Apollo 9 Crew Proves Moonship Ready for July Landing
Apollo 9 astronauts McDivitt Scott and Schweickart awaken after rest to confirm the lunar module LEM is ready for a July moon landing. The mission achieved critical rendezvous and docking and will test the main engine for reentry readiness as they prepare for a possible advance in target date.
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Air Force
James A. McDivitt
David R. Scott
Russell L. Schweickart
Mission Control
Scott
Atlantic
Schweickart
Houston
McDivitt
Russians Protest Mao Denunciation at Chinese Embassy
Thousands of Russians protested at the Chinese Embassy in Moscow over the Soviet Chinese border clash. About 50,000 participated on Friday and 260 buses joined today’s rally while police secured the scene. State media denounced China as Maoist provocation ahead of a world Communist conference in Moscow.
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Moscow
Mao Tse-tung
Pravda
Peking
Communist Party
Israeli and Egyptian Jets Clash Over Sinai Desert
Israeli and Egyptian jets clashed over the Sinai with each side claiming a plane downed. Israeli spokesman said one Egyptian MIG was shot down. Egypt claimed an Israeli Mirage was also shot down. The incident followed Dayan warning Cairo to respect the cease fire line as U.N. observers reported ground fire and casualties nearby.
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Tel Aviv
Sinai
Israeli
Bitter Lakes
Cairo
Suez Canal
Israel
Ieraeli
Moshe Dayan
Egypt
U.N
Dayan
Antique business fire sickens owner in Stephens City
Samuel Edward Baker a 66 year old Stephens City resident became ill after discovering his antique repair shop ablaze behind the Stephens City drug store. Fire units reported the cedar block and frame building about 30 percent destroyed with furniture and tools lost. Baker was taken to Winchester Memorial Hospital in satisfactory condition by rescue squads after arriving home nearby as the fire was controlled.
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Stephens City
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Samuel Edward Baker
Cineder
Stephens City Fire Company
Baker
Winchester Volunteer Rescue Squad
Sears Mid Winter Catalog Sale Ends This Monday
The final day of Sears Mid Winter Catalog Sale is Monday with discounts on appliances clothing and home goods across the store. Bargains are highlighted in the weekly ad and customers are urged to shop early for best selections.
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Sears
Enemys Rocket and Mortar Attacks Stepped Up
Saigon reports intensified enemy rocket and mortar barrages during Melvin Lairds South Vietnam visit. Heaviest fighting 15 miles north of Saigon as an enemy battalion targeted a U S landing zone with extensive shelling. US losses seven dead 11 wounded. enemy casualties 117. Civilians and refugees affected near An Hoa and Da Nang Marine base. Public security tightened in Saigon with Viet Cong terrorist attack injuring four. President Thieu and officials discussed boosting South Vietnamese forces to take on greater burden of combat.
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Saigon
U.S
Melvin Laird
South Vietnam
1St Air Cavalry Division
An Hoa
da Nang
Cholon
Laird
North Vietnam
Hanoi
United States
Ellsworth Bunker
Nguyen van Thieu
Nguyen Cao Ky
Tran van Huong
Thieu
Saigon shows restraint amid Viet Cong offensive
South Vietnamese leaders refrain from harsh retaliation as Viet Cong attacks on Saigon intensify. Vice President Ky leans toward limited options, while Thieu and Huong remain quiet. The Saigon Daily News urges Nixon to weigh bombing North Vietnam or bold strikes amid pacification efforts.
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David Mason
Associated Press
Saigon
Nguyen Cao Ky
North Vietnam
Nguyen van Thieu
Thieu
Tran van Huong
Huong
Paris
Saigon Daily News
Nixon
Johnson
The
Daily News
Safeguarding Your Teenager Against Drugs Series
The article promotes Alton Blakeslee’s Safeguarding Your Teenager Against Drugs a daily series starting Monday endorsed by medical and law enforcement. It highlights background, actionable steps, and a companion booklet What You Should Know About Drugs and Narcotics available for $1 by sending to Drug Booklet care of the newspaper.
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Alton Blakeslee
Dana L. Farnsworth
Harvard University
Blakeslee
United States
Associated Press
Man for Delivery Truck Wanted at Cain Furniture
Classified ad seeks a delivery truck man for Cain Furniture Store at Hardy Garden, Smalts Garden Center. Offers include 5 1/4 percent insured savings at Winchester Savings and Loan, with a March 10 deadline and March 1 start in Boscawen and Washington Streets.
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Cain Furniture Store
Winchester Savings and Loan
Boscawen
Washington Sts
Rescuers Tunneling Toward Trapped Man In Utah Cave-In
Rescuers in Lark Utah press toward a trapped 61 year old William Jones after a cave in last week. Crews drill through rock and limestone slowly with hand tools and a pilot hole about 20 feet into 40 feet needed. A larger drill will be required to bore the 20 inch rescue shaft.
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Lark, Utah
William Jones
Utah
Jones
Backers Press for Sentinel Compromise amid ABM Debate
Advocates urge President Nixon to scale down the Sentinel anti ballistic missile system from 20 sites to about six as critics push to scrap the $5 billion program. Senate lawmakers and Nixon aides discuss a possible compromise moving nuclear tipped missiles away from populated sites. Senator Milton R Young says he urged a prototype to ease congressional opposition over cost.
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Washington
Nixon
Senate
Milton R. Young
R-N.d
Sentinel
White House
Young
Congress
Baby Seals Face New Menace during Atlantic Hunt
HALIFAX AP Thousands of baby seals face danger from ice floes and a two week hunt targeting 50 000 whitecoat skins in the Gulf of St Lawrence. Fisheries Minister Davies vows to review regulations as protesters like Alice Harrington push for stopping the hunt.
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Halifax
N.S
Gulf of St. Lawrence
Canada
United States
Cape Egmont
Prince Edward Island
Karl Karlsen
Ant
Jack Davies
Labrador
Davies
New York
Alice Harrington
U.S
Pleasant Virginia Weather Driven by Atlantic High
A high pressure system centered over the Atlantic off the Georgia coast drives fair conditions across Virginia. The outlook emphasizes dry skies and mild temperatures as the system maintains its influence.
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Richmond
Atlantic
Georgia
Virginia
Sunday Special Fried Oyster Platter at Echo Village
A Sunday special fried oyster platter complete dinner priced at $1.50 is offered for dine in at the Echo Village Restaurant The Steak House of Winchester located four miles south of U S Route 11 Reservations are requested by telephone.
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Echo Village
Winchester
U.S. Rt
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