Plantation Target Of So Viet Thrusts
South Vietnamese task forces mounted a two pronged assault on the Chup rubber plantation in eastern Cambodia. About 10,000 troops supported by hundreds of tanks pushed toward the site to strike a Viet Cong regiment. The operation reported early gains with enemy losses as forces moved along Route 7 near Kompong Cham.
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Associated Press
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Tri
Phnom Penh
U.S
Nixon
Vietnam
Fishhook
Nixon seeks debt ceiling rise to 393 billion dollars
The Nixon administration plans to ask Congress to raise the national debt limit from 377 to about 393 billion dollars, with officials signaling a possible higher increase. Treasury and budget officials will present the proposal to the House Ways and Means Committee, as deficits widen and borrowing needs grow amid inflation concerns.
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Buddy Poppy Sale Next Week In Winchester By VFW Post 2123
The annual buddy poppy sale runs May 28 to 30 in Winchester led by VFW Post 2123. Proceeds aid disabled and needy veterans and orphans of deceased veterans, with the flower assembled by veterans in hospitals. The sale ties to Memorial Day as the symbolic flower since 1922.
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Winchester
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Eaton Rapids
Mich
Senate Vote On War Curb Next Week
The Senate will vote early next week on a revised Cambodia war curb proposed by Cooper and Church. Sen. Griffin plans to back the revision, padding its 53-vote tally, while White House says it does not go far enough to protect U S troops. The outcome may mask the administration’s overall position and no early vote on the original amendment is planned.
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Church
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Nixon
Vietnam
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Israelis Mass For Reprisals On Lebanon Front
Israel massed troops and tanks along the Lebanon border to retaliate for the ambush on an Israeli school bus that killed eight children and three adults. Israeli fire and airstrikes hit Lebanese towns as Beirut reported 20 dead and 20 wounded with 80 homes destroyed.
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le Jour
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Edouard Ghorra
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Homan to Speak at Memorial Day Service in Winchester
The Winchester Veterans Council will hold its annual Memorial Day Service on May 30 at 11 a.m. at the U.S. National Cemetery. Richard Homan of Sugar Grove W Va immediate past commander in chief of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will be the featured speaker. A wreath laying ceremony is included.
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U.S. National Cemetery
Richard Homan
Sugar Grove
W.va
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Evidence Stricken In Gunter Hearing
A three judge panel sustained a defense motion to strike evidence in the E Eugene Gunter disbarment case. The hearing in Winchester began last Saturday with the 7th District Virginia State Bar presenting its complaint accusing Gunter of altering dates on a client statement to mislead the committee. The panel presiding included Judges Winston Foster and Coles with Charlottesville Commonwealth's Attorney Cambles prosecuting for the committee. No defense witnesses were called as the hearing closed with the evidence struck and continuation noted.
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Gunter
7Th District Committee
Virginia State Bar
Gunter Grew
Winchester Corporation Court
Frederick County
Democrats and Republicans Gather at Virginia Capital Rally
In Richmond for a five ring political affair with Sen. Harry Byrd Jr. acting as a central pivot. Democrats outnumber Republicans in planned events as Byrd may dominate behind the scenes and aides signal potential endorsements but no commitments.
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Richmond
Harry F. Byrd Jr
Senate panel to vote on postal reform bill in landmark move
A Senate Post Office committee is set to vote on a reform bill that would empower the Nixon administration to raise first class mail rates from six to eight cents after a 33 percent rise in second and third class rates. The plan also includes an 8 percent postal worker pay hike and establishes a nine member independent board to run the Post Office with a noncabinet postmaster general. The administration would appoint a five member rate commission and allow collective bargaining with postal unions.
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Nixon
Gale W. McGee
D-Wyo
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White House
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Congress
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Weather Report from Richmond on Sunny Virginia Skies
A high pressure area off the Carolinas keeps Virginia skies mostly sunny and temperatures warm across the region.
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May and June Hours and Local Advertisements
Sunday Special baked ham with Supreme Sauce at 1.75 and Sunday Special 2.10. V2 honey dipped chicken with sides and strawberry sundae. Fern's Fine Food Rt. 50 W offers plants and garden items. Ole McDonald's Farm Market Rt. 11 South lists bedding plants and tomatoes. Weber & Sons Nuthery and Echo Village advertise.
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Fern’s Fine Food
Weber & Sons Nuthery
McDonald's
Rt. 11
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