Washington Ditch May Be Washington's First Monu ment
The 200 year old Washington Ditch in Dismal Swamp, dug by slave labor in the 1760s and five miles long, may be the first object to bear George Washington’s name. Its canal, described by Col. William Byrd II as a foul swamp, later drew Washington’s interest as a land speculator and drainage project.
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Gardner urges court action to bar posters in district
Washington NC AP Gardner, Republican candidate Reece B. Gardner, urges a court order to stop a government display plan in the First District. He accuses the U S Public Health Service of misleading methods claiming 100000 doctors quit smoking and vows to press Farm Bureau to seek court action. The signs, delayed by tobacco state protests, would urge anti smoking, and Gardner says government overreach threatens free enterprise.
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Virginia Governor Drops Appeal On Federal Impact Funds
Gov. Mills E. Godwin Jr. recommends abandoning Virginia’s appeal of a federal ruling on impact funds. He proposes turning an unconditional $20.5 million appropriation into a conditional grant to cover the 1968-70 budget period, after a three judge panel ordered halting the practice of reducing state school aid in impacted areas. The ruling requires Virginia to replace about $27.9 million in aid, with $21.0 million for 1968-70 and $4.9 million from February 6 to July 1. The state withdrew the funds Friday, citing lack of money, and Godwin followed with the new stance.
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Rail Benefits Are Increased by Johnson Bill
Washington says President Johnson signed a bill boosting rail road retirement benefits for about 663000 beneficiaries. Increases take effect March 1 and appear in April checks, aligning roughly with social security raises. Basic rises start at $10 monthly for a retired employee and $5 for a spouse or survivor, with a possible $21 monthly maximum. unemployment and sickness benefits also rise.
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