Ruptured Gas Line Ignites Big Fauquier Fire Seen 50 Miles
A large gas pipeline rupture near U.S. 17 in Fauquier County caused a massive fire seen for about 50 miles including Strasburg and Front Royal. Officials shut down supply sources by 11:30 p.m. with no injuries reported and evacuation only briefly noted.
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Fauquier
Strasburg
Front Royal
Charlottesville
Transcontinental Gas Pipeline Corp
Houston, Tex
Reo Ford
Transco
Ford
Culpeper
U. S. 17
Prince William
Stafford
Texas
Louisiana
New York
Nixon rejects new impeachment subpoenas on Watergate tapes
President Nixon refused to honor further House impeachment inquiry demands, sending a six page letter to Judiciary Committee Chairman Rodino asserting the executive branch must remain independent. He argued an impeachment inquiry could erode separation of powers and end executive confidentiality.
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Washington
Nixon
House
Judiciary Committee
Peter W. Rodine Jr
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
Rodino
White House
Nixon Heads to Middle East in Five Nation Tour
President Nixon departs for a week long trip to five Middle East nations aiming to bolster U S influence and reassure the public that world peace requires his leadership. He stops first in Egypt after Austria and seeks to counter Soviet sway while stressing America’s role as a stabilizing force.
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Washington
Nixon
Middle East
United States
U.S
Austria
Egypt
Syria
Soviet Union
Moscow
White House
State Department
National Committee
China
Front Royal Council to Take Up Budget and Housing Plans
Front Royal Town Council will hold the first reading of the 1974-75 budget and set tax rates by ordinance after a public hearing. The agenda includes talks with Community Housing and Research Corp on Criser Road 144 unit apartments, and letters on water sewer needs and electric rate study.
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Front Royal
J. Kimpton Honey
Commonwealth Investment Corporation
Southeastern Consulting Engineering Inc
Robert L. Leach
Mountain View
Happy Creek Station
Winchester records bicycle theft wave targets 10 speeds
Winchester police Lt. Allen Bailey reports at least 15 bicycles stolen in the past 30 days, most being 10 speeds. The warning urges owners to lock up their bikes to deter further thefts.
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Winchester
Allen Bailey
Treasure Box Ends Clothing Drop After June 12
A local donation drive called Treasure Box will no longer accept clothing items after June 12. Organizers urge residents to make alternative contributions or pick up needed supplies before the deadline.
Gilliam Wins Democratic Nomination in Seventh District Race
Charlottesville councilman George H. Gilliam captured the Democratic nomination on the second ballot, edging Ernest Evans as supporters shifted sides. Gilliam will face Republican J Kenneth Robinson in the fall race. Evans conceded amid a united Democratic show of support.
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Lulu Williams
Charlottesville
George H. Gilliam
Ernest Evans
J. Kenneth Robinson
Winchester
Gilliam
Evans
Charles Mottley
Culpeper
Ted Caplow
John Pruitt Jr
Fredericksburg
Stafford County
Mottiey
Caplow
Robinson
Thelma Clare
Frederick County
Barbara Morris
Area
Frederick
Clarke
Warren
Winchester to vote on 9.77 million budget and tax hikes
Winchester City Council schedules a public hearing at 7:30 p.m. on the proposed 9,765,347.44 dollar budget for the next fiscal year and a follow up at 8:00 p.m. on water and sewer rate increases for 1974 75. The Finance Committee proposes a 30 cent tax per 100 of assessed value for real estate and personal property.
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Winchester
Finance Committee
James H. Fleming Jr
Council
Fleming
Utilities Committee
Roy W. Bayliss Jr
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Vint Hill
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Wprw Radio
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Cleveland
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David Smith
Harpers Ferry
Ben Weitz
Bill Walsh
Community Housing and Research Corporation
Criser Road
Briggs
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Family Unity
Demos
Lane High School
Bell
Ladies
Estee Lauder
William M. Mote
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