China and Soviet talk amid fears of aggression
Peking signals willingness to resume deputy foreign minister talks within two weeks to preserve the status quo on the China Soviet frontier. The statement warns that any raid on strategic sites would trigger war and mass resistance, while acknowledging China’s growing nuclear capacity and the risk of a harsh Soviet response.
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Red Cross Bloodmobile to Visit Fourth Tuesday in Oct
The Bloodmobile set for Oct 28, sponsored by Winchester Rotary Club with Stewart Bell Jr as Recruitment Chairman. United Fund reports 11,375.10 raised in week one of the 1969 70 drive, 10.6 percent of the 107,298.89 target. additional notes include a promo for the Battle Wagon, Ozzy's Pet Shop opening, and Sears Catalogue discount offer.
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Montreal and national leaders face day of high tensions
AP reports Montreal police and fire crews return to normal after a one day walkout that threatened city order. Separate items note statements by Chicago officials about gun seizures, a Kennedy Kopechne inquest bid, Atlanta mayoral runoff, Haynsworth SCOTUS conflict claims, naval aid to Vietnam, a Republican antiwar moratorium move, cyclamate studies at FDA, Moscow rumors on Soviet actions toward China.
Opening Of Aylor Junior High In Frederick County
The Robert E. Aylor Junior High School east of Stephens City will open to about 900 students on Monday November 3 with the cafeteria in operation. The gym and PE facilities will not be ready, likely completed by mid December, while outdoor activities begin in the interim.
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Church Hatfield Call for Withdrawal From Vietnam War
The Church Hatfield resolution urges American withdrawal from Vietnam within a reasonable time criticizing Nixon’s pace but offers no fixed deadline. The measures lack Senate support, yet spark a Fulbright committee inquiry into Nixon’s war conduct with hearings starting October 27 featuring Secretary Rogers.
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Deep Quest Freed After Rescue Off San Diego
The Deep Quest and its four crewmen were freed 12 hours after becoming trapped 432 feet below the Pacific Ocean surface. The Nekton cutter, five miles off San Diego, snipped a rope from Deep Quest’s aft propeller using a mechanical arm and retrieved the crew. The Nekton’s 70 minute dive saved the crew with 32 hours of life support remaining.
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Chicago Official Says Turner Lied
Montreal police ended a 16 hour wildcat strike at daybreak before rioting in downtown streets. Royal 22nd Regiment guard Montreal City Hall as the city faced widespread disorder and damage overnight.
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Montreal Firemen Police End Strike After Chaos Threats
Police and fire protection returned to normal in Montreal after a one day strike by over 6,000 workers seeking pay raises. The dispute prompted violent clashes, bank robberies, and looting, before Quebec’s legislature ordered a return to work and troops aided the city.
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Proper Garbage Handling Sealed Storage Urged
Winchester Frederick health officials urge residents to seal garbage to starve rats. Use galvanized cans with tight lids, avoid overstuffing, keep waste tightly closed, and reject paper or cardboard containers to prevent rodent access.
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Winchester- Frederick County
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Consolidation Question on Area and Population
The data shows area 3,415,321 and population 26,944 42,265. These figures imply a large area with a modest population density in the consolidated city context.
Conlisk says Turner lied over 397 confiscated guns for personal use
Chicago Police Supt James Conlisk testifies Turner lied about weapons given for Army use and sold for personal profit. Turner admits signing receipts in 1968 for Army training and selling prized guns to a North Carolina dealer, while police probe links to a graft ring involving Wooldridge and enlisted men.
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Weather outlook cools Virginia into weekend
Cooler drier air moves into Virginia tonight and Thursday bringing clearing skies. Expect cooler nights and mild days through Friday. Grove Furniture Co. advertises a new 3 room group set for 399 dollars at 125 S. Loudoun in Winchester, Va.
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Winchester, Va
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