Winchester marks V J Day with triumph and revelry
Twenty years ago tonight Winchester residents filled streets in jubilation after Japan announced surrender ending World War II. Fans waved flags, horns blared, and crowds celebrated a citywide victory surge amid radio coverage of Truman’s proclamation and the first atomic bomb era looming.
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Harry S. Truman
Japan
Truman
White House
Winchester
Hiroshima
Nasasaki
Germany
U.S
Far East
B52 Bombers Hit Viet Cong Near North Vietnam Front
U S air power includes B52 strikes within 17 miles of North Vietnam as Vietnamese forces launch a major offensive in the 1st Army Corps area. Casualties cited, enemy losses counted, while Marine reinforcements arrive at Chu Lai to bolster Leatherneck forces.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
U.S
Strategic Air Command
North Viet Nam
1St Army Corps
South
Viet Nam
Chu Lai
Frederick Karch
da Nang Air Base
Hue-Phu Bai
7Th Regiment
1St Marine Division
Okinawa
Ba Long Valley
da Nang
Navy extends enlistments to boost Viet Nam war effort
The Navy and Marine Corps extended all regular enlistments by four months to shore up manpower for Viet Nam. The order, issued by Secretary Paul H. Nitze, takes effect August 20 for Marines and September 15 for Navy. it excludes reservists and those who already extended. The move follows lagging voluntary extensions and a recent draft decision. The Pentagon confirmed the measure as ships and crews expand under the Viet Nam conflict.
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Navy
Viet Nam
Marine Corps Oy
Paul H. Nitze
Marine Corps
Pentagon
Nitz
Tours
Outbreaks Seen Spreading From L A Ghetto District
Two psychiatrists warn riots in Los Angeles Negro district will likely spread to other ghetto islands in the metro area. They cite anger and mistrust of whites as drivers and urge firm, controlled police action until emotions cool. They also call for a civilian police review board to address grievances and avoid perceived bias toward middle-class Negroes.
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Los Angeles
Edward J.stainbrook
Uniersity
California
Alvin F. Poussaint
UCLA
Neuropsychiatric Institute
Human Rights
Jackson
Miss
Los Angeles Times
Watts
Unrest in Los Angeles Spurs National Guard Deployment
National Guardsmen in Los Angeles battle civil unrest across Watts and surrounding districts. Fifteen people killed and hundreds injured as fires spread, with rioters clashing with troops and looting stores in a tense outbreak described as a state of insurrection.
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Los Angeles
Tro
Watts
National Guard
National Apple Week Returns With School Materials
National Apple Week runs October 14 to 23 with a slogan Go with Apples. Shenandoah Apple Blossom HQ offers posters apple cutouts and streamers for programs decor and bulletin boards starting October 1.
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Shenandoah
Enrollment in three counties grows 74 percent in 20 years
Across Winchester Frederick and Clarke total school enrollment rises from 6 338 in 1945 to 11 240 in 1965 with 32 percent gains each decade. Winchester up 45 percent Clarke 58 percent and Frederick 39 percent overall.
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Winchester, Frederick and Clarke
Winchester
Clarke
Frederick
Reid Wins Recount After Ballot Loss Sparks Upset
In Richmond, Dr. William Ferguson Reid, a Richmond-Henrico floater candidate, initially led by about 700 votes before a tabulating error changed the result. A three judge recount found Sutton the winner by 31 votes after missing ballots were discovered in court vaults.
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Richmond
William Ferguson Reid
House of Delegates
Richmond-Henrico
Reid
del. T.dix Sutton
Sutton
Virginia Debates College Aid and Voting Law Moves
Virginia Republicans push for emergency college funding via simple majority in a special session. The presidents urge aid, while opponents warn of inaction and parsimony in regular sessions. Linwood Holton presses for early action on the voting rights law, amid controversy over illiterates’ registration and Negro voter issues.
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Associated Press
Virginia
Lynchburg
Warriner
General Assembly
Linwood Holton
Gover
Holton
Harrison
GOP
Weather outlook for Virginia through Monday
A low pressure area along the Atlantic coast brings some cloudiness to Northern Virginia. The rest of Virginia should stay fair and quite warm to hot, with possible showers in the northern part of the state this morning.
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Richmond
Atlantic
New England
Georgia
Virginia
Arabia Saddle Club Horse Show August 28 Start Time
Arabia Saddle Club hosts a horse show on August 28 at 2 PM. The event details include ride times and schedule for attendees. Knapp to inquire at Paul Rhodes Orchard Cedar Creek Grade for entry and participation specifics.
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Arabia Saddle Club
Paul Rhodes
Cedar Creek
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