Virginia Campaign Heads to Climactic Governor Showdown
In Virginia the governor race tightens as Democrat William C. Battle and Republican Linwood Holton trade claims of strength. Nixon plans roanoke and New Jersey stops as voter turnout nears 750,000 with three third-party candidates in the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Linwood Holton
William C. Battle
Richmond
Virginia
Nixon
Roanoke-Salemo
Roanoke
Holton
New Jersey
Mills E. Godwin Jr
William J. Storey
Godwin
Miami
Battle
John F. Kennedy
Australia
Afl—Cio
Ublican
GOP
Beverly McDowell
Conservative Party
William A. Pennington
American Independent Party
George Walker
Coldest night forecast with frost and freeze warnings
The weatherman issued frost and freeze warnings for a night with temperatures dropping to 25 to 32 degrees. Expect a cold day ahead with highs only in the 50s tomorrow.
Fall sale and musical at Stephens City Church
A church event offers a Fall sale with lawn ornaments 25 percent off and a chicken supper, pies, and a country ham on October 25 from 5 p.m. Adults pay $1.50 and children 75 cents. A Mod-Victorian musical Cinderella's Fella plays Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m., Saturday 1:30 p.m., Sunday 3 p.m. at Virginia Avenue School with tickets via Shenval Music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephens City Methodist Church
Virginia Avenue
Shenval Music
Lodge Refuses to Speak at Paris Peace Session
U S Ambassador Henry Cabot Lodge declined to speak at the Vietnam peace talks session in Paris, asking only for adjournment and a return to the scheduled 40th session next Thursday. Saigon's ambassador said no progress was made as North Vietnam rejected Lodge’s accusation of an abusive attack on Nixon, while Thuy and Binh urged the U S to withdraw forces and end backing of Saigon.
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Paris
U.S
Henry Cabot Lodge
Vietnam
Lodge
Saigon
Pham Dang Lam
Nixon
Hanoi
Xuan Thuy
United States
Viet Cong
Provisional Revolutionary Government
Laurie weakened from hurricane to tropical storm in Gulf
Cold air from a central U S high pressure system eroded Laurie's strength as it drifted south of Florida. The National Hurricane Center lifted all warnings at 6 am. Laurie’s top winds were near 70 mph with further weakening expected as it moved away from Key West.
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Miami
Laurie
Florida
National Hurricane Center
Gulf of Mexico
Raymond Kraft
Kraft
Key West
Cuiba
United States
Beckett Wins 1969 Nobel Prize in Literature
The Swedish Academy awarded Samuel Beckett, the Irish French absurdist playwright of Waiting for Godot, the 1969 Nobel Prize in literature worth 72 800 dollars. Born in Ireland, he has lived in Paris for three decades and writes in French.
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Stockholm
Samuel Beckett
Swedish Academy
Waiting For Godot
Treland
Beckett
Paris
Andre Malraux
Claude Simon
Eugene Ionesco
Vladimir Nabokok
Leopold Senghor
Senegal
Molloy
Malone Meart
Unilateral Cease Fire Questioned By Officials
Washington reports say a unilateral U S cease fire is unlikely despite interest in halting Vietnam fighting. Defense Secretary Laird voices doubt that such a move would work without assurances from the enemy. The Nixon administration reportedly examines limited cease fire areas around major population centers in South Vietnam. President Nixon may respond to Senate urging with a measured approach and consider a broader speech on Vietnam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Defense
Melvin R. Laird
Nixon
Vietnam
South
Senate
U.S
Laird
White
House
Ronald L. Ziegler
Defense Department
Ziegler
City Annexation Authority Question Answered
The city cannot unilaterally determine annexation boundaries. The city proposes the areas to annex, but the final decision rests with a three judge panel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
L.E. A
Nixon weighs options for Vietnam halt and ship program
Washington reports Melvin Laird signals cease fire unlikely while admin eyes other steps to curb Vietnam fighting. Nixon aims for a 300 ship fleet in a decade with fast congressional action promised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Nixon
U.S
Congress
Ancient Indian Village Found Near Gainesboro Uncovered
An Indian village about 1000 years old was found near Gainesboro Frederick County on Rt 522. Archaeology figures report house patterns and many high grade flint chips. the site may house one long building or two round houses. The dig coincides with a Virginia state society convention events at Shenandoah College and Conservatory and a public meeting at Holiday Inn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gainesboro
Archeology
George Scheulen
Stephens City
Northern Virginia
The
Archeology Society of Virginia
C. L. Rodgers
Society
State Society
Frederick County
Rt. 522
Winchester
Steve Gluckman
Catholic University
Monotacy
Holiday Inn
East
Rodgers
Scheulen
Why Call It Winchester Consolidation Debate Explored
The ninth article argues consolidation of Frederick County and Winchester benefits both, noting shared growth, city water and sewer systems, and planned capital improvements in the county area. It discusses annexation costs, city versus county wealth, and the historical tie of the two communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Winchester
The
Star
Burr P. Harrison
Frederick Ainchester
Consolidated City
Frederick
Guerrilla Raids Near Lebanon Israel Border Attacks
Arab guerrillas led by Al Fatah struck two Lebanese border posts before dawn capturing 24 police and wounding several. Lebanese army repelled a third raid as Israeli warplanes hit targets on two fronts. The Syria backed fighters warned authorities and pledged swift returns.
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Associated Press
Syria
Lebanese Army
al Fatah
Lebanon
Suez Canal
Jordan
Palestine Liberation Organization
Arida
Buqaia
Masnaa
Beirut-Damascus
U.S
Israel
Weather Forecast Virginia Fair With High Near Stateline
AP reports fair cold weather should persist in Virginia through Friday as a high pressure system centers near the state tonight. Spaghetti Feast and rummage sale notices appear in local ads and community notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Virginia
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H.D. Dawbarn
Fallsale
J. Ham
Thuy
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Soviet Union
Hubert H. Humphrey
Minnesota
Spiro T. Agnew
Edmund S.muskie
Federal Trade Commission
Army
Armstrong
Shenandoah College and Conservatory of Music
Maryland
Fredericksburg
Acme & Dan Post Western
Wilkins Shoe Center
LEE Pine Motor Co
Dodge & Chrysler
Echo Village
Rt. 11
Beth-el Sister Hood
Braddock
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