Optimism Grows National Postal Strike Might Be Averted
Washington AP reports growing hope that a nationwide postal strike can be avoided as the Postal Service prepares troops to move mail if needed. A tentative railroad contract ends the chance of a second crippling stoppage. Francis Filbey, head of the American Postal Workers Union, says walkout chances have fallen to under ten percent and expects a resolution by Sunday.
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Francis Filbey
Filbey
American Postal Workers Union
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Usery
Ford
National Guard
James Byrne
Postal Service
Army Discloses LSD Tests on 1500 Soldiers and Civilians
The Army confirms about 1,500 people participated in LSD experiments during the 1950s and 60s. It names 585 direct subjects tested at Edgewood Arsenal, Ft. Benning, Ft. Bragg and Dugway Proving Ground and about 900 civilian subjects at universities and institutes. The service plans medical follow ups to assess after effects, with exams already starting for 34 Benning soldiers.
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Army
Edgewood
Arsenal
Ft. Benning
National Academy of Sciences- National Research Council
Veterans Administration
Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Vietnam
Democrats threaten all night Senate sessions over Voting Rights Act
Senate Democrats pledged to hold all night sessions to force a vote on extending the Voting Rights Act amid a date certain expiry. Leaders Mansfield and Byrd override a roadblock by Sen. Allen as they push to limit debate, defeat amendments, and preserve the act's protections for Southern Black voters.
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Washington
Mike Mansfield
Robert C. Byrd
James B. Allen
Alabama
Allen
Mansfield
Senate Judiciary Committee
House
Jesse Helms
Rn.c
Georgia
Louisiana
Mississippi
South Carolina
Virginia
North Carolina
Final undocking ends Apollo Soyuz joint mission phase
Apollo and Soyuz undocked for the final time at Houston marking the end of the joint phase. The two ships tested docking mechanics and conducted atmospheric gas experiments while exchanging meals, gifts, and detente. Astronauts Stafford Brand and Slayton remained aboard Apollo as cosmonauts Leonov and Kubasov redocked for safety.
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Soyuz
Thomas P. Stafford
Europe
Stafford
Vance D. Brand
Donald K. Slayton
Thundershowers Dominate Local Weather Scene
Stormy conditions from the Associated Press forecast variable cloudiness across the Shenandoah Valley and Virginia. Temperatures range from 60s to upper 80s with afternoon and evening thundershowers likely through tomorrow.
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Associated Press
Shenandoah Valley
Virginia
The Pines Open Sunday Ad Some Local Offers
Sunday opening announced for The Pines with page seven ad listing items. Running around in circles concern and contact 667-0145. Pepsi eight pack priced at 1.15 as last chance deal.
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Pepsi
Gloss
Motel Fire in Front Royal Damages Virginia Gentleman Lodging
A hallway fire at the Virginia Gentleman Motel on 14th Street and Shenandoah Avenue caused 35 000 to 40 000 in damage with no injuries. Four rooms faced the hallway. three were damaged, the ballroom and fourth room lightly burned, smoke and water affected adjacent rooms, and insulation in the attic burned before fire crews found and extinguished the source.
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Front Royal
Virginia Gentleman
Susan Burke
Durston McIntosh
14Th St
Shenandoah Ave
Virginia Gentlemen
Warren Turner
Turner
McIntosh
Inside Today's Star Hairstyles
A brief note on fall fashion introduces smaller women’s hairstyles for the season. Winchester Memorial Hospital adds a closed circuit television camera for educational use, expanding training resources.
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Winchester Memorial Hospital
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