U.S. Presses North Vietnam on Southeast Asia Military Cutback
In Paris peace talks opening May 10 officials expect the United States to demand a reduction of Communist military activity in Southeast Asia as a step toward halting bombing of the North. Hanoi seeks unconditional cessation of all U S war actions, while Washington weighs overall bombing strategies and a possible early cease fire. W Averell Harriman leads U S talks with Xuan Thuy and Cyrus R Vance as key aides.
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Washington
U.S
Paris
Northietnam
Southeast Asia
North
Hanoi
Vientiane
Laos
North Vietnam
United States
Johnson
Panhandle
North Viettnam
Saigon
W. Averell Harriman
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Xuan Thuy
Harriman
Thuy
Cyrus R. Vance
Defense
Surgeons Monitor Three Heart Transplant Recipients Worldwide
The Associated Press reports progress on three heart transplant patients within 24 hours. Frederick West in London aged 45 showed fit and satisfactory condition after the world’s tenth transplant. Everett Claire Thomas, 47, in Houston received a heart from a 15 year old donor Friday morning.
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Associated Press
United States
London
National Heart Hospital
Frederick West
Houston
Tex
Everett Claire Thomas
Transplant teams report cautious optimism after heart swap
At Stanford California 40 year old Joseph Rizor received a donor heart from Patrick Ryan 26 of London after seven hours of prep with brain death cited as cause. The transplant followed another operation by Dr Denton A Cooley in Houston on Thomas 35 minutes. Cooley warned the next days would be critical.
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Stanford
Calif
Joseph Rizor
London
Patrick Ryan
Donald Ross
Christiaan Barnard
Thomas
Phoenix, Ariz
Denton A. Cooley
St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital
Houston
Cooley
Kathleen
Kathleen Martin
Charles
Rizer
Rudy F. Anderson
San Carlos
Anderson
Norman E. Shumway
Stanford University Medical Center
Martinsburg Girl Wins Fete Title at Apple Blossom
Miss Janice Kathryn Minnich 17, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Minnich of Martinsburg, won the Miss Shenandoah Apple Blossom title yesterday morning. She received the gold and white sash from Miss Susan Grubbs Jet of Front Royal and a silver bowl, after competing as Miss Berkeley County. Minnich is a National Honor Society member, West Virginia Girls State representative, Latin Club member, varsity cheerleader, and World's Affairs and Science Seminar participant, and will spend a week at the Palm Beach Holiday Inn through Frank Williams.
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Janice Kathryn Minnich
Albert Minnich
Martinsburg
W. Va
Susan Grubbs Jet
Front Royal
University
Morgantown
Berkeley County
Martinsburg - Berkeley County
Holiday Inn
Palm Beach
Fla
Frank Williams
Inn
GIs Warm to Start of U.S.-N Viet Talks in Paris
In Saigon, American troops broadly welcome the U S and North Vietnam decision to begin peace talks in Paris though many had not heard of the move yet. Some officers voice cautious optimism while others doubt success and worry about staying in the field or the outcome.
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Saigon
United States
North Vietnam
Paris
J.C. Russell Edwards
San Antonio
Tex
George Hope
Parksley
Willie Brunson
Willingboro
N.J
Earl Luce
Hazelton
Technology Progress in the Middle Ages
Technology advanced steadily through the middle ages with notable inventions. Windmills wheels and roads appeared in the 12th century while spectacles and ships rudders emerged in the 13th. The 14th century saw the grandfather clock devised.
Agreement Near Between C P and Union in Richmond
In Richmond AP reports an agreement in negotiations between Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co and the Communications Workers of America as a nationwide strike settlement sets a pattern. Spokesmen on both sides expect a state agreement before the 12:01 a.m. Sunday deadline. The Bell System pattern included wage and fringe benefit increases. Alexandria has historical names Hunting Creek and Belle Haven.
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Richmond
Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Co
Communications Workers of America
CWA
Bell System
C&p
Celebrities Meet Children At Handley High Step Event
Marcia Sterago reports at Handley High School as Claire and CoCo of television fame greet children after the Apple Blossom Festival pageant. Joining them are Cheryl Miller Dake Tari star and Julian Barber of WTOP TV. The trio sign autographs while Jenny the mule watches nearby.
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Claire
CoCo
Cheryl Miller
Dake
Tari Star
Julian Barber
Wtop TV
Handley High School
Garden Week Began in 1929 by Garden Club of Virginia
Garden Week each April began in 1929 by the Garden Club of Virginia to raise proceeds for the restoration of historic shrines and related preservation projects.
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Garden Club of Virginia
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