686 Awarded Diplomas at Area Schools
Handley James Wood and Clarke County high schools conferred 389 diplomas to the Class of 1973 in outdoor commencement. James Wood graduates received 33,365 in local scholarships plus 66,010 from colleges. Dr Melton F Wright and C Edward Lizer presented most awards as John Paul Good Jr gave the senior address and Gary Eugene Steele spoke at welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gail Davis
Handley
James Wood
Clarke County
Melton F. Wright
Frederick County
C. Edward
James C. Gordon
John Paul Good, Jr
Gary Eugene Steele
Nixon Awaits Paris Results in no news weekend at Biscayne
President Nixon, at his Florida home, awaits word from Paris on a possible Vietnam cease fire agreement. Kissinger and Tho near a joint proposal as Nixon discusses inflation with Florida Technological University graduates and Haig assumes new duties.
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Key Biscayne
Fla
Nixon
Florida Bayside
Paris
Vietnam
Henry Kissinger
United States
North Vietnam
le Duc Tho
Kissinger
Tho
Orlando
Florida Technological University
Alexander M. Haig Jr
Haig
Saigon
South Vietnam
Nguyen van Thieu
Hanoi
Godwin Emerges As Likely Republican Nominee In Virginia
At the Virginia Republican convention Mills E Godwin Jr former Democratic governor seeks the GOP nomination or independent run. He pledges to carry the party banner and build a coalition to defeat Lt Gov Henry E Howell Jr while party leaders tout a realignment lasting beyond this campaign.
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Richmond
Virginia
Mills E. Godwin Jr
Godwin
Virginia General Assembly
Henry E. Howell Jr
Howell
Linwood Holton
Holton
George Bush
Republican National Committee
Republican Party
Future Doctor Lawyer and Engineer Star Award Winners
Three Winchester seniors Stephen E. Willis Rebecca Jane Webster and William T. Lewis won the Evening Star Leadership Award. The trio learned their $1000 scholarships at graduation and will begin summer jobs while pursuing careers in medicine law and engineering. Becky Webster plans William and Mary law or journalism. Steve Willis will attend UVa pre medical program. Bill Lewis led in senior class activities and earned multiple honors. The group highlighted a NY trip and strong academic standings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Stephen Willis
James
Lulu Williams
S.ar
Winchester Evening Star
Stephen E. Willis
James Wood
Rebecca Jane Webster
Handley
William T. Lewis
Clarke County
Becky Webster
Evening Star
Harry F. Byrd
Bill Lewis
New York
Becky
William and Mary
Handlian
Quill and Scroll
Booster Club
Tri- Hy-Y
Jane Webster
E. Whitlock Ave
Winchester
Steve Willis
Frederick County
University of Virginia
E.O. Willis
Blue Ridge Terrace
Steve
S.C.A
Canadians Ordered to Barracks as Fighting Surges in Vietnam
In Saigon the cease-fire supervisory Canadians are ordered to stay in barracks amid a sharp rise in combat across South Vietnam. The North Vietnamese and Viet Cong reportedly violated the cease-fire 161 times in the past 24 hours, with heavy clashes along Route 13 and in the Mekong Delta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vietnam
Commission of Control and Supervison
Saigon Command
le Trung Hien
Viet Cong
An Loc
Saigon
Mekong
United States
South Vietnam
Vo Dong Giang
Chuong Thien
U.S
$25 Banquet Tickets Stir GOP Convention
At the Richmond state GOP gathering, many Winchester and Frederick County Republicans decried the $25 price for the convention banquet citing affordability and unity concerns. Gov Linwood Holton headlined the event with Dianne Miller and Del Clinton Miller performing, drawing strong applause despite the high price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Murphy
the Star
Richmond
Winchester
Frederick County
Ben Dutton, Jr
GOP
Robert Henry
Virginia
Linwood Holton
Dianne Miller
Shenandoah County
del. Clinton Miller
Woodstock
Miss Miller
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Stephen Edgar Willis
Armstrong Foundation
Dannie L. Steele
Rt. 1
Box
Middletown
John Philip Sousa
Anthony Lynn Hoffman
Lisa Havermale
Mark L. Whittle
Marsha Ann Harper
Paul A. Harrell, II
Kay Lynn Davis
Frederick Troxel
Russell M. Stoneking
Wood Post
American Association of University Women
Bonnie Douglas
T.B. Association
Wade Ferguson
Kim Marie Davis
Frederick County Education Association
Elain Mageeto
Debra Ann Ruble
Frances V. Unger
Mary L. Duncan
S. Roger Koontz
Stonewall P.T.A
James Allyn Gowdy
Roxann Lee Taylor
Alma Wolfe
James Wood Key Club
Wayne E. Godlove
Kiwanis Club
Richard Ramey
David Shetler
Round Hill Raritan Club
A.J. Novick
Albert L. Orndorff
Opal Orndorff
Frances Collis
Pilot Club
Michele Ann Parish
N.B. Shingleton
Joseph F. Fugitt
Thomas Dehaven
Apple Club
V.P.I
Arthur Griffith
Sandra Jean Henry
Kim Journell
Merlin T. Grim
Catherine K
William Lee Elsen
Lisa S. Havermale
Donna Landers
Richard E. Ramey
American Legion
Richard Eddy
Frederick County Extension Homemakers’ Council
Cheryl Pugh
Star Leadership Award
Bill
Crown Cork and Seal
Clearbrook Woolen Shop
Rubbermaid
Mr. Softee
Gainesboro Fire Co
Loudoun St. Mall
Lord Fairfax
George Washington Hotel
Irvin Shendon
Crief
Gay Lambert
White Post
Hershey’s
Valley Ave
Paul Newman
RED Cross Bloodmobile
Berryville
Gloria Steinam
Martha
Mills Godwin
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