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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1970
Page
1
Cambodian troops advance toward a key link near Taing Kuk about a mile from joining forces with their northern allies. North Vietnamese and Viet Cong fire and fresh enemy reinforcements challenge the government push to reopen Route 6 while communists strike along Highway 5, cutting a land link north of Phnom Penh.
Frederick County vice chairman Donald L. Baughman announced he will not run for a third term. He plans to move from Shawnee District to Opequon District next summer and will not seek the Opequon seat held by Raymond C. Sandy. He said two terms are enough and new supervisors are good for the county.
In a late Wednesday incident Herbert Feltner of Hayfield killed a large copperhead in his barn after it struck at his 14 year old son Mark. The 40 inch snake was then slain with a shovel. Henry H. Whiting acts as sole trustee amid notices including local sales cancellations and shop announcements.
First day of fall brings 93 to 94 degree highs and 66 to 70 degree nights in a severe heat wave unseen since 1931. No steady rainfall, forecasts show continued heat into the weekend with brief thundershowers possible and cooler air by Tuesday. The Winchester Fruit Research Laboratory notes this is the hottest spell after Sept. 18 since 1931, comparing four day averages to 1931 figures.
In Portsmouth Virginia police reported a quiet overnight but a truce between blacks and police was shattered after five tense days. State police and Virginia National Guard were deployed to prevent weapon theft and unrest. A 16 year old black youth was killed in a weekend shootout prompting demonstrations and scattered gunfire.
Thirteen autos with U S plates were torched on Rome streets during the night as leftists prepared protests ahead of President Nixon's planned visit. Gasoline was poured on cars in several areas. most were destroyed per police. Anti Nixon rallies began two nights earlier with a march and pickets downtown.
King Hussein and Yasir Arafat announce a cease fire and settlement to end Jordan's civil war after 15 of 54 hijacked hostages are freed. Majali reports eight Britons, five Swiss, two West Germans among those released, with most remaining being Americans.
The Pentagon reports firm indications the Soviet Union may be establishing a permanent submarine base in Cuba. Spokesman Jerry Friedheim cited movement of facilities and equipment into Cienfuegos harbor as potential support for submarines, and said the U.S. is closely monitoring developments.
A federal judge ruled Virginia residents with only a one year residency requirement may register and vote in the Nov. 3 election. Judge Merhige ordered ballots be segregated until a three judge panel decides the constitutional issue, with registration deadline Oct. 3. The suit by John and Veronica Bufford from Falls Church argues the law violates the 14th Amendment.
A stationary ridge of high pressure keeps Southeastern states sunny and warm with Virginia enjoying fair conditions for the next two days.
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