Bombers Pound Bu Prang and Nhon Co Camps in Vietnam
U S air forces intensified night raids around Bu Prang and Nhon Co camps along the Cambodian border with 1 500 bombs and napalm. North Vietnamese casualties near Bu Prang tallied 243, while ground fighting was limited. The May 1968 National Guard unit rotations and other troop adjustments were announced, including Marine Aircraft Group 36 to Okinawa and Vanguard Ranger units inactivated.
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Saigon
U.S
Bu Prang Mon
Bu Prang
Nhon Co
Army Reserve
National Guard
Vietnam
151St Infantry
Ranger
Indiana National Guard
Standiford Field
Louisville
Ft. Knox
Indiana
Nixon
Marine Aircraft Group 36
Okinawa
75Th Infantry
Critics Admit Withdrawal Course In Vietnam Debate
Senate Foreign Relations panel members after a closed briefing with Secretary Rogers say Nixon aims to withdraw but slowly, possibly leaving up to 250000 troops. They question timing and demand more details while meeting with Defense Secretary Laird to decide on public hearings.
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Washington
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Nixon
Vietnam
William P. Rogers
Defense
Melvin R. Laird
J. W. Fulbright
D-Ark
Frank Church
D-Idaho
Albert Gore
Dtenn
Rogers
U.S
Fulbright
Laird
United States
North Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh
Voter registration drives and fund drive update in Winchester area
Registrar Martha Grim will register voters today and on Dec 2 in Rouss City Hall and Winchester Frederick County prepare for a Dec 9 referendum on city county consolidation. The United Fund reports 57 percent of its 107 298 89 goal with 61 116 43 collected yesterday. Ram Jeweler continues an inventory disposal sale and local businesses advertise holiday promotions including dining and beauty services.
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Martha Grim
Rouss City Hall
Winchester
Frederick County
Winchester-Frederick County
Moon Aboard Intrepid Sets Five Solar Instruments
Two astronauts Conrad and Bean land near a crater in the Ocean of Storms and deploy five nuclear powered instruments to study the moon. A color TV camera failed after 45 minutes while they collect samples and plan a second walk to Surveyor. Richard Gordon orbits above as they report two focus areas and a bold first use of a nuclear generator on the lunar surface.
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Charles
Pete’’ Conrad Jr
Alan L. Bean
Conrad
Surveyor
Earth
Bean
Intrepid
Mission Control
Neil
Neil Armstrong
Richard F. Gordon Jr
Nixon Sato Talk Focuses on Okinawa Return and Security
U S president Nixon and Japanese premier Sato open three days of talks on Okinawa’s 1972 return and the broader security pact. They discuss U S nuclear weapons on the Ryukyu chain, Asia roles, and trade as both nations map a decade of cooperation.
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Washington
Nixon
Eisaku Sato
Okinawa
Japan
White House
U.S
Asia
Sato
United States
Deer Struck On I 81 Near Winchester In Virginia
A hunter in Virginia finally bagged a deer after two days of searching. Gary Heckman of Chambersburg Pa hit a seven point buck on Interstate 81 near Winchester causing 300 to 400 dollars in damage. The deer weighed over 150 pounds and was killed.
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Virginia
L. W. Waters
Gary Heckman
Chambersburg
Winchester
Lockhart Farm
Waters
The Other Side of The Coin Ten Years Outlook
Editorial by Lynn Comer opposes Winchester and Frederick County consolidation. It questions long term highway and police funding, cites state formulas, and warns of higher taxes if maintenance shifts occur. The piece hints at delays to seek further answers before a forthcoming discussion on schooling.
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Winchester
Frederick County
Lynn Comer
Stephens City
the Star
Lynncomer
Department of Highways
Code of Virginia
Douglas B. Fugate
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Times-Dispatch
W. Fred Duckworth
Norfolk
Highway Commission
Chesapeake
United States
Duckworth
Virginia
Baltimore Orioles
New York Mets
Charlottesville
Albemarle County
Police report entries cleared in Winchester theft cases
Winchester Police cleared a string of break ins and thefts from months past with four juveniles under age 18 implicated. The suspects include a 16 year old from Winchester a 14 year old and two 17 year olds from Frederick County. Investigations were led by City Officers Mauck Holliday and Bailey with aid from Frederick County and State Police. Sears offers extended hours until 9 p.m. nightly through Christmas.
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Winchester
Warren Rudolph
Frederick County
Rudolph
H.W. Ebert Buick
Poe Oldsmobile
Kern Motor Company
H.W. Ebert
Peoples Drug Store
Loudoun St
C.K. Mauck
Herbert Holliday
F.A. Bailey
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Pete’’ Conrad
Gore
Ram Jeweler
Smalls Garden Center
Sun
Howard Johnson
Amherst
Westside
Rascal
Richmond
Penneys
Corrigan Rug
Berryville Ave
Denny’s
Philadelphia Zoo
Philadelphia
Nene
Wayne County
Elephant House
Ryukyu Island
Route 277
R. L. Bruce
James Hill
Middleburg
Sears
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