Middletown prepares for mayoral race in town elections
John Hetzel a Town Council member and James Wood High School history teacher filed to challenge incumbent Archie Manuel in Middletown mayoral race. Manuel plans to seek reelection and will file by April 14. Council hopefuls include Anton Groff Russell McCauley Fib er Gunn and Earl Edmondson. Gene Dicks will not run. The council noted plans for a FHA loan for a sewer feasibility study to be conducted by John McNain and Associates.
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Middletown
John Hetzel
James Wood High School
Archie Manuel
Manuel
James Wood
Anton E. Groff
Russell McCauley
Fiber Gunn
Earl. Edmondson
William Owings
FHA
John McNain
Railroads End Strike Amid Legal Battles Over Fines
Eight major carriers resumed operations after a four day strike over firemen jobs, prompting legal fights over contempt fines. Union leaders dispute the $27,500 fine while railroads seek damages totaling millions as service returns to normal in Chicago and across 14 states.
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Chicago
Alexander Holtzoff
U.S. District Court
Blf&e
H. E. Gilbert
Washington
Iinois Central
Union Pacific
Seaboard Air Line
Central of Missouri Pacific
Grand Western
Boston & the Penn
Illinois Central
Memphis
The
Bee
Gilbert
Burch and Plank Lead Annual Judges Dinner At War Memorial
Ed Burch and Terry Plank co chair the Judges' Athletic Association Spaghetti Dinner at the War Memorial Building this Saturday from 4 to 8 p.m. Westminster Choir Concert tonight at Handley School starts at 8 with open admission for members and new members may use receipts. event sponsored by the Intercommunity Concert Association. A warm spell brings clouds and a reminder of winter activities.
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ED Burch
Terry Plank
Judges’ Athletic Association
War Memorial Building
Westminster Choir
Handley Af School
Intercommunity Concert Association
Kosygin Outlines Five Year Plan Focused on Peace Abroad
Premier Kosygin unveils a five year plan prioritizing growth at home and peace abroad. He calls for U.S. arms race cuts and warns against war while criticizing Khrushchev’s lofty targets. He stresses consumer goods and military supply amid Viet Nam tensions.
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Moscow
Alexei N. Kosygin
United States
Nikita Khru
Kosygin
Soviet Communist Party
Kremlin
U.S.A
Tass
Moscow Radio
Congress
Viet Nam
U.S
Easter Season Reveals Unlikely Support for Jesus
Associated Press writer George W. Cornell chronicles the arrest, crucifixion and resurrection period highlighting unlikely allies. His five part series draws on Biblical and non Biblical sources and is featured on Page 4.
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Christ
George W. Cornell
Associated Press
Cornell
Jesus
Virginia Awakening theme echoed at Shenandoah dinner
Dr. T. Marshall Hahn Jr., president of Virginia Polytechnic Institute, urged new teachers and manufacturers at the Shenandoah Manufacturers Association dinner in Winchester to view Virginia as entering rapid growth from a rural base. He called for expanded community colleges and stronger four year and research programs, noting Virginia’s strategic location and the need to compete nationally. About 140 attended the George Washington Hotel event.
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Virginia
T. Marshall Hahn, Jr
VPI
Shenandoah Manufacturers Assn
Winchester
Frederick County
Hahn
Virginia Tech
George Washington Hotel
Treasure Box Schedule Notes
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State silent meditation bill OKd by attorney general
Boston Massachusetts Atty. Gen Edward W Brooke ruled that a bill requiring public schools to open each day with a minute of silent meditation does not violate federal or state constitutions The legislature passed and sent to Gov John A Volpe the measure for daily silent meditation in public schools.
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Boston
Edward W. Brooke
John A. Volpe
Weather in Virginia Today Brings Clouds and Mild 50s
A strong north flow will bring cloudy skies to Virginia with temperatures mostly in the 50s. The outlook notes a cool, dry day with no significant precipitation expected across the state.
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Richmond
Virginia
Rail bombings target North Viet Nam line near Hanoi
U S fighter bombers hit North Viet Nam main railroad with emphasis on a bridge 25 miles northeast of Hanoi as restrictions ease after the 37 day pause. Air Force and Navy crews flew 65 missions. three Americans and three Vietnamese died in a Saigon billet attack.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
U.S
North Viet Nam
Red China
Hanoi
Air Force
Navy
United States
Pleiku
Highlands
Phu Lang ‘Thon
Inflation-Focused GOP Faces Budget Fight Over Deficit
Washington Republicans clash over how to curb inflation via spending cuts rather than taxes. Senate Leader Dirksen challenges President Johnson’s $112.8 billion FY budget, arguing the deficit may reach 5 to 6 billion, with Viet Nam costs possibly higher than projected. White House cautions Congress may add funds, while education and other cuts spark partisan backlash. House Republicans oppose standby installment buying controls, urging spending cuts over new taxes or price controls.
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Washington
Senate
Everett M.dirksen
Johnson
Dirksen
Viet Nam
Dirsken
Congress
White House
Howe
House
House Banking Committee
Rainfall Update Marks Near Average Start to Year
Total rainfall for the first three months stood about average but a near ten inch deficit in 1965 causes concern. Northern parts of the state show significant moisture shortfalls while officials monitor conditions.
Rainfall totals highlight year to year differences
The report notes 1965 first quarter precipitation at 7.53 inches versus 7.70 inches average, with January 3.30, February 2.75, March 1.48. It contrasts 1964 figures of 3.44, 2.89, and 4.30 inches for those months, and cites 1965 total at 26.85 inches, about 10 inches below the 36.56 inch average. Clean-Up Week urges curbside trash collection with two pickups.
Bloodshed Believed Averted In Da Nang Crisis
In Da Nang a compromise reduced the threat of civil war within the Vietnamese armed forces as Premier Ky returned after talks with Maj. Gen. Nguyen Van Chuan. A Buddhist demand for a National Assembly within three months sparked protests in Saigon, tear gas dispersed crowds, and paratroopers joined efforts to keep the marines confined to the Da Nang base.
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Saigon
da Nang
Nguyen Cao Ky
Nguyen van Chuan
Thich Tam Chau
Buddhist Institute
U.S
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Industrial Development Commission
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Nguyen Chanh Thi
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First
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J. Kenneth Robinson
Robertsmalley
Association
Wayne Morse
D-Ore
Commissioner of Education
Harold Howe II
Senate Education Subcommittee
Morse
Hallmark & Norcross
Claude
Chau
Chuan
Hol An
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