Highway safety letter urges uniform laws and lane removal
A Virginia public meeting hears Robert H. Weller urge national traffic regulation standardization and the removal of the middle death trap passing lane. He calls for expanded state police enforcement, better driver re examination after 65, and improved education of violators.
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Robert H. Weller
Super Service Motor Freight Co
Nashville
Tenn
W.va. Air National Guard
167Th Aero Medical Transportation Squadron
Martinsburg
Clarke Board Faces Budget Draft With Tax Levy Question
Clarke County Supervisors heard budget requests and discussed raising the tax levy from the current 2.65 per 100 assessed value. School Superintendent George proposed about 268000 for schools, a 15 cent levy increase, with higher teacher salaries. County Agent Gerken noted a possible soil survey costing around 10000, contingent on state funds in 1964-65.
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Berryville
Edward B. Lee
Clarke County Board of Supervisors
Clarke
Lee
George
Burton
John Gerken
Obenshawe
VPI
McNamara says Cuban missiles pose no threat to U S
Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara told the AP that there are no surface missiles in Cuba threatening the United States based on information available. He noted confusion over missile types and refused to confirm exact troop numbers, though lawmakers debate whether Cuban forces exceed 17,000.
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Washington
Robert S. McNamara
United States
Cuba
McNamara
Associated Press
Kennedy
No-Confidence Vote for Diefenbaker Faces Downfall
Ottawa AP reports a political crisis as no confidence motions threaten Prime Minister Diefenbaker's Conservative government over Canada’s nuclear warhead crisis. Defense Minister Harkness resigns amid calls for a Nassau Polaris policy review and a possible dissolution of Parliament within weeks.
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Ottawa
Diefenbaker
Canada
House of Commons
U.S. State Department
Defense
Douglas Harkness
Harkness
U.S
Liberals
Social Credit Party
Stans to Chart Budget Attack
Congressional Republicans enlist former Budget Director Maurice H. Stans to target Kennedy's 98.8 billion budget. Senate Minority Leader Dirksen says Stans will study the budget and set specific targets for cross party cuts. Republicans cite large peace spending and deficits while noting defense, space, veterans costs limit possible reductions.
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Washington
Congressional Republicans
Maurice H. Stans
Kennedy
Senate
Everett M. Dirksen
Illinois
Stans
California
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Congress
Party of Fiscal Responsibility
Fox Attacks Dogs in Boyce as Rabies Test Begins
A gray fox roamed Boyce yesterday attacking three dogs before being shot by Paul Racey. The fox was seen in multiple yards and near the Boyce Garage. Dog Warden Lynwood Lanham sent the animal to Luray for rabies testing. none of the dogs suffered serious injuries.
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Boyce
Paul Racey
Boyce Garage
Lynwood Lanham
Luray
Kennedy Urges Bold Mental Health Plan for Nation
President Kennedy urges a cross party mental health program with four bills aimed at community centers prenatal and child health care and expanded training facilities. The plan would begin costly year one at about 81.35 million and rise with acceleration.
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Washington
Kennedy
Congress
Capitol Hill
Council to Tighten Armory Dance Rules in Winchester
The Recreation Board and Police Department will present to the City Council next Tuesday a set of dance rules for the Winchester Armory. Proposals include paired couples only, 18 and over admission, fixed ticketing, no reentry after midnight, lighting at each corner, and police authority to halt dances and close the armory if needed. Dances are currently sponsored by local organizations with music arranged by them.
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Winchester Armory
Recreation Board
Police Department
Recreation Department
Joseph C. Ritter
Marines Take 50 Mile Hike To Test Fitness
At President Kennedy's suggestion twenty Marine officers will endure a 50 mile trek at Camp Lejeune over three days to compare modern vigor with Theodore Roosevelt's standards. The test, overseen by Gen. David M. Shoup, includes timed segments and rest intervals. The White House staff, including Pierre Salinger, may be implicated if results show equal or greater stamina.
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Shoup
Roosevelt
Marine Headquarters
2Nd Marine Division
Camp Lejeune
White House
Pierre Salinger
Kennedy
Theodore’ Roosevelt
Marine Corps
Washington
Rock Creek Park
Salinger
50 Mile Winds Serenade the Sea Off Jacksonville
A slow moving winter storm lashed the Atlantic with twenty foot waves and 50 mile per hour winds endangering several ships from Florida to the Carolinas. Coast Guard rescues faced heavy seas as tides rose two to four feet with flooding and beach erosion.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Atlantic
Coast Guard
Florida
Carolinas
Georgia
Weather Bureau
Mystery Black Car Sparks Local Police Confusion
A black car with siren led down S Kent Street as State, City, and county police denied knowledge of the incident. Meanwhile the weather warmed to 45 degrees after a morning low of 19 with forecasts of mild, partly cloudy conditions tonight and a return to warmer weather tomorrow. The ad for a sale at Modern Age Shoppe offers dresses and suits priced from 10 to 110 dollars.
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S. Kent St
Crier
Nova Scotia
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Keith Stickley
U. S
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Nassau
Winchester
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M. C. Teague
Braddock Street
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