Improved accuracy of Russian missiles raises U S concerns
US defense sources say Soviet tests this year show enhanced accuracy of SS11 ICBMs and greater versatility with decoys. SS14 threat to Minuteman remains uncertain, while new SS9 sites allegedly began after Helsinki talks and again after Vienna restart. Momentum appears undiminished according to defense officials.
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Washington
United States
Jonathan Bingham
D-N.y
House
Defense
Melvin R. Laird
Helsinki
Vienna
U.S
Antique Auction Near Sterling Virginia July 18 1970
An auction near Sterling Virginia on Saturday July 18 1970 at 10 a.m. features a large antique selection from Mr and Mrs Reed K Pond including mahogany furniture, oak tables, china, glassware, fine paintings, oriental rugs, porcelain and many other items. The sale will be held rain or shine at the former farm on Route 637 and Route 625 with viewing Friday 2 to 5 p.m. and terms are cash.
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Church Rd
Sterling Park
Sterling
Car. & Ives
Acalpulco
Sheffield
Carnival
Pond
Reed K. Pond
Philadelphia
Adams & Russell
Sheraton
Kurtz
Cartmell’s & Norris
Franklin
Virginia Kurtz O
Stores drop mini skirts to claim freedom of dress
A brief AP wirephoto note reports women in stores opting to stop stocking mini skirts in a move linked to asserting freedom of choice in attire.
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i _ stores
Miami
Florida
Richmond Group Works to Ease School Desegregation Fears
A bi racial group in Richmond, the Central Richmond School Association, mobilizes to ease fears over desegregation. Members urge parental visits to assigned schools, promote positive action, and study an integrated model school while opposing private church schools and antibusing legislation.
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Richmond
Richmond, Va
Central Richmond School Association
U.S. District Court
Robert R. Merhige Jr
CRSA
Robert C. Hall Jr
Hall
St. James Episcopal Church
John B. Cary
West End
Lucien L. D. Adams
Washington
Parents and Friends
Linwood Holton
General Assembly
House of Delegates
State Senate
Governor’s Office
Attempt to Close Mines Continues
Disabled miners pressed on with a coal production shutdown in the Appalachian fields. Fifteen mines employing about 5,000 workers across three states remained closed by pickets as leaders seek expanded pensions and hospitalization from the United Mine Workers. Early reports showed seven mines in southern West Virginia, four in eastern Kentucky, and four in western Virginia shut down, with no assistance yet from western Pennsylvania or eastern Ohio areas.
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Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia
United Mine Workers Union
Kentucky
Virginia
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Fast Buck Artists Said Taking Over Gas Stations
Senate hearings in Michigan focus on gas price manipulation and operator turnover. Standard Oil dealer Charles E. Shipley accuses "fast buck artists" of training neglect and unsafe service standards while supplier rental subsidies hinder private investment. Sen. Hart labels Michigan as nationwide case study.
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Fast Buck
Washington
Senate
Charles E. Shipley
Standard Oil
Detroit
Michigan
Philip A. Hart
D-Mich
Hart
Shipley
Traces of Mercury Found in Two North Carolina Streams
Raleigh AP reports Earl Hubbard of the Department of Water and Air Resources says traces of mercury have been found in two NC streams. The Cape Fear River near Acme and Scott's Creek at Sylva show low microgram per liter levels from caustic soda and chlorine processes.
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Raleigh
Earl Hubbard
Department of Water and Air Resources
North Carolina
Cape Fear River
Acme
Wilmington
Scott’s Creek
Sylva
Federal Water Quality Administration
Hubbard
Riegal Paper Co
Cape Fear
Allied Chemical Co
Mead Paper Corp
Tailor Reveals Gigantic Douglas Fit With 90 Foot Tall Measure
Lexington man Fred J. Kissinger recalls being stunned while ordering a suit as the tailor reveals his waist measurement would yield a Douglas fit towering 90 feet tall.
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Lexington
Fred J. Kissinger
Douglas
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Joel. Headley
Midi
Jimmy
Glen Burnie
Belle Grove
Frederick County Historic Homes
Spur OF
Winchester
Spur of Virginia
Berryville
Spur, Inc
Berryville, Virginia
Span of Virginia
N.C
Orville C. Wine
Loudoun St
Chevelles
Northern Virginias Transportation Headquarters
Chevrolet
Valley Ave
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