First Minuteman Missiles Ready for Launch in North Dakota
The Air Force reports the first flight of Minuteman missiles has been installed and primed in reinforced silos in North Dakota. Strategic Air Command has assumed control of the initial launch-ready weapons, marking a major step in expanding the U S strategic nuclear capability.
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Washington
America
North Dakota
Air Force
Strategic Air Command
Minot Air Force Base
N.D
Congress
Nixon Administration
Soviet Union
Heath Plans Makeup of Tory Regime
Prime Minister Edward Heath met with key aides at 10 Downing Street to shape Britain’s new Conservative government. Alec Douglas-Home arrived as possible foreign secretary or lord privy seal while Heath weighs cabinet choices among 100 new MPs, with Iain MacLeod and Reginald Maulding among possible senior posts.
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London
Edward Heath
Downing Street
Britain
Heath
Harold Wilson
Labor Party
Alec Douglas Home
Wilson
Alec
Iain MacLeod
Geoffrey
Reginald Maulding
House of Commons
Lord Channellor
Hundreds battle oil refinery fire in Franklin Pennsylvania
A massive blaze at the Wilco Chemical refinery near Franklin Pennsylvania burned out of control for nearly a day. Firefighters endured extreme heat as tanks sparked explosions and a tank spill threatened French Creek. Two workers and a firefighter were missing, fourteen injured, and officials considered dropping explosives to quell the inferno.
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Franklin
Pennsylvania
Wilco Chemical Co
Monaca
Allegheny River
Harry Anderson
Anderson
Dunlap
Wolfford
Joseph Griffith
Kniceley Elected President of Northern Virginia Firemen
James S. Kniceley Jr of Winchester was chosen as president of the Northern Virginia Firemen's Association at its 23rd annual Front Royal convention. Jack Fray of Madison was named first vice president and Maurice Judd of Luray second vice president. A 73 unit Grand Parade and a Grand Ball at Union Hall closed the three day event.
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Northern
Kniceley
Northern Virginia Firemen’s Association
Joe Hottle
Woodstock
Rouss Fire Company
Winchester
First Baptist Church
Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firemen’s Association
Frances
S. Purcell Ave
Fathers Day Origins and Global Traditions
The text notes Fathers Day began in Spokane in 1910 to honor Civil War veteran William Jackson Smart who raised six children. It mentions Americans give cards and gifts and rest, while Yugoslavian tradition involves surprising Dad and tying him to a chair until gifts are promised.
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Dad
United States
Spokane
Washington
William Jackson Smart
America
Yugoslavia
Byrd Addresses Convention On Churchill Era Policies
U S Senator Harry F Byrd Jr spoke on British elections in an informal talk before the National Association of Postal Supervisors in session at Duff s Rebel Restaurant. James P Saunders of Roanoke was elected president with a slate of officers and delegates named for the national convention in Cincinnati.
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U.S
Harry F. Byrd, Jr
National Association of Postal Supervisors
Duff's Rebel
Byrd
Winston Churchill
Great Britain
Churchill
Chamberlain
James P. Saunders
Roanoke
National Association
Richard L. Lancaster
Richmond
Joan H. Horton
Alexandria
Russell W. Mitchell
Portsmouth
Maurice Walker
Arlington
Mark H. Hudges
George Bond
Cincinnati
Ohio
Charles Ferguson
Saunders
Hodges
Charles J. Turrisi
Robert Butler
Washington
Solomon Levy
Ruth Thompson
Postal Supervisors Magazine
Crime and Correction Workshop Aims to Improve DC System
About 100 people from Washington DC area participated in a eight day crime and correction workshop at Shenandoah College. They discussed prevention rehabilitation and probation improvements with ex convicts judges and police involvement. The program emphasized understanding crime causes and humane community care as key to reform.
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Washington, D.C
Shenandoah College
National College of State Trial Judges
D.C. Department of Corrections
Shenandoah
Law Enforcement Assistance Administration
Department of Justice
Col. Johnson
Washington
D.C
Miller Speaks on Campus Unrest in Virginia
Virginia Attorney General Andrew P. Miller told a Front Royal civic club that a small group of students pushing for a government role in campus policy drives most unrest. He urged that dissent be allowed within limits and cited 1970 statutes to restore order. One law, effective June 26, makes it a misdemeanor for suspended and later reinstated students to repeat disallowed activities.
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Front Royal
Virginia Atty
Andrew P. Miller
General Assembly
Weather system brings chance of showers through Sunday
A pressure system from the Great Lakes will meet a front from Oklahoma as it moves east toward Virginia for fair skies with a chance of showers through Sunday. If you are in personal crisis, call Concern 667-0145.
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Richmond
Great Lakes
Virginia
Oklahoma
All-Student Groups U S A Tour Plans Begin in Winchester
Students from 34 states converge on Shenandoah Conservatory of Music for registration and rehearsals for the All-Student Groups U S A tour. A free 8 p.m. concert at the Conservatory auditorium precedes a July 21 return from a nine country European itinerary.
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Winchester
U.S.A
Shenandoah Conservatory of Music
Conservatory
Paul Noble
Shenandoah Conservatory
Maxine Blackwell
East Rutherford High School
Kernersville
N.C
Europe
Charles Duvall
James Wood
James Gordon
Charles Nyswander
Dulles International Airport
Ireland
U.S
England
Belgium
France
Switzerland
Italy
Austria
Germany
Holland
Luxembourg
Eagles Plan Two Regional Conventions in Winchester
The Fraternal Order of Eagles will elect and install about 450 delegates at the 68th state convention and 16th annual Eastern regional convention in Winchester. The event runs from yesterday through tomorrow afternoon with U S Senator Byrd greeting delegates and a dance tonight. Tomorrow features a final business session a memorial service and luncheon. Hay Wanted ad and Sunday specials note baked Cornish hens with rice for 185. Reservations by phone.
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Winchester
Fraternal
Order of Eagles
U.S
Harry F. Byrd, Jr
Cnt
Lee Jackson
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French Creek
James S. Knickley, JR
Firemen's Assn
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Duff's
Fred Barrus
Armory
Cali
Exchange Club
Winchester Parking Authority
Cameron Lot
McCormac
City Hall
Cameron St
Mary Helen Massie
By Pat Robinson
Star
James E. Johnson
National College of State Trial
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Echo
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