Spong Charges Bank Interests in Virginia Senate Primary
The Associated Press reports Senate candidate William B. Spong Jr. accuses big banking interests of trying to influence Virginia's Democratic primary against A. Willis Robertson. Spong cites disclosures of campaign contributions and notes bankers outside the state seek to shape the race.
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Senate
William B. Spong Jr
Portsmouth
Nnational
Willis Robertson
Robertson
Richmond
Spong
Virginia
State Board of Medical Examiners
Russell M. Cox
E.E. Willey
Cox
Willey
Medical Board
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Dr. Cox
New York
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Roanoke
Ife
Armistead Hb. Boothe
Alexandria
Harry F. Byrd Jr
Byrd
Boothe Seeks Byrd Debate In Winchester Tour
Armistead L. Boothe said he agrees with a Times Dispatch story showing Mary Byrd Jr. with a slight lead as of June 27 in the July 12 Democratic primary but a 950000 vote total could put him ahead. He toured Byrd's Winchester region with campaign aides and challenged a statewide TV debate modeled on Kennedy Nixon with free sponsorship by stations.
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Virginia
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Robertson
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Marlinsville
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United States Senate
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Richmond
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Richard M. Nixon
Virginia Democrats Back Robertson in Senate Primary
Six of Virginia's eight Democratic congressmen endorsed Sen. A Willis Robertson for renomination in the July 12 primary. Reps Downing Satterfield Abbitt Tuck Marsh and Smith voiced support, stressing the need for experienced leaders and Senate clout to back House efforts.
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Draft System Pictured As Sacred Cow
Washington AP reports the Selective Service system as a sacred cow drew fire at a House Armed Services Committee hearing. Rep Adam Clayton Powell charged deferment tests reflect inferior education for black students and that clerks run local draft boards. Rep Chet Holifield and Rep Richard Schweiker criticized inconsistencies and called for uniform deferment standards and a national central pool. Powell spoke via committee statement. no personal appearance. Local boards allegedly defer to clerks, not board members, in many cases.
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Selective Service
California
Adam Clayton Powell
D-N.y
Viet Nam
Chet Holifield
D-Calif
House
Armed Services Committee
Richard S. Schweiker
R- Va
Powell
Focal Board
Ine Waggoner
D-la
Holtfield
Uckfield
Candidates respond to Virginia League on urban problem aid
Democratic hopefuls for Congress in Virginia affirm federal aid to urban area problems. Five of six candidates in three districts replied to the League of Women Voters questionnaire. Watkins Abbitt did not answer. Howard W. Smith urged federal guidance for nationwide development plans while George C. Rawlings Jr. pressed local and state planning with federal participation.
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Associated Press
Congress
League of Women Votkers of
Virginia
Watkins Abbitt
Howard W. Smith
Smith
del. George C. Rawlings Jr
Urban problems loom in 10th district race lines
Candidate Clive L. Duvall II says cities are too large and costly to fix without federal help. Challenger Thomas H. Woods backs federal cooperation with localities. Incumbent Rep. Joel T. Broyhill discusses current representation. Lewis A. Curling argues for proper district representation to secure federal aid for urban issues.
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Clive L. Duvall II
Thomas H. Woods
Duval
Lewis A. Curling
Abbitt
Nixon Romney meet to attack big government in 1960s era
Detroit AP says former Vice President Nixon and Michigan Governor Romney held a 45 minute closed door talk before criticizing centralized federal power. They urged tax credits for college and private training, called for modernizing state and local government, and warned against ever expanding Washington authority. Nixon defended Vietnam policy while stressing keeping the public informed without telegraphing moves.
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Detroit
Richard M. Nixon
Michigan
George Romney
Nixon
Romney
Washington
Washington.” Nixon
United States
Lutheran groups to consolidate at 315 Park Ave New York
National headquarters of the Lutheran Council in the USA and five other Lutheran groups will consolidate at one address, occupying three upper floors of the 20 story Remington Rand Building on Park Avenue. The move is set to begin early next year.
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New York
New Lutheran Council
U.S.A
Park Ave
Remington Rand
Retiring Rochester Dean Reflects on 70th Birthday Vow
The Rt. Rev. Robert William Stannard, Dean of Rochester, announces retirement at 70. He recalls fearing ageing clergy could not perform and says he would resign at 70, though there is no Church of England age limit, with some serving to 90.
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Rochester
England
Robert William Stannard
Church of England
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