Virginia Delegates Near Nixon Victory at National Convention
Virginia nearly delivered Nixon the needed votes on the first ballot at the Republican National Convention in Miami Beach. The 22 of 24 Virginia delegates supported Nixon, with a poll showing varied sentiment toward running mate choices and potential support for Howard Baker.
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Miami Beach
Fla
Virginia
Richard M. Noxn
Nixon
Wisconsin
D. Dortch Warriner
New Jersey
Tennessee
A. Linwood Holton
Roanoke
New York
John V. Lindsay
California
Ronald Reagan
Howard Baker
A Shau Valley Invaded Second Time by Americans
American and South Vietnamese forces launched a second invasion of the A Shau Valley in three and a half months. About 3,000 troops from the 101st Air Cavalry and the Vietnamese 1st Infantry Division landed by 200 helicopters in the valley, meeting minimal resistance. Casualties included 2 American dead and 22 wounded, 8 South Vietnamese killed and 18 wounded, with three helicopter gunships downed early in the assault.
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Saigon
A Shau
U.S. 101St Air Cavalry Division
South Vietnam
U.S
Handley High School Marching Band Preseason Drills
The Handley High School marching band announces preseason drills with morning sessions at 10 a.m. and evening sessions at 5 p.m. Salvation Army clothing and used furniture pickups are available by calling 662-4777. A 1961 Corvette Convertible is advertised for 65 dollars motor tires and mags, call 662-9442 after 5 p.m. Sears Back-to-School Catalog Supplement offers big savings and copies at the catalog desk, catalog shoppers dial 662-2526.
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Handley: High School
Salvation Army
Sear
Reagan Defends Strategy After GOP Ballot Loss
Gov. Ronald Reagan said his late bid for the Republican presidential nomination was correct and he could not have started earlier. He urged convention delegates to nominate Richard Nixon unanimously as he faced defeat after the first ballot in Miami Beach.
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Richard M. Nixon
Miami Beach
Fla
Ronald Reagan
California
Reagan
Nix
Italian Villa Lasagna Meal Promotion
Promotion notes a lasagna night at Italian Villa with air conditioned dining and a price of 1.25 dollars. The offer highlights Reg. 2.15 as a reference and emphasizes full air conditioning.
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Lasagna
Trial Postponed in Clarke County Murder Case
Roger Lee Cook 17 faces murder charges in Clarke County for the 1967 fatal beating and shooting of James J. Russell Jr. The case, to decide juvenile or adult status, was continued to Sept. 9 after counsel argued to dismiss jurors and challenge the plea of innocence.
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Berryville
Roger Lee Cook
James J. Russell, Jr
Clarke County
Russell
Brucetown
Opequon Creek
Mt. Pleasant
Summit Point
W. Va
West Virginia
Cook
Robert K. Woltz
Nixon picks Agnew as running mate in surprise move
Richard M Nixon announced Maryland Governor Spiro T Agnew as his choice for vice president after consulting about 100 party leaders He delivered the nominating speech Wednesday night and met leaders again in a midmorning session with Everett Dirksen Gerald Ford Rogers Morton and Bob Wilson Nixon said deliberations were thorough and he slept only briefly before the briefing
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Miami Beach
Fla
Richard M. Nixon
Spiro T. Agnew
Maryland
Nixon
Agnew
Nelson_A. Rockefeller
New York
Senate
Everett M. Dirksen
House
Gerald R. Ford
Rogers C.B. Morton
Bob Wilson
California
Hubert H. Humphrey
Combatant Society
Clark MacGregor
R-Minn
Barry Goldwater
Hiram Fong
Hawaii
Ford opens convention with nominating speeches and roll call
Chairman Gerald R. Ford calls the convention to order at 7 30 p m EDT Delegations prepare for nominating and seconding speeches for the vice presidential candidate Roll call selects the vice presidential nominee and both ticket winners deliver acceptance remarks before adjournment
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Gerald R. Ford
Nixon Seeks Agnew As Running Mate After Victory
Nixon planned to nominate Agnew for vice president after securing the Republican presidential nomination. Agnew, Maryland governor since 1966, rose from Baltimore County executive amid Democratic strength in Maryland. Nixon, 55, led on the first ballot and aimed to announce a running mate between 10 and 11 a.m. EDT, with ratification by delegates to follow.
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Nixon
Agnew
Maryland
Baltimore County
Baltimore
George Mahoney
Rockefeller
Ronald Reagan
California
Herbert G. Klein
John F. Kennedy
New Fall Hats Dresses & Accessories at Buzzella's Shop
Buzzella's Shop announces fall hats dresses and accessories at 126 N Loudoun Peaches Freestone. Harrison's Fruit Market in Cross Junction Virginia notes shop closed Fri Aug 16 through Sat Aug 24 for vacation and reopens Monday Aug 25.
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Loudoun
Freestone
Harrison’s Fruit Market Cross Junction
lWe
Cather’s
Back To School Dress Carnival At Boyd's Drug Store
Job notice seeks full time delivery boy apply in person at Boyd's Drug Store Inc. Page advertises Penney's Fabulous Girls' dresses and a back to school carnival featuring hundreds of dresses now on display.
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Boyd’s Drug Store Inc
Penney’s Fabulous Girls
Heat Outlook Holds Steady After Hot Start
Forecast says heat and humidity stay high with today’s sizzling temperatures giving way to a high of 90 to 94 degrees tomorrow. The weekend is expected to stay hot with no immediate relief.
Eisenhower Delighted by Nixon Nomination Amid Health Update
Army doctors said former president Dwight D. Eisenhower remains stable after his major heart attack at Walter Reed. They reported he slept well and was delighted by Richard M. Nixon’s nomination as Republican candidate, with doctors noting ongoing cardiac irregularities but not yet pronounced.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Richard M. Nixon
Walter Reed Army Hospital
Nixon
Convention Balloting Ignites Convention Night
At the Miami Beach session the crowd grows animated as balloting begins. Virginia delegates show wavering before settling for Nixon except for Cynthia Newman and Wayne Lustig who voted Rockefeller. The roll call yields unanimous Virginia support for unity ahead of Reagan’s appearance.
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Miami Beach
Virginia
Rockefeller
Nixon Standard
Cynthia Newman
Falls Church
Wayne Lustig
Norfolk
Nixon
Warren French
Nine Coal Miners Die In Kentucky Mine Blast
Rescue workers removed nine bodies from a shaft near Greenville Kentucky after a fiery explosion at the River Queen mine owned by Pisabody Coal Co. Officials described a hard recovery as the first body was found at 4 a.m. EDT.
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Greenville
Here
Tion
River Queen
Pisabody Coal Co
Start Too Late Ends Rockefeller Bid for GOP Nomination
Gov. Nelson A. Rockefeller failed to win the Republican presidential nomination, with analysts citing hesitance and delayed entry after March 21 as key factors. Former 1964 VP nominee William E. Miller criticized the late candidacy despite broad GOP pressure from governors and party leaders.
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Miami Beach
Fla
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Cheyvne
Ates
William E. Miller
GOP
Weather Outlook for Richmond Stays Warm and Humid
Warm moist air persists over Virginia with scattered thunderstorms likely as a massive high pressure system spans the Southeast United States. The pattern favors storm development across the region with elevated humidity and unsettled skies.
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Richmond
Virginia
United States
Moose Family Picnic at Cork Street Park
Moose Family Picnic advertised for Sunday August 11 from 1 p.m. at Moose Park 215 E Cork St. Garden produce and corn 49 cents a dozen on sale near the glass barn on Rt 11 seven miles south of Winchester.
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Glass Barn
Winchester
Moose Park
Cork St
Winchester Orpen
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