Johnson Visits Mexico to inspect Amistad Dam on border
President Johnson and Mexican President Diaz Ordaz inspect the Amistad Dam upstream from Ciudad Acuna and Del Rio. They stress regional cooperation, note the dam as a step toward Latin American development and mutual trust while outlining cost shares and flood control goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ciudad. Acuna
Mexico
Johnson
Latin America
United States
Amistad
Ciudad Acuna
del Rio
Tex
Rio Grande
Gustavo Diaz Ordaz
Diaz Ordaz
International Bridge
Abraham Lincoln
Amistad Dam
Mexico City
Train Kills Man Walking Across Tracks Near Glen Allen
Rufus Elmer Davis, 33, a stone company worker, died Friday after being struck by a southbound train while crossing railroad tracks on his way to lunch near Glen Allen. He left behind four children and worked at Economy Cast Stone Co. plant in Glen Allen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Rufus Elmer Davis
Stone Company
Glen Allen
Davis
Economy Cast Stone Co
Glen Ale Len
Chalk Garden opens at The Little Theatre play
The Chalk Garden opens at The Little Theatre with a cast led by a noted director and a strong ensemble. The production draws attention for its period mood and sharp dialogue, aiming to intrigue audiences through a layered family mystery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Theatre
Cold wave grips state as temperature sinks to 13
Citizens braced for an early winter after the thermometer dropped to 13 last night the lowest this year. The weatherman predicts further cooling tonight with possible lows between 6 and 12. A zero is forecast for West Virginia. Weather and hunting reports note the extreme cold and prior records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Nothing Definite On Cause of Winchester Fires
Twin downtown Winchester blazes damaged four structures with losses over 1 million dollars. State Fire Marshal investigator R E Carter said it is too early to determine the cause as the investigation continues. Fire Chief Bernard Groves praised about 200 volunteer firemen, including many from out of town, for their “terrific job.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
R. E. Carter
State Fire Marshal’s
Richmond
Bernard Groves
B. B. Dutton
Dutton
Gocenour
Groves
Fewest Deer Kills Reported This Hunting Season
The penultimate hunting day yielded the smallest tally with only two Frederick County stations reporting kills by area hunters. Listings include Miller Brothers with two deer, Mervin F Knowts Gore six point, Braithwaite Store three deer, Kerns Whitacre four point, and Gary Luttremm nine point at 178 pounds. Clarke County reported no bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Miller Brothers
Mervin F. Knowts
Gore
Roland McKee
Winchester
Braithwaite
G. Kerns
Whitacre
Gary Luttremm
Pro Reds Sack Macao City Hall Riot
Thousands of pro Communist demonstrators attacked Macao City Hall and clashed with police in the colony's worst crisis since 1952. Rioters tore portraits, burned records, and assaulted officials while police used tear gas blown away by the wind. Several hurt among police and demonstrators. photographers seized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macao
Peking
Government House
Mao Tse-tung
Winter Freeze Grips Virginia from Midwest High
A frigid air mass centered in a Midwestern high pressure area keeps Virginia temperatures below freezing today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Virginia
Nuclear test in Mississippi undersea dome signals possible treaty impact
The United States detonated a small nuclear device 2700 feet underground in the Tatum salt dome near Hattiesburg Mississippi to test detectability of subsurface blasts. Officials reported an explosion shock pattern and a distant seismograph response while observers noted a distant glow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattiesburg
Miss
United States
Mississippi
Atomic Energy Commission
Tatum Salt Dome
Thant vows personal effort for peace in Viet Nam
United Nations secretary general U Thant wins a new five year term after General Assembly support. He pledges to make every personal effort to bring peace to war torn Viet Nam and expresses disappointment at the lack of progress toward peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Nations
N.Y
General Assembly
U. Thant
Viet Nam
Viet
Nam
Mutual Fund Curbs Face Opposition From Industry
Washington AP reports the SEC laid out a 346 page plan to reform mutual funds including a ban on front-end load funds, a 5 percent sales charge ceiling, and reduced advisory fees. Industry groups vocally oppose the front-end load ban while IC I contends some parts may be adopted and others rejected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Securities and Exchange Commission
Commission
Mutual Funds
SEC
Manuel F. Cohen
Investment Company Institute
Special Feature Starts Monday The Middle Aged Lions
A four part Associated Press features series recounts World War II veterans and the 25 years after Pearl Harbor. It follows four men through hardship, combat, and faded dreams, aiming to bridge generations and connect families. Chapter 1 The Day begins Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Harbor
Winchester Evening Star
Saul Pett
Jules Loh
Associated Press News
Winchester
Uniform
Man Attacked by Red Fox
James M. Sawyer of Merriman Lane was attacked by a red fox at his home early this morning. Mrs. Sawyer said the animal charged him as he prepared to leave for work at about 7 o clock. He defended himself with a pole and clubbed the fox to death. authorities will test the animal for rabies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Sawyer
Merrimans Lane
Loss of 11 U.S. planes marks war’s single-day toll
In South Viet Nam, six U.S. supersonic bombers were shot down or listed missing with 11 fliers killed or captured, the highest daily airman toll. Four planes were downed by ground fire, two by unknown causes, as operations followed a Vietnamese pledge to move troops into the Mekong Delta within weeks amid Viet Cong control of much of the rice region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saigon
South Viet Nam
U. S
North Viet Nam
U.S
Mekong
Nguyen Cao Ky
Kosygin Names Viet War No. 1 Global Issue
Premier Alexei N. Kosygin said the end of the Vietnamese war is essential for improving Moscow Washington ties. He called the conflict the world’s top international problem and noted humanity is preoccupied with it during a diplomatic press luncheon in Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kosygin
Paris
Alexei N. Kosygin
Moscow
Washing
United States
Soviet Union
Also Mentioned on This Page
Karen Stratton
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church
Karen
Handley
Mea Hubert Stratton
Mosby St
Mary Helen Massie
Leggett’s Dept
Small’s Garden Center
Berryville Florist
Fern’s Fine Foods
Hayfield, Ve
W. N. Gochenour
Gochenour
Clowser
Clarke County
Pall’s TV & Radio Center
Cameron St
Reds
China
Canton
Hong Kong
Red China
Thant
Burmeese
Congress
Mutua
Man
Red Fox
Lee’s
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!