Peasants fall as Dak To drive piles up three weeks
South Vietnamese and American forces report 945 North Vietnamese killed in three weeks around Dak To in the Central Highlands. Casualties include 455 South Vietnamese and 32 Americans wounded, with 157 government troops dead and 13 Americans killed. American air power and B52 bombers accounted for about half the enemy fatalities as the operation Peoples Rights tests stepped withdrawal plans.
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Saigon
Dak To
U.S
Vietnam
ARVN
Army of the Republic of Vietnam
Hanoi
Tragedy Strikes Navy Family as Three Sage Brothers Die
The Evans Navy destroyer collided with the Australian carrier Melbourne in the South China Sea. Three Sage brothers Gary 22 Gregory 21 and Kelly 19 died when the Evans was sliced through. The family in Niobrara Nebraska and many others mourn the loss as 73 sailors were killed.
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Gary
Pentagon
Ernest Sage
Melbourne
Evans
South China Sea
U.S
California
Sage Brothers
Radarman
C Gregory
Seaman Appren
Kelly
Sage
Doug
Communists Admit Setbacks Push for Summer Campaigns
SAIGON AP reports captured documents show the Communist high command acknowledging grave battlefield reverses while claiming to still hold the most advantageous position. They outline a summer offensive using small secret forces in Saigon while larger units attack outskirts to pressure the United States and Saigon’s government.
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Saigon
Vietnam
United States
Hanoi
U.S
Tdestroy
Free Red Cross swimming lessons offered in Winchester
Town Crier notes a week left for Winchester and Frederick County residents to enroll in free Red Cross swimming lessons from June 16 through July 3 at the Municipal Pool. Last day to register for Water Safety Program is June 11 at Red Cross Headquarters on Braddock Street.
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Winchester
Frederick County
Red Cross
Braddock St
Navy ends search for 73 Evans crewmen after destroyer split
Pearl Harbor AP With the Evans destroyed by the Melbourne during SEATO maneuvers 73 sailors are listed as missing and later presumed dead. Navy says all survivors have been found and a court of inquiry will follow.
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Pearl Harbor
Hawaii
U.S
Navy
Evans
Melbourne
Manila
Philippines
Adm
John J. Hyland
Pacific Fleet
Pueblo
Pentagon
Policies Reviewed After Evans Sinking Losses
Secretary Laird orders a special review of service assignment policies after learning three brothers from Niobrara Nebraska were among the sailors missing when the destroyer Evans was cut in two by an Australian carrier in the South China Sea.
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Washington
Melvin R
Laird
Frank E. Evans
Asst
Secretary of Defense
Roger Kelley
Navy
South China Sea
Nixon Calls for Resurgence of American Idealism
President Nixon urged Air Force Academy graduates to embrace a resurgence of American idealism to counter isolationist critics. He warned that potential adversaries abroad are strong while home critics push for a return to isolationism and slogans about solving only domestic problems. The address framed national unity as essential for global duties.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
Nixon
Air Force Academy
Czechoslovakia
America
California
Midway Island
Nguyen van Thieu
South Vietnam
Congress
United States
Vietnam
Budget Aired At Hearing On Winchester Budget
About 20 people attended Winchester’s public budget hearing for fiscal 1969-70. The Finance Committee proposed a $4,365,162 city budget with real estate taxes raised to $2.20 per $100 and a 10 percent utility tax. Two speakers criticized the utility tax while one praised the school budget. The measure goes to a council vote next Tuesday.
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Winchester
William M. Battaile
Harry N. Doyle, JR
C&p Telephone Company
Council
Doyle
Winchester bypass work to resume on Route 37
The State Highway Department restarts the Winchester bypass project after default by E. C. Womack Inc. Somerset Construction Co. of Philadelphia is hired by Transamerica Insurance to finish the $3,264,374 contract. The 3.7 mile north segment is about 68 percent complete and 15 percent behind schedule with completion hoped for fall.
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State Highway Department
Winchester
Somerset Construction Co
Philadelphia
Transamerica Insurance Co
Washington
E. C. Womack, Inc
Virginia Beach
Womack
Douglas B. Fugate
Senators Back Burger for Chief Justice Seat Seen as Model
Two ranking senators praised Warren Burger and urged a successor with a similar law and order profile after the Judiciary Committee unanimously approved Burger. They expect a quick Senate confirmation next week, with Mansfield noting no current opposition but leave for objections if any arise.
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Washington
Warren E. Burger
Supreme Court
James O. Eastland
D.miss
Everett M. Dirksen
R.ill
Senate Judiciary Committee
Burger
Dirksen
Eastland
Nixon
Abe Fortas
Law and Order
Fortas
Senate
Judiciary Committee
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Mansfield
Winchester Thoroughfare Plan aims to curb growing traffic congestion
A three part series examines Winchester's growing roadway problem. History shows steady vehicle increase, older street layout and prior efforts. Since 1966 Virginia Department of Highways and Wilbur Smith studies shaped a phased plan launched in 1969 to relieve current and future congestion.
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Winchester
Rts
Wilbur Smith
Virginia Department of Highways
Weather Outlook for Virginia Turns Clear and Cool
A dry air mass has moved into Virginia keeping skies clear and temperatures cool. The notice mentions a grand opening tomorrow with ads on pages 8 and 9. Additionally W H Emmatt and Son Inc will close on Saturdays during May through August.
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Richmond
Virginia
B & M Chevrolet-Cadillac Corp
W.H. Emmatt and Son, Inc
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Naval Personnel and Training Center
Omaha
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James F. Bradley
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