Fair apportionment to be continuing concern
North Carolina moves toward a new reapportionment under court order as experts guide a basis for quick action. The Senate Planning Committee and House efforts aim to align districts with the 1960 census, with changes likely by January 10 and court review before a January 31 deadline.
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Weaver Marr Remembered as Pioneering School Leader in Salem
The death of Weaver M. Marr at his Salem West Virginia home marks the loss of a foundational figure in public education. A beloved teacher and mentor, he shaped students and civic service through the American Humanics Foundation and Boy Scouts. His influence dates to the city’s early era of educational improvement.
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Weaver M. Marr
Salem
W. Va
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Salem College
Weaver Marr
Boy Scout Organization
West Africa
Africa
Ayub Khan
Pakistan
Hong Kong
Singapore
U. S
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India
Washington
Mount Vernon
George Washington
United States
Mary Koonce Hughes
Rhodesian Crisis Frames UK US Talks Amid Rhodesia Strain
Editorial notes a secret exchange of favors between Prime Minister Wilson and President Johnson over Rhodesia. It discusses how US support for Britain on Viet Nam is paired with British backing for US policy, while Rhodesia’s assets and the OAU pressure shape their high level discussions.
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Britain
Johnson
Wilson
Viet Nam
Rhodesia
Labor
Lyndon Johnson
York Federal Reserve Bank
Axone
North Atlantic Alliance
Black Africa
Organization of African Unity
Ian Smith
OAU
Freeman in Madrid bull ring act shows tough US stance
Drew Pearson recalls Secretary of Agriculture Orville Freeman facing a charging heifer in Madrid posing a playful risk during a Spanish agriculture visit and notes his quick sidestep as a symbol of bold U S leadership amid Europe Asia Cold War tensions.
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Ture Orville Freeman
Iwo Jima
Farm Hill
Sen
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Eastland
Mississippi
Spain
Freeman
Rome
Madrid
United States
Secretary of Agriculture
Sen. Ellender
Louisiana
Orville
Observation Leaves Teachings in Action Over Words
Major Ruben Shay addressed reserve units on return from Vietnam praising Vietnamese fighters and urging continued support to counter Viet Cong tactics. He warned of escalation as war widens into Laos and Cambodia and stressed completing the mission for political progress in North Vietnam.
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Shay
John F. Kennedy School of Special Warfare
Fort Bragg
Viet Nam
North
Laos
Cambodia
High Point Must Move or Be Smothered Letter
Reader letters criticize local planning and aging infrastructure urging action on Deep River Zoo access and road upgrades. Complacency called out as citizens and officials debate future development and accountability with mentions of local leaders and regional chambers of commerce.
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N. Main St
Highway 311
Elm St. Morris St
Broad News
Chamber of Commerce
Triad Cities
Rnco
Deep River
Deep River Zoo
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