U S waits for signal to open final talks
Americans react with mixed emotions to news a ceasefire in Indochina nears. Families of missing and captured men, antiwar protesters, and students express hope tempered by fear and skepticism as relief feels distant and uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indochina
North Vietnam
Harold C. Shively
Spokane
Wash
Lyndon B. Johnson
New York
Noah Shaffer
University of California At Berkeley
Columbia University
Tom Molony
Mets
Robert Gage
Ohio
Kent State University
Doubts Cast On Quick Vietnam Settlement
Washington awaits direct Hanoi signal to open Kissinger talks seen as near at hand by Kissinger and Thieu, while North Vietnam questions pace. In London Melvin Laird says bombing above the 20th Parallel halted with mines in Haiphong noted but timing unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Hanoi
Henry A. Kissinger
Vietnam
Saigon
Nguyen van Thieu
Indochina
North Vietnam
London
Melvin R. Laird
Kissinger
U.S
Haiphong Harbor
Laird
Nhan Dan
Thieu
Nixon Reports Sale of Corn to China
President Nixon announced the first sale of livestock feed grains to the People’s Republic of China, selling 300000 tons of corn. He cited growing trade potential and noted a prior 400000 ton wheat sale, with the deal adding about 12 million bushels amid large U.S. production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nixon
China
Washington
People’s Republic of China
Peking
U.S
Soviet Union
State Chamber Board Winding Up Session in Winchester
The 41 directors of the Virginia State Chamber of Commerce closed a two day Fall Quarterly Board meeting in Winchester with a final business session. Highlights included reports proposals and a banquet with Wayne A Whitham and Maurice Eastin addressing attendees on transportation and environmental issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne A. Whitham
Winchester
Virginia
Pat Robinson
Virginia State Chamber of Commerce
Winchester - Frederick County
State Chamber
Richard D. Robertson
New York
Staunton
American Management Association
Robertson
Tyler H. Strout
Virginia Jaycees
Jaycees
Richmond
Del
James M. Thomson
Alexandria
Virginia House of Delegates
Pleasant Valley Road project approved in Winchester
The State Highway Commission approved a new Pleasant Valley Road facility in Winchester, a 1.3 mile, 48 foot wide four-lane road largely on new location. It runs from Millwood Avenue to near Cork Street and Greenwalt Avenue, with accesses at Parkview Street Hollingsworth Drive Cork Street Grove Street Woodstock Lane and a widened Cork Street to Euclid Avenue.
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Winchester
Pleasant Valley Road
State Highway Commission
Millwood Ave
US 17
National and
Berryville Avenues
Rouss Spring Drive
Parkview Street
Springcrest
Eagle Drive
Cork St
Greenwalt Ave
Woodstock Lane
East St
National
Berryville
Kerr St
Parkview St
Hollingsworth Drive
Grove St
Nixon Campaign Boosted by Vietnam Peace Hopes Tour
President Nixon touts prosperity and full employment without war as he trips through Huntington West Virginia and Ashland Kentucky in a campaign swing for himself and Republicans. Crowds exceed 20 000 as Nixon emphasizes peace with honor and a generation of peace ahead. McGovern counters with critique of current terms and vows to press Saigon for immediate settlement if elected.
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Nixon
Ashland
Washington
Vietnam
Huntington
W.va
United States
Los Angeles
George McGovern
McGovern
Indochina
Saigon
White House
Rally Round Robinson Be Beef Barbecue Next Friday
Congressman J Kenneth Robinson will headline a Rally Round Robinson beef barbecue at the War Memorial Building next Friday at 530 p.m. Sponsored by Frederick County and Winchester Republican Committees the event invites all area citizens for a public forum and supper with Robinson. Charlie Bish will supervise the free barbecue with Ray Jennings directing decorations. Attendees expected from Shenandoah Warren Clarke Counties plus Winchester and Frederick County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Kenneth Robinson
Charlie Bish
Ray Jennings
Shenandoah
Warren
Clarke Counties
Winchester
Frederick County
County adds 12.3 acres to Frederick County park
The Frederick County board approved a 99 year lease of 12.3 acres belonging to W S Frey Quarry near Clearbrook to Clearbrook Park. The county will tax exempt the land and pay a token $1 annual fee. The area will add a new entrance parking and space for a little league field and two softball diamonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.S. Frey
Clearbrook
Frederick County
Clearbrook Park
County Board of Supervisors
Roger Alderman
Bob Fletcher
Fletcher
Commission
Frey Company
H.F. Johnson
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Dalar
South, Vietnam
South Vietnam
Kontum
Pleiku
Dalat
Moscow
Tass
Alexei N. Kosygin
Foreign Ministry
State Chamber Board
Maurice Eastin
Environmental Protection Agency
William Ruckelshaus
Pleasant Valley Rd
First Assembly of God
Springcrest St
Smalls Garden Center
Call
Mary Fetter
The
Margaret L. Hodgson
Robinson
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