Virginia reapportions ten congressional districts for near equal population
The General Assembly in a special session drew ten districts with populations near the ideal 396,700, varying from 95 to 106 percent of that figure. The plan aims to satisfy court demands while avoiding at large elections, adjusting districts like Wythe to the Ninth and Campbell and Mecklen burg into the Fifth, and moving Fairfax County to the Eighth.
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General Assembly
Norfolk-Portsmouth
Wythe
Ideal
Campbell
Mecklenburg
Brunswick
Judge Smith
Two Seattle Groups Clash Over Democratic Foreign Policy
Democrats for Democratic Foreign Policy in Seattle promote a think sheet attacking bipartisan foreign policy and urging the president to halt bombing in Vietnam. They cite advisers and Republicans while contrasting with American Security Council urging national unity on security and avoidance of domestic political issues.
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Seattle
Washington
King County
Rusk and
McNamara
William Bunpy
McGroree Bunpy
Arthur Dean
William C. Foster
Henry
Viet Nam
U.N
U. Thant
Johnson
American Security Council
Council
John M. Fisner
Eisenhower
Thomas J. Depp
Water H. Jupp
Washington Report
U.S
United States
Senator Soaper Riffs On House Tools And Taxes
A quirky column mocks household tools and money matters, noting ice pick usefulness, chimney putts, and a jab at modern living. It weaves in humor about subscriptions, postal zones, vacation pricing, and cheeky lines about Presidents and beagles, wrapping local wit with national quirks.
Moscow Denies Trend Toward American Style Imports
A Moscow newspaper rejects claims that Russia is adopting American habits noting public concern over vodka and Coca Cola consumption. The piece frames the denial as protecting national identity amid foreign beverages appearing in daily life.
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Moscow
Russia
United States
Beware Of The Negotiating Table In Viet Nam Policy
Buckley argues against pressuring to negotiate Vietnam and warns such moves risk easing victory. He cites Nixon and others, compares negotiating to a loss at Mad Man Muntz prices, and urges firm aims and continued fighting until North Vietnam returns home and Viet Cong supply lines are cut.
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U Thant
Shirley Temple
South Vietnam
Richard Nixon
Vietnam
United States
Muntz
Lyndon Johnson
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GOP
Korea
The Isles of Greece by Robert Payne
Robert Payne vividly describes the Greek islands as miraculous places of color light and timeless beauty. He highlights Santoria Thasos Lindos Delos Samos Crete and other islands as living presences with distinct customs and histories, tying their beauty to the origins of western civilization and human inquiry. The work portrays sailing between islands as a noble escape and an invitation to wonder.
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Greek Islands
Santoria
Thasos
Greece
Lindos
Acropolis
Athena
Earth
Crete
Samos
Delos
Apalio
Lesbos
Chios
Tinos
Myconos
Rhodes
Isles of
Robert Payne
Simon Schuster Inc
Federal excess property aid to Vietnam era CARE programs
Federal excess property worth about 2 million dollars will support CARE operations in Vietnam Malaysia and the Philippines. The U S Agency for International Development lists included items such as vehicles agricultural machinery water purification and sewage treatment equipment food preparation and serving equipment clothing sanitation materials and heating gear.
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Washington
Viet Nam
Malaysia
Philippines
Cooperative For American Relief Everywhere— Care
U.S. Agency For International Development
Johnsons MOL Space Policy Seen As Military Armament Debate
Holmes Alexander argues that President Johnson’s MOL space project marks a shift toward space as a military arena. He contrasts MOL with Orion, noting nuclear propulsion debates, and warns the United States risks lagging in deterrence as Russia may field orbital weapons first.
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NASA
Orion
Science
MOL
Solar System
Mars
USA
Earth
Young Mexican healers set up improv hospital under a tree
A vivid vignette describes two peasant children, a seven year old doctor and a five year old nurse, tending a stray tomcat as a patient with improvised tools. Their playful medical care mocks seriousness while revealing ingenuity and resilience, leaving the observer oddly buoyant and grateful.
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Mexico City
U.S
American Noahs Ark At Sea With Animals
The 10000 ton freighter MERWE LLOYD will reach New York with one of the largest wildlife consignments from Africa. It carries 100 plus animals including 28 from Umfolosi Reserve Natal, 16 biesbok and 12 impala from South Africa, with elephants and cheetahs from Kenya and Tanzania. Ted Burke accompanies the South African animals aboard the Durban departure on August 9 as part of the International Animal Exchange to prevent species extinction. King's Ranch in Texas plans to house some arrivals as a future large-scale reserve.
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Merwe Lloyd
New York
Africa
United States
Umfolozi
Natal
South Africa
Kenya
Tanzania
Durban
Ted Burke
Don Hunt
U.S
King’s Ranch
Texas
Same Name Gemini 5 Boat Signals Mobile Radio
A ship to shore operator at Mobile radio WLO heard Gemini 5 calling in from a Bayou La Batre snapper boat sharing the spacecraft name. The coincidence followed the Sunday landing.
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Mobile, Ala
Mobile Marine Radio
WLO
Bayou la Batre
Ala
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