Expansion of State's Fire Service Training Program Urged By WALC
The Virginia Advisory Legislative Council urged a statewide expansion of fire service training for both fulltime and volunteer firefighters. It recommended a $25,000 annual appropriation to the State Department of Education, creation of a seven member advisory committee, and development of a uniform program by the State Board of Education. The report notes limited growth since 1940 and cites Maryland and North Carolina as models for enhanced training to meet rising urban fire hazards.
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Richmond
Virginia Advisory Legislative Council
Jodwin
Council
Virginia State Fire Chiefs Association
Valg
Godwin
General Assembly
State Board of Education
Education Board
State Department of Education
Education Department
Maryland
North Carolina
VALC
Virginia
Vietnam War action report spans raids and assaults
The report details raids by Air Force B57s and B52s on rail lines, storage depots, fortifications, base camps, and concentrations across South and central Vietnam, including near Dong Hoi Sai Gon Kontum Lai Khe Phu Bai and Da Nang. It notes Viet Cong attacks on U S Marine positions, a Saigon soldiers home grenade incident, and ongoing U.S. and allied operations with casualties and progress against Dong Thap I.
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Panhandle
North Vietnam
Air
Dong Hoi
South Vietnam
Sastrueton
Saion
Kontum Province
Central Highlands
Saigon
U.S. Marine
Navy
Vietnam
da Nang
U.S. 1St Infantry Division
Ard
Lai Khe
Nhe Be
Long Tao
U.S
U.S. 3Rd, Marine Division
Phu Bai
Hue
Mekong
Dong Thap I
Cmdr
Robert Arnold
Schenectady
N.Y
Oriskany
Youth Killed In Wythe County Car Crash
An 18 year old Max Meadows youth, Garland J. D. Ratcliffe, died after his sedan overturned on a service road in Wythe County when traveling at high speed. The crash occurred 500 feet west of Virginia 618.
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Associated Press
Max Meadows
Wythe County
Garland J. D. Ratcliffe
J. C. Dillon
Wytheville
Virginia
Danville
William Earl Anderson
South Boston
James White
Blairs
U.S
Pittsylvania County
Richmond
William F. Dickinson Jr
Chester
George T. Stainback
Chesterfield County
Yorktown
Earl Brooks
Grafton
U.S. 17
Virginia 173
York County
Capri and Ischia Fire Threaten Italian Island Resorts
A Capri wildfire flared Friday and worsened with a sea breeze, threatening Capri townships and Villa San Michele. Ischia fires spread on Mt Corvo as 56 NATO personnel and 40 Naples firemen joined two hundred Rome firefighters to combat the blazes. water shortages hampered efforts and capitalized on firebreaks amid rocky terrain.
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Gulf of Naples
Ischia
Positano
Naples
Capri
San Michele
Mt. Corvo
NATO
Rome
Economy defies deficit fears amid surging growth forecast
Officials note the economy shows a strong upsurge from a lower base, with a projected budget deficit of 7 to 38 billion for the year, far higher than January estimates. They expect the surcharge to temper borrowings, easing interest rates and narrowing the annual deficit from July into 1968.
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Sen
Wauer Pr
Atjand
House
As and
Minneapolis
Federal Reserve Board
National Income Accounts
Law panel pins hopes on housing aid and anti rat measures
Legislation from a legislative panel will likely include a rat control provision. If approved by the Senate, the House will vote next. Subcommittee chair Sparkman pledges a thorough review of five major housing proposals aimed at improving slum conditions. Weaver discusses barriers facing Negro residents in cities, noting migration history and labor demand shifts, while stressing resilience and the appeal of urban living.
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Senate
House
Sparkman
Wen
Riots, housing aid clash as Weaver calls for calm
In Washington, Secretary of Housing Robert C. Weaver warns that continued riots threaten urban America but says violence can be kept down by law enforcement. He links unrest to urban poverty amid affluence, touching on model cities, antipoverty programs, and rent-supplement cuts.
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Weaver
America
Washington
Robert C. Weaver
Africa
Congress
House
Senate
Detroit
Newark
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Harvard
Band Of 30 From Red China Attacks Hong Kong Post
A band of 30 from Red China attacked a Hong Kong frontier post at Lowu after Mao posters were torn on the British side. The arms were returned after a two hour talk with Hong Kong officials, and both sides agreed to stop tearing down Mao posters though inflam matory posters may still be removed. Armaments were surrendered and the incident followed by police raids on terrorist strongholds.
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Red China
Hong Kong
Hong Kong Frontier
Mao Tsetung
Lowu
Mao
Lowu Bridge
China
Army
Hermes
Ike Eisenhower Illness Tied To Possible Gastrointestinal Issue
Ike Foster could not confirm if Eisenhower's latest ailment is a recurrence of May's gastroenteritis. Doctors describe the current condition as minor gastrointestinal upset potentially ranging from a stomach ache to a temporary intestinal blockage. A hospital spokesman said no further announcement would be made until Sunday morning unless there is a major change.
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Foster
Eisenhower
Hisenhower
Doctors and nurses join 2000 protestors in Manhattan march
In midtown Manhattan about 2000 protesters including white coats and medical staff marched Saturday. The rally marked the 1945 Hiroshima bombing anniversary on August 6 as part of the Vietnam war protest.
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New York
Midtown Manhattan
Hiroshima
Odrinex Fat Loss Pill Ad From Brug Stores
A vintage style advertisement promises rapid fat loss with Odrinex tablets sold by Johns son Brug Stores at 187 S Main St and 2384 Riverside Drive. It claims a full money back guarantee with no questions asked and mail orders filled for $3.00.
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Johnson’s Brug
S. Main St
Riverside Drive
Store owner recalls seven years with calm night shift
Lillian Pope, owner of the store, says she was often with customers but that day she was alone. She notes it was unusual and she has been lying awake thinking about any unusual persons she might have seen.
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Lillian Pope
Chinese Embassy Attacked by 360 Youths in Jakarta
In Jakarta 360 youths attacked the Chinese Embassy with a lightning raid. Windows were smashed and two buildings burned while troops arrived to restore order. Chinese officials claimed personnel were wounded inside the compound, but Indonesian officers denied firing into the embassy. No clear signs of wider anti Chinese violence emerged.
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Jakarta
Indonesia
Red
China
Foreign Ministry
Foreign Office
Adam Malik
Bangkok
Ishak Zahir
Asia and Pacific Desk
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WALC
Yen
Mano
Sens
Percy
Joseph S. Clark
D-Pa
Jacob K. Javits
R-N.y
Abraham A. Ribicoff
D-Conn
London
Lord Rhodes
Ike
Rodgers
R. B. Rodgers, Inc. Laundry & Dry Cleaners
N. Main St
Switegood
Puneral
West
Main Street
Order OF the Gorden Rule
Fayed Parking
Nih
Jay
American Stationeal Bank and Trust Company
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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