Well Done Blackie Moore Saluted for State Service
A Virginia public servant known as Blackie Moore retires after decades guiding the State Water Control Board and serving Clarke Frederick and Winchester counties. He chaired the board most of its early years and led 18 years as House Speaker, after 35 years in the House. Virginia honors his orchardist roots and legislative leadership.
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State Water Control Board
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Water Control Board
Winchester
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Clarke
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Moore
Virginia
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Blackie
Moms Who Write Letters From Home In Vietnam War
The article highlights mothers who write to and mail packages to U S Marines in Vietnam. A Detroit widow corresponding with 200 men from her missing son’s company and a Coventry Rhode Island woman coordinating 33 fellow letter writers show how letters comfort soldiers. Their acts bring solace to recipients and are remembered despite not earning medals.
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Vietnam
Coventry
R.I
U.S
Narrowing Gap Shows Decline in U S Poverty Levels
Census Bureau data indicate 24.3 million people lived in poverty last year, 1.1 million fewer than 1968 and 15.2 million fewer than 1959. The poverty rate stood at 12.2 percent, with thresholds of $3 721 for a family of four and $1 834 for an individual, leaving room for cautious optimism about continued progress.
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United States
Census Bureau
Bureau
U.S
Jack Gordon Dunn Receives Roanoke College Degree
Jack Gordon Dunn earned a Bachelor of Arts at Roanoke College and is a Handley High School graduate. H Clayton Adams spoke to the Winchester Jaycees. Mrs J M Steck hosted a luncheon for Miss Anne Bosserman whose marriage to Henry Boyd is planned for Sept. 10. The government set new ceiling prices for packed apples and peaches. Senator Byrd pressed Congress to authorize a top‑level executive branch reorganization. Pfc Carlton Printz Jr visits family on a 10 day furlough.
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Jack Gordon Dunn
Roanoke College
Handley High School
J.M. Steck
Anne Bosserman
Henry Boyd
Byrd
Congress
Pfc
Carlton Printz, Jr
The Mark of Cain and Life as a Divine Privilege
A Daily Meditation reflecting on the biblical mark of Cain and God’s protection. It contrasts human struggle with divine election, urging believers to view life as a privilege and seek divine help. It notes Revelation’s vision of God’s name on believers’ foreheads and the ongoing vote between divine aid and the devil’s opposition.
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Cain
Abel
God
Ladies On The Warpath Seek Equal Rights Amendment
A columnist criticizes the push for a constitutional amendment declaring equality of rights regardless of sex. The piece notes women’s growing political power, wealth, and influence, while questioning the sudden push for full legal parity with men. It hints at Senate approval and state ratification as pivotal steps in a broader social shift.
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Gannett News Service
Washington
Sisters of the Press
House
United States
Pandora’s Box
Equal rights push sparks debate on gender roles
The piece surveys shifting views as women seek pay parity and broader opportunities in sports advertising and work, while lawmakers clash over the potential consequences. Senator McCarthy defends a proposed amendment amid opposition citing family and military concerns, with a tongue in cheek toast about women becoming more equal than men.
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Illinois
Labor Department
Emanuel Celler
D-N.y
Eugene J. McCarthy
Dminn
Senate
McCarthy
Priceless Memories Are Better Shared Than Sold
HAL BOYLE reflects on nostalgic memories from a bygone era. He recalls bluebirds, simple cooking praise, Wilsons tennis, old iceboxes, bedbugs, Theda Bara looks, lamp fashion, Hitler’s early painting, streetcar hiccups, air travel novelty, grandpa beard choice, dog collars, and telegrams ending in love, inviting readers to value shared memories over wealth.
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Grandma
Grandpa
The Nixon Technique and its political balance
James Reston examines the Nixon administration as cautious, graph driven, and morally self confident yet lacking human warmth. He argues it pursues peace and popularity while avoiding clear aims and decisive leadership, leaving allies and the public unsure of its direction.
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Vince Lombardi
Washington Redskins
Lombardi
White House
Vietnam
Middle East
Vienna
Postal rule lets residents drop names from mail lists
The Post Office Department announces a new federal regulation allowing anyone to have their name removed from any mailing list if the mail is found to be erotically arousing or sexually provocative. The note invites readers to consider their own mail and bills from merchants like J.C. Penney's.
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Post Office Department
Withdrawal best for heavy drinkers says hospital care
Dr Brandstadt discusses alcohol withdrawal, stating sudden cessation in heavy drinkers can cause shakes or delirium tremens and should occur in a hospital. He notes excessive drinking lowers appetite and weight and addresses questions on Librium Sparine Antabuse and Mandelamine use.
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Wayne G. Brandstadt
M.D
Dr. Brandstadt
How's Your I Q A Quick Inquisitive Quiz for Readers
A puzzle page asks ten questions about government anatomy weather terms art terms and famous facts. It includes true false items about Senate committees and wind direction a Gulf Coast border list a wildcat well bas relief description a palindrome letters question and more.
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U.S. Senate
Gulf of Mexico
U.S
Abraham Lincoln
Mexico
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