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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1970

Page

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Nixon to address nation on Indochina as Senate weighs Cambodia policy

President Nixon planned a 9 p.m. EDT national address on Indochina progress amid a Senate vote on limiting his Cambodia policy. The Dole backed measure to curb his powers failed, but Nixon's speech would proceed after talks with defense leaders. House antiwar members push a debt-limit rider to force faster troop withdrawal. Sen. Church denounced the Dole proposal as a trap for prisoners' families. The debate centers on whether the President can withdraw troops by June 30 while pursuing rescue and prisoner rights.

Washington Nixon Senate Kansas Robert J. Dole U.S Cambodia Dole Southeast Asia Frank Church D-Idaho John Sherman Cooper R-Ky Cooper Church Vietnam John Tower Texas George Murphy California Howard Cannon Nevada House Sen Church Edward M. Kennedy Dmass

Reinforcements Break Siege of Tun Tavern Base

Five hundred South Vietnamese troops relink with deserting defenders at Firebase Tun Tavern after B52 strikes and coordinated air raids. U.S. advisers join the relief force as North Vietnamese shelling continues. the base suffers casualties with 50 killed and 119 wounded among government troops and 81 enemy dead reported. One American adviser killed and several wounded. nine Americans die in a Loc Ninh helicopter crash.

Saigon South Vietnam Tun Tavern da Krong River Demilitarized Zone Quang Tri City Tavern U.S Loc Ninh

Steryous New Principal at Kline Elementary School

Frederick County School Board named Kenneth E. Steryous as principal of Kline Elementary, moving from Frederick County Junior High where he has served as teacher, guidance counselor and assistant principal. His background includes Navy service, teaching chemistry and physics, and a master’s degree forthcoming from the University of Virginia. He succeeds Edward P. Browning III and will begin the 1970 71 session. Steryous and family reside in Whittier Acres.

Frederick County Kenneth E. Steryous Kline Steryous Merchant Marine Academy U.S. Navy Shepherd College Stervons Navy University of Virginia Martinsburg W.va City Hospital MA. Stervous Gore Gainesboro Melton Wright Kenneth E. Stervons Edward P. Browning III Kline Elementary School Winchester School Board Quarles Stervouis Whittier Acres

First man made gene raises questions of risks and control

Scientists at the University of Wisconsin, led by Nobel laureate H Gobind Khorana, report creating a gene from simple chemicals. The advance signals potential genetic engineering uses but also dangers of misuse and ethical questions about who controls heredity tech.

Har Gobind Khorana University of Wisconsin Madison Wis Madison, Wis H. Gobind Khorana Khorana

Alexandria Faces Partial Emergency Over Racial Disorder

In Alexandria Virginia violence flared with firebombings and rock throwing after a black youth was shot in a grocery store. The City Council declared a partial state of emergency, considered a curfew, and restricted gasoline sales as extra police patrolled the streets. A 14 year old was arrested on a concealed weapon charge and released to parents as authorities continue investigations.

Alexandria Washington Old Town Robin Gibson

Wallace and Unruh Triumph In Multi-State Primary Mayhem

Wallace wins Alabama governor bid over incumbent Brewer with 542 154 to 510 442 votes while Unruh clears California Democratic field over Los Angeles Mayor Yorty. Reagan unopposed for GOP renomination as Tunney Brown and Murphy lead in Senate race tallies with field action across eight states.

George C. Wallace Alabama Jess Unruh Ronald Reagan California Wallace Albert P. Brewer Nixon Brewer Unruh Big Daddy Sam Yorty Los Angeles Reagan John V. Tunney Gene Tunney George E. Brown Jr U.S Cambodia Sen George Murphy Norton Simon Murphy Southeast Asia Yorty

Budget Hearing Approves City Budget and Food Stamp Program

No speakers at a public hearing on the proposed 1970-71 city budget of 4,605,193 dollars. The council, with two dissenters, approved participation in the Food Stamp Program despite questions of need.

Julian K. Armel James H. Fleming William M. Rattaile Fairmont Avenue Health and Welfare Committee Robert S. Barbour Board of Public Welfare Welfare Department Fleming Armel Winchester

Weather note and local ads mix in Richmond area

A Richmond weather bulletin notes a cold front bringing showers and thundershowers across Virginia today through tomorrow. The page also lists community notices and local ads for meetings, auctions, dining specials, and product offers including Ford and Dodge-Chrysler references, a fish fry, and retail deals.

Richmond Virginia Great Lakes

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