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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1970

Page

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Nixon to Speak on Vietnam Peace Plan in National Address

President Nixon announced a major national address on Vietnam for Wednesday night and a U S negotiating proposal to be presented at the Paris peace talks on Thursday He spoke after a nine day European tour and said the statement would be the most comprehensive yet.

Washington Nixon Vietnam U.S Paris Andrews Air Force Base Mediterranean Nixons Spiro T. Agnew Europe United States Middle East North Atlantic Treaty Organization Ireland Dublin

Bolivia President Resigns as Military Leaders Claim Power

In La Paz Gen Alfredo Ovando Candia resigns after a split in the armed forces. Gen Rogelio Miranda declares a military junta and Gen Juan Jose Torres is named provisional president of a revolutionary government. Ovando leaves with family hoping to avoid bloodshed.

LA Paz Bolivia Alfredo Dvando Candiares Rogelio Miranda Air Force Ovando Juan Jose Torres Torres Miranda Carlos Carrasco Teresa Alfredo Nasser Sadat Mohamed Fawzi Egypt ASU Soviet Union Israel Tel Aviv U.N. Commission Suez Canal Ali Sabry Zakaria Mohieddin Free Officers Group Farouk

Winchester City Council to appoint 12 committees tonight

Tonight at 7 30 in a special session the Winchester City Council will replace its regular meeting to hear the start of the annexation suit trial. Mayor Battaile is to announce 12 standing committees for two years and the Finance Committee may back funds for six tennis courts at the Recreation Park. A second reading is planned for a taxi driver age change to 18. The Public Improvement Committee may propose a Minimum Housing Code and nominate three members to the Lord Fairfax Planning District Commission.

Winchester Frederick County William M. Battaile Stewart Bell, Jr Winchester Recreation Park Parks and Recreation Committee Public Improvement Committee Wayne Whitham Lord Fairfax Planning District Commission

Egypt names Sadat to succeed Nasser as president

The Arab Socialist Union unanimously nominated Anwar Sadat 52 to succeed the late Gamal Abdel Nasser. The central committee approved Sadat for assembly approval, a nationwide referendum, and a televised inauguration two days after the vote.

Cairo Egypt Anwar Sadat Gamal Abdel Nasser National Assembly The Arab Socialist Union Sadat Party Nasser

Refugee Camp Hit by Viet Cong Mortars Kills Seven

Viet Cong mortars struck Phu My refugee camp in Binh Dinh province killing seven and wounding 52 as central coast attacks intensified for the third day. Allied reports say 84 attacks since Saturday, with bases Phu Cat and Landing Zone Schueller lightly damaged and no fatalities. Cambodia action ends three month operation with 453 Viet Cong and North Vietnamese killed and 642 wounded.

Saigon Phu My Binh Dinh South Vietnam U.S Phu Cat Schueller U.S. 4Th Infantry Division Cambodia Taing Kauh Phnom Penh Kompong Thom Svay Phloeung Taing Kauk Taung Kauh Neak Leung Takeo Mekong River

Winchester Annexation Map Shows City and County Boundaries

The Star reproduces a full page two color map on page eight illustrating current Winchester boundaries and those sought by the city in its annexation suit against Frederick County. The case goes to trial on Monday. The map first appeared July 13, 1967, two days after the annexation ordinance was read before the City Council.

the Star Winchester Frederick County

Five Day Jail Revolt Ends in Queens

The Long Island City jail in Queens ended its five day uprising with 41 holdouts surrendering from the sixth floor via a Fire Department ladder. Prisoners cited high bail court delays overcrowding and alleged brutality as motives and were moved to Rikers Island after damage to the facility.

New York Long Island City Queens Fire Department John V. Lindsay Lindsay Rikers Island Long Island John Dunne Nassau Manhattan House of Detention Stewart Queensborough

Pentagon Appropriations Cut By 2 Billion Dollars

The House Appropriations Committee approved a $66.7 billion Pentagon budget projecting it will cover contingencies including possible increases in U.S. forces in the Middle East.

Washington Pentagon House Appropriations Committee U.S Middle East

Clarke zoning law largely approved by board

Clarke County Board of Supervisors approved most of the zoning ordinance with two articles sent back to the planning board. The Flood Plain District and Limited Agricultural District were delayed amid debate over land rights and potential restrictions along the Shenandoah River. Residents urged more hearings and changes.

Berryville Clarke County Board of Supervisors Planning Board Flood Plain James E. Brown Shenandoah Farms Brown Shenandoah River John Scott Fairfax County Scott

Weather forecast for Richmond under high pressure

Fair weather with warm days and mild nights continues through Thursday as a large high pressure area extends from New England along the Atlantic coast. No precipitation is expected.

Richmond New England

Correction: Schmidts Beer price corrected to 81c six pack

Nichols Department Store notes a correction to last night's Star: Schmidts Beer price should read 81 cents per six pack. Also items list Virginia Tech versus South Carolina on TV Channel 6 at 10 p.m. Madeline MacNeil performs tonight at the Back Room. Also notices for hairdresser with shop experience and contact 955 3049 after 7 p.m. Weekly party Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Shawnee Fire Hall.

Nichols Department Store Virginia Tech South Carolina

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