California Fires Ravage Southern Coast. Dozens Evacuated
Massive blazes blacken 150000 acres in southern San Diego County and 115000 acres near the Los Angeles basin. Gov Reagan declares disaster areas in San Diego Los Angeles and Ventura counties as thousands flee and centers open. Fire officials cite arsonist activity with several arrests and investigations continuing.
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San Diego
State Division of Forestry
Los Angeles Basin
San Diego Area
Canyon
California
Ventura Counties
Ronald Reagan
Pine Valley
Alpine
Jamul
Harbison Canyon
Crest
el Cajon
Cleveland National Forest
Spring Valley
National City
Chula Vista
William B. Marty
Nixon Plan On Income Nears Senate Test
President Nixon's guaranteed income plan, the Family Assistance Plan, faces a Senate Finance Committee test as Democrats struggle to secure sufficient votes. The plan would set a $1,600 annual floor for a four member family, potentially expanding welfare to 24 million. A Social Security measure also clears the committee, with a 5 percent benefit boost and tighter Medicare Medicaid controls debated.
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Washington
Nixon
Senate
Senate Finance Committee
House
Wallace F. Bennett
Utah
John J
Jeeky Wan
Two Convicts Sought After Escape From Road Camp 7
Authorities pursue Daniel Francis O Connor and James H Kimrey both 24 jailed for breaking and entering after escaping from Road Camp 7 at Double Toll Gate. Patrols checked area and bus terminals as guards and state police joined Clarke County Sheriff in search. O Connor is 5 ft 9 in, 172 pounds with tattoos and blue eyes. Kimrey is 5 ft 11 in, 179 pounds with a scar over his right eyebrow and a disfigured thumb.
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Double Toll Gate
Clarke County
Sheriff’s Department
State Police
Daniel Francis O’connor
Arlington County
James H. Kimrey
Southampton County
O’connor
Kimrey
Omps Funeral Home Relocates to Amherst Street Address
Notice announces Omps Funeral Home has moved to 1600 Amherst Street and directs readers to contact Westside Beauty Salon and Cary Dickey Marionettes. It notes a TV Cable Arts Calendar and references a 3rd reading event on October 5th at 7 p.m. with contact number 667-0145.
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Omps Funeral Home
Amherst St
T.V. Cable
Cary Dickey
Nixon greets freed hostages in Rome during Mediterranean talks
President Nixon met the 28 freed American skyjack victims at Fiumicino Airport after they arrived from Amman via Nicosia. He praised their spirit, cited security measures, and affirmed a strong U S presence in the Mediterranean while pursuing a lasting peace with Italian leaders.
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Nixon
United States
Jordan
Rome
Fiumicino
Sara Malka
North Bergen
N.J
John A. Volpe
Mediterranean
Trans World Airlines
Nicosia
Amman
New York
NATO
Giuseppe Saragat
Emilio Colombo
Troop Strength in Vietnam Falls to 394,100
The U S Command said American troop strength in Vietnam declined by 1400 last week to 394100, the lowest since December 13, 1966. President Nixon plans a fourth reduction of 50000 troops by October 15 to reach 384000.
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Saigon
U.S
Vietnam
Nixon
Youth survives near drowning during family outing
Tony Eye, 20, survived a four minute submersion at Shawneeland lake after three teenagers and rescuers performed CPR and artificial respiration. His father Louis Eye credits his Winchester Volunteer Rescue Squad training and the unnamed teens for saving him as Tony remained in satisfactory condition at Winchester Memorial Hospital.
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Tony Eye
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Winchester
Louis Eye
Shawneeland
Scott Eye
Mr. Eye
Tony
Lord Fairfax Opens Doors to New Community College
Lord Fairfax Community College opened at 9 a.m. serving seven counties and Winchester with 560 students. About 32 faculty and equal administration began first year day and evening courses. 45 percent in academic transfer and 55 percent in technical occupations.
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Lord Fairfax Community College
William C.B. Berghaus
Neighbors ban late night piano playing in Wokingham
Timothy Rose a 51 year old bachelor is barred from practicing his piano between 11 p m and 7 a m after neighbors complained the moonlight sonatas disturb them. Rose says he produces his best ideas late at night stating he can come to terms with the great classics of our times.
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Wokingham, Land (Ap
Timothy Rose
Rose
Virginia Clears After Cold Front With Fair Fall Weather
The Weather Richmond reports drier air moving through Virginia after a cold front. Clearing skies are predicted tonight with fair fall weather forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Richmond
Virginia
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