Astronauts Relaxed Aboard USS Hornet En Route Hawaii
Healthy and relaxed in their quarantine trailer the astronauts Charles Conrad Jr Richard F Gordon Jr and Alan L Bean showed no ill effects as they sailed toward Hawaii while scientists prepared to open moon rock treasure chests aboard the Hornet.
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Surtax Debate Highlights Senate Tax Reform Battle
Washington AP report notes Senate quick paced debate over extending the 5 percent surcharge through June 30 next year and Nixon urged six month extension to fund a budget surplus. Byrd's amendment seeks to expire the surcharge December 31 while others push exemptions and policy shifts amid space program references.
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Nixon pledges end to chemical and germ warfare stockpiles
President Nixon announced the United States will renounce chemical and germ warfare and destroy existing stockpiles. He asked Senate to ratify the 1925 Geneva protocol and join a British backed convention to ban biological methods. The plan includes shifting defense research to immunization and countermeasures under HEW.
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Pentagon vague on Calley case court martial set
Army spokesmen refused to clarify if Lt. William L. Calley Jr. pulled the trigger or ordered killings in the My Lai raid. A former soldier, Paul Meadle, claimed he and Calley participated in executions. Congress pressed for inquiry as hearings loom while Calley faces a possible death or life sentence at Ft. Benning around year’s start.
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Washington Symphony to perform in Winchester January 8
The Washington National Symphony Orchestra will give a single 8:30 p.m. show Thursday in the Handley High School auditorium Winchester Exchange Club sponsors the event. A musicians strike has been settled and all previously purchased tickets will be valid on January 8. Also notes fall cleaning service and a traditional Thanksgiving buffet in the area.
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Public views on merger reveal tax and service concerns
Readers across Newport News Hampton and Chesapeake share experiences from merged governments. Letters accuse South Norfolk Norfolk County merger of loss of city identity and uneven street services and note tax hikes after consolidation. Citizens warn larger entities raise costs while benefits lag.
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Middletown Mayor seeks one year delay on merger referendum
Middletown Mayor Archie J. Manuel called for delaying the Frederick County and Winchester merger vote for one year to answer citizens questions. He warns he will vote No on Dec 9 if the referendum remains as scheduled and cites concerns about schooling, taxes, water and sewer rates, annexation, and police facilities.
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Weather Ridge Brings Cool Clear Virginia Skies
A high pressure ridge from New England to Texas drifts across Virginia producing cool clear conditions. The state roadways and coastal areas are expected to feel the effects as the system moves off the coast tonight.
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