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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1970
Page
17
A jury of 11 men and one woman begins the case of 13 Black Panthers accused of conspiracy to murder police and bomb public places. Nine defendants have remained jailed awaiting bail up to 100000 each as pretrial tensions and philosophical clashes unfold.
In Kentucky the shallow oil pools attract drillers as many deposits lie just 40 feet beneath the surface making exploration easier and cheaper. The story notes the common availability of near surface reserves prompting increased activity in the region.
Maj. Gen. Andrian Nikolayev and Vitali Sevastyanov, holders of the 18 day space endurance record, arrive in Washington for a ten day goodwill visit escorted by American astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin Aldrin. The moon walkers greet the Russians after Soyuz 9 record last June. Flowers presented by children of Washington.
The New York Times reports the CIA told President Nixon more than 30 000 Communist agents have infiltrated South Vietnam’s government. The study suggests lasting Communist penetration could weaken South Vietnam as U S troops withdraw while noting no imminent government collapse. White House officials say the report overstates infiltration and is pessimistic.
Lee Marvin marries Pamela Seeley his high school love from Woodstock New York in a private Las Vegas ceremony. The couple, both previously divorced, plan to live at Marvin’s Malibu home with no honeymoon.
Sgt. Hiram Watson, 45, a veteran officer, was shot in his patrol car after arresting a Black Muslim newspaper seller without a license. The suspect fled after leaping from the patrol car with a pistol in hand.
Gen. Lewis W. Walt 57 will retire as assistant commandant. Lt. Gen. Keith B. McCutcheon 55, now commander in Vietnam, to replace him in Vietnam and be nominated for full general. Maj. Gen. Donn J. Robertson 54 will assume McCutcheon’s Vietnam post. Senate approval required for promotions.
Pat Nixon tours Detroit on a two day political swing to bolster Lenore Romney's bid for the Senate against Democrat Philip Hart. The first lady will also stump for Republican candidates in Minnesota and Nevada and later visit Florida cities St Petersburg and Fort Myers.
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