Buddhists Back Elections Plan in Saigon
Buddhist leaders in Saigon reaffirm support for the military governments elections within three to five months and promise street action if promises are not kept. They discuss caretaker rules and potential leadership change while North Vietnam calls for Ky’s resignation amid ongoing Viet Cong fighting.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
Nguyen Cao Ky
North
Viet Cong
U.S. 101St Airborne
U.S. Air Force
Navy
Viet Nam
Mu Gia
da Nang
U.S
Nguyen Chanh Thi
Thi
Buddhist Institute
Tran Quang Thuan
Thuan
Hue
Last Day to Buy Plates and Tax Form in Mail
The notice urges readers to purchase local and state license plates today and to mail the income tax form. Sunshine returns with cool temperatures expected to linger, averaging three to six degrees below normal for five days, with showers Monday and Tuesday followed by warmer conditions Wednesday.
Reverend James R. Jackson Named Coronation Prelate
The Rev. James R. Jackson of the First Presbyterian Church was chosen as Prelate for the Apple Blossom Queen coronation to be held April 28 29 and 30 at Handley High School steps. Jackson a Charlotte native and Davidson College graduate and current Winchester pastor, will lead the ceremony alongside Mrs. Victor F. Albright and Mrs. Ferman Perry.
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James R. Jackson
First Presbyterian Church
Jane Henderson
Winchester
England
Victor F. Albright
Department of the Queen
Ferman Perry
Jackson
Handley High School
Great Bank of Steps
Charlotte, N.C
Mr. Jackson
Davidson College
Davidson
N.C
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill
Union Theological Seminary
Richmond
Fass School
Hendersonville
Presbyterian Church
Jefferson
Temple Terrace
Tampa
Fla
Mary Day
Martinsburg
W.va
James R
Frederick County
War dominates voters as Viet Nam tops issue
Six re elected minded senators say the Viet Nam war is the dominant voter issue. They note rising prices add to concerns while inflation taxes and the cost of living are also mentioned. Senators McIntyre Miller Sparkman Allott Boggs Harris and others describe public uncertainty and electoral implications.
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Washington
Viet Nam
Fred R. Harris
Oklahoma
Senate
J. Caleb Boggs
Delaware
Thomas J. McIntyre
New Hampshire
McIntyre
Congress
Jack R. Miller
Pokey the Whale Appears Dead After Shootings
Pokey the whale lay on a James River mud flat riddled with bullets after being shot 12 times. A helicopter observer said the 30-foot mammal showed no life as birds settled nearby. Public protests urged action from Army Coast Guard Governor Godwin Rep Downing and marine agencies.
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Charles City
Pokey the Whale
James River
Atlantic
Pokey
Norman Haynes
Army
Coast Guard
Department of the Interior
Marsh On Trial In Roanoke
The trial of John Edward Marsh, charged in a federal indictment with the robbery of the Commercial & Savings Bank Lou doun Street branch on September 22, opened in U S District Court Roanoke at 11 40 a m before Judge Ted Dale. Assistant U S Attorney James C Roberson prosecutes, while Roanoke attorneys Alex Apostolou and Harvey Lutins defend.
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John Edward Marsh
Commercial & Savings Bank
Loudoun St
U.S. District Court
Roanoke
Ted Dale
Western District of Virginia
U.S
James C. Roberson
Alex Apostolou
Harvey Lutins
Marsh
Red China Embassy Wrecked in Jakarta by Indonesian Chinese Rally
A mob of over 2,000 Indonesian Chinese smashed the Red Chinese Embassy in Jakarta after a 40,000 strong rally demanding Indonesia sever ties with Peking. Troops protected about 30 staff. two students injured as attackers hurled chairs and debris. The crowd also tore down the embassy flag and raised Indonesia's flag at half mast.
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Jakarta
Indonesia
Peking
Raedio Peking
Indonesian Communist Party
Harvey Named Registrar for Stephens City
M Luther Harvey appointed town registrar by the Frederick County Electoral Board to succeed the late N B Smallwood. Final registration date for the town election is May 14 at 8 p.m. The books will be open at Harvey's home until May 14 for all wishing to register, with a day advertised for all-day registration.
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Stephens City
M. Luther Harvey
Frederick County
N. B. Smallwood
Spring Flower Bulbs Now Available at Southern States Winchester
Flower bulbs are now available at Southern States Winchester on Amherst Street, inviting gardeners to stock up for spring planting. Local staff say a wide variety is in stock and ready for purchase.
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Southern States Winchester Corp
Amherst Street
McNamara Faces More Questions on Readiness
Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara faces fresh congressional questions on bomb shortages and readiness policies after spending over 80 hours before committees this year. Republican House Leader Ford warned of continued scrutiny after Easter recess, accusing the Johnson administration of mismanaging the Vietnam war and questioning troop preparedness.
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McNamara
Washington
Defense
Robert S. McNamara
House
Ford
Johnson
Republican House
GOP
Saigon
Pentagon
Viet Nam
McNa
Cornell researchers report possible radiation protection breakthrough
Two Cornell University scientists announce a potential major breakthrough in protecting humans and animals from lethal radiation. They describe a vaccine derived from the jackbean plant that immunizes many mice, with implications for wartime fallout protection, nuclear industry workers, and cancer radiotherapy. The researchers presented the findings at the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology conference.
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Atlantic City
N.J
Cornell University
Willard J. Visek
Federation of American Societies For Experimental Biology
Hung Chen Dang
Virginia Announces Start of Daylight Saving Time
Virginia will observe daylight saving time beginning 2 a.m. April 24, under the federal Uniform Time Act of 1966. Governor’s office quoted Atty. Gen. Robert Y. Button saying the act takes precedence, with full state adoption planned for 1967 unless Virginia lawmakers opt out.
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Richmond
Virginia
Atty
Robert Y.button
Johnson
Button
General Assembly of
Auction at Steward Taylors Sale Green Springs
A 1956 Chevy and a 1965 GMC pickup are listed for sale at Steward Taylors Sale in Green Springs on Saturday the 16th.
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Steward Taylors
Green Springs
Stephens City Mayoral and Council Races Expand
Stephens City fields a full slate for mayor and council with former Mayor Lynn H. Comer seeking reelection against incumbent James Galladay. Former councilmen and other candidates join the race. In Middletown Archie Manuel faces John Hetzel for mayor, while Berryville sees council contests and a lone unopposed candidate. Filing deadline is today.
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Stephens City
Lynn H. Comer
James ,Galladay
Mr. Galladay
H. R. Mills
Thomas E. Ewing
Elwood
M. Mauck
Franklin E. Guess
J. Henry Shryock
Marshall F. Hole
Middletown
Archie Manuel
John F. Hetczel
Thomas G. Howell
Berryville
James N Asebury
Clarke County
John K. Carr
Maye
Garland M. Canter
Johnson endorses Latin American summit to advance Alliance for Progress
President Johnson endorses a high level meeting with Latin American leaders to accelerate the Alliance for Progress efforts. He references a proposed summit and notes preparations should balance cautious steps with imaginative action while referencing Lincoln statue ceremonies in Mexico City and meetings with President Diaz Ordaz.
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Gustavo Diaz Ordaz
Mexico
Johnson
Mexico City
Alliance For Progress
U.S
Abraham Lincoln
Polanco
Arturo Illia
South America
Congress
Lincoln
Los Pinos
White House
Unseasonably Cold Fairfax Area Weather Weekend
A large but weak high pressure system continues to bring sunny skies and unseasonably cold temperatures to Virginia. The weather extends into the weekend with cold mornings and cool afternoons.
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Richmond
Virginia
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