03 Oct 1969
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1969
Page
1
A news note reports Haynsworth denies plans to withdraw from a bid for a court seat. The item references a public figure making a statement amid court seat speculation. The article contextualizes the dispute within ongoing political maneuvering.
Reports from congressional sources about Judge Clement F. Haynsworth’s Supreme Court nomination were denied by the judge. The day’s dispatches cover high level political and military developments including IMF initiatives and coal mine safety legislation.
The Nixon administration hints unions and railroads may settle differences without government action as a 12:01 a.m. Saturday deadline nears. Labor Secretary Shultz accuses both sides of poor faith bargaining while shopcraft unions narrow stoppages to seven of 76 major railroads.
A reader notes that a 1921 postal card found under City Hall carpet was sent to M and Mrs J B Beverley. The Bev erleys included a longtime City Court clerk and grandfather of US Senator Harry F Byrd Jr, linking local history to national politics.
The registrar in each of Frederick County’s 21 precincts will sit all day Saturday to register new voters. Saturday is the final day to register to vote in the November 4 election. Precincts and registrars across five magisterial districts include Back Creek with Dry Run and Star Tannery listed along with Gore, S W Riley, Lamps, and others.
The Apollo 12 crew will crash the unmanned landing craft from 65 miles up to trigger a seismic shock. Cmdrs Charles Conrad and Richard Gordon Jr and Lt Cmdr Alan Bean will launch Nov 14. Bean says the LM crash near the seismometer will help reveal whether the moon is layered or solid.
The Atomic Energy Commission plans two additional nuclear tests on Amchitka Island after Thursday's one megaton underground blast caused only a ground roll. Critics from the Soviet Union Japan Canada and U.S. scientists warned of seismic risks to fault lines but the event disturbed 25 sea otters in pens nearby.
The Star will run a daily question and answer feature starting next Monday about consolidation and its impact on city and county residents. Readers may submit questions. names will not be used and should be mailed to Consolidation Winchester Evening Star Box 27 Winchester VA 22601.
Senate Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield says Nixon’s bid to end the Vietnam War hasn’t worked as hoped and favors a stand-still cease-fire while pursuing a coalition government in Vietnam. New York and Washington debates include Hughes support for a 60 day moratorium tied to disengagement steps and peace talks.
Senate testimony alleges a high ranking Army general blocked an inquiry into currency manipulation influence peddling liquor smuggling and multimillion dollar thefts by senior NCOs led by William C Wooldridge The probe was ordered closed after a directive from Gen Turner with Lt Col Pruett describing the response and the practiced cover up across Army echelons on three continents.
Judge Clement F. Haynsworth rejected congressional reports that he sought to withdraw his Supreme Court nomination. He said he never considered pulling the appointment and doubted the claim. White House officials and Senate backers disputed the reports, citing no withdrawal plan and describing the tale as ridiculous.
A ridge of high pressure moving over the Appalachians will reduce humidity across Virginia through Saturday, bringing drier air and clearer skies as the weekend approaches.
Those interested in registering for Saturday Oct 4 can call 662 8916 for ride information. Perry Engineering Co seeks immediate employment drivers with chauffeur license and lists 667 4310 for the dump truck position.
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