Shafran Lee Victory Over Howell District Vote May Hit 30000
Virginia area voters face a busy election with lieutenant governor and local contests. Turnout could reach 60 percent in Clarke and 55 percent in Warren, 70 percent possible in Frederick and Shenandoah, with about 47 196 registered in the 27th District. Polls open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. in Winchester and Frederick County marked by first use of voting machines.
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Virginia
Winchester
Frederick County
Blue Rise
Fauquier County
Clarke County
Warren
Shenandoah
Frederick
Clark
Fauquier
Clarke
House of Delegates
George P. Shafran
Arlington
George J. Kostel
Clifton Porgé
Henry E. Howell
Norfolk
William A. Truban
Woodstock
Robert W. Smalley
del. Duncan C. Gibb
Front Royal
J. Frederick Larrick
S. Roger Koontz
Raymond R. Guest, Jr
Warren County
Justice of the Peace
Tidal Wave Toll In India May Exceed 2500
Indian government and radio reports say at least 2500 people died when a 16 foot tidal wave struck villages along the Bay of Bengal last Friday. Unofficial tolls exceed 5000 and could rise as communications return to Cuttack and Balasore districts.
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New Delhi
Bay of Bengal
Cuttack
Balasore
Orissa
Calcutta
Times of India
East Pakistan
India
Ganges River
West Bengal
Red China's Flag Goes Up At the U.N.
The gold-starred red flag of Communist China was hoisted at U.N. headquarters for the first time. Two Americans and ten U.N. guards raised the flag as photographers watched in drizzle. Beijing's seat will be listed under China and the flag will sit between Chile and Colombia.
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China
U.N
United Nations, N.Y
Willard Bodie
George Baldwin
Chi Peng-fei
U Thant
Colombia
P’s
Chiang Kai-shek
United Nations
Chi
Poland
Security Council
People’s Republic
Peking
Thant
General Assembly
Halloween Bomb Scare At Winchester Memorial Hospital
A bomb threat called in at 8 01 p m warned of an explosion at Winchester Memorial Hospital within 30 minutes. Police and hospital staff searched corridors stairs and storerooms for two hours but found no explosive.
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Star
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Kernstown
Winchester
Allen Bailey
Fred Hildebrand
Death in three car Rt. 50 crash prompts inquiry
Robert Guthrie 18 of Arlington died at Winchester Memorial Hospital after a 5:30 PM three vehicle crash on Rt. 50 thirteen miles east of Winchester near the Shenandoah River bridge. Douglas Pickett 16 remained in serious condition with fractures. Alcohol none specified. autopsy planned to determine cause.
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Arlington
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Rt. 50
Winchester
Shenandoah River Bridge
Winchester Memorial
Douglas Roland Pickett
Mr. Pickett
Mr. Guthrie
Bauserman
John Albert Sheffield
Roanoke
Johnnie Carl McKee
Mr. Sheffield
McKée
Carlton Klein
New York
McKee Auto
Mr. McKee
October rainfall beats long term average in 1971 tally
Rain totals for October reach 4.52 inches and surpass the 98 year norm by 1.45 inches marking the wettest October since 1959 when 5.44 inches fell. Through 1971 the year totals to date stand at 35.12 inches, 4.60 inches above the 58 year average. Shenandoah Valley Amateur Radio Club volunteers to assist in election returns by sending mobile units to 10 Frederick County precincts after polls close. Geese head south signaling winter while blooms and fall berries appear in local gardens.
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Shenandoah Valley
Winchester and Frederick Vote Machine Plans Revealed
A Star story on page 23 outlines the new voting machine process for Winchester and Frederick tomorrow. Photographs illustrate the simple steps voters must take to cast their ballots.
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Winchester
Frederick
Howell Cites Reform Right in Talk Here
Star staff writer reports Henry Howell, an independent candidate for lieutenant governor, arguing that government must be reformed or abolished if not responsible to the people. He cited the first three articles of the State Constitution and noted Jefferson’s influence on property rights and the people as source of power.
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Henry E. Howell
Norfolk
Winchester Armory
United Auto Workers
Julian Carper
Afl-Cio
Hank Leland
Star
Henry Howell
Howell
Thomas Jefferson
U.S
Virginia
1 335 More Americans Phased Out of Vietnam
Thirteen U S Army units totaling 1 335 men were phased out of combat today as American troop strength stood at 196 700 last week. Laird plans to outline Nixon's disengagement speed with a residual force of 40 000 to 50 000 by July 1.
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Saigon
Vietnam
U.S
Melvin R. Laird
Thieu Sees Miseries of Vietnam War
President Nguyen Van Thieu walked through Bien Hoa national cemetery observing National Day. He met grieving widows, saw four new coffins draped with the South Vietnamese flag, and lit incense. Thieu spoke briefly with widows, gave them money, and prayed at a Saigon cathedral with prayers for peace.
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Bien Hoa
Vietnam
Nguyen van Thieu
Thieu
South Vietnam
Saigon
Phiew
Ee Thieu
Virginia lieutenant governor candidates campaign in final vote push
Democratic George Kostel Republican George P. Shafran and independent Henry Howell Jr. pressed for victory in Virginia as they toured major population centers. Kostel claimed momentum, while Shafran framed the race as against two Democrats. Howell eyed a governorship as a future goal amid discussion on busing and campaign strategy.
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Richmond
Henry E. Howell Jr
Virginia
Howell
Norfolk
George Kostel
Henry
Kostel
Tidewater
Lynchburg
Roanoke
Bristol
George P. Shafran
Washington
Harrisonburg
Shafran
Nixon
Edmund Muskie
George McGovern
Teddy Kennedy
Joel Broyhill
Politi
Linwood Holton
Warm Virginia Stays Mild Amid Front. No Cool Air Signal
Richmond area remains in the warm 70s as a warm front sustains moist air over Virginia. The text mentions a door to door sale for City Fruit Cake and a public service contact for child problems, plus a paid political ad for Re Elect Sheriff Anderson with campaign committee details.
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Richmond
Virginia
Midwest
Sheriff Anderson
Authority
Anderson Campaign Committee
Carol Campbell
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