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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1970
Page
1
Townsfolk in 16th century dress lead into a game day where each team is guided by a local checkers master from top players. The opening move goes to the team that wins the archery competition, setting the tone for the day’s contests.
Bomb blasts heavily damaged the San Rafael county courthouse and Santa Barbara National Guard armory in California, with no injuries. A Seattle Seattle University ROTC building and Clark Hall suffered fires from nearby blasts. A Weatherman tape tied to Bernardine Dohrn circulated, calling for a broader offensive, while police traced the ho UX and explained prior warnings.
The United Fund reports $22,022 pledged toward a $95,000 goal, with the campaign having started a week ago. The amount represents 23 percent of the target and reflects early support from contributors.
Clarke Co Motors Berryville Virginia promotes fall car deals and urges calling Concern at 6670145 for help. Winchester Feed and Seed Co advertises bulbs including daffodils hyacinths and tulips.
Winchester public schools will close tomorrow so teachers may attend a District 6 Education Association meeting in Harrisonburg. School officials say elementary and secondary meetings start at 9:30 a.m. with Virginia Education Association involvement planned. Frederick and Clarke counties will stay open for students.
President Nixon proposed a five point plan to end the Vietnam war but the Viet Cong rejected it and called it an electoral gift. North Vietnam’s Xuan Thuy dismissed the plan as a gift while Mrs Nguyen Thi Binh condemned U.S. aims as neocolonial and prolonging the conflict. Nixon urged prompt negotiations and a standstill ceasefire.
South Vietnam endorsed President Nixon peace plan but lack of Thieu's direct response raised questions about his enthusiasm. The statement backed a standstill cease fire in Indochina, a peace conference including Laos and Cambodia, and a timetable for troop withdrawals with prisoner releases.
Nancy Friant of Manassas composed Anthem for Byrd to back Harry F. Byrd Jr in Virginia. She worked on a glossary of the senator’s qualities while caring for seven children and noting a sound of spirit and dignity for the march like tune.
A high pressure system off the New Jersey coast brings increased cloudiness and a slight chance of light rain to Virginia tonight and Friday, mainly in the west. Evra vs Hammond at the Back Room tonight. Several local ads note a Ground Round price, store closings for a death in the family, and a weekend listing for Martinsburg Pike retailers with assorted meats and produce.
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