Five Navy Men Dead or Missing After Helicopter Crash
Five Navy air crew members and a civilian are dead or missing after a UH2C Sea Sprite helicopter crashed seven miles off the California coast en route from the carrier Constellation to San Diego. The pilot Lt. Richard A. Fitzsimmons and Petty Officer 3c Larry R. Peterson were recovered, while Capt. Andrew W. Stevenson remains missing. Cause of the crash is under investigation.
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San Diego
Calif
Constellation
Richard A. Fitzsimmons
Marengo, Ill
Larry R. Peterson
Chariton
Iowa
Andrew W. Stevenson
Coronado
Soldier trainee drifts earthward during Ft Benning exercise
A U S Army airbourne trainee loses control and drifts earthward during a training exercise at Fort Benning. The incident occurred Thursday as part of standard drill activities involving parachute or airborne training. Investigators will review protocols and safety procedures.
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U.S. Army Airbourne
Ft. Benning
Ft. Ben
Howell Wows AFL CIO Governor Hopeful Delivers Roaring Speech
The Virginia AFL-CIO nears officers election in Norfolk with President Julian Carper and Secretary-Treasurer Brewster Snow facing no terms changes while a three way contest for vice president unfolds. State Sen Henry E Howell Jr stands out with a rousing address urging unity and pledged to bring quality jobs and wages to Virginia.
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Norfolk
Virginia
Afl-Cio
Organized Labor
Julian Carper
Brewster Snow
Marvin W. Wallace
Archie V. Iddlings
Richmond
Silas Switzer
Lynchburg
Dency
Fred R. Conner
Henry E. Howell Jr
Abingdon
Andrew P. Miller
Howell
AFL. Cio
J. Sargeant Reynolds
Reynolds
Labor
Commonwealth
Miss Margaret Retires From Main Street Shop After Loyal Customer Ties
Mrs Edward C Goss retires from her Main Street clothing shop moving to 14 Loudoun Street on doctor's orders. Ellie Creamer will take over with staff staying on as owners honor her years of good taste and customer service. A note from friends praises her impact and dresses. A Moon weight fact closes the piece.
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Loudoun St
Margaret
Main St
Main Street
Miss Margaret
Ellie Creamer
William Shafer
Omps Funeral Home
Edward J. Harman
John Gowdy
Craig Burleson
Robert Hare, Jr
Jets Collide in Midair Start Forest Fires
Two Air Force jets collided in midair at Elmendorf Alaska causing flaming debris to start fires at Castle Rock and Amos Lake about 156 miles south of Galena. Firefighters fought two fires that reached over 100 acres each as crew members parachuted to safety earlier. Captain Jack E. Keeter Lt Col Donald C. Hall and Major Jimmie R. Smith were treated for minor injuries.
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Elmendorf Afb
Alaska
Air Force
Jack E. Keeter
Rutherfordton
N.C
Donald C. Hall
Houston
Jimmie R. Smith
Drew
Miss
Fred Cook
Bureau of Land Management
Castle Rock
Amos Lake
Galena
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Winchester Evening Star
Navy
Aera
Ning Infantry Center
U.S. Infantry
Virginia Department OF Highways Relocation Advisory Assistance
Clarke County
Commerce Road
Staunton
Edward C. Goss
Europe
Earth
Moon
Doinek
SUN
Second Homes
Woodstock
Rt. 11
E. Court St
Property
Planaway , Inc
J. Warren Good, Jr
N. Main St
Stuart M. Perry, Inc
Winchester
Berryville
DIAL
T.G. Adams
Strasburg
Berryville Ave
Tastee Freez
Kula
Gray Ave
N. D. Baker Hospital
George H. Sullivan
Kibler’s
Gregory’s, Inc
Robbins Lightening Protection Company
Ed Hurley
Massie
Photography
Shenandoah Memorial Park
East Piccadilly
Riley
Braddock St
Grafton School
Howard Johnson
Wilts
Park Ave
Memphis
Tenn
Misc
Lockhart
Senseny Road
Battletown
National Cash Register
L. Molden
Call
David W. Whetzel
Harris & Co
Whetzel
Quarles School
Cavalier Swim Club
Roger D. Strother
Box 4
Front Royal
J.R. Crosen
U.S. 50
Arcola
N. Cameron
Apts
Piccadilly
Frederick
Bayliss Real Estate
Ann O'Ffill
Rt. 1
Ruth C
Crum
Misc.Con’t
Loudoun
Colorada TV
Kent
Elms
CC Benelli
Millers Hardware
Westinghouse
Pomeranian
St. Bernard
ST. Bernard Pups
Lone Fountain Kennels
Churchville
Yellow Labrador
Denny's
Rt. 7
Win
Stephens City
Salem Church Road
Harry Andrick
Ford Ferguson
Ferguson Tractor
Stonewall St
Raymond S. Baker
Strasburg, Va
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