Army sergeants accused in international club thefts and loot
Senate testimony describes kickbacks and padded payrolls from Army enlisted men’s clubs in Germany and elsewhere. Investigators claim millions siphoned via falsified vouchers and rigged slot machines. Secretary Resor promises corrective action.
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Washington
Germany
Abraham Ribicoff
Army
William O. Wooldridge
Irvin E. Beard
Harold K. Johnson
Wooldridge
Senate
Beard
Stanley R. Resor
Resor
Charles H. Percy
R-Il
Nixon trims 215 million from Model Cities program
The Nixon administration cuts 42 percent of Model Cities funding, approving 300 million for the current fiscal year instead of 515 million. The move affects 60 projects and follows a 3.5 billion across the HUD budget reduction. Critics warn it may threaten long term urban renewal goals.
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Washington
Nixon
White House
Congress
Nathaniel J. Eiseman
Department of Housing and Urban Development
District of Columbia
Puerto Rico
HUD
Eiseman
Lyndon B. Johnson
Johnson
House
Senate
Budget Bureau
Balloon or Blimp Spotted Over Town
Town resident Lillian Rhodes reports a round dark object seen in the sky two days earlier. A local housewife in Albin asked about it. The Rev. Conrad Christianson also saw the object and identified it as the Goodyear Blimp.
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Lillian Rhodes
Loudoun St
Crier
Albin
B.F. Goodrich
Akron
Ohio
Conrad Christianson
Alaska governor backs Amchitka nuclear test
Gov Keith Miller defends a one megaton underground test at Amchitka amid protests from Canadian students and other critics. Officials warn of earthquake and radiation risks while Japan, Canada file protests and lawmakers urge delaying the blast. The White House supports the AEC view, but concerns persist about seismic impacts and maritime safety.
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Anchorage
Alaska
Keith Miller
Amechitka Ita
Aleutian
United” States
Hawaii
California
J.W. Fulbright
D-Ark
Nixon
White House
Atomic Energy Commission
State Department
Amchitka
Clarence E. Larson
AEC
Gunter Faces Disbarment Hearing Over Document Evidence
An affidavit filed in Winchester Corporation Court states attorney E. Eugene Gunter believes specific documents contain material evidence for his defense in a Virginia bar complaint. The Seventh District Committee alleged unprofessional conduct in 1968 custody action. show cause on November 6 and 7 awaits a three judge panel.
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David Thomas
Beard
Winchester Corporation
E. Eugene Gunter
Seventh District Committee of the
Virginia State Bar
Gunter
Frederick County
Virginia
Winchester Corporation Court
Frederick County Court House
Frederick
Bonnie H. Michael
M. Gunter
W.A. Johnston
Seventh District Committee
Elliott D. Marshall
Ath Judicial Circuit
Hamilton Haas
Harrisonburg
Ninth Judicial Circuit
Harold H. Purcell
Louisa
Gun Show At Armory Draws Valley Collectors
Shenandoah Valley Gun Collectors Association hosts a Semi Annual Gun Show at Winchester National Guard Armory on Saturday and Sunday drawing 100 dealers and 5000 to 8000 enthusiasts. Exhibits include 3000 to 5000 rifles pistols shoguns and muskets with items valued up to 5000. Proceeds fund a valley cabin restoration and future museum.
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Shenandoah Valley
Gun Collectors Association
Gun_ Collectors Association
Rides, jobs listed for Saturday event and dump truck drivers
Those interested in registering Saturday October 4 ride information via telephone 662-8916. Perry Engineering Co seeks immediate dump truck drivers with a chauffeur license call 667-4310.
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Perry Engineering Co
Rail unions threaten nationwide rail stoppage over wage clash
Shop craft unions threaten a nationwide rail shutdown unless the industry delays work stoppages and gains wage and work rule concessions. Union chief Winpisinger says action could spur President Nixon to appoint an emergency board, with seven railroads targeted first as a whipsaw tactic.
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Washington
William W. Winpisiger
Nixon
Bor
George Shultz
Shultz
Hiltz
Sante Fe
Great Northern
C&o
B&o
Southern
Minois
Central
Erie-Lackawana
Winpisinger
Arctic Problems in Focus at Luray Polar Planning Conference
About 80 delegates including major oil company representatives discuss Arctic living and development amid Alaska North Slope oil discoveries. Dr. Donald D. Dunlap warns about tundra erosion and protection needs, while an oil spokesman notes possible seasonal shutdowns to safeguard fragile areas.
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Luray
s.Arctic
Alaska
Donald D. Dunlap
Walter J. Hickel
Dunlap
Canada
Red China's top leaders on display during 20th anniversary
In Beijing the five top leaders stood atop the Forbidden City walls as half a million shouted Mao Zedong's name. Mao, 75, appeared vigorous and greeted dignitaries in a two and a half hour ceremony. Lin Piao delivered a nine minute unity appeal. Chou En Lai and others stood nearby.
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Tokyo
China
Peking
Forbidden City
Mao
Communist Party
Mao _ Tse-tung
Lin Piao
Chou En-lai
Chen Po-ta
Kang Sheng
Peking Radio
Chou
Chen
Kang
Lin
Soviet Union
Atomic Energy Commission
Gate of Heavenly Peace
Ry Chou
Igs
Apollo 12 astronauts plan longer moonwalks near Surveyor
Apollo 12 crew led by Charles Conrad and Alan Bean expect two moonwalks totaling about six hours near the Surveyor site in the Ocean of Storms with 3000 feet of roaming. They will photograph and bag neon rocks with detailed multi angle shots. Richard Gordon remains in orbit to support the November 14 liftoff.
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Cape Kennedy
Fla
Neil A. Armstrong
Edwin E. Aldrin Jr
Apollo 12
Charles Conrad
Alan L. Bean
Earth
Navy
Conrad
Cmdr
Bean
Richard F. Gordon Jr
Gordon
Council to Meet On Thursdays
Middletown Town Council will meet on the second Thursday of every month starting in October. The October session is set for Thursday Oct. 9 at 7 p.m. in the Office. The shift from Monday to Thursday was to accommodate council members’ availability, Mayor Archie Manuel announced.
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Middletown
Archie Manuel
Ursday
Mrr
Manuel
Local Ads Promote Dine Specials and Services
Closed Sat Oct 4 for inventory at Truck Service Center. Howard Johnson’s fish fry 1.19. Sears Christmas catalogue discount. Free conditioner with hairdo. Low beauty school prices 662-9412. Ambhurst Diner fried chicken all you can eat 1.65. No carry out.
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Inventory Truck Service Center, Inc
Howard Johnson
Sears
Ambhurst
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Christopher Withers
Franklin D. Roosevelt
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Withers
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