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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1970

Page

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Nixon tours Connecticut in drive to boost GOP Senate hopes

President Nixon travels to Hartford and Stamford to drum up support for Republican candidates in Connecticut. He plans a closed briefing for press leaders, a buffet with reporters, and a Columbus Day dedication, backing Weicker in the Senate race amid other GOP efforts statewide.

Washington Nixon Connecticut Senate Hartford Virginia Maine Stamford Conn Lowell P. Weicker Jr Thomas Dodd Joseph D. Duffeyffey Americans For Democratic Action Republican House Key Biscayne Fla White House Oval Office Eliot Richardson Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare Senate Finance Committee Texas Tennessee Florida California Indiana Maryland Ilinois Ohio Vermont New Mexico GOP

Fairfax County newspaper boy killed by homeowner gunfire

14 year old Todd McKinney delivering the Washington Post was shot to death by William Psimas who said he heard a noise in his yard at 5 a.m. Psimas was charged with homicide and bond set at 000. Police found McKinney one block from the Psimas home with a shot to the back as papers lay scattered on the lawn.

Annandale Fairfax County Todd McKinney Washington Post William Psimas Bond Psimas McKinney Ianey

Annexation Summary Tonight and Local Ads Highlight Sales

Tonight at 7 on TV Cable Channel 6 an annexation summary airs. Penneys offers pixie color-photos with last chance tonite and Tuesday. Clarke Co Motor Co advertises 1970 Plymouths. Seabright’s Market seeks a part-time meat cutter. Smith’s Garage at 204 E Piccadilly. Winchester Knitting Mills OutletStore at 126 N Kent St runs a summer clearance on apparel.

Pixie Penneys Winchester Knitting Mills N. Kent St

Vietnam Troop Reduction Edges Ahead of Schedule

Saigon report says U S forces in Vietnam have fallen below the 384 000 ceiling and are running ahead of Nixon timetable with about 160 000 troops withdrawn since June 1969 The Pentagon notes departures include Marine and Army units as the drawdown continues with another 100 000 planned by next May 1.

Saigon U.S Nixon Vietnam South Vietnam 7Th 11Th Marine 9Th Infantry Division 199Th Infantry 1St Cavalry Army Navy Marines Air Force Coast Guard 7Th Fleet U.S. Command Cambodia Thailan

Kuykendall Named State Woman's Chairman for Byrd Campaign

Mrs. J Sloan Kuykendall was appointed State Woman's Chairman for Virginians for Byrd by Del. George N. McMath. She expresses excitement and honors to support Senator Harry F. Byrd Jr.'s re election bid. She notes long acquaintance and belief in Byrd's leadership and constitutional commitment.

J. Sloan Kuykendall Byrd del. George N. McMath Accomac U.S Harry F. Byrd, Jr U.S. Senate

Court Opens Annexation Case For Winchester 5.8 Square Miles

The Frederick County Circuit Court began the annexation suit to add 5.8 square miles to Winchester. A 10 minute opening session included attorney introductions and a bus tour planned for the afternoon. Petitions from county residents seeking entry and others opposing annexation were expected.

Winchester Earl L. Abbott Covington Elliott D. Marshall Frederick County J.aubrey Matthews Marion Mary Helen Massie Pat Robinson Rouss City Hall Front Royal Judicial Circuit J. Aubrey Matthews

Quebec Lib Front says diplomat Cross alive as Laporte still captive

A Quebec terrorist group declared James Richard Cross is alive and well in a communique and demanded two government concessions. A separate faction holding Pierre Laporte has not yet spoken, while Premier Bourassa called for direct communication and safety guarantees.

Montreal Quebec James Richard Cross Quebec Liberation Front Pierre Laporte Cross Robert Bourassa Bourassa Cross and Laporte

Lord Fairfax Dedication Set for Saturday in Virginia

Former Virginia Governor Mills E. Godwin Jr. will dedicate the Lord Fairfax Community College facilities at 11 a.m. Saturday. The event includes remarks by state leaders, a benediction, and music by the Warren County High School band.

Lord Fairfax Community College Virginia Mills E. Godwin, Jr Godwin J. Kenneth Robinson Eugene B. Sydnor State Board For Community Colleges Dana B. Hamel Wilkie W. Hunt William H. McCoy McCoy Lord Fairfax Esdras S. Gruver Winchester United Methodist Church Warren County A. Linwood Holton Suffolk House of Delegates State Senate

Weather drift brings warm clouds to Virginia

A high pressure system stretching from New England to the mid Atlantic brings cloudy warm weather to Virginia. Also an ad notes Christmas Club interest at Farrpers and Merchants offering four percent.

Richmond New England States mid-Atlantic States Virginia Farrpers & Merchants

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Nixons Ines Phate Annexation Channel 6 Plymouths Clarke Co. Motor Co Berryville, Va Seabright Smith’s E. Piccadilly Star R. Gray Williams John S. Davenport III Mays, Valentine, Davenport and Moore Larrick Davenport Marshall George Snarr Fairway Estates Rolling Fields Green Acres Senseny Road Thornton
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