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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1971
Page
1
Washington and Tokyo parted ways on Taiwan at the UN and on Red China while Japanese officials at a two day economic conference resisted U.S. push for a yen revaluation as talks ended.
London officials say Britain will vote to admit Red China to the United Nations even if Taiwan loses its seat. The stance marks a second setback for U S hopes to keep both Chinas in the world body amid a heated debate over the General Assembly agenda.
Norfolk public schools will open Wednesday as a desegregation plan with 18 000 bused pupils faced a six day delay. Chief Justice Burger declined a stay on the plan two days before opening. Police in Portsmouth probe adults telling students schools were closed.
The Red Cross asks churches and civic groups to donate by within 10 days or two weeks as ditty bags for servicemen are packed starting September 15.
Jack Thornton II of Virginia Beach sues Winchester and Western Railroad and engineer John Kerr in Winchester Corporation Court for 1 million dollars claiming permanent disability from a Sept 10 1970 collision on Rt 11 south near Winchester. He alleges horn omission and missing crossing signals violated state law. Defendants have not filed answers.
President Nixon met with AFL-CIO chief George Meany and six union leaders at the White House for about two hours. The leaders signaled cooperation in a fair system and anticipated a new anti inflation plan before the current freeze ends after further talks with business, agriculture, and Congress.
Del. George Kostel of Clifton Forge will headline a Democratic rally in Winchester at 8 p.m. at the George Washington Hotel ballroom. Sponsored by Winchester and Frederick County Democrats to back Larrick Gibb Smalley and other 17th District House of Delegates and 27th Senatorial District nominees, plus county offices.
Reform demands and calls to remove Attica Superintendent Vincent Mancusi surface as rebel prisoners, aided by mediator William Kunstler, negotiate for hostages' release. Talks extend into the night. Oswald prepares for next session with intent to reach a final list and avoid reprisals.
Soviet ex leader Nikita S. Khrushchev died in secrecy following years of heart trouble. He ruled from 1953 to 1964 and helped push the space age, including a 1959 U.S. trip that drew attention. His death ends a notorious feud with Kremlin rivals and a long retreat from public life.
President Nguyen Van Thieu opened his campaign by saying he will quit if fewer than 50 percent of actual votes are cast in the October 3 election. He outlined a single ballot system where supporters vote for him and opponents invalidate ballots as no votes.
The Northern Virginia Apple Maturity Committee had set September 13 as ideal for Red Delicious, Jonathans and Golden Delicious. Warm temperatures slowed color development, pushing picking to the end of next week or around September 20. Early strains like Red Delicious are being harvested on a limited basis while full-scale harvest awaits optimal color.
A Frederick County GOP mass meeting at the Holiday Inn East nominated nine candidates for the November 2 election including Raymond C. Sandy for Opequon Supervisor despite his July 9 retirement plan. Other nominees include Hodgson, Cole, Madigan, Fahnestock for Supervisors and Henry, Michael, Nixon, Whitacre for Justices of the Peace. No Shawnee JOP nomination. The committee may nominate for vacancies. Remarks were made by Truban Johnson and Orndorff.
A developing low pressure system over South Carolina increases moist air over Virginia with temperatures possibly a few degrees lower and humidity remaining high. Classifieds note sewing machine repair and an ad for Hiett's Construction with contact details.
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