Bomb Explosions Hit Three NYC Buildings
A bomb blast at the General Motors Building injures a maintenance worker as a freight elevator car plunges six stories. Simultaneous explosions occur at the RCA Building in Rockefeller Center and the Chase Manhattan Building in the lower Manhattan financial district.
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Rockefeller Center
Chase Manhattan
Financial District
McCoy Urges Parents to Set Proper Examples at Veterans Day
Dr. William H. McCoy, president of Lord Fairfax Community College, urged parents to model respect for others at Veterans Day ceremonies in Winchester. The event, led by Winchester Mayor William M. Battaile, featured the Handley High School Band, a firing squad, and a veterans parade before moving to Cork Street for a luncheon.
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Pat Robinson
William H. McCoy
Lord Fairfax Community College
Veterans Day
Winchester
Veteran’s Council
Frederick County
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Court House
William M. Battaile
Robert J. Donnelly
Braddock Street United
War Dead Honored Across U S
Americans observed Armistice Day as Veterans Day honoring war dead while supporters of Nixon's Vietnam policy held counter demonstrations. The day came amid rising protests and a planned mass rally in Washington, with veterans groups backing pro administration events.
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Nixon
Vietnam
Characterizing veterans as quiet selfless soldiers
Dr. McCoy described veterans as people who seek no praise or glory yet are willing to return to combat. He noted war is nasty yet veterans fight for enduring values, while pointing out that children's values are shaped by society but reflect adult ideals.
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McCoy
Abortion Law Struck Down by Federal Judge
U S District Judge Gerhard A Gesell ruled the District of Columbia abortion ban unconstitutional and urged quick appeal to the Supreme Court The decision notes a growing view in Supreme Court medicine on a woman's privacy and liberty potentially including the right to abortion The ruling could affect similar laws in about 40 states including adjustments proposed by Congress and the AMA model law also discussed Winchester Frederick County Conservation Club Meets Round Hill Fire Dept. Wednesday Nov 12 7 30 p m
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Supreme Court
U.S. District Court
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Supreme Court of the United States
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Colorado
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Winchester
Frederick County Conservation Club
Round Hill Fire Dept
Red Cross Seeks 10 Pints A Positive Tuesday
The Red Cross aims to collect 10 pints of A positive blood Tuesday for open heart surgery. The Bloodmobile will be at Christ Episcopal Church Parish House on Boscawen Street from 10 a.m. to 2 45 p.m. Lions Club sponsor George Vaught coordinates recruitment. appointments advised at 662 5412.
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Winchester Downtown Days Kick Off Tomorrow
Four big days start as Winchester hosts Downtown Days with specials including a Howard Johnson dining luncheon featuring a fish fry for $1.19. Local businesses promote events and activities across the city.
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Howard Johnson
Veterans Day observations and political support rise
Veterans Day carries added meaning as Nixon backers urge the silent majority to rally. In Saigon heavy week of fighting around Bu Dop camp sinks losses for South Vietnamese forces. Senate rejects 100 million space budget cut ahead of Apollo 12. Treasury signals tax reform tolerance. Auto safety tests show one in nine failures. Israeli spokesmen claim Egyptian planes shot down. UN to vote on seating Communist China. Bombs hit three New York office buildings. Judge urges quick appeal on DC abortion ban. 14 year old hijack suspect set for juvenile hearing. Philippines votes amid violence reports with over 50 killings since June.
Bombs Hit Three Manhattan Skyscrapers Early Today
Three Manhattan towers RCA Building Rockefeller Center General Motors Building Chase Manhattan were struck by bombs about 1 05 a m injuring one man and causing heavy local damage. A unsigned letter claimed responsibility and cited antiwar protest and corporate blame. FBI aided police in the investigation as offices remained on holiday.
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Chase Manhattan
Standard Oil
General Motors
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United Press International
RCA
Rockefeller Center
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Fifth Avenue
Financial District
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Brooklyn
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New Jersey
Sheriff backs deputy and defends board in county debate
Sheriff Lacy Anderson told Frederick County supervisors that deputy Kline did not intend to fault the board over working conditions. He argued patrols face long hours with no overtime pay, and life and hospitalization insurance are unavailable, while noting staff shortages and budget limits.
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Kline
Rotary Club
Lacy Anderson
Frederick County Board of Supervisors
Anderson
Donald Baughman
State Compensation Board
Board of Supervisors
Frederick County
Thomas Rosenberger
Frederick
Tear Gas Release at Hanover Munitions Plant Flames
An explosion and fire at a Hanover munitions plant released tear gas as fire fighters labored in heat. Cannisters popping, dozens of ambulances, and area evacuations followed. the Atlantic Research Corp plant employs about 1,400 and lies 30 miles south of Boston.
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Atlantic Research Corp
Susquehanna Corp
Boston
Winchester to Hold Two Public Hearings Tonight
Two public hearings are set for the 7 30 pm Winchester City Council meeting at Rouss City Hall. One asks to rezone land north of Morgan Street and west of Fairmont Avenue from multiple family to two family use. A parcel owned by Joseph Kinsky would stay zoned for possible multiple family dwellings. A second hearing covers taxi service certificates for 1970. A committee report on pornographic material displays and sales is also expected, chaired by Councilman Robert Barbour with Councilmen George Garber and Roy Bayliss Jr. as members.
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Rouss City Hall
Morgan St
Fairmont Ave
Joseph Kinsky
Robert 3. Barbour
George H. Garber
Roy W. Bayliss, Jr
Polar air outbreak heads toward Virginia from Canada
A surge of polar air moving southeast from Canada will reach western Virginia near midnight and cover the state by Wednesday night, bringing a sharp drop in temperatures.
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Virginia
Omps Garage Closure Scheduled Week of April 17
Omps Garage located two miles north on No 522 will close for the week of the 17th and reopen on the 24th. The notice states standard service resumes after the closure period.
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