Merriman resident eyes Walk for Development pacing start
Thelma Clore of Merriman's Lane readies for Saturday's Walk for Development at 7 30 a m from the city park amphitheatre. She seeks sponsors with 10 per mile goal and notes 12 meeey far while eighth grader Millie Johnson has 36 sponsors.
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Thelma Clore
Merriman’s Lane
Handley
James
Wood
Millie Johnson
Walk
E. Piccadilly St
Mary Helen Massie
Senate Showdown Over Europe Troop Cuts In Senate
The Senate weighed a 50 percent reduction plan for U.S. troops in Europe with Mansfield backing a revised Nelson amendment that would phase cuts over three years and tie them to East West talks. The vote count showed 42 against, 36 for or leaning, and 22 undecided as debate intensified.
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Washington
Senate
U.S
Europe
Mike Mansfield
Montanan
Gaylord Nelson D
Wis
Mansfield
Nelson
Associated Press
Rail strike ends. embargo on mail classes lifted
Winchester Postmaster Joseph C. Haines announced that with the rail strike over all embargoes on second, third and fourth class mail are removed. All kinds of mail will now be accepted. Conservation Club meets tonight at Round Hill Fire Department at 7 30 p.m. Bring Chance Books.
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Winchester
Joseph C. Haines
Conservation Club
Round Hill Fire Department
Chance Books
Manpower Bill Gets New Lease on Life
Nixon's manpower bill gains new life as House Republicans and Southern Democrats override leadership to force a floor vote. The coalition turns the administration measure into a substitute for a $4 billion public service jobs bill, with 210 to 182 support. Critics accuse Southern Democrats of trading votes to block civil rights legislation.
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Washington
Nixon
House
Senate
William D. Ford
D-Mich
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
U S Railroads Resume Service After Nationwide Walkout
The U S rail system began moving workers and goods again as the AFL CIO Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen ended a coast to coast strike after President Nixon signed legislation. Union President C J Chamberlain ordered strikers back to work as Penn Central reported freight trains resuming.
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Washington
U.S
Aflcio Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen
Congress
Nixon
C.J. Chamberlain
Penn Central
Labor
James D. Hodgson
Chamberlain
Signalmen's
West Virginia
Detroit
Pittsburgh
Kellogg Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Quaker Oats Co
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
New York Stock Exchange
Defeat Forecast for SST Revival Faces Capitol Hill Vote
Washington AP reports renewed SST debate as Congress weighs reviving funding for the American Supersonic Transport. Senate leaders anticipate defeat of the 85.3 million dollar termination fund conversion while Boeing warns start-up costs could reach 500 million to 1 billion.
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Washington
Capitol Hill
Associated Press
Senate
Boeing Co
Warren Magnuson
Department of Transportation
Boeing
William Alien
Berkeley
Calif
University of California
Harold Johnston
Earth
Curtain rises on Cabaret debut for local charities
The first of four performances of Cabaret opens tomorrow night. Sponsored by the Quota and Exchange Clubs, the musical supports local charities. A rehearsal photo feature appears on page 28 of today’s Star.
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Quota and
Exchange Clubs
Elite S Viet Troops Search for Enemy Base
A battalion of 700 elite South Vietnamese troops combs the central highlands near Ben Het on the Lao border seeking a major North Vietnamese base and command HQ. Captured reports say the enemy h as about 50 tanks in caves and possibly missiles. Military officials noted limited U.S. support but air power may be used if targets are found.
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Saigon
Highlands
Ben Het
Pleiku
le Phuc
Phuc
Laos
U.S
Vietnam
A Shau
North Vietnam
Demilitarized Zone
Wide Turkey Search For Elrom Kidnappers Escalates
Turkish police swept widespread areas hunting left wing politicians and intellectuals after Israeli Consul General Ephraim Elrom was seized by the Turkish People's Liberation Army. Over 400 arrests were reported as the government refused to bargain and warned of potential execution if Elrom is harmed.
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Istanbul
Turkey
Ephraim Elrom
Turkish People’s Liberation Army
Elrom
Anne Byrd Educational Trust report available for inspection
The Anne Douglas Beverley Byrd Educational and Charitable Trust announces its annual report is at its principal office 2 North Kent St for inspection within 180 days by any citizen. Principal Manager Harry F. Byrd Jr. oversees the trust.
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Anne Douglas Beverley Byrd Educational and Charitable Trust
North Kent St
Harry F. Byrd, Jr
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Richard S. Schweiker
R-Pa
Indochina
Margaret Chase Smith
Maine
Armed Services Committee
United States
Free World
Crief
South
United Kingdom
Spain
6Th Fleet
Germany
Italy
Greece
Dept. of Defense
State Library
North Frederick
Frederick County
Vientiane
Panhandle
Bolovens
Richmond
Atlantic Coast
Virginia
McDonald’s
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