Guerrillas Pause Violence as Northern Ireland Protest Hits
A power blackout disrupted much of Northern Ireland during a two day Protestant protest against Britain's rule. Catholic guerrillas began easing their campaign of violence as tensions rose across Belfast and surrounding areas.
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Belfast
Northern
Britain
Irish Republican Army
Northern Ireland
IRA
Provisional
Londonderry
Ulster
Brandywell
Irish Republic
London
William Craig
Craig
Ian Paisley
Barbara Morris and Charles Duvall Elected to Key Virginia Roles
Barbara Morris and Charles R. Duvall Jr., both of Winchester, were elected to top posts in the Virginia Young Democratic Clubs during a Hampton convention. Morris became national committeewoman and Morris seats on the State Democratic Central Committee, while Duvall becomes seventh district chairman. The convention elected state officers including T. J. Markow president and J. Arthur Gandels Jr. vice president. The event featured former North Carolina Governor Terry Sanford as banquet speaker amid shifts toward moderates.
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Barbara
Pickeral’ Morris
Charles R. Duvall, Jr
Winchester
Virginia Young Democratic Clubs
Hampton
Morris
Duvall
Democratic Central Committee
T.J. Markow
Richmond
J. Arthur Gandels, Jr
Arlington
Diane Dewey
Helena Gillespie
Roanoke
Robert Hewitt
State Organization
Frederick Winchester - Clarke Young Democratic Club
John Anderson
Joyce Larrick
Katy Wilt
North. Carolina
Terry Sanford
Durham
N.C
John Pickeral
Randolph-Macon Women's College
Lynchburg
Lynchburg College
Supreme Court Backs Ban on Cigarette Ads on Radio and TV
The Supreme Court upheld the 1969 ban on cigarette advertising on radio and television. NAB and six broadcasters failed to win appeals 7 to 2 and 6 to 2, with only Justices Douglas and Brennan urging hearings. The ruling affirmed a panel decision supporting the advertising blackout beginning Jan 2 1971.
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Washington
Supreme Court Today
National Association of Broadcasters
Broadcasting Companies
Justice Department
William O. Douglas
William J. Brennan
Douglas
Brennan
Lewis F. Powell Jr
Congress
Nixon
Inventory Closure and Wallpaper Clinic Dates
Schewel's announces all day closure for inventory on Wednesday March 29. Good Friday closure noted for March 3rd at BK Office Supply Inc 54S Loudoun. A How to Hang Wallpaper Clinic is set for April 4 at 9 30 a.m register at Sherwin Williams Co 814 S Loudoun.
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K Office Supply, Inc
Loudoun
Sherwin Williams Co
Insurrection Crushed in El Salvador Martial Law Declared
In El Salvador government forces crushed a weekend military uprising and imposed martial law after heavy fighting. Officials reported 100 to 200 dead and more than 200 wounded. Gen. Fidel Sanchez Hernandez said rebels captured him at his home and held him for over 12 hours before air strikes compelled surrender.
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San Salvador
el Salvador
Fidel Sanchez Hernandez
UAW Members Approve Abex Contract Ratified by Union
Local 149 UAW members vote 288 to 163 in favor of a new Abex Corporation contract. The agreement runs March 20 1972 to March 16 1975 and adheres to 5.5 percent wage guidelines set by the Presidential Wage Control Board. Company negotiators include Mallory Spencer Brown and union reps Moore Hepner Crosen DeHaven Jones Martin.
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United Auto Workers
American Brakebaok
Abex Corporation
Presidential
Vicki Giannini Wins Ruritan Zone Title
Vicki Giannini, 19, was crowned Miss Ruritan Zone 1972 at the Zone 1 contest in Frederick County Clarke County. She is a James Wood High School graduate now attending the University of Virginia. Miss Hart and Miss Nydam finished as runners up with Miss Holly Brumback winning Miss Congeniality. Giannini will appear in the Apple Blossom Festival parade and next month’s Shenandoah Beauty and Personality contest.
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Jennifer Ott
Ruritan
Vicki Giannini
Frederick County Junior High School
Giannini
Stephens City
Shawquon
William F. Giannini
Rt. 5
Greenwood Heights
Robinson and Miller
Frederick County
James Wood High School
University of Virginia
Greenwood Volunteer Fire Co
James ‘Wood
Miss Hart
Howard R. Hart
Battletown Drive
Berryville
Nydam
Arend Nydam
Cross Junction
Raritan
Frederick
Clarke Counties
Keith Lupton
WHPL
Pam Bell
Clarke County considers 55 cent tax hike across budget
Clarke County Supervisors publish a proposed $3.80 per 100 rate to fund a $2,179,092 budget, a 55 cent increase from the present 3.25 rate. A public hearing is set for April 18 at 7 30 p.m. at Berryville courthouse.
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Clarke
Berryville
Clarke County Board of Supervisors
Williams to Seek Demo Nod In Seventh District
Madison County farmer Murat Williams announced his second bid for the Seventh District seat. He will seek the Democratic nomination in the June 13 primary, calling himself the tax reform candidate and urging closure of tax loopholes that favor the ultra rich and harm the majority of taxpayers.
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Madison Mills
Murat Williams
Madison County
Congress
Lobbyist Collapses During Quiz in Denver Hearing
Denver AP report notes lobbyist Dita D. Beard collapsed in a hospital bed during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on ITT amid questions about White House contacts and a $600,000 potential contribution to Nixon or the campaign. Beard, 53, was hospitalized after chest pains amid testimony about ITT settlements and a possible $400,000 guarantee to San Diego.
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Denver
Dita D. Beard
White House
International Telephone & Telegraph Corp
Senate Judiciary Committee
Beard
Senate
Jack Anderson
Louis Radetsky
Rocky Mountain Osteopathic Hospital
Mrs. Beard
John V. Tunney
D-Calif
Tunney
Anderson
ITT
San Diego
W.R. Merriam
Washington
Harold S. Geneen
Corporation
Convention and Tourist Bureau
Republican National Committee
Merriam
Virginia Clouds Bring Showers as Low System Passes
A low pressure system moving eastward brings increasing clouds and a chance of showers and thundershowers across Virginia. Schewel's announces a total inventory shutdown Wednesday March 29 and B K Office Supply in Loudoun plans closure for Good Friday March 11.
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Richmond
Virginia
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Barbara Morris
NAB
Supreme Court
District Court
BY Dita D. Beard
Schewel’s
UAW
Ruritan Zone
Boyce
Sheriff’s Department
Treasurer’s Office
Clerk’s Office
Commissioner of Revenue
Commonwealth’s Attorney
Williams
B-K Office Supply, Inc
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