Nixon seeks Democratic aid in Florida and Texas rallies
President Nixon campaigns in Florida and Texas urging cross party support for GOP candidates. He appeals for a nonpartisan electorate while backing Senatorial hopeful William Cramer and Governor Claude Kirk as Democrats hold a voter registration edge in Texas. He notes Florida’s past GOP wins with Democratic help and dismisses protestors as not representative of youth. Following Florida stops he heads to Texas where Democrats outnumber Republicans 4 to 1.
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Key Biscayne, Fla
Nixon
Florida
Texas
West Palm Beach
Miami Beach
Senate
William C. Cramer
Lawton Chiles
Palm Beach
Cramer
Claude Kirk
Reubin Askew
St. Petersburg
Tallahassee
Russians Seek Asylum After Second Hijacking
Turkish authorities questioned two Soviet students seeking asylum after a second successful hijacking of a Soviet plane in two weeks. The pair allegedly forced the Aeroflot flight to Sinop, and want to reach the United States, while Turkey weighs asylum eligibility and political implications with Moscow.
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Ankara
Turkey
U.S
Armenia
Ginlov
Pozdeyir
United States
Aeroflot
Onta
Kerch
Mecha
Black Sea
Yuri Derbinov
Pranas Stasio Brazinskas
Algedas
Trabzon
Sinop
Orlige
Moekey
Soviet Union
Cevat Deneli
Soviet Armenia
Russia
Vassily Grubyakov
Virginia Debates Appeal Over Residency Ruling
Virginia undecided on whether to appeal a federal panel ruling that the states one year voter residency requirement is invalid. Judge Bryan wrote the opinion for the 2-1 decision held Virginia failed to show a compelling reason for a year residency and noted a 1904 Maryland ruling. Buffords from New York moved to Fairfax County had provisional registration for the November election pending final decision.
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Alexandria
Virginia
Alpert V. Bryan
Ae Aes S. Pathiody Obural Anaeateres Et A Preg ‘Jr
Rich of Alexandria
Lewis
Issae
Bryan
Tate
Supreme Court
Maryland
John
Veronica Bufford
Fairfax County
New York
Merhige the Buffords
Fate of Ecuador Air Force Chief Unknown Amid Coup Turmoil
Quito reports the abduction of Gen. Cesar Rohn Sandoval as dictatorship forces seize media and enforce martial law. Soldiers patrol cities, newspapers suspend, airports closed, curfew imposed, and arrests increase while officials meet at the Defense Ministry.
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Quito
Ecuador
Cesar Rohn Sandoval
Jose Velasco Ibarra
National Palace
Defense Ministry
Air Force
United States
Britain
Spain
Jorge Zavala Baquerizo
Velasco Ibarra
Asaad Bun
Panama
Congress
Breakfast With Senator Byrd Set For Saturday
Area residents are invited to an 8 am breakfast at the George Washington Hotel to welcome Senator Harry F. Byrd Jr. as he seeks reelection as an Independent. The event includes remarks by Byrd, introductions by John Marsh Jr., and a regionwide campaign schedule through the day.
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Byrd
George Washington Hotel
Winchester
Harry F. Byrd, Jr
U.S. Senate
Robert W. Smalley
Berryville
Seventh District
John O. Marsh, Jr
Mr. Smalley
Edward M. Garrett, Jr
Wesley United Methodist Church
Sen
Smalley
Mr. Marsh
James H. Fleming
Sen. Byrd
Fleming
Frederick
Clarke Counties
Senator
J. Sloan Kuykendall
Virginians
Teresa Massie
S. Loudoun St
Wisecarver’s Gents
Petersburg Wins Annexation Suit Expands City
An AP report notes a special three judge annexation court ruling Petersburg may annex 9.04 square miles of Prince George County and 5.08 square miles of Dinwiddie County, nearly tripling its size. The expansion takes effect January 1, 1972.
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Prince George
Petersburg
Dinwiddie
Prince George County
Dinwiddie County
Two Victims Die in Winchester Apartment Deaths
Mrs. Viola Frances McDonald 67 was found dead from strangulation at 134 S Loudoun St. Winchester. Dr. Douglass Hill said she was beaten and had been dead over two hours. Omar L Haun 72 also died at the same address shortly after police sought him about McDonald’s death. Autopsy performed on Haun. toxicology report pending. Funeral services were held for both.
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Viola Frances McDonald
S. Loudoun St
Douglass O. Hill
Winchester Medical Examiner
Omar L. Haun
Winchester
Mr. Haun
McDonald
Rally and motorcade cap Robinson campaign in 7th District
An old time rally with free barbecue and a two day district wide motorcade will conclude J Kenneth Robinson's campaign for the 7th District Congressional seat. Event in Winchester's Senseng Park tomorrow 5 to 7 p.m. with backup in War Memorial Building if rain. At least 1000 expected. Lead organizer BEN DUTTON notes music speeches and barbecue. Motorcade departs Winchester Friday 6:45 a.m. visiting multiple towns ending in Charlottesville, with 100 cars expected.
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J. Kenneth Robinson
Winchester
Senseng Park
Exchange Shelter
War Memorial
Ben Dutton
Dutton
Plaza
Strasburg
Woodstock
Harrisonburg
Staunton
Monterey
Hot
Lexington
Waynesboro
Charlottesville
Palmyra
Orange
Ruckersville
Madison
Culpeper
Sperryville
Virginia constitutional debt proposal allows general obligation bonds
Voters will decide on permitting the Commonwealth to issue general obligation bonds for specific capital projects. The plan links bond authorization to voter referendum with two limits: a four year cap near 25 percent of 1.15 times average annual revenue and a cumulative cap at 1.15 times three year revenues. Bonds mature in 30 years or less with a sinking fund and dedicated revenue if needed.
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Doug O’connell
Commonwealth
Virginia
General Assembly
Assembly
Weather brings Virginia clouds and light rain east flow
A stationary high pressure ridge along the coast drives moist easterly air into Virginia for mostly cloudy skies and scattered light rain or drizzle. Also highlights day’s ads for home goods and sales.
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Richmond
Virginia
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Anatolia
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Oklahoma City
Realistic Industries
Oakland
Calif
John Sandoval
Jorge Acosta Velasco
Acosta Velasco
Madrid
Rohn Sandoval
Hemisphere
Brazil
Front Royal
Clarke County
REP
John C. Marsh, JR
Rally, Motorcade
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Charlie Bish
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E.B. Lee
Robert Buckley
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