Nixon Returns From European Trip Promises Strong Trust Ties
President Nixon, after an eight nation swing and a 10 500 mile itinerary, said his European mission built a new trust with allied leaders. He told congressional and diplomatic guests at Andrews Air Force Base the trip established open channels with the United States and a shared path to future understanding.
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Apollo 9 lifts off on Saturn 5 toward moon mission
The Apollo 9 crew James A. McDivitt David R. Scott and Russell L. Schweickart blasted from Cape Kennedy aboard a Saturn 5 to test the lunar module in Earth orbit. The 10 day flight aims to verify docking and LM performance for manned lunar landing. Thousands watched as the rocket surged skyward despite clouds.
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Ky Feels Nixon Won't Be Hasty In Paris Peace Talks
Paris AP report says South Vietnamese President Nguyen Cao Ky feels President Nixon will slow progress and seek longer negotiations. Ky met Nixon for 45 minutes with Rogers and Lodge, and asked about new proposals for Thursday's session.
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Tree Cutting Hearing Delayed to Afternoon in Winchester
Judge John W. Rice postponed the preliminary hearing for George S. Whitacre on a charge of cutting trees on the McCormac property without a city permit. The hearing, tied to Preservation of Historic Winchester Inc and the Conrad House issue, resumes at 2 o'clock with Scully and the Commonwealth's attorney expected to attend.
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Saigon Shelling and Viet Cong Assault Reported
Saigon and more than 30 towns faced shelling as Viet Cong and North Vietnamese troops attacked several allied bases on the ninth day of their spring offensive. At least 17 Vietnamese and some Marines were killed or wounded amid continued fighting near the DMZ and multiple rocket strikes on Saigon injuring civilians and damaging homes.
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Chinese Soviet Troops Clash on disputed Manchurian Island
In a border clash on the Ussuri River island known as Chenpao by China and Damansky by the Soviet Union, Chinese and Soviet forces traded fire. Both sides claimed casualties and protested to the other, while crowds gathered at the Soviet Embassy in Beijing to denounce what China called provocation and a border violation.
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Judges Rout Handley to Claim NW Cage Title
Handley defeats Loudoun County 75 to 53 to capture the Northwestern League basketball championship at Frederick County Junior High School. The Cinderella Handley squad improves to a third straight finals appearance and second consecutive title led by Gary Hughes and Bobby Setzer.
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It May Snow Tonight in Winchester Area
A weekend storm dumped snow in parts of Southwest Virginia with three inches in Winchester. Temperatures may dip to around 30s tonight with highs forecast in the 30s tomorrow. below normal readings expected over the next five days.
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Savings offer at Winchester with 5 1/4 percent
The Winchester Savings combines insured accounts and a 5 1/4 percent rate. The promo runs from March 1 to March 10 and applies to deposits at Lean Boscawen and Washington Streets locations.
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Handley Loudoun County Game Tonight on TV
The Handley team hosts Loudoun County in a scheduled 8 p.m. telecast on Cable Channel 6. Local staff assign game plans as fans anticipate a competitive matchup and potential scoring moments.
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Mall Pledges Running Short on Semi-Mall Funding
The Downtown Development Committee says pledges from downtown businesses for 30 percent of the 123000 semimall project on Loudoun Street between Cork and Piccadilly are in short supply. Only about two thirds of 35000 has been pledged, delaying a City Council request for 90000 from public funds if the downtown share is met.
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Weather Brief for Richmond Develops Cloudiness from Gulf Low
A low pressure area moving from the Gulf of Mexico into the Southeast brings increasing cloudiness tonight. The system is expected to bring unsettled conditions and dampen outdoor plans across the region.
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Don’t Forget Tonight Howard Johnsons Chicken Fry
A local notice promotes Howard Johnsons all you can eat chicken fry for tonight. The event features a fixed price of 1.59 dollars and draws diners seeking value.
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