State urged to accelerate Virginia desegregation plan
HEW confirms Virginia has not fully carried out a Civil Rights Act desegregation plan for public colleges. Gov Godwin’s administration faces possible federal enforcement actions if directives are not met. In Farmville, Longwood College names Dr Carolyn Wells as academic vice president and dean, first woman in Virginia’s tax supported higher education post.
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Dewey E. Dodds
Office For Civil Rights
The
HEW
Virginia
Dodds
Commonwealth
Godwin
Linwood Holton
Holton
City Manager to propose ending payroll deductions for unions
Richmond city leaders move to curb union influence as William J. Leidinger plans a Monday proposal to halt payroll deductions for union dues amid ongoing bid for collective bargaining. U S District Judge Merhige scheduled Aug 28 for an injunction hearing. In Virginia Beach, VMI Board re-elects Sol W. Rawls Jr. to a sixth term as president.
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William J. Leidinger
Leidinger
International Association of Firefighters
U.S. District Court
Robert R. Merhige Jr
Virginia Beach
Virginia Military Institute
Board of Visitors
Sol W. Rawls Jr
Franklin
Robert H. Patterson Jr
Col. R. Marlowe Harper
Virginia Increases Guaranteed Education Loans Reach
Two state agencies expand student loan options in Virginia. SEAA raises annual loan guarantee from 1500 to 2000 dollars and allows borrowing up to 7500 dollars over four years with a five year repayment starting nine months after graduation. SEAA has backed 88,000 loans totaling 80 million dollars in 15 years.
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Richmond, Va
Virginia
State Education Assistance Authority
SEAA
Violence erupts in Belfast as internment protests turn deadly
Mobs roped Northern Ireland in clashes overnight after the fifth year of internment without trial began. A Roman Catholic youth was shot dead while three soldiers and numerous civilians were wounded. police stations came under attack as rioters targeted troops and fire crews. Authorities reported over 30 shootings bombings and rioting incidents in Belfast and Londonderry with at least 34 arrests. The IRA supporters led the protests amid a continuing cease fire and a government pledge to release detainees by Christmas.
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Belfast
Northern Ireland
Londonderry
Royal Ulster Constabulary
Irish Republican Army
Britain
Merlyn Rees
IRA
Longshoremen threaten grain load hold on Soviet sale
East and Gulf coast longshoremen threaten to refuse loading Russia bound wheat until assurances protect U.S. food prices. Thomas Gleason cites lack of adequate guarantees as he seeks government and private assurances. U.S. and Soviet grain outlooks amid ongoing inspections and sales debates.
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Gulf
U.S
Soviet Union
Thomas Gleason
International Longshoremen’s Association
Russia
Gleason
Beaumont
Tex
L.J. Champagne
Clerks and Checkers Union
Guly & Atlantic Stevedores
Checkers
Earl Butz
Military units back moderates against Goncalves in Portugal crisis
Lisbon AP report notes key units endorse a document by moderate officers attacking Premier Goncalves for Communist leanings. President Gomes and Gen Otelo Saraiva de Carvalho wavering. centers across the armed forces show signatures in support. Units in Amadora Santarem Caldas da Rainha Cascais Mafra backed the moderates by strong margins.
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Lisbon
Portugal
Vasco Goncalves
Francisco da Costa Gomes
Otelo Saraiva de Carvalho
Goncalves
Amadora
Santarem
Caldas da Rainha
Evidence Said Poorly Handled in Joan Little Trial
A criminology expert testified that evidence at the Beaufort County Jail scene was poorly handled and questioned the photos’ quality in the murder trial of Joan Little. Little, 21, a Black defendant, faces second degree murder charges over jailer Clarence Alligood's death.
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Joan Little
Herbert L. MacDonnell
Corning
N.Y
Beaufort County
Washington
N.C
Miss Little
Clarence Alligood
Alligood
Marvin Miller
Miller
Hundreds Flee as California Brush Fire Rages
In Hemet California a fast moving brush fire scorched over 4000 acres in the San Bernardino National Forest. Thomas Mountain and Anza evacuees numbered in the hundreds as authorities ordered immediate departures. Two homes were destroyed and a firefighting helicopter sustained a mechanical fault prompting an emergency landing. One crew member suffered facial burns with no other injuries reported.
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Lake Hemet
Idyllwild
Marlow Pushes I-66 Completion From Gainesville to Front Royal
Marlow urges Gov. Godwin to redirect federal funds from I-66 Beltway segment to finish the Gainesville to Front Royal stretch. DOT killed metropolitan-area funding amid protests. Virginia officials see $150 to $170 million available. Options include Northern Virginia Metro, Hampton Roads roads, and Richmond beltway.
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Front Royal
Warren County Board of Supervisors
John K. Marlow
Mills Godwin
Washington Beltway
The
Potomac
Gainesville
William T. Coleman Jr
Virginia Commissioner of Highways
Douglas Fugate
Virginia
Hampton Roads
Richmond Beltway
Godwin
Marlow
Gainesville- Front Royal
Breakthrough in Rhodesian Talks Reported in Pretoria
In Pretoria, South Africa, Prime Ministers Ian Smith and John Vorster announced a potential breakthrough in the deadlock over Rhodesia's constitutional settlement. They said agreements exist that could lead to a settlement if all parties comply, with further announcements on Rhodesia's future to follow soon.
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Pretoria
South Africa
Rhodesia
Ian Smith
John Vorster
South
Smith
Vorster Cussions
Weather Today Northern Valley Forecast and Rainfall Totals
The forecast calls for clear tonight with lows in the 60s and a hot Sunday with highs around 90. An extended outlook shows a warming trend Monday through Wednesday with a chance of showers on Wednesday and highs in the mid to upper 80s. Rainfall data shows none in the past 24 hours and various annual and monthly totals. Firefighters cleaned up a minor Rt 55 fender-bender with no injuries.
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Gulf Coast
Great Lakes Region
Great Plains
Canada
Pacific Northwest
National Weather Service
Virginia
Front Royal
Rt. 55
Here
Durston McIntosh
Front Royal Council to Discuss Consolidation and Zoning
Front Royal The town council will review the Warren County Board of Supervisors consolidation resolution and a controversial Hoffman Heights rezoning. Two public hearings will address townhouse rear yard access easements and a $100 per unit charge for rear\u00a0service hookups.
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Front Royal Town
Front Royal
Warren County Board of Supervisors
Hoffman Heights
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