Nixon signs consumer safety and environment bills before Ohio campaign stops
President Nixon signs a package of bills creating a Consumer Product Safety Commission, curb ocean dumping, protect marine mammals, limit noise from vehicles and products, and establish Gateway National Recreational Areas in New York and San Francisco. He defends budget control while departing Cleveland for Warren Ohio and Saginaw Michigan.
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Early Outs: Hundreds of U.S. troops to end Vietnam duty early
AP reports hundreds of American GIs in Vietnam will be released up to 24 months before their rotation date to help reach a 27,000 troop ceiling by December and enable home for Christmas. The move, tied to Nixon’s 14th increment, is not tied to any cease-fire, though many servicemen expect one and worry about next assignments. U.S. Command is updating withdrawal contingency plans for a cease-fire within 60 days, with no orders yet to exceed the 27,000 reduction.
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59 Killed In French Airliner Crash
An Air Inter Vickers Viscount en route from Lyon to Clermont-Ferrand crashed into a wooded hill in central France killing 59 of 68 aboard, with nine survivors including a five year old. Ground radio contact was lost about ten minutes before landing. all crew perished. The crash occurred without explosion or fire.
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Rutherford Police Chief in Front Royal
Rutherford's Charles V. Rutherford promoted to Major and Chief of Front Royal Police, effective Nov 2, announced by Mayor William A. Lillard Jr. Also notes DST ends tonight and other promotions for Sgt. Cullers, Patrolman Clark, and Updike trainee start.
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State Chamber Winds Up Board Meeting Here
The Virginia State Chamber of Commerce completed its Fall Quarterly Board meeting in Winchester with presentations and two resolutions on agriculture waste disposal and tobacco acreage. The board urged local chambers to sponsor local conferences and supported increasing tobacco acreage to stabilize markets amid past shortages and price increases. The session highlighted concerns over environmental impacts and regulatory outreach as well as a political assessment presented by Richard S. Gillis Jr. of Richmond.
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Two candidates tour districts in Seventh District race
The Star details campaign activity for U S House Seventh District candidates. Incumbent J Kenneth Robinson toured Winchester and Front Royal while challenger Murat Williams campaigned in Harrisonburg during a full day of events. The piece is the first of a two part series by Star staffer David Smith.
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Kennedy Subpoenas in Watergate Probe Report
The Washington Post reports Sen. Edward M. Kennedy has issued subpoenas for two weeks as part of a subcommittee probe into the Watergate break in and alleged political espionage. Capitol Hill sources say he will likely wait past the November 7 election to open public hearings. Former White House aide E Howard Hunt chaired a dummy committee network masking milk cooperative contributions to Nixon re election.
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Viet Cong pledge to honor Paris peace pact amid ceasefire hopes
Viet Cong declared it will absolutely respect all provisions of the Paris peace agreement and not liquidate opposing forces as ceasefire looms. South Vietnam’s Thieu orders general armed forces alert while Communist shelling and attacks continue across the country.
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FBI ends 22 year practice of keeping files on congress
Acting FBI Director L. Patrick Gray III announced the agency will stop maintaining biographical files on members of Congress and candidates. He said the program was not essential and could be misinterpreted as an intrusion into congressmen's affairs. An Ohio incident prompted the decision after an agent queried a candidate's background through nonofficial sources.
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Mild Weekend Ahead in Virginia Says AP Report
The warm moist air over Virginia brings mild temperatures through Sunday. Local notices include Craft Corner promotions and event listings such as The Singing Shells performing at 7:30 p.m. at First Assembly of God on Springcrest Street.
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