Baker Hearing Opens in Bobby Baker Case Probe
The Senate Rules Committee opened public hearings after a closed session with star witness Reynolds. Sen. Williams alleged a $25,000 kickback funneled from Reynolds through Baker to the Kennedy Johnson campaign in 1960, a charge Reynolds and McCloskey deny. Baker has previously invoked the Fifth Amendment.
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Reynolds
Baker
Senate Democrats
Matthew H. McCloskey
Kennedy Johnson
McCloskey
Ireland
Kennedy
Williams
Silver Spring
Kennedy.Johnson
Republican Committee
Johnson
Senate
Snowfall superstition and debenture drawing at hotel
A superstition says snows equal the date of the first snowfall. Nov 30 brought snow yesterday. The Winchester Frederick Industrial Corp. holds a drawing tonight at the hotel to retire about $8,500 in debentures. Secretary C G Follansbee notes the number to be terminated on Dec 11 will be chosen by random slips drawn and paid with accrued interest.
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THE_ WINCHESTER+Frederick Industrial Corp
C.g.follansbee
Reapportionment Bills Near Floor Action in Virginia
Virginia's General Assembly enters the second day of a special session with reappointment bills ready for floor action. Northern Virginia and Norfolk would gain delegates and senators under proposed maps while Portsmouth and Hampton join new districts. Public hearings preceded the push, with Senate divisions wary of shifts to keep Portsmouth’s and surrounding areas represented.
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Richmond
Virginia
General Assembly
Mittees
Norfolk
Portsmouth
Hampton
Aloso
Virginia Beach
Chesapeake
Arlington - Fairfax - Alexandria
Norfolk - Portsmouth
Cambodian Troops Aid Viet Cong Attackers
Saigon reports Cambodian soldiers and gun boats supported Viet Cong guerrillas in two border attacks near Chau Doc Province. A patrol within 100 yards of the border was hit, three Vietnamese soldiers were killed and one wounded, mortar fire from across the border caused the casualties. The Viet Cong and Cambodians reportedly withdrew after 20 minutes as reinforcements arrived.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
South Vietnamese Defense Ministry
Chau Doc
iSEARS Christmas Store Hours
The iSEARS store will open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. through December 23rd.
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Isears
Hostages Freed in Congo Rescue Amid UN Dues Deadlock
White mercenaries rescued 160 hostages in the Congo cotton region about 260 miles north of Stanleyville. Most released were Belgian. several Americans slain or missing. Rebels hold much of Stanleyville as air traffic and security deteriorate.
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Leopoldville, the Congo
Stanleyville
William McChesney
Phoenix
Aziz
World Wide Evangelical Crusade
Wamba
U.8
Bopepe
Mary Baker
Richmond
Balaynwyd
Ingila
Bambili
Congo
Leopoldville
Dingila
Buta
Opera- Base
Bunia
Noone
Paulis
Brussels
Charles Laurent
Harry Patterson Named Director of 1965 Firemen Parade
Winchester and Frederick County firemen elected Harry Patterson of Round Hill Community Fire Co. as director for the April 29 1965 Firemen's Parade. Patterson has served as assistant director and is an organizer and former president of the Round Hill Fire Co. Four assistants were named Ray Ewing Clarence Williams Harold Bageant and Mervil Bailey. Mike Hart was named secretary of the parade organization. About 100 firemen attended the meeting at the George Washington Hotel.
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Harry Patterson
James—R-Wilkine
Winchester
Frederick County
Round Hill Community Fire Co
Patterson
Round Hill
Round Hill Fire Co
George Washington
Ray Ewing
Stephens City Fire Co
Clarence L. Williams
Shawnee Fire Co
Harold Bageant
Sarah Zane Fire Co
Mervil C. Bailey
Friendship Fire Co
Mike Hart
South End Fire Co
John J. Hawse
Arlie C. Long
LBJ and Advisers Review Viet War Policy
President Johnson met with top military and diplomatic advisers led by Maxwell Taylor to consider intensified actions in South Viet Nam. They discussed possible air strikes on Lao supply lines or North Viet Nam bases, with decisions expected to remain secret until ready for action.
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Washington
Johnson
Maxwell D. Taylor
South
Viet Nam
Laos
Taylor
U.S
Saigon
Dean Rusk
Robert 8. McNamara
White House
Lalien
First Interplanetary Race Rages Between U S and USSR
In Moscow Zond 2 reports indicate power below expected levels raising doubts about Mars data return while Mariner 4 speeds toward Mars two days ahead in history’s first interplanetary race. JPL notes Mariner 4 in perfect position for upcoming midcourse maneuver. Zond 2 may aim to shorten flight time or maximize payload depending on Soviet choice.
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Tass
Mars
Pasadena
Calif
U.S
Mariner
Jetropulsion Laboratory
JPL
Robert J. Parks
Boots for Sale at Boyd's Drug Store Shor Center
Full time delivery boy with bicycle nuisance note states no phone calls and lists Boyd's Drug Store offering all types of boots at the Shor Center location.
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Boyd’s
Thant meets world leaders to avert UN finances crisis
Secretary-General Thant convened representatives from the United States Soviet Union Britain and France as the 112 nation General Assembly neared opening to forestall a clash over UN finances and peacekeeping funding. Talks included Adlai Stevenson Nikolai Fedorenko Lord afidon Roger Seydoux and Alex Quaison-Lackey with Ghana slated to be president. The session faced potential postponement or quick adjournment amid deadlock over Soviet refusal to fund UN operations.
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United Nations, N.Y
Thant
U.N
General Assembly
Assembly
World Organization
U.S
Adlai E. Stevenson
Nikolai T. Fedorenko
Afidon
Roger Seydoux
Carlos Sosa-Rodriguez
Venezuela
Alex Quaison-Lackey
Alex Qualsson-Lackey
Ghana
Malwail
Malta
Zambia
Cold Night Ahead in Shenandoah and Nearby Areas
The Shenandoah Valley is forecast for a clear night with lows near 15 to 20 degrees, while West Virginia predicts 5 to 15 degrees. Winchester Fruit Research Laboratory recorded 18 degrees this morning, with two prior mornings colder this season.
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Shenandoah Valley
West Virginia
Winchester Fruit ‘Research Laboratory
W. N. Rutherford, Sr
Berryvilla
Navy
Weather Notes and Federal Savings Dividend Mentioned
Am weather bulletin notes daylight savings time and a Federal Savings and Loan Corporation dividend of 4.25 percent. Mentions location near Corner Beecawen and Wa with unclear surrounding details.
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Federal Savings.& Loam Corporation
Pesey
Wamehasier Corner
Beecawen & Wa
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Star Witness Reynolds
Amherst
Harry L. McCann
Treas
M. D, Weaver
City of
Ruth McClearghy
Garland McClearghy
Bluemont
Ruth
Clarke County School
U. S
R. Irvine Smith
Tes
Cambodia
Laurent
Firemen’s Parade
LBJ
Moscow
Sanat
Venus
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