Queen Juliana Shepard Reflects on Shenandoah Apple Blossom Visit
Miss Juliana Shepard daughter of astronaut Alan Shepard describes her two day reign as Queen Shenandoah XLIV as great despite rain that forced her to ride in a police car during the Grand Feature Parade. Festival president Ben B Dutton Jr praises volunteers and notes about 200000 attended over two days.
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Parade Grand Marshal Nearly Misses Rain Lulled Parade
The Grand Feature Parade proceeded despite heavy rain and a near tragedy when a bleacher collapse at Handley grounds injured six and sent attendees to hospital. Grand marshal Joe Higgins arrived by helicopter after weather delays, joining at mid parade amid umbrellas and continued marching by Queen Shenandoah XLIV Juliana Shepard.
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Maryville
Autograph Gift Connects 16 year old to Alan Shepard
Town Crier Alfred Bly of Hayfield Farm in a wheelchair cannot attend the Festival but will receive a signed Star Souvenir edition from Capt. and Mrs. Shepard. Dave Smith and Pat Robinson coordinated the leaflets and delivery, arranged via Allan Carter Star circulation manager. Alfred follows Shepard on TV and hopes for space dreams.
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Frederick County Board fires County Attorney over bill
The Frederick County Board of Supervisors dismissed County Attorney E. Eugene Gunter after he submitted a bill of about 15 200 for legal services tied to the annexation suit. The board will pay 10 percent of the bill and plans to appoint Lawrence Ambrogi to the post. Gunter had no comment. officials said they were unaware of the bill.
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U S Command Says No Inquiry Into Massacre Allegations
The U S Command in Saigon reports no planned investigation into claims by a former sergeant and five Vietnamese women that Americal Division troops killed 30 to 60 villagers in April 1969 after a soldier was killed by a booby trap. A spokesman said those involved are no longer available and no reason exists yet for an inquiry.
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Virginia Assembly Takes Reapportionment Strategy
Gov Linwood Holton and leaders meet in Richmond to map a response after the federal rejection of Virginia's legislative redistricting plan. Debate centers on delaying the June 8 primary, retouching districts to address minority voting strength, and timing for a possible session recess as Justice Department reviews loom.
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Garland
Waverly
House
James M. Thomson
Alexandria
John Warren Cooke
Mathews
M.S Caldwell Butler
Roanoke
Holton
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Justice Department
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House of Delegates
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U.S. Supreme Court
Virginia
Dollar Rally Follows Nose-Dive in German Markets
The dollar fluctuated across European markets as West Germany lets the mark drift, aiming to curb inflation. The Bundesbank limited foreign currency deposit interest and barred nonresidents from certain money market instruments to curb dollar inflows.
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London
Paris
Switzerland
Austria
Netherlands
Bundesbank
Withdrawal of Americal Division From Vietnam Reduces U.S. Forces
The Americal Division battalion south of Da Nang and the 2,215 man Marine logistic command at Da Nang are being deactivated as part of Nixon troop cuts. The weekly summary reports U.S. strength at 267,100, with total reductions reaching 6,300 last week.
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My Lai
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Quang Ngai
Quang Tin
Postal Rates to Go Up Next Sunday
The article reports impending postal rate increases starting next Sunday. Postcard price rises to six cents, letters to eight, air mail to eleven, and second to fourth class rates to twenty percent. Special delivery and registered mail costs climb as the Postal Service seeks temporary authority while the Rate Commission considers a permanent $4.5 hundred million yearly proposal. Judge Bryant's ruling on legality is awaited.
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U.S. Postal Service
Postal Rate Commission
Rate Commission
U.S. District Court
William B. Bryant
Weather Forecast Dominated by High Pressure in Virginia
Dry air from a high pressure system will rule Virginia tonight and most of Tuesday before a southern and southwestern low pressure influence develops late Tuesday. A separate line mentions a dress sale and an annual foundation report available for inspection at 20 Cameron Street during business hours within 180 days.
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Virginia
Burwell-Van Lennep Foundation
Cameron Street
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