NASA names 11 new scientist astronauts from varied fields
NASA chose 11 scientist astronauts joining 56 total in the civilian corps. The group ranges from 25 to 40, includes two foreign born members, and all hold doctoral degrees in science or medicine. They will train to fly jets and conduct research on orbiting satellites and lunar surface observations.
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Space Center
Houston, Tex
Space Agency
Moon
Earth
Mars
NASA
Manned Spacecraft Center
Joseph P. Allen
University of Washington
Miller Re elected Democratic Head In Frederick County
Edward K. Miller of Miller Heights was reelected chairman of the Frederick County Democratic Executive Committee for a second two year term. Officers elected include Mrs Thelma Clare vice chairman Archie Manuel secretary and Earl S Bailey treasurer.
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Miller
Edward K. Miller
Miller Heights
Frederick County
Democratic Executive Committee
Thelma Clare
Archie Manuel
Earl S. Bailey
Stonewall
Charles R. Duval
Grover Teets, Jr
Nat Brown
Gainesboro
Ray E. Boyce
Linden Unger
Alson Smith
Frank Whitacre
Opequon
Lucian Brumback
Don Lemley
Ray Rinker
Will Owings
Back Creek
W. Lee Brill
Elsworth Dodson
Thelma Clore
C. E. Pingley
Shawnee
Henry Renner
Orin Ritter
Wade Emmert, Jr
F. L. Largent, Jr
Winchester
House of Delegates
Town Crier Reports Large Cabbage and Beetle Finds
Rainy weather spurs growth with Mrs. James M. Lawyer harvesting an eight pound cabbage. Nearby Woodrow LaFollette found a rhinoceros beetle two and a half inches long, nearly twice the size of a previously pictured specimen.
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James M. Lawyer
Merrimans Lane
Woodrow Lafollette
Route 4
Round Hill Fire Co
Hall
Poverty War Threatened by Riot Link Says Senator
Washington AP reports a Senate backer of the war on poverty claims the program is endangered by claims tying its funds to racial riots. Senator Hart criticizes the Judiciary Committee inquiry as unhelpful while Senator Eastland defends the charges. The $2 billion poverty program faces congressional trouble.
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Washington
Senate
James O. Eastland
D.miss
Philip A. Hart
D-Mich
Senate Judiciary Committee
Eastland
Johnson
Congress
Hart
Virginia congressmen oppose Johnson tax proposal
The majority of Virginia's 12 member congressional delegation oppose President Johnson's proposed 10 percent income tax surcharge. Eleven congressmen interviewed reject the plan, calling instead for budget cuts. Virginia House delegates criticise more, while Sen. Spong calls for necessity and priority review and Sen. Byrd offers cautious study.
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Virginia
President Johnson
House
William B. Spong Jr
Harry F. Byrd Jr
Spong
Byrd
Johnson
William M. Tuck
David Satterfield
Congress
Berryville Parade Continues Amid Rain as Lancers Win
Rain could not stop Berryville Fireman Parade last night with 75 units marching. Sherry Ensogna of Winchester served as grand marshal while Virginia Lancers of Winchester earned best drum and bugle corps honors.
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Berryville
Lancers
Roy Locke
John H. Enders Fire and Rescue Company
Sherry Ensogna
Winchester
Virginia
Harpers Ferry
Virginia Lancers
Chinese Embassy Area Razed by Indonesian Mob in Jakarta
A mob of about 300 Indonesian youths attacked the Chinese Embassy compound in Jakarta smashing windows and setting fires. Indonesian soldiers arrived and fired warning shots as tanks moved in. Chinese personnel allegedly fired from inside the barricaded building. several injuries were reported on both sides amid ongoing tensions with repeated attacks on the embassy in prior months.
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Jakarta
Indonesia
U S Pressure Rises as Guns Target Vietnam Bases
Air and ground actions in Vietnam intensify with 145 missions after 197 strikes. Gun emplacements at Kep near Hanoi destroyed, while Viet Cong mortars hit Lai Khe and the Nhe Be naval base near Saigon. One American killed, eight wounded at Lai Khe. overall enemy losses reported as 469 in nine days. Navy Skyhawk down with pilot missing.
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Saigon
U.S
North Vietnam
Air Force
Kep
Hanoi
North
Mekong
U.S. 1St Infantry Division
Lai Khe
Virginia Weather: Scattered Showers From Frontal System
A nearly stationary frontal system over central and eastern Virginia will bring scattered showers and thundershowers today. Tonight, drier air will move in as the humidity drops.
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Richmond
Virginia
Move to Limit Rate Hike On Junk Mail Faces Trouble
Controversy over a lobbyist for large third class mailers attending closed sessions slows a House bill to raise third class rates less than the Johnson administration proposed. Rep. Hechler questions tying tax increases to junk mail subsidies as the Post Office committee delays panel action while investigations unfold.
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Washington
Johnson
House
Capitol Hill
Ken Hechler
D-W
Congress
Yard Party and Auction Tonight at James Wood School
A yard party and auction is planned for this evening at 5 p.m. at James Wood School. Proceeds go to school programs and community activities.
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James Wood High School
James Wood
Rotary
Rainy Clarke County Weather Warns of Light Storms
A minor thunderstorm formed last night after a heavier Thursday event. .09 inch of rain fell early, while the Thursday storm damaged a home roof and knocked out several lights. Residents noted strong rainfall in Berryville before a Firemen’s Parade, with forecasts calling for more showers and sunny 80s tomorrow.
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Charles Marble
Millewood Ave
Paul Winter
Bradfield Subdivision
Berryville
The
Star
Clarke County
LBJ Envoys Return from Asian Tour
President Johnson sent Clark Clifford and General Maxwell D Taylor to consult allied leaders on Vietnam war progress. They reported broad agreement to maintain or raise bombing and to send more troops if needed, with South Korea offering 17 000 reservists and the U S boosting forces by 45 000 to 50 000.
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Washington
Clark Clifford
Maxwell D. Taylor
Taylor
Johnson
Clifford
Vietnam
South Vietnam
Thailand
Australia
New Zealand
South Korea
U.S
Clifford-Taylor
Manila
Seoul
Bangkok
North Vietnam
White House
Pentagon
United States
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Astronaut Corps
Philip K. Chapman
Melbourne
Experimental Astronomy Laboratory
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Boston
Mass
Anthony W. England
MIT
Karl G. Heinze
Northwestern University
Donald L. Holmquest
Methodist Hospital
Houston
Baylor University College of Medicine
William B. Lenoir
John A. Llewellyn
Cardiff
Wales
Florida State University
University College, Caraire
F.story Musgrave
University of Kentucky
Brian T. O'Leary
University of California
Space Sciences Laboratory
Department of Astronomy
Robert A. Parker
University of Wisconsin
Califoria Institute of Technology
William E. Thornton
University of North Carolina
Air Force Space Program
Jerome Daly
Philadelphia
U.S. Army
Independent Fire Company of
Charles Town
W.va
Hamilton Fire Company of
Hamilton
United Fire Company
Frederick
Ladies Auxiliary
Arlington
Citizens of Boyce
Sperryville Fire Company
Prs
Warrenton Volunteer Fire Company
Busy Bees 4-H Club
Boy Scout Troop 34
Berryeville
Golden Majorettes
Hagerstown, Md
U.S. 9Th Division
Nhe Be
Navy
Long Tao River
Mr. Softee
Washington Post
Jerry Kluttz
J. Don Kerlin
LBJ
Envoys
Oak Grove
Kenneth Fahnestock
Shenandoah Hills
Cornwell’s Grocery
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