Nixon seeks federal campus intervention and more FBI agents
President Nixon urged Congress to authorize immediate federal intervention on college campuses in bombing arson or terrorist cases. He proposed adding 1,000 FBI agents at a cost of nearly 230 million dollars per year to handle campus outbreaks and assist hijacking prevention, with agents allowed on campuses even if administrators object.
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Enrollment Falls in Winchester Public Schools to 2770
Enrollment in Winchester public schools stands at 2,770, down 90 from an estimated 2,860, as Superintendent Jacob L. Johnson told the school board last night. He attributed the drop to families moving from the city while noting Handley High School met most criteria to be a demonstration school, save one compulsory towel service. The board approved towel service for Handley and learned a roof contract for Virginia Avenue School was awarded to Orville Wine.
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Balloonists Missing After Transatlantic Flight Attempt
Three balloonists Rod Anderson Pamela Brown and Malcolm Brighton are believed down in rough Atlantic seas about 500 miles from land as the U S Coast Guard and Canadian Air Force join searches. The party planned a 3000 mile flight from New York toward France in the orange balloon named the free life.
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Nixon expands military presence in Mediterranean crisis
President Nixon reinforces military posture in the Mediterranean amid the Jordanian crisis while facing opposition from Britain and France to intervention plans. Diplomatic reports show uncertainty over King Hussein's request for U.S. help to save his regime.
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Congress Hears Report On POWs In Southeast Asia
Washington AP Congress convened a joint session to receive a report on American GIs held prisoner in Southeast Asia. Former astronaut Frank Borman, as presidential emissary, toured many nations seeking their release amid ongoing Middle East tensions and allied warnings about intervention risks.
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Egypt Warns U S Over Jordan Crisis Amid Arab Summit
Cairo radio cited Information Minister Heikal claiming 10 000 dead in Jordan as Syrian and Jordanian tanks clashed in northern Jordan. Heikal said Wahdat refugee camp near Amman was 80 percent destroyed and doubted King Hussein and Yasir Arafat would attend the emergency Arab summit in Cairo.
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Smoot Indicted for Abduction and Murder in Frederick County
A Frederick County Circuit Court grand jury issued nine indictments against seven men. Winfield Smoot of White Post faced charges of abduction and murder in the July 31 case against Beulah Mae Smedley. a mental examination precedes arraignment and a bond hearing was set. Smoot faces murder and other counts while held without bond. Additionally, Richard Lee Carbaugh, 18, of Greencastle Pa, was indicted for involuntary manslaughter in a July 15 traffic death. Gary Holliday was indicted for driving Nancy Hollidays car without consent and without intent to steal. Trial dates were set for December, with various motions and representation noted.
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Tito to Step Down as Yugoslav President After 25 Years
Yugoslav President Tito announced he will resign after 25 years in office and transfer power to a collective presidium representing the six republics and major organizations. He did not specify a timetable but said reorganization is needed to preserve unity and avoid a crisis over succession. The plan follows his 1963 title as president for life and hints at remaining in the Communist party leadership during a transition. The move does not seem tied to Nixon’s upcoming visit.
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Weather outlook and local notices in Richmond Virginia
A high pressure system brings very warm conditions in Virginia through Wednesday. A low front may bring some precipitation Thursday. Kenney's Buffeteria in Winchester hosts a daily breakfast starting Wednesday at 6 a.m. An Education Forum at Handley Cafeteria in Winchester is set for Thursday at 7 20 p.m. inviting Winchester City Schools students' parents.
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