Battle outlines four point rights for Virginia consumers
William C. Battle, seeking the Democratic nomination for governor, listed a four point bill of rights for the state consumer in Virginia Beach. He spoke to the National Association of Letter Carriers outlining rights to safe goods, informed packaging, fair redress, and regulated utilities in the public interest, with backing for a constitutional amendment to place regulatory powers in general laws.
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William Battle
Virginia Beach
William C. Battle
National Association of Letter Carriers
Battle
Virginia
U.S
Australia
General Assembly
State Corporation Commission
Henry E., Howell Jr
Soviet and Chinese border tensions reach new critical phase
A Soviet statement traces decades of border disputes with China over the Far East, denying unequal treaties and accusing Beijing of military buildup. Soviet officers in the Far East warn that spring thaw may trap troops after two heated clashes near the Ussuri River.
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Far East
Peking
Soviet Union
Ussuri
Reds Call For New Fight Against Drinking Problem
Soviet party officials urged a massive campaign to combat drunkenness. Pravda blamed widespread alcoholism for divorces and crime, calling for stricter penalties for drunk workers and media campaigns. Sovetskaya Rossiya noted lax enforcement of early morning alcohol sales and biased service in cafes and homes.
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Moscow
Soviet Communist Party
Pravda
Dan
Communist Party
Sovet Union
Sovetskaya Rossiya
State to Join in Mourning for 'General'
RICHMOND AP State officials prepared to join the nation in a day of mourning Monday for former President Eisenhower who died Friday at Walter Reed Army Hospital in Washington. Gov Mills E Godwin Jr will attend funeral services and has ordered state offices closed at 2 p.m. The governor will drive to Washington with his wife for the Washington National Cathedral service. Virginia's General Assembly in special session will pay tribute as well. A sinking resolution will be prepared. All federal offices will be closed during the day.
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Richmond
Eisenhower
Walter Reed Army Hospital
Washington
Mills E. Godwin Jr
Godwin
Vietnamese and U S Forces Report Gain Across Several Fronts
Vietnam and local militiamen defend two cities as U S operations widen to cut enemy supplies. Three coordinated sweeps launched March 18 near Tam Ky and Quang Ngai City yield enemy losses totaling over 170 with U S casualties stirring. Helicopters downed near Saigon. Hue grave diggers continue Viet Cong massacre investigations.
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U.S
Tam Ky
Geneva Park
Quang Ngai City
Saigon
Qui Nhon
Sai-’ Gan
South Vietnam
Hue
Merhige Says Courts Hamstring Law Enforcement Doubtful
Williamsburg AP report on U S District Judge Robert Merhige denying claims courts and lenient judges hinder police. He argued FBI and other agencies achieve convictions within law, blaming overwork and lack of training rather than rulings. Panel at Sigma Delta Chi meeting noted NYC cop sleep issues and staffing limits.
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Williamsburg
U.S
Robert R. Merhige Jr
Richmond
Supreme Court
Merhige
FBI
Secret Service
Postal
Mer
Army Still In Command As Plans Are Made To Bury Gen Eisenhower
Army units prepare for Dwight D. Eisenhower burial in Abilene Kansas as plans are laid out in detail. 5th Army troops from Chicago and Ft. Riley arrive ahead of the Wednesday service while hundreds of soldiers assist with setup, logistics and security in cold, snowy conditions.
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Army
Gen. Eisenhower
Don Reeder
Associated Press
Arsene, Kan
APF
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Abilene
Capitol Rotunda Lying in State Tradition Recap
A historical recap of presidents and lawmakers lain in state in the Capitol Rotunda. Notable figures include Harding Taft Hoover Stevens Sumner Taft Wilson Logan Dewey Pershing MacArthur and unknown soldiers from major wars. References to Pierre L Infant and Washington’s burial wish conclude the overview.
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Warren G. Harding
William Howard Taft
Herbert Hoover
Congress
Rep
Thaddeus Stevens
Pennsylvania
Sen
Charles Sumner
Massachusetts
Robert A.taft
Ohio
Henry Wilson
Ulysses S. Grant
Capitol
John A. Logan
George Dewey
John J. Pershing
Douglas MacArthur
Pierre
Charles L’infant
Arlington National Cemetery
George Washington
Washington
Mount Vernon
Group of world leaders attend diplomatic gathering
Dignitaries including George of Denmark and Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau join Premier Mariano Rumor of Italy and Prime Minister Marcello Caetano of Portugal. Hadj Ahmed Balafrej presents for King Hassan II of Morocco, with Mieczyslaw Klimaszewski and Vice Admiral M. Ahson among attendees.
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George
Denmark
Pierre Elliott Trudeau
Canada
Mariano Rumor
Italy
Marcello Caetano
Portugal
Hadj Ahmed Balafrej
King Hassan II
Morocco
Mieczyslaw Klimaszewski
Poland
Council of State
M. Ahson
Pakistan
Eisenhower funeral plan outlined for D-Day parallel
Report describes the ceremonial logistics of President Eisenhower's funeral. It notes the Episcopal cathedral choice for its tower likeness to West Point, the public viewing schedule, and the Pentagon plan calling the day of death D-Day with the main service set for Monday in the main cathedral after the Capitol Rotunda lying in state.
Rogers Uses Plain Talk On Vietnam In Senate Hearing
Rogers, former attorney general and New York lawyer, tells the committee bluntly that secret talks on Vietnam won’t work if you pretend they aren’t happening. His plain language contrasts with the old guard’s cautious, obscure phrasing. Members view his method as straight talk and largely approve of his performance.
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John Foster Dulles
Dean Acheson
Rogers
New York
Congress
Vietnam
Crowd Steaks Cooked Directly On Coals Not Grilled
A vivid scene describes crowd steaks seared in hot salt then moved directly onto the coals rather than a standard grill. The method highlights rustic cooking and flame handling in a communal setting.
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