Nixon cuts California trip short amid Agnew probe talks
President Nixon, returning from an abbreviated California visit, met with Vice President Agnew to discuss the federal probe over kickback allegations. Atty. Gen. Richardson's upcoming decision on presenting evidence to a grand jury looms, while Nixon pressed for a 60 day delay in nearly 2 billion in pay raises to curb inflation.
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Fire devastates Hafnia Hotel in Copenhagen killing 26
A major hotel fire at the Hafnia in central Copenhagen kills at least 26 people and leaves 20 missing. The blaze traps about 85 guests on three upper floors as staircases collapse and survivors escape via fire escapes and improvised ropes. Fire crews search the ruins seven hours after extinguishment.
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Woman Charged In Trailer Fire in Stephens City
Frederick County sheriff's officials arrested Judy Anne Hartley, 23, of Stephens City, charging her with attempted arson after a trailer fire on Rt 636. Hartley is jailed with a $1000 bond. The blaze was reported at about 11:20 p.m. Thursday. Deputy Harry Richards and Investigator Carroll Mauck lead the investigation.
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Ford dies at 78 a master of his craft
Palm Springs AP reports Movie Director John Ford famed for Westerns and Stagecoach dies of cancer at 78 after a 50 year career. Nixon called him a consummate master of his craft.
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Ashworth Expansion Plans Add 18000 Square Feet Facility
Ashworth Bros Inc announces an 18000 square foot expansion at its metal belt plant to enlarge shipping, inspection, sprockets, and other departments plus storage and employee areas. This marks the fourth major expansion since 1946, with operations moved from Worcester to the local plant in 1955 and a 1961 expansion prior. A second plant opened in Salinas in 1968. The Star will not publish on Labor Day.
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Heat relief fades as weekend heat persists across regions
The East Coast and Midwest expect highs in the mid 90s with near zero rain. A cooling shower front briefly eased temperatures in the Hudson Valley but the heat returns, bringing power cuts and pollution alerts as officials push through the weekend.
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Frederick County Youth Fair Opens at New Location
The 1973 Frederick County Youth Fair begins Monday at 8 a.m. beside Clearbrook School on Rt 11. County and Winchester youths enter 302 classes with exhibitors judged for sweepstakes and overall honors, as the fair runs through Sunday September 9 under adult supervision and plans for continued youth-driven celebrations.
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Apples to seven fifty offered by two processors
Duffy Mott Co and Comstock Foods offer top prices for apples with $7.50 cwt for 2% inch and up, and $7.25 cwt for 2% inch up. Duffy Mott cites $3.75 cwt for juice apples while Comstock offers $3.25. Local plants have not announced prices. Lincolnton NC plant lists $5.25 top price for 234 inch up No 1. The Apple Maturity Committee meets Tuesday at the Winchester Fruit Research Laboratory.
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Lincolnton, N.C
Frederick
Clarke Counties
Winchester Fruit Research Laboratory
Visit Climax of Busy Day for Howell Fair
Howell and Lt. Gov. Henry Howell arrive at Winchester Airport to attend the Shenandoah County Fair after a day beginning in Washington and Richmond. Hank Howell, a UVa student, takes a semester off to aid his father’s governor campaign as local organizer Vince Sexton of Shenandoah County notes potential gains.
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Winchester
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Sexton
Shenandoah
Mills Godwin
Valley Forecast and Extended Outlook for Warm Weekend
Clear tonight with lows in the 60s. Sunny Sunday with highs in the low to mid 90s and cooler in higher elevations. Rain chances near zero through Sunday. Monday to Wednesday partly cloudy and warm with increasing afternoon thundershowers. Daytime highs mid 80s to low 90s, overnight lows mid 60s to low 70s.
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