Stock profit split with Baker linked to outside dealings
Gertrude Novak testified before the Senate Rules Committee that she and her husband invested $12,000 to buy Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Co. stock, sharing a $54,889 profit with Robert G. Baker who had no money of his own. The probe centers on Baker in the wake of his resignation as secretary to the Senate's Democratic majority.
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Washington
Senate
Robert G. Baker
Gertrude C
Trudy) Novak
Senate Rules Committee
Baker
Alfred 5. Novak
Novak
Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Co
Milwaukee
Pickens
S.C
Capitol
Arctic air mass to drift off coast with warmer weather
The cold Arctic air mass that brought clear skies and sub freezing temperatures to Virginia is expected to move off the coast tonight, yielding warmer conditions. The change eases the chill and brings a rise in daytime temperatures across the state.
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Richmond
Virginia
Four birds rare southward sighting reported in Berryville
Mrs. Guy W. Shackleford of Berryville says four of a rare bird species appeared far south this early. B L Locke of Middletown thanks the Crier after picking up the wrong coat at the church. both coats were returned to their rightful owners. 9x12 braided cleaned 7.66 9x12 cleaned 5.40. cogan rug cleaners.
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Guy W. Shackleford
Berryville
B. L. Locke
Middletown
GAN Rug Cleaners
Foreign Aid Battle Costs Johnson His First Setback
The House cut foreign aid by 800 million and banned private financing of wheat sales to the Communist bloc, signaling a major hurdle for Johnson's program. He condemned the move as a dangerous reduction and warned it betrays a policy of weakness while seeking Senate support to salvage the measure. The dispute centers on a 3.6 billion spending ceiling and shipping rate terms hampering a 4 million ton wheat sale, with Rep. Findlay steering the wheat amendment 218 to 169.
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Washington
Johnson
Capitol Hill
Congress
Senate
House
John F. Kennedy
U.S
Kennedy
Paul Findlay
Ill
Federal court overturns Communist party registration conviction
A federal appeals court in the District of Columbia overturned the conviction of the Communist Party for failing to register as a Soviet agent. The ruling says the government must prove a volunteer was available to register under the 1950 Subversive Activities Control Act, and sends the case back for possible new trial or acquittal.
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Washington
Communist Party
Soviet Union
Court of Appeals For
District of Columbia
Alexander Holtzoff
U.S. District Court
Communist Party of the
United States
District Court
Rusk urges NATO to back Moscow in China split
U S Secretary of State Dean Rusk asks NATO ministers to back Moscow in the China split, urging peaceful coexistence and opposing militant China. Support comes from Canada Belgium Italy, while De Gaulle cautions against outside influence and France holds off on recognizing Beijing. British and West German ministers favor more Russia contacts as Western powers weigh their stance.
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Rusk
NATO
Moscow
China
Paris
U.S
Dean Rusk
North Atlantic Alliance
Soviet Union
North Atlantic Treaty
Russia
Butler
Gerhardt
NATO Council
Charles de Gaulle
de Gaulle
France
Peking
Red China
West
McNamara Sees West Ready for Any War NATO Strength At 23 Divisions
Paris AP Defense Secretary McNamara said the growing U S atomic arsenal could destroy Russian society if a nuclear surprise attack occurred and that NATO can fight a conventional war without immediate nuclear escalation. He urged strengthening conventional forces to reach 30 battle ready divisions, noting NATO currently fields about 23.
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Paris
Robert S. McNamara
U.S
North Atlantic Alliance
Soviet Union
McNamera
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
McNamara
West
Atlantic Alliance
NATO
Europe
Alliance
Pre Winter Cold Wave Grips Eastern Half of Nation
The Associated Press reports a persistent pre winter cold wave across the eastern half of the United States. Sub zero temperatures struck northern areas from the Rockies to northern New England and New York. Readings fell to 16 in Minnesota and New York while Milwaukee and Chicago dropped below zero.
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Associated
Rockies
New England
New York State
Southland
International Falls
Minn
Watertown
Rome
N.Y
Midwest
Lone Rock
Wis
Milwaukee
Chicago
O’hare
Portland
Maine
Ray Ewing Leads Frederick County Firemen in 1964
Ray Ewing of Stephens City was elected president of the Frederick County Firemen's Association succeeding Charles Bachman. Other 1964 officers include Charles Parish Gore vice president Arthur Joliffe Gainesboro secretary and Henry Shirley Middletown treasurer. The group met at Middletown Hall. county reports recorded 18 fires in the past month with runs listed by town. Next meeting set for January 20 at Gore Fire Hall.
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Ray Ewing
Stephens City
Frederick County Firemen’s Association
Charles Bachman
Shawnee Fire Co
Ewing
Stephens City Fire Co
Charles Parish
Gore
Arthur Joliffe
Gainesboro
Henry Shiley
Middletown
Round Hill
Shawnee
Clearbrook
Gore Fire Hall
Shanholtz On Trial For August 30 Gun Slaying
Shanholtz, 51, faces a life trial in Frederick County Circuit Court for the Aug. 30 pistol slaying of a Washington, D C resident known by several names. The case, opened Oct 31, previously ended in a mistrial after jurist questions about prior conduct. The current jury panel of eight men and four women was seated and testimony began.
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Shanholtz
James Clark Shanholtz
Frederick County
Washington, D.C
John Harmon Conard
John Harmon Conrad
Harmon Brock
Conrad
Joseph A. Massie, Jr
Commonwealth
Peter K. McKee
David G. Simpson
Elliott D. Marshall
Mr. McKee
Massie
Shanhotz
West Berlin Opens Wall for Christmas Visitors
West Berlin and East German authorities sign a Christmas season agreement allowing West Berliners with East Berlin relatives to cross into the Soviet sector for visits. About 400,000 West Berliners may be eligible. permits begin at 12 points in West Berlin handled by East German post officials.
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Red Wall
West Berlin
Hearing Set On Western By-Pass Jan. 16
A public hearing on the proposed by pass west of Winchester will be held January 16 at 10 a m at the War Memorial Building. Highway engineers will discuss two route lines starting at interchanges with Interstate 81 and Route 11 south of Kernstown. The first segment from Route 50 to Route 11 would carry an estimated 6 700 vehicles daily by 1982. The transcript will be prepared for study before a final Highway Commission decision. Local officials have urged the by pass and the Frederick County Supervisors want progress reported.
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Winchester
War Memorial
State Highway Department
Highway Department
Kernstown
North
Rt. 11
Highway Commission
Frederick County Board of Supervisors
Board of Supervisors
Va Christmas Tree Lights on Capitol Portico Today
The 37 foot state Christmas tree will be lit this afternoon on the Capitol south portico in Richmond. Gov Albertis S Harrison Jr will give the annual message after Mrs Harris on switches on the lights. Local choirs will perform before and after the governor’s address.
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Richmond
Capitol
Albertis S. Harrison Jr
Harrisson
Johnson pledges unswerving commitment to keeping peace at UN
President Johnson told the United Nations General Assembly that his nation remains devoted to peace and security, promising no new policy shifts but outlining a broad aim for a peaceful, universal transformation. He praised UN successes while acknowledging ongoing global tensions and human-rights and colonialism issues.
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Johnson
United Nations
Lyndon B. Johnson
General Assembly
U.S
United Nations, N. Y
America
John F. Kennedy
United States
Kennedy
Light Snow Forecast Amid Cold West Virginia Temperatures
The forecast calls for light snow tomorrow as temperatures stay frigid across Winchester and the state. Today many areas saw clear skies with a 15 degree low in Winchester and a high of 28, while Bluesfield reported five degrees on the border. Covington and Jackson River areas had about a half inch of snow due to steam from the West Virginia Pulp and Paper Co mill, which mixed with cold air to produce localized snowfall.
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Winchester
Bluesfield
West Virginia
Covington
Virginia
Jackson River
Associated Press
Christmas Tree on Sale at Winchester Seed Co
Administrator sale of Star Restaurant at 21 E Boscawen St will be held Thursday December 19 at 7 PM. Limited Barbie and Ken treasures and other items offered. See Wednesday and Thursday night ads for details.
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Winchester Seed CO
E. Boscawen St
G. G. Baker
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