Gromyko Calls for Halt to bombing in Vietnam
In Moscow, Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko says a halt to U S bombing of North Vietnam is the first condition for progress on Vietnam. He notes Soviet support for North Vietnam's April proposals while not negotiating on Vietnam himself. Stewart planned further talks after dinner.
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Moscow
Andrei A. Gromyko
U.S
North Viet Nam
Gromyko
Michael Stewart
Viet Nam
Soviet Union
Washington
South Viet Nam
Stewart
Johnson has no plans to visit South Vietnam at Christmas
President Johnson has no plans to visit South Vietnam at Christmas. Newsweek reported advisers urged a trip, but the White House quickly denied the report. The story notes few people expected such a journey and emphasizes the administration’s swift rebuke.
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Joynson
South Vietnam
Johnson City
Tex
Johnson
South Viet Nam
Newsweek Magazine
White House
Downtown Development Committee Plans 8 P.M. Meeting
The Downtown Development Committee announced an 8 p.m. gathering at the George Washington Hotel for downtown property occupants and owners, with other interested residents welcome to attend.
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George Washington Hotel
Thursday German Night Music at the Wayside Inn
Eva and Renee perform Thursday night at the Wayside Inn on Route 11 in Middletown. The concert showcases German music in a casual dining setting with likely audience seating.
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Eva and
Renee
Wayside Inn
Rt. 11
Middletown
Patterson To Direct Fire Parade For 1966 Apple Blossom
Harry M. Patterson was reelected to head the 1966 Apple Blossom Firemen's Torchlight Parade set for April 28 at 6 pm. Four assistant directors were named and 44 representatives from eight fire companies met at the George Washington Hotel in Winchester Frederick County.
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Harry M. Patterson
Apple Blossom
Patterson
Round Hill Community Fire Co
George Washington Hotel
Harold Bageant
Sarah Zane Fire Co
Mervil Bailey
Friendship
Claverfce Williams
Shawnee
Charles Boswell
Round Hill
Arthur Jolliffe
Gainesboro
Winchester
Frederick County
Stephens City
South End
Rouss
Sarah Zane
Alson Smith
First building planned for humane society education center
In Leesburg the National Humane Society plans to break ground soon on a $2.4 million education center. The initial building will serve as a shelter for 9,000 small animals, announced at a Tuesday dinner meeting in Loudoun County.
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Leesburg
National Humane Society
Loudoun County
Johnson to Convene Economic Team on Cost of Living Rise
President Johnson plans an early meeting with his economic advisers to map a federal campaign against further price hikes. The group includes Henry Fowler Charles Schultze William McChesney Martin and Gardner Ackley. The session, likely routine, could affect money markets and borrowing costs as Octobers living costs hit a record rise.
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Johnson City
Tex
Johnson
Here
Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Henry H. Fowler
Charles L. Schultze
William McChesney Martin
Federal Reserve Board
Gardner Ackley
Council of Economic Advisers
White House
Labor Department
Tvo
Nam
Deer kill totals rise in Shenandoah County report
WoodstocK game check stations in Shenandoah County reported by Tuesday a two week deer kill of 783, 56 more than last year. Hunters checked 583 deer on opening day and 200 from then to season end. Thanksgiving Day checks were light. The season yielded 74 turkeys.
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Woodstock
Shenandoah County
Unarmed Nuclear Bombs No More Than Tin Cans
Canadian officials describe U S nuclear bombs on allied forces as inert until armed by U S custody teams. Warheads stored in West Germany under tight American control, guarded in secured areas, with pilots not in planes until war starts.
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Ottawa
U. S
Atlantic
West Germany
U.S
Netherlands
Belgium
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
United States
Zweibruecken
Baden-Soellingen
Astronauts Undergo Final Medical Checks Before Twin Gemini Launch
CAPE KENNEDY Fla AP both Gemini 7 led by Borman Lovell and Gemini 6 led by Schirra Stafford face final exams ahead of their dual launches. Gemini 7 liftoff is set for 2 30 p m EST for a 14 day mission with rendezvous to be tested. The examinations aim to establish baseline data for an unprecedented medical survey of man in space.
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Gemini
Shabet
Atlantic Ocean
Cape Kennedy
Fla
Frank Borman
James Lovell
Air Force
Navy
James A. Loveell Jr
Walter M. Schirra Jr
Thomas P. Stafford
Borman-Lovell
U.S
Borman
Lovell
Earth
Decorations Rise in Downtown for Yuletide Parade
Christmas display workmen raise lights and a 35 to 40 ft evergreen tree donated by Charles Pine in front of the courthouse. The Christmas Parade, led by Santa on Dec 9, will feature four bands and many floats. Santa will greet children at his workshop daily, with a North Pole mailbox for letters. Downtown stores stay open late through Friday and Saturday. Reservations available at Ungers Angus House Restaurant.
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Northern Virginia Power Co
Charles Pine
Santa Claus
Retail Merchants Association
Irvin Shendon
RMA
Santa
Mr. Shendon
North Pole
Shendon
Savings Insured by Federal Savings & Loan Insurance Corp
Winchester Savings & Loan offers a 4 1/4 percent dividend to depositors. Earn from the first through the tenth at the corner of Boscawen and Washington. Federal backing provides safety for insured funds.
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Federal Savings & Loan Insurance Corporation
Winchester Savings & Loan
Boscawen & Washington
RAF Plans Move Forces To Kenya For Zambia Front
British forces including RAF planes and personnel were moved to Kenya for rapid entry into Zambia to back Rhodesia’s northern frontier after Zambia and Britain clashed over troop deployments. Commonwealth Relations Secretary Bottomley visited Zambia for talks with President Kaunda, as Prime Minister Wilson prepared to announce the contingent move.
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London
Royal ‘Air Force
Kenya
Zambia
Rhodesia
Kariba
Commonwealth
Arthur Bottomley
Kenneth Kaunda
Harold Wilson
Britain Will Fight To Protect Kariba Power Flow
Prime Minister Wilson said Britain will take any action necessary to safeguard the flow of electricity from the Kariba power plant on the Rhodesian Zambia border, in response to Rhodesian tensions over rebels and copper mines.
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London
Britain
Rhodesia
Zambia
Wilson
House of Commons
Britain urged to send troops over Kariba Dam dispute
Zambia leader Kaunda pressed Britain to deploy troops after saboteurs damaged the power line to the copper belt. British plans faltered over frontier use, with Rhodesia’s Ian Smith open to troops on the Zambian side but ready to resist if cross-border action occurred. The Kariba Dam feeds Zambian mines and Rhodesian industry along the Zambezi frontier.
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Kaunda
Britain
Wilson
House of Commons
Wilson Cn
Ian Smith
Smith
Kariba
Zambezi
Zambia
Rhodesia
Vietnamese Casualties Rise in South Viet Nam Fighting
South Viet Nam 7th Regiment destroyed in savage fighting raises weekly combat dead to 459 with 185 missing and 861 wounded. U S casualties drop to 40 dead for the week, while Viet Cong attacks and air strikes continue around Da Nang Hue Phu Bai and Hanoi.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
U.S
United States
Viet Nam
Het Viet Cong
da Nang
Hue Phu Bai
Hanoi
Ticonderoga
Bon Homme Richard
Vinh
U. S
Air Force
Navy
Bloody Campaign Ends in Drang Valley Clash
After a month of heavy fighting in central highlands Viet Nam the operation ends with American and South Vietnamese forces mauling four North Vietnamese regiments. Reports claim 2,844 enemy dead and a forced withdrawal of remaining units.
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Drang Valley
South Viet Nam
Viet Nam
Nia Drang
Cambodia
Saigon
U.S. 1St Cavalry
U.S
North Viet Nam
325Th Division
Plei Me
Plei
Community Christmas Cheer Program Starts
The Social Service Council of Winchester and Frederick County coordinates Christmas baskets for area families with the Salvation Army as central processing. Maj. G Edward Bowman urged churches groups and individuals to submit family names to the Salvation Army headquarters by December 15 and to apply in person at the Salvation Army between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. daily from the coming Saturday through December 20. The Red Cross chapter will provide volunteers to handle applications.
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Social Service Council
Winchester
Frederick County
G. Edward Bowman
Salvation Army
Lou
Wun St
Maj. Bowman
Red Cross
Powhatan Shop Christmas Gift and Toy Sale
Berryville store Powhatan Shop hosts a Christmas Gift and Toy Sale on Thursday Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. featuring seasonal items and toys for holiday shoppers.
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Powhatan Shop
Berryville
Xmas Gift & Toy Sale
Sears Roebuck Store Holiday Hours Announced
Sears Roebuck & Co. will open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. through December 23, offering extended shopping hours for the holiday season.
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Sears Roebuck & Co
Weather Outlook for Virginia Deploys Cool Clear Days
A high pressure system over Tennessee is delivering continued cool, clear conditions across Virginia as Richmond reports on the stable weather pattern. These readings highlight unseasonably cool days with extended periods of sunshine.
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Richmond
Tennessee
Virginia
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Charles F. Jenkins
Stephenson
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Humane Education Center
Howard Johnson
Cape Kennedy Area
Robert Pullen
Nick Sempeles
Unger
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7Th Fleet
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