Astronauts Transfer To Lunar Module In Apollo 9
James A. McDivitt and Russell L. Schweickart moved from the command ship to the lunar module during Apollo 9. Schweickart overcame an upset stomach, smiling for a live TV telecast as the crew began a rigorous testing phase ahead of a planned July moon landing.
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Mission Control Center
Schweickart
Air Force
McDivitt
LEM
David R. Scott
Earth
Cape Kennedy
America
Apollo 9 crewmen perform first US space transfer test
Two Apollo 9 astronauts simulated a space docking by moving through a weightless tunnel between ships. The diagram from AP Wirephoto illustrates the transfer as part of testing the craft intended for lunar missions.
Registration of Winchester first graders for 1969 70
Registration for all children entering first grade in Winchester Public Schools for the 1969 70 session is tomorrow and Friday at John Kerr Quarles and Virginia Avenue elementary schools from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m. Children must be six by Sept 30 and accompanied by a parent. boundary lines for the current session apply.
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Winchester Public Schools
John Kerr
Quarles
Virginia Avenue
Sears Mid Winter Catalog Sale Closes In Final Days
The Sears Mid Winter Catalog Sale enters its last three days with discounts on home goods appliances and apparel. Customers are urged to take advantage of limited offers before the sale ends.
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Sears
Insured Savings Offer Ends March 10
Winchester Savings promotes a March special offering 5 1/4 percent earnings on insured savings. The deal runs from March 1 through March 10 at its offices on Lean Boscawen and Washington Streets.
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Winchester Savings
Lean
Court Dismisses Tree Case Here
The charge against George S. Whitacre for cutting trees on the McCormac property in Winchester was dismissed in Municipal Court on grounds the property is privately owned by the city, not public property, so a Tree Commission permit was not mandatory. The case involved Preservation of Historic Winchester Inc. and concerns plans by the Winchester Parking Authority and City Council to raze the Conrad house for parking lots. attorney David G. Simpson represented Mr. Scully.
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George S. Whitacre
Conrad
McCormack
McCormac
City of
Winchester
Tree Commission
Thomas G. Scully
Preservation
Historic
Winchester, Inc
Conrad House
Whitacre
Whitacre Tree Service
Winchester Parking Authority
Kurtz
Cameron St
Reuss City Hall
WPA
David G. Simpson
Comemonwealth
Dabney ,Watts
Scully
Skyjacker Grabs Plane to Havana From New York
A National Airlines Boeing 727 with 26 aboard was hijacked about an hour from New York on a flight to Miami and diverted to Havana. The hijacker, described as a grubby looking man with a mustache, robbed several passengers including a Cuban exile, Raul Rowman, and fled with cash before Cuban authorities detained him and released the passengers to continue to Miami.
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Miami
National Airlines
Cuba
Havana
New York
Kennedy
Robert Pierpont
Don Tucker
North Branford
Norfolk
Howard Johnson Fish Fry Tonight at All You Can Eat
Local eatery promotes Howard Johnsons Famous Fish Fry offering all you can eat for 1.19. Patrons urged to visit tonight for the specialty coast to coast flavor and value.
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Howard “Johnson
Nixon warns terrorists foiled and vows no tolerance
President Nixon in a prime time address says Viet Cong and North Vietnam attacks will not be tolerated and may trigger an appropriate response. He weighs options including resuming bombing, while peace talks in Paris continue. He notes a possible Soviet peacemaking role and urges four power Middle East talks to back Arab-Israeli peace.
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Washington
Nixon
Vietnam
North Vietnam
United States
U.S
Paris
White House
Soviet Union
Mideast
Middle East
France
Great Britain
Festival Honors Presenters Amid Apple Blossom Festivities
Last night showcased winners with Philip Whitney acting as master of ceremonies and Frank Armstrong I, president of the festival, flanking the stage during the event.
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Philip Whitney
Apple Blossom Festival
Frank Armstrong I
WINC
City and County Honorary Fire Chiefs Named for Apple Blossom
Barbara Ann Buncutter and June Carolyn Rogers were chosen as Winchester and Frederick County Honorary Fire Chiefs for the 42d Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival. They will ride at the head of local fire companies in the Festival Firemen's Parade May 1.
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Carolyn Rogers
Frederick County
Barbara Ann Buncutter
Winchester
June Carolyn Rogers
Shenandoah
Shenandoah College
Shenandoah Conservatory of Music
Attempt on Huong's Life Fails
In Saigon terrorists failed a daylight bid to kill South Vietnam Premier Tran Van Huong near the U S Embassy. Security guards halted the attack. authorities said one ranger wearing a Viet Cong uniform was arrested and another suspect detained after a gun battle that wounded a terrorist.
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Saigon
South Vietnam
Tran van Huong
U.S
Huong
Buu Nghi
Frederick County teachers reject pay plan
The Frederick County Education Association voted 117 to 64 to reject the School Board pay and fringe benefits package. It urged reconsideration and sought consultations with state and national educators. County officials warned the revised package may still be unadoptable.
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Rosenberger
Frederick County Education Association
Board of Supervisors
FCEA
Virginia Education Assn
National Education Assn
Frederick County Board of Supervisors
Thomas B. Rosenberger
Principals Named for 2 Frederick County Junior High Schools
The Frederick County School Board named new principals for two junior high schools. Robert B. Harper, previously at Frederick County Junior High, becomes principal, while John H. Lewis Jr. moves from Middletown Elementary to lead the new Robert E. Ayler Junior High near Stephens City.
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Frederick County
Robert B. Harper
John H. Lewis Jr
Middletown
Robert E. Ayler
Stephens City
Harper
James L. Givens
Dowell J. Howard
Rt. 7
Winchester
Penneys Anniversary Event Sparks Tremendous Values
Penney declares a nationwide Anniversary Event with bold pricing and limited-time offers. Shoppers flock to stores for discounts on apparel accessories and home goods during the promotion.
Heinemann Misses on First Ballot in Bonn Republic Vote
East German authorities closed the main autobahn linking West Berlin to the West twice as the Federal Assembly met in Bonn to choose a new president. Justice Minister Heinemann fell five votes short of the required majority on the first two ballots for the Bonn Republic presidency, with Schroeder also in the race.
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Berlin
East Germany
Soviet Union
West Berlin
West Germany
Bonn Republic
Hamburg
Gustav Heinemann
Gerhard Schroeder
Weather outlook for eastern U S with high pressure ridge
Richmond area forecast indicates fair weather ahead as a high pressure system sits over the central Mississippi Valley and another over Hudson Bay. The pattern suggests continued pleasant conditions across the eastern United States with light winds and dry skies.
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Richmond
Virginia
Mississippi Valley
Hudson Bay
Canada
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