Americans Die in Attack on Viet Cong Stronghold
Four U S Army men were killed and six wounded in an assault on a Viet Cong stronghold 20 miles west of Saigon. Two helicopter crews were among the dead and wounded as two U S Army helicopters were shot down. Reports said heavy casualties on both sides in Hau Nghia and Quang Tri provinces with further actions across South Viet Nam.
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Xuan-Loc
Saigon
South Viet Nam
U.S
Hau Nghia
Quang Tri Province
Qung Tri Province
da Nang
Rainfall figures and festival royalty linked to Keyser
The March rainfall reached 4.30 inches, 1.22 above the 51 year average of 3.18. Pretty Brenda Taylor of Keyser is named The Star's calendar girl for April and will be Sun Goddess in the Festival of Springtime Pageant opening scene. she is a first cousin of Judy Lois Taylor, Apple Blossom princess for Potomac State College in the Queen's Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brenda Taylor
Keyser
W. Va
Judy Lois Taylor
Potomac State College
Viet War Review Ends With Cautious Optimism
Washington AP report outlines Johnsons team nearing a Viet Nam review conclusion with cautious hopes of progress. Taylor to brief Congress before NSC discussion. Johnson defends gas use statements and stresses no imminent peace talks or broad strategy changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Charlottesville nurse shot to death at Petersburg hospital
Miss Charlotte Tate, 21, a student nurse from Charlottesville, was killed at Petersburg General Hospital by a rejected suitor, Junior Glaten Thacker, 27, who followed her inside and opened fire with a .32 pistol. He surrendered in the hospital parking lot and was jailed for murder with a preliminary hearing set for April 5.
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Petersburg
Miss Charlotte, Tate
Junior Glaten Thacker
Charlottesville
Richmond
Thacker
Miss Tate
Bruce Biggs
Biggs
Petersburg City
Johnson defers comment on Alabama boycott and Viet Nam policy
President Johnson says he will withhold judgment on the Alabama boycott until Martin Luther King drafts final proposals. He defends the Viet Nam policy, invites Soviet leaders, and notes review of VA hospital closures amid questions from Congress. Johnson also explains borrowing to pay 1964 taxes and estimated 1965 income tax.
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Tavelor
Saigon
Johnson
Taylor
Viet Nam
Washington
Alabama
Owever
Martin Luther King
White House
Hanoi
United States
Veterans Administration
Congress
South Viet Nam
King
Sam
Johnson says boom still rising as unemployment falls
President Johnson points to record employment and a seven year low in joblessness as proof the economy remains in its longest expansion. Labor data show 70,169,000 employed in March with 4.7 percent unemployment, though he warns the rate is still too high.
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Washington (Ap
Johnson
Labor Department
Weather Outlook for Richmond Turns Colder this Weekend
Drier and colder air from a high pressure system northwest of Virginia will produce clearer skies and chilly temperatures tonight and through the weekend. Expect progressively lower overnight lows and briefer warm periods during the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Virginia
Bank Robbery Suspects Nabbed After Double Toll pursuit
Four suspects from Stephens City and a Washington D C couple were jailed on $10 000 bond after a Clarke County Bank of Clarke County branch robbery in Boyce. State Trooper R L Bruce traced the blue Rambler to the suspects and the FBI considers federal charges. The bank loss was $11 929 with all money recovered.
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Berryville
Stephens City
Washington, D.C
Bank of
Clarke County
Boyce
Kenneth Pres- Graves
James Powell
Buford H. Shupe
Mary M. Shupe
Lamont St
N.W
Washington
FBI
Richmond
U. S
Floyd L. McWilliams
Bank of Clarke
R. L. Bruce
Double Toll Gate
Edith W. Rodgers
Frances Hudson
Mrs. Hudson
Boyce Bank Robbery Halted By Quick Citizen
Philip Cunningham of Millwood chased details from memory after a bank robbery at the Boyce Clarke County Bank. He followed a blue car, noted a license number, and rushed into Lanham's Grocery for a pencil. State police traced the vehicle, leading to four suspects’ arrest within minutes. Cunningham said he was glad to be there at the right time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Bruce
Bruce
Scales
Middletown
Front Royal
Philip Cunningham
Berryville
Locke and Co
Millwood
Cunningham
Presgraves and
Buford Shupe
Near Berryeville
Lanham’s
Boyce
Bank of
Clarke County
MR. Cunningham
Mr.Cunningham
Lanham
Culpeper
Double Toll Gate
Reg Albritton
Birmingham
George By
Marchers Will Try Again in Camden Alabama
Civil rights demonstrators plan another march on Camden courthouse as Mayor Reg Albritton blocks two attempts. Police and officials cite security, while SCLC leaders press for voting rights and voter registration reform amid threats and a dynamite incident in Birmingham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden
Ala
Alabama
Boutwell
Crowell
Miss Miglionico
Southern Christian Leadership Conference
Daniel Harrell
Albritton
Two Budgets Planned for County Schools
Farmville Virginia Prince Edward County officials will present two school budget options to the board of supervisors. One assumes all county children attend public schools and the other assumes only a portion of white students join with Black pupils.
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Farmville
Prince Edward County
Board of Supervisors
B.r.harper
Prince Edward Foundation
Weekend Special Chocolate Chiffon Cake at Ward's
Ward's Pastry Shop announces a weekend special chocolate chiffon cake. Freshly baked, light texture, and topped with rich chocolate glaze. Limited quantity, available Friday through Sunday at the downtown bakery.
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Viet An
Tam Ky
Sarah Zane
Loudoun Street
Federal Savings & Loan Insurance, Corporation
Winchester Savings & Loan Corner
Boscawen & Washington
Maxwell D. Taylor
House
Senate
National Security Council
America
LBJ
Jack Davis
Pooch
Area
D.C
Rexall
Beavers Drug Store
Apple Blossom G. F
Handley Blvd
Loudoun & Stewart
Ameritas
Miller Howe
Winchester
Holiday Inn
South
Sears
Sears Roebuck and Co
R, L, Bruce
Neegro
T. L. Cromwell
Weymouth
Albert Boutwell
Nina Miglionsico
Negro
Willie Bolden
Savannah
Bolden
Andrew Marisett
Selma
SCLC
Camden Academy
Megro School
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