press
Idaho
New England
Wadena
Minneapolis-St. Paul
Forest Lake
Rochester
Twin Cities
Minnesota
Minneapolis
Wisconsin
la Crosse
Mississippi River
Harpers Ferry
Iowa
Madison
Wis
Tomah
Illinois
Winchester
Louisville
Newport
Windsor “Locks
Conn
Massachusetts
Holyoke
Mass
Haydenville
7000 Votes Predicted Locally in Senatorial Primary
Local observers forecast about 7000 votes in Winchester Frederick and Clarke Counties for the Senate primaries. The race features Byrd seek reelection opposition from Armistead Boothe while Robertson faces William Spong. House contest in Seventh District is unopposed.
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Harry F. Byrd
Harry F. Byrd, Jr
Sen
Byrd
Winchester
Armistead Boothe
Alexandria
A. Willis Robertson
Lexington
William B. Spong
Norfolk
Valley
House of Representatives
John O. Marsh, Jr
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Harry F. Byrd, Sr
Robert M. Grim
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Rio Grande City
Rio Grande River
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AFL Cio International Association of Machinists
Labor Department
Fairline
Henry
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Saugatuck
Mich
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Kentucky
Bluegrass
Panhandle
U.S. 12
Greer
Frederick
U.S. Senate
Sen. Byrd
Mr. Boothe
Sen. Robertson
Mr. Spong
Sargent
Alson H. Smith
Land
Robert Smalley
Ralph Dorsey
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Howard W. Smith
House Rules Committee
George Rawlings Jr
Fredericksburg
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