United States Faces Dim Odds at UN on Viet Nam Peace Push
The United States seeks a Security Council debate on Viet Nam peace talks but faces likely Soviet and French vetoes on substantive steps. Jordan delays decision, while Ambassador Goldberg urges council discussions to pave a peace conference. Fedorenko dismisses the American bid as propaganda and unlikely to succeed.
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United States
Viet Nam
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Waleed Sadi
U.S
Soviet Union
France
Arthur J. Goldberg
Council
Southeast Asia
Goldberg
North
Hanoi
South Viet Nam
Masher drives yield heavy Communist losses near Bong Son
Allied forces report Masher operations in central coastal plains killed 695 enemy, with 102 captured and 437 suspected detainees. Air strikes hit bridges and storage areas as U S air cavalry paratroopers continue 9th day action around Bong Son, 290 miles northeast of Saigon.
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U.S
North Viet Nam
7Th Fleet
Ben Thuy
South China Sea
Vinh
Hanoi
Bong Son
City snow clears urged as police push snow removal
Chief J Thomas Boyd said sidewalks must be cleared and mail carriers face difficulties. He urged residents to dig a three foot path. Uncertainty remains on garbage collection in Winchester tomorrow and the city dump road is still snow blocked. A convertible with top down was left parked on W Boscawen St yesterday.
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Winchester
Tomor
W. Boscawen St
R. C. King
Mercy flights by Army helicopter aid stranded county residents
A U S Army helicopter arrived at Handley Bowl to evacuate J W Reese of Apple Pie Ridge Road amid extreme winter conditions. Civil Defense led by Mayor Battaile coordinated deliveries of medicine to homes near Howards Chapel and others in need, aided by Sheriff DeHaven.
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Handley Bowl
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J. W. Reese
Apple Pie Ridge Rd
Winchester
Winchester Civil Defense Unit
William M. Battaile
Boyd W. McDonald
Reese
Harry O. Kern
Howards Chapel
WHPL
Civil Defense Unit
Robert L. DeHaven
Civil Defense
Mayor Activates Emergency Unit In Snow
As a new snowfall began, Winchester activates civil defense unit at city hall led by Mayor William M. Battaile. Agencies from fire police and Red Cross join, with 4x4 jeeps, walkie talkies, and special phone line, to handle possible sleet storm and power outages.
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William M. Battaile
Stewart Bell
H. W. Butler, Jr
Bernard Grove
William Godenour
J. T. Boyd
Frederick County
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Fulbeam
The
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Civil Defense
Wendell L. Seldon
National Guard
G. Edward Bowman
Salvation Army
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Battaile
Nine Puerto Rican farm laborers killed in Florida crash
A bus carrying nineteen farm laborers, all young Puerto Ricans, collided with a diesel engine near Miami. Fifteen others were badly injured as the engine crushed the bus, which was driven into a crossing and pushed 432 feet. The accident is described as one of Florida’s worst traffic disasters involving field workers.
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Puerto Rico
Edward B. Shaw
Seaboard Air Line Railroad
Shaw
Two Inches More Snow Clamps Down Rural Roads
A fresh two inch snowfall increased the winter total to 21 inches, hampering cleanup as Frederick and Clarke County schools delay reopening. Roads remain blocked in rural areas while highway crews clear secondary routes and Winchester downtown under Emergency Snow Plan C.
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Larry Sullivan
Frederick
Clarke County
Mr. King
Highway Department
Winchester
Postponed 42nd Shenandoah Valley Inc Meeting Rescheduled
The 42nd annual Shenandoah Valley Inc meeting is postponed to February 25 due to snowy weather. The banquet remains at the Ingless Country Club Room north of Staunton with Wayne Hopkins of the National Chamber of Commerce as speaker.
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One Shenandoah Valley, Inc
Ingless Country Club
Staunton
Wayne Hopkins
National Chamber of Commerce
Legislature At a Glance In Virginia
Senate convenes at noon with a public hearing on poll tax repeal proposals at 2 p.m. House opens at noon and considers making Clinch Valley College and George Mason College four year schools. Courts hears child abuse bills at 2 30 p.m. New bills include raising the state income tax deduction per dependent from 200 to 400 and allowing tourist funds for information stations. House proposes abolishing the death penalty limiting insurer policy cancellations and barring insurers from forcing renewal on expired policies.
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Virginia
Courts of Justice Committee
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Virginia lawmakers to consider 2 percent auto sales tax bill
Governor urges a 2 percent motor vehicle sales tax to fund road improvements with a Sept. 1 start and a projected $46.86 million in net revenue for 1966-68. The measure taxes vehicle gross value without trade-in credit and faces Senate and House hearings as General Assembly opens.
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Johnson seeks 524 million for global education and health
President Johnson asked Congress to authorize 524 million for expanded global education and health programs. He urged international cooperation, student exchanges, and a Peace Corps reverse with 5,000 foreign volunteers to teach in the United States. He proposed an international health career service and training to meet development needs, aiming to wipe out malaria in ten years and smallpox worldwide by 1975.
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Congress Aday
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Devel
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Africa
Asia
Near East
Congress
Children’s illness Down Says Doctor
Snow bound weeks show mild pediatric illnesses with fewer respiratory cases. A pediatrician notes decline among young patients possibly due to reduced contact during the storm. An internist says access to care is harder but adult arthritis complaints have lessened.
Snow Alert Fades as Virginia Clears to Cold Seas
A low pressure system that put Virginia on a snow alert will drift off the coast this morning. Clearing skies bring fair but cold conditions with low temperatures and light winds.
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Richmond
Virginia
Denny's Comm Auction Tonight At 7 30
Local sale announces a Denny's community auction tonight at 7 30 featuring furniture appliances and tools. Proceeds support community programs and the event is open to residents.
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Denny’s
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