Errant Ship Damages Bay Bridge Tunnel
A coal laden merchant ship Mohawk slipped anchor in six to 10 foot seas near Chesapeake Bay and rammed the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel wounding the west railing and buckling roadway sections. No injuries were reported. Traffic may resume by noon today. The Mohawk is registered to Mohawk Shipping Co of New York City.
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Portsmouth
Chesapeake Bay
Coast Guard
Virginia Beach
The
Mohawk Shipping Co
New York City
Millard High Student Council Car Smash Raises Funds
The Millard High School newspaper reports a Student Council car smash using a donated 1953 auto. Students smashed the car and broke three hammers, raising 20 dollars to replace the tools.
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Willard
Millard High School
Tiger Tales
Virginia Senator Attacks Runoff Law As Costly
Virginia State Sen. Henry E. Howell blasts the run off law as outdated and costly. He tells a union audience that repeal is needed to keep the Democratic Party viable for the 1969 governor race. He cites it costing about 200 000 dollars per statewide campaign and calls for repeal of Section 24 359 to avoid political casualties and ensure a fair primary path.
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Richmond
Virginia
Henry E. Howell Ky
Norfolk
Mary
Howell
Democratic General Assembly
LBJ Plans Budget Cuts Despite Tax Hike Setback
The Johnson administration will proceed with a $4.1 billion spending cut despite a stalled 10 percent surcharge on income tax. The budget remains higher than the January forecast at $136.2 billion for the year ending next June 30, even with cuts. Mills signals no tax increase without clearer spending plans.
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Washington
Congressional
Johnson
Congress
Wilbur D. Mills
Ways and Means
Stalk-Eyed Fish Larva Develops Eye Stalks in Loops
A larval stomiatoid fish shows eyes on long stalks that twist into loops as it grows. The eye stalks later knot into small capsules positioned in front of the eyes.
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Pontiac
POE Oldsmobile, Inc
Commercial St
Winchester, Va
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Worthington
Mueller Climatrol
LBJ
Dail
Keele
P.O
Gas Tely
Winchester
Crider & Shockey
Penneys
Arnel
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