Virginia House OKs liquor by the drink on statewide/local option
A House General Laws Committee approved a bill to let statewide refer to allow hard liquor sales in hotels and restaurants, while local option votes could be held on pleas to permit local control. The panel backed amendments from the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board and sent the measure to the floor on a 10 to 5 vote amid a protracted hearing.
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Marines Clash South of DMZ In Heavy Six-Hour Fight
U S forces said 162 enemy troops were killed as Marines engaged a reinforced Communist platoon about 1 1/2 miles south of the DMZ near Leatherneck. The six-hour clash produced heavy artillery and air strikes with both sides building up forces for possible further action.
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Hanoi hints peace talks dead end in new word
The AP analysis notes Hanoi signals no shift in stance amid hopes for talks. North Vietnam maintains position from a year ago with no immediate break in the stand, while diplomats seek subtle differences and await clarification from Hanoi.
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Thant Urges Immediate Cease Fire in Vietnam Talks
United Nations Secretary General Thant said Hanoi is unlikely to halt bombing soon and that a U S halt in bombing could spark negotiations. He said reciprocal military action is unrealistic and urged renewed efforts toward peace talks in his press conference following President Johnsons State of the Union address.
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Market Trading Sessions Cut Effective Monday
New York exchanges and the National Association of Securities Dealers announced a temporary reduction in daily trading hours to 2 p.m. EST starting Monday to relieve heavy loads as record volumes persist. They ordered full staffing on the trading floors and asked member firms to review recent transactions for unusual concentrations.
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Pennsylvan ia LSD blind ness hoax branded false
Governor Shafer denounced a five year old tale of six Pennsylvania college students blinded after staring at the sun while allegedly under LSD as a hoax. He ordered a state Justice Department probe into why the story remained secret and confirmed the incident was not reported promptly.
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Congress Ramps Up Economic Program Focus But Sidelines Tax Hike
Washington AP report says Congress will push most of President Johnson's plan to strengthen the dollar and curb capital outflow, but delays any tax increase action. House Ways and Means will hear budget and tax-surcharge arguments, then set the tax bill aside to tackle the balance of payments package. Johnson orders travel cuts and a broad reduction in overseas staffing to save funds and support the dollar program.
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Two Die One Killed And Seven Hurt In Old Hotel Fire
A four story brick hotel for the elderly in southwestern Pennsylvania burned on Thursday. Two residents died Edna Craft 62 and Matt Parloyn about 60 while seven were treated for injuries. Firemen said an explosion on the upper floors likely gas caused the blaze and additional missing resident Igene Wileman 45 was sought. Most residents escaped or were rescued with help from fire escapes and emergency centers set up at Brownsville Hospital and local aid units.
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Former Aide To New York Mayor Accused Of Peddling Influence
In a developing federal case former top City Hall aide Marcus faces alleged kickbacks and influence peddling linked to water department contracts. Attorney Hogan confirms the probe centers on Lindsay administration. Marcus and co defendant James L. Marcus were released without bail as arraignment looms next month.
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Anticrime measures draw GOP praise in Congress
Washington AP reports that anti crime measures elicited the strongest response from legislators as Johnson proposes doubling funding for urban programs. The plan includes job training for hard core unemployed, tripling housing funds, and expanded city slum rehabilitation. Republicans back more spending but seek state control of funds. Johnson argues private industry should fund part of the programs, while Congress weighs the Safe Streets Act and a $100 million request for local allied forces.
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Wilson's Regime Wins Two Confidence Votes in UK
London AP report states Prime Minister Harold Wilson's government secured two large confidence votes over defense and welfare cuts. The retrenchment plan shifts 2.409 billion from defense and home spending to exports, signaling Britain's planned base withdrawals by 1971 and loss of free social benefits. George Brown framed the policy as easing defense burdens, noting U.S. support for a European alliance. the first vote on Conservative opposition failed 334 to 229, with Liberal backing boosting the government majority to about 105.
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Bert Wheeler Dies At Age 72
New York AP Bert Wheeler longtime film and stage comic died Thursday night at 72 from emphysema. He starred for 57 years with Robert Woolsey in about 30 films, earning fame for their wisecracking duo and hit routines.
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Two Republican Governors Challenge LBJ On National Priorities
Rhode Island Governor Chafee and Washington's Evans criticized President Johnson for not setting national priorities while open to tax increases to meet domestic needs. They differed from GOP leaders and most governors who prefer spending cuts. Others urged cutting nonessential federal programs to avoid taxes.
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Weather summary for Virginia and North Carolina
Virginia Friday partly cloudy with a high in the 30s. Saturday mostly sunny but cooler in the east and north. North Carolina generally fair Friday through Saturday with mild afternoons. Friday highs 48 to 56 in the mountains and 54 to 63 elsewhere. Friday night temperatures remain mostly steady. Low in the 20s to 30s elsewhere.
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