Wisconsin Puts New Punch in Kennedy Bid
Winchester voters nominated six City Council candidates after a Democratic Primary turnout of 1,456. Incumbents ii defeated include Dr. William F. Schenck and Ward two leaders Orville C. Wine, with Charles M. Zuckerman J. Douglas Butler and Carroll H. Henkel winning in a six way race.
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William F. Schenck
Charles M. Zuckerman
J. Douglas Butler
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Wine
Gerald Goodman
William Bridgeforth, Jr
Election tie and kite tale headline from local ward notes
Two candidates in the Friendship ward each earned 124 votes while Charles Zuckerman and J Douglas Butler tied at 194 and 210 votes at two precincts for 404 total, yet both were nominated. A West Virginia Ave resident reports a kite stuck aloft since yesterday at 10 45 AM. The forecast notes light snow flurries and a 32 degree low with a cloudier, cooler day ahead. Sunrise tomorrow is 5 48 AM.
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William F. Schenck
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Charles M. Zuckerman
J. Douglas Butler
Sarah Zane
Virginia Ave
John Legge
West Virginia Ave
Primary Losers In Virginia Democratic Pr imaries
Four incumbents including Portsmouth Mayor B. W. Baker were defeated as Virginia towns held Democratic primaries for council seats. Charlottesville saw Bernard Haggerty and Lindsay Mount secure nominations amid a multi candidate race, while Petersburg backed Arlie Andrews and Marvin Gill, with others finishing behind.
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Orville Wine
Winchester
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Charlottesville
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Petersburg
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Lindsay B.mount
S. Dexter Forbes
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Harold Burrows
Forbes
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Flood Damage Spreads Along Mississippi Banks
Mississippi River flooding expands from St Louis to Cairo impacting farms and towns. Levees hold in some areas while evacuations rise at Meyer and Clarksville. 20 000 acres flood Osage City to St Louis area with bridges and grain elevators stressed. Officials note rising water and volunteers shore up dikes as remnants of historic sites and local communities face inundation.
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De Gaulle wraps Britain talks before Big Four summit
President de Gaulle concluded presummit discussions with Prime Minister Macmillan in London and rode to a banquet at Guildhall amid cheering crowds. They planned notes on pre summit talks and discussed Germany, Berlin, the Middle East, Africa including Algeria, and East-West issues ahead of the Paris May 16 summit.
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Kennedy Narrow Wisconsin Win Keeps Presidential Drive Alive
Senator John F. Kennedy won the Wisconsin Democratic primary to gain 20 convention votes while Hubert Humphrey pressed toward a West Virginia showdown. Kennedy showed strength among Roman Catholics and industrial districts as the campaign moves toward May 10 in West Virginia.
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Zorin Urged To Seek New Instructions At Disarmament Talks
In Geneva the Western powers urged Soviet Deputy Foreign Minister Valerian Zorin to seek new Moscow instructions to move the deadlocked ten nation disarmament conference. French delegate Jules Moch said the West expects a sign of Soviet willingness to discuss disarmament within four years as a basis for talks. Zorin gave no indication he would request new instructions and repeated the Soviet approval demand for their plan. A Western source said no change in posture is foreseen and the conference may adjourn at month end, leaving the issue for the Big Four summit.
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Rights Foes Press Key Voting Rights Measure
AP dispatch notes Senate debate on a voting rights bill with a 64 to 29 vote defeat of Ervin’s amendment to allow federal judges to register minority voters. Filibuster power shown as Ellender delivers a long seven hour forty minute speech, delaying action as Kuchel seeks to table. Senate adjourned with actions continuing.
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Ilinois
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Kennedy wins Wisconsin primary over Humphrey in tight count
In Milwaukee the Wisconsin Democratic primary saw Senator John F. Kennedy defeat Senator Hubert H. Humphrey with about 56 percent of the vote after 28 of 3,446 precincts reported. Kennedy carried six congressional districts and led in the state’s popular vote, while Nixon trailed. Humphrey acknowledged defeat as Kennedy touted cross group appeal among farmers unions and non Catholics.
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Virginia ABC warns of liquor stockpiling ahead of new tax
Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control officials fret that patrons are stocking up on liquor before a July 1 ten percent tax increase takes effect. ABC store staff report more customers buy "one for the shelf" each visit. The tax aims to bolster the general fund budget, with officials noting the change may prompt heavier pre tax buying.
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