Resignation of Byrd tops 1965 Virginia news
In 1965 the AP poll named Sen. Harry F. Byrd's resignation and succession by his son as Virginia's top story. The gubernatorial campaign, the Snoopy trawler torpedo explosion, the Eastern Air Lines crash, and other events followed in the decade's year-end ranking. Byrd announced Nov. 11 and Gov. Holton named Harry F. Jr. to succeed him.
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Richmond
Harry F.byrd
D-Va
Associated Press
Eastern Air Lines
Norfolk
Navy
Mills E.godwin Jr
Harry F. Byrd Jr
Viet Nam
Lewis B
Chesty) Puller
Virginia Tech
Virginia
Byrd
Nixon
Melvin Francis Melochick
Melochick
Kestner
Christmas wishes from shoppers on North Loudoun Street
VOX POP: The crowd on North Loudoun Street share holiday wish lists ranging from a car for commuting to Sheneandoah College to peace in Vietnam. Other desires include better hospital facilities for children, safe Christmases, and fewer fires for the community.
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North Loudoun St
Bernie Grove
Winchester
Christ
Truce Extension Sought in Vietnam Cease-fire Effort
Vice President Humphrey and congressional leaders hailed a 30 hour Christmas cease fire in Vietnam. Senate Leader Mansfield urged extending the pause to Tet eve January 21. The cease fire order from General Westmoreland followed an earlier 12 hour Viet Cong offer.
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Washington
Hubert H. Humphrey
Congressional
Viet Nam
Senate
Democratic
Mike Mansfield
Montana
U. S
C. Westmoreland
Saigon
Humphrey
Waverly
Minn
Hanoi
Paul VI
Johnson
U.S
Struce
Blood drive collects 96 pints at church hall
The bloodmobile sponsored by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2123 gathered 96 pints at Christ Episcopal Church Parish Hall. The event aimed to boost local blood supplies and support area patients.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars
Christ Episcopal Church Parish Hall
Truce called for Viet front as U S aircraft losses top 160
U S and South Vietnamese forces planned a 30 hour Christmas truce starting Friday 6 p m but fighting continued with a 50 plane raid on the Uong Bi power plant and ground clashes leaving about 90 Viet Cong killed. Two A4 Skyhawks were shot down and allied pilots reported two parachutes while North Viet Nam air losses rose past 160 since last February.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
U.S
North Viet Nam
Uong Bi
Nist
North
Viet Nam
Vong Bi
Thong Bi
Route 9
Christmas Holiday Weather Outlook Damp and Mild
Christmas Day forecast calls for mild temperatures with scattered showers. Today was cloudy with highs in the 40s to 50s. Shoppers should expect damp weather instead of snow across the nation, while western areas face snow and freezing conditions.
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Associated Press
Rockies
Rocky Mountain
Arizona
New Mexico
Nevada
Utah
Idaho
Colorado
Wyoming
Montana
Flagstaff
Ariz
Dakotas
Minnesota
Nebraska
Regan
Baker, Re
Norelco Floating Head Shavers In New Shipment
Jewel Box and Royal Jewelers announce a fresh shipment of Norelco floating head shavers now available in stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norelco
Jewel Box & Royal Jewelers
Castro Casts Crackdown on Cuban Refugees Flight to Freedom Blocked
In Havana the Castro regime orders dismissal of employees planning to flee to the United States. Hundreds fired as pressure grows on would be refugees awaiting departure via Varadero to Miami. Swiss run embassy in Havana reports influx of questions, while regime imposes strict controls on private funds and savings.
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Havana
United States
Fidel Castro
Varadero
Cuba
Miami
Fla
Castro
Willow Lawn Farm Market Closing Hours Notice
We will close at 3 p.m. Friday and reopen at 8 a.m. Monday at Willow Lawn Farm Market located on Valley Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willow Lawn Farm Market
Valley Ave
Congress Tightens Programs Faces Budget and Aid Overhaul
The article outlines next year’s plan to tighten existing programs, overhaul foreign aid with recipient self help projects, and cap aid at 3.5 billion dollars. Humphrey meets Johnson after a Far East trip to discuss Viet Nam policy and White House Congress liaison duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hubert H. Humphrey
Congress
Associates
Johnson
Humphrey
Far East
Japan
China
South Korea
U.S
Viet Nam
White House
Deepartment of
Department
Housing and Home Finance Agency
Organized Labor
Miller's Fruit Market Announces Fri and Sat Hours
Miller's Fruit Market at 9 E Leicester will be open Friday and Saturday to serve customers at their convenience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller’s Fruit Market
Leicester
Draft agencies weigh reclassifying 1-Y men for emergencies
The Defense Department and Selective Service discuss reexamining about 2 million men previously rejected as unfit to serve except in an emergency. Officials say changes could allow reclassification and potential induction if physical condition improves, with Pentagon decisions controlling standards.
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Washington
Defense Department
Selective Service System
Pentagon
Selective Service
Defense
Weather Outlook for Virginia Continues Fair
A high pressure system off the North Carolina coast is expected to maintain fair weather across Virginia for the next several days with light winds and dry conditions. City temperatures remain mild as skies stay mostly clear.
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Richmond
North Carolina
Virginia
Garbage and Bus Notice Holiday Collection Change
Garbage for Saturday December 25 will be collected Wednesday December 29. Buses will not operate Saturday. Friday December 24 garbage will be collected at noon at the usual place.
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New England
Atlantic Ocean
New York
Kennedy International Airport
William and Mary
The
Life Insurance Co. of
Jack Kestner
Norfolk Ledger- Star
U.S. Navy
Hampton Roads
VOX Pop
Michael John Clark Star
Clint Propst
McLean
Sheneandoah College
Mary Troester
Malden
Elizabeth Shannon
Moundsville
W.va
Kathy Johnson
Millwood Ave
Salvation Army
Betty Wilson
Burrell
Route 50
Middletown
First Presbyterian Church
Old Stone Presbyterian
Itchy
California
Texas
Polly’e Cab, Inc
Sun
Silco
Haun's Highway Market
East
Peoples Cleaners
Valley Ave. Delicatessan
Jolly Jack’s Drive-In
S. Kent St
Pizza Shops
Holiday Inn
Neirth
Winchester Equipment Co
Lupton Equipment Co
Brumback & Sons
Shade Equipment Co
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