Morse Says Funds Would Expand War in Viet Nam
Senate debate on a 4.8 billion dollar war funding bill prompts Oregon Democrat Morse to warn the measure would widen the conflict into Thailand and back Johnson policy with a rider tied to the 1964 resolution. Humphrey pressures Congress as battles over Asia policy continue.
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Washington
Viet Nam
S.n. Wayne Morse
Thailand
Oregon Democrat
Senate
Asia
Congress
Morse
U.S
Johnson
Hubert H. Humphrey
Richard B. Russell
Senate Armed Services Committee
Oregonian
Georgia
Humphrey
Police Chief Decries Sidewalk Cleanliness Mess
Chief of Police J Thomas Boyd said sidewalks must be cleaned to each person’s taste. A man was seen washing his car outside his house last night with a garden hose.
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J. Thomas Boyd
Evans
Virginia Sales Tax Bill Heads to Senate Action
Rich mond AP The governor's sales tax plan faces floor action in the Virginia Senate with the House backed escalation clause. A 2 percent state tax plus a 1 percent local option would rise to 3 percent after July 1 1968 if approved. Debate centers on the escalation and local distribution formulas amid several amendments.
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Richmond
Godwin
Virginia Senate
General Assembly
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
Finance
J. D. Haegood
House
Sam Pope
Snow Melts as Above Freezing Temps Rise in Winchester
Eight inch snowfall, measured at the Winchester Fruit Research Laboratory, begins melting as temperatures rise above freezing. Roads cleared by plows and chemicals, with Frederick County buses and secondary routes still affected. Emergency Snow Plant remains in effect. police urge sidewalk cleaning.
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Frederick County
Clarke County
Winchester
Winchester Fruit Research Laboratory
Highway Department
State GOP to Meet in Winchester March 4–5
State Central Committee Chairman Robert J. Corber scheduled a March 5 meeting in Winchester with a March 4 dinner at the Holiday Inn East. Speaker at the dinner will be Congressman Robert Ellsworth a Kansas Republican and Senate candidate. The central committee session begins at 10 a.m. Saturday, marking a first Winchester gathering in years.
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Robert J. Corber
State Central Committee
Winchester
Central Committee
Holiday Inn East
Robert F. Ellsworth
R.-Kan
Ellsworth
House
U.S. Senate
Kansas
University of Kansas
Senate
Post Office and Civil Service
Sale of Levies and Taxes Advances to House for Passage
The article notes levies and a 10 percent alcohol tax advanced to the House for final passage. First imposed as special taxes in 1960, they were reimposed in 1962 and 1964 and will become permanent under administration measures. The cigarette tax will drop from 3 cents to 2 cents. The House held another night session Thursday in an effort to proceed.
Legislature At a Glance
Senate convenes at 11 a.m. with debate and likely passage on a sales tax bill. Also slated for passage two measures boosting retirement benefits for state police teachers and other state employees. House opens at 11 a.m. Committees on Chesapeake and its Tributaries and Courts of Justice meet in the morning.
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Associated Press
Senate
House
Chesapeake
Courts of Justice
Soviet Union and Mongolia Ratify New Alliance Treaty
Reports from Moscow say Mongolia and the Soviet Union ratified a new treaty of alliance. Unconfirmed dispatches claim two to three Soviet divisions entered Mongolia to deter Chinese troop concentrations near Mongolia and distant border areas along the Amur River.
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Mongolia
Moscow
China
Soviet
Siberia
Manchuria
Amur
Police Hear Call For Citizenship
TV personality Mark Evans urged full-time citizenship and free enterprise to about 200 guests at the Winchester Police Banquet. Evans, Metromedia VP, warned government growth and inflation while praising public service. remarks echoed by local officials and a telegram from Congressman Marsh.
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Mark Evans
Winchester
Evans
Metromedia, Inc
Spong Enters Race Against Robertson for Senate Nomination
Virginia Senator William B Spong Jr announced plans to challenge U S General A Willis Robertson in the July 12 Democratic primary for the six year U S Senate seat Robertson has held since 1946 Spong 45 a Portsmouth Democrat is a public education advocate and will formally announce after the General Assembly adjourns March 12 The race shapes up as a contest between two veteran lawmakers with Byrd Jr and Downing mentioned as possible but unconfirmed contenders
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William B.spong Jr
U.S
Willis Robertson
Portsmouth
General Assembly
Spong
Robertson
Senate Banking and Currency Committee
Pat Jennings
Byrd
Byrd Jr
Lexington
Congress
Senate
Carter Glass
Ports
University of Virginia
Hampden
Sydney
Air Force
Virginia House
Ihairman
Virginia Commission On Public Education
Thomas N.downing
Newport News
1St
2Nd
4Th
Danville
Sth
Downing
Henry E.howell
Norfolk
All City Firms Battle Destructive Night Fire
Fire destroyed part of the C J Brumback and Sons Building at 301 N Cameron St with damage estimated between 75 000 and 100 000. Police found evidence of attempted burglary and a tampered safe after a possible tear gas device. Fire started before 11 45 p m on the first floor and spread to two offices and the stairway. Fire crews led by Sarah Zane arrived, noting flames from the ground floor window and the blaze moving through the brick building.
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C.J. Brumback and Sons
N. Cameron St
Fred Brumback
William N. Godenour
Sarah Zane
E. Fairfax Lane
Fire destroys Brumback stock office with gas explosion
Routine patrol spotted smoke from the building as firemen faced low water pressure. They hooked hoses to pumps for more pressure. Brumback praised responders for a remarkable job and noted extensive water and smoke damage to lawn mower cartons and tractors. The gas bomb incident and a clock stopped at 11 45 p.m. were reported.
Weather Update Streams Northeast From Virginia Storm
The storm bringing snow sleet and rain in Virginia yesterday and last night moves northeastward. Partial clearing east of the mountains today with mostly cloudy skies and snow flurries in the high terrain.
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Richmond
Virginia
Banana Cake Ward Pastry Shop Opens New Location
Berryville florist advertises Green House grown jonquils iris and potted plants with weekend specials. They thank county and city firemen for help during a recent fire and announce new business across from Shirkey's Restaurant at Ungers Angus House.
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Berryville Florist
County & City
Shirkey’s
Ungers Angus House
Correction to Star ad on Extra Stamp Coupon reading
A correction notice states that last night's Star ad should read 150 Extra and H for the Extra Stamp Coupon, clarifying the intended offer. It specifies the corrected coupon wording for readers and vendors.
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Boyd
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William M. Battaille
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Michael
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