Does merger work Virginia Beach residents weigh in
Virginia Beach and Princess Anne County merged in 1962 after years of debate. The population now about 170 000 with 41 700 students served by 35 elementary schools one junior high and seven high schools The district runs under a borough plan challenged in court then upheld by the U S Supreme Court Taxes have risen with school construction and population growth while urban rural differences persist.
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Winchester
Frederick County
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U.S. Supreme Court
Winchester-Frederick County
Five American helicopters shot down near Da Nang
North Vietnamese troops downed five U S helicopters in a daytime assault near the Que Son Valley south of Da Nang. A U S spokesman said damage was not yet known. A helicopter fleet landed American infantrymen from the 196th Brigade about 34 miles south of Da Nang.
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Saigon
Que Son
da Nang
U.S
Pentagon to Cut U S Armed Strength by 77500 Men
The Pentagon announced a plan to reduce U S armed strength by 77500 personnel, retire over 200 aircraft and mothball 22 ships. The move aims to save about 356 million dollars this year and includes deactivating two thirds of the 5th Marine Division formed in March 1966 for Vietnam.
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Pentagon
U.S
5Th Marine Division
Battles Near Hiep Duc Leave U.S. Troops and Helicopters Hit
U S forces engaged North Vietnamese troops eight miles east of Hiep Duc in a three hour fight. One American was killed and nine wounded with two more helicopters shot down earlier. North Vietnamese losses reported three killed as U S helicopter losses climb to three.
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U.S
Hiep Duc
Vietnam
Rally for UF Workers Wednesday
The 1969 70 United Fund Campaign for Winchester and Frederick County begins Wednesday at 7 30 p m with a Workers Rally at the Winchester Golf Club. Campaign chairman Harry Doyle urges volunteer workers to attend and learn about the nine agencies making up the United Fund.
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United Fund
Winchester
Frederick County
Winchester Golf Club
Harry Doyle
Fire damages downtown Front Royal business block
Firemen battle a large blaze that wrecked a downtown Front Royal business block on Saturday night. A hose line shoots water through thick smoke as crews work amid flames, with further jets visible in the scene captured by Star photographer David B. Grim.
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Front Royal
Swampy Ground Likely Saved Many in Mexico Plane Crash
A Mexicana Airlines Boeing 727 carrying 111 passengers and seven crew crashed while landing near Mexico City. Swampy ground at the end of the runway probably saved many lives as the craft struck a railroad embankment and broke into three sections without fire. Survivors described a hard impact and rapid descent with some passengers in waist deep water awaiting rescue.
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Mexico City
Mexicana Airlines
Chicago
U.S
Acapulco
Record Rainfall Hits Florida's Panhandle
In a Gulf coast storm, Quincy town of 9000 faced near flooding as authorities closed I-10 I-75 routes and restricted heavy trucks in Leon Gadsden and Liberty counties. Tallahassee logged 8.86 inches Sunday with over 14 inches since Saturday. 26 bridges and culverts were washed out.
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Panhandle
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Liberty
Ochlocknee River
Georgia
Far East missions told to heed Nixon policy shift
Senate Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield says U S missions in Asia were ordered to follow President Nixon s new doctrine to reduce U S involvement. He toured the region and told Asian leaders the United States will favor cooperative economic aid over military support and expect nations to build their own security arrangements.
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Southeast Asia
Flames Wreck Block in Front Royal Fire
A Saturday night blaze on E Main Street Front Royal destroyed nine businesses and at least 29 apartments. The fire started in a rear room of the Stokes Furniture Store around 8 48 p m and raged for nearly two hours. Fire Chief Warren Turner said the cause is undetermined and under investigation by the State Fire Marshal's office. Damages near 2 million. Nine adjacent structures including Shenandoah Aquarium Smiths Barber Shop Kusers Shoe Store Central Food Market Wynn s Restaurant and Stop and Shop Market were destroyed or heavily damaged. Firefighters from nine other companies assisted. One Kuser firefighter suffered burns and was treated at a hospital.
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E. Main St
Warren Turner
Stokes Furniture
E. Main
Chester St
Turner
Stokes Furniture Co
Shenandoah Aquarium
Smith's
Kuser's
Central Food Market
Wynn's
Watch Hospital
Virginia Beauty Salon
Thomas Kuser
Four Pages of Fire Pictures in The Star
The Star publishes four full pages of photos depicting the Saturday night fire that destroyed a city business block in Front Royal. The images include an aerial view of the ruins and appear on pages 18 through 21.
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Star Today
Front Royal
Fire Sprinkler Blast Guides Evacuation at Scene
Firemen reported smoke inhalation as women and children were sprayed with water while being removed from the buildings. Fire crews, residents, and thousands of bystanders escaped injury though precise property loss estimates were not yet available.
Virginia Weather Outlook Through Tuesday
The cool northerly flow around a stationary high pressure ridge over New England will continue to influence Virginia through Tuesday. Expect cooler days with light winds and dry conditions across the state as the pattern maintains stability.
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Richmond
New England
Virginia
Pat's Beauty Shop Reopens Under New Management
Pat's Beauty Shop ends a hiatus and reopens on Tuesday September 23 under new management at Central Amoco Station corner S Loudoun and Cork Streets. Bob and Johnny Carter and Jane Hopkins, formerly of Blue & Gray Beauty Shop, join the business.
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S. Loudoun
Cork Sts
Bob and
Johnny Carter
Jane Hopkins
Blue & Gray Beauty Shop
Pat's
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